Kimberley Chen

Kimberley Chen (born 23 May 1994) is an Australian singer, actress and model based in Taiwan. In 2009, she landed her first hit with the love ballad "愛你" (Aini, "Love You"). In 2012, she became a professional singer in Taiwan, singing in both English and Mandarin.

Chen has been banned in Mainland China as a result of the song and music video "Fragile" a collaboration with Malaysian-Chinese hip hop artist Namewee which went viral in October 2021.

In 2020, she signed to Chynahouse, belonging to Kkbox, the first streaming platform and largest digital conglomerate in Taiwan.

Early and personal life Chen grew up in Melbourne as the daughter of Malaysian migrants. She attended Tintern Grammar and the Victorian College of the Arts.

Chen began her singing career at the age of four,

From a young age, Chen was an active performer and actress. She appeared in numerous commercials such as a McDonald's commercial that aired throughout Asia.

During the East Timor Crisis, she donated to Caritas Australia to directly aid East Timor. At the age of eight, she sang and danced a rendition of Jennifer Lopez's song, Let's Get Loud, with back-up dancers on the Royal Children's Hospital's 2003 Good Friday Appeal fundraiser on the Seven Network.

Discovered by Grundy Television executive director Michael Whyte, Chen was offered an ongoing role as the featured child model on The Price Is Right for its 2003 revival. She performed in over 400 episodes on the Nine Network over 2 years.

Later in 2005, Chen was selected by JYP Entertainment in New York City as a trainee to debut in America. Yolanda Wyns trained her in singing, dancing, and acting. She left JYP Entertainment in 2009 when the company decided to close down their U.S. operations. She was offered to become a trainee in South Korea instead but since her parents didn't have any plans to relocate to South Korea she turned down the offer. Chen attended Stella Adler Studio of Acting and recorded with Grammy-award winners Gordon Chambers and Barry Eastmond. She was also trained by Jermaine Browne and Jazzy J. In March 2007, Chen was selected to sing the national anthem at the Australian Football League NAB Cup Grand Final. The album was released on 25 December 2013 and contained 10 tracks. It placed 4th on the weekly music charts of KKBOX in Taiwan on 25 January 2014.

2017–2018: #Tag Me and Produce 101 China In late 2017, Chen released her third studio album, #Tag Me. In 2018 she was one of the participants in Produce 101

In 2019, Chen left Sharp Music due to Sharp Music's breach of contract. She dropped all charges in hope for peace but they continued to defame her using the media. She then filed for defamation and they were forced to stop harassing her. According to sources they unrightfully took a lot of her money.

2020: Princess Tendencies

Not long after signing with ChynaHouse Chen recorded a 31 track album. She decided to call and market it as a mixtape. She collaborated with over five artists.

2021: WFH

During the pandemic she self recorded her WFH EP MINI ALBUM in her home studio. The whole project took less than six months to complete.

2024: KIKI

In 2024 Chen released her 7th studio album titled kiki. Her album highlights and raises awareness on animal rights and global warming.

2025: Colors of Love

Just after her contract ended with her label ChynaHouse, Chen worked on her album with well renowned producer Skot Suyama. They previously worked together on Chen’s first album.

Discography

Kimberley (2012) Kimbonomics (2013) Tag Me (2017) Princess Tendencies (2020) WFH (2021) Up on the Roof (2022) KIKI (2024) Colors of Love (2025)

Filmography

Television

Music video appearances 2012 – "Internet", from Kimberley with JPM 2021 – "玻璃心 Fragile", from 鬼才做音樂 Ghosician with Namewee 黃明志

Awards and nominations

2012 Metro Radio Mandarin Hits Music Awards Presentation YearAwardNominated workResult 2012 Metro Best Overseas Rookie Herself

Global Chinese Pop chart YearAwardNominated workResult 2012 Most Promising Rookie Herself

2012 Metro Hit Awards

2012 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation YearAwardNominated workResult 2013 Top 10 Songs Love You Best New Artist Herself Gold Award

2012 Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award Concert YearAwardNominated workResult 2013 Best Mandarin Song Love You Gold Award Most Promising New Artist Herself

Canadian Chinese Music Pop chart YearAwardNominated workResult 2013 Top 10 Songs Love You

KKBOX Music Awards

Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards YearAwardNominated workResult 2013 Best New Artist Herself Silver Award

2013 HITO Music Awards YearAwardNominated workResult 2013 Most Popular New Artist Herself

Neway Karaoke Songs chart YearAwardNominated workResult 2013 Top 5 Overseas Songs Love You

2015 Music King Awards YearAwardNominated workResult 2015 Best New Artist in Taiwan Herself

2022 Golden Melody Awards YearAwardNominated workResult 2022 Song of the Year Herself

2022 HITO Music Awards YearAwardNominated workResult 2022 Song of the Year Herself 2023 KKBOX Music Awards YearAwardNominated workResult 2023 Artist of the Year Herself

2026 KKBOX Music Awards YearAwardNominated workResult 2026 Artist of the Year Herself