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Background information
Birth name	Lara Veronin
Also known as	Lara Liang (梁心頤)
Born	California, United States
Genres	Pop, Folk rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Alfa Music (2004–2009) JVR Music (2009–2013) Meimeiwawa Multimedia (2013–2020) NSMG (2021–present)
Associated acts	Nan Quan Mama

Lara Veronin, also known as Lara Liang (simplified Chinese: 梁心颐; traditional Chinese: 梁心頤; pinyin: Liáng Xīnyí), is a talented singer from Taiwan and the United States. She is known for her beautiful voice and for writing many of her own songs. Lara has been active in the music world since 2004, first as part of a band and then as a solo artist.

Lara's Music Journey

Starting with Nan Quan Mama

Lara Veronin was born in California, United States, in 1988. In 2001, she moved to Taipei, Taiwan, with her family. She loved music from a young age and performed in different groups.

In 2005, a famous Taiwanese pop star named Jay Chou discovered Lara. She became the lead female singer in his band project, "Nan Quan Mama". That same year, Lara became very popular after singing a duet with Jay Chou called "Coral Sea" (pinyin: Shān Hú Hǎi). In Nan Quan Mama, Lara not only sang but also helped write songs and lyrics. She often worked with her bandmate Chase Chang.

During her time with the band, Lara also started acting. She appeared in the 2006 Taiwanese TV show Engagement for Love. Later, in 2012, she was the main actress in another Taiwanese drama called "Alice in Wonder City".

Becoming a Solo Artist

In 2009, Lara decided to leave Nan Quan Mama to start her own music career. She joined Jay Chou's music company, JVR Music. On December 6, 2010, she released her very first solo album, "Hello Lara Liang" (Chinese: 《Hello 梁心頤》).

Two years later, on October 29, 2012, Lara released her second solo album, "Free Spirit" (Chinese: 《自由靈魂》). For this album, she was much more involved in the creative process. She helped with the music, writing, and even the look and promotion of the album. This album had 11 songs, and she even worked with her former Nan Quan Mama bandmate Chase on a song called "Fragments" (pinyin: suì piàn).

Creating Meimeiwawa Multimedia

The independent multimedia firm started by Lara and sister Esther Veronin

After thinking about it a lot, Lara left JVR Music in 2013. She then started her own company called Meimeiwawa Multimedia (pinyin: mèimèiwáwá dūoméitǐ) with her older sister, Esther Veronin. This company is Lara's record label and also helps other artists. It's also a creative space where they make music, entertainment, and other types of content.

Over the years, Meimeiwawa Multimedia has created many visual projects. These include short films, vlogs, and a web series called "Meiwa Diaries". Lara also worked with her sister on film production. She co-wrote a micro movie called "TAWKI: Taipei As We Know It" and played the main character, Holly. The Veronin sisters have made several other short films and micro movies where Lara was the lead actress. One of their films, "She Wore Red" (2015), won an award for Best Cinematography.

In 2015, Lara released her first song under her new company, called "Dida". The music video for "Dida" was filmed in Taipei and directed by her sister, Esther. The song was also part of a special project with the Red Cross Society of the Republic of China. Limited physical albums were sold, and all the money went to help the Red Cross.

Lara released three more singles under Meiwa Media:

2016: "Where Do We Go"
2017: "Play/Turn"
2017: "Sunshine"

In 2018, Lara and Esther took on a big challenge. They turned Lara's third solo album, "Thousand-Faced Beast," into a full-length movie called "Tomorrow's Star." Lara starred as the lead actress in this film. The movie included all eight songs from the album, with their music videos woven into the story like a musical.

Partnering with NSMG

Since 2021, Lara has been working with NSMG to release her music. Her latest album is called "Dear You," and it's a tribute to popular Chinese love songs. Two songs from this album, "Quitting U" and "No More U," have been very successful on streaming platforms.

Lara's Life Outside Music

Besides singing, Lara has also done voice acting for Disney. She has hosted TV and radio shows and written articles for magazines. Lara has said that writing is one of her biggest passions, and she hopes to do more of it in the future.

Sadly, in May 2015, Lara's mother passed away.

Live Performances

Lara loves performing live. Since her first album in 2010, she has been very active in concerts. In 2015, she also had a regular performance spot at the Brown Sugar Jazz Club with her sister, Esther. While she sometimes uses backing tracks, she prefers to perform with a live band whenever she can.

Lara often performs at schools and events in Taiwan. She has also performed in other countries like Malaysia, Australia, and North America. She sometimes invites her friends, who are also performers, to join her on stage.

Music Releases

Lara has been involved in creating and performing many albums. With Nan Quan Mama, she helped make four albums. After leaving the band, she released two solo albums with JVR Music and then more solo albums with Meimeiwawa Multimedia and NSMG. She has also received awards for her music.

Albums

Lara has released several albums throughout her career:

With Nan Quan Mama: She was part of four albums, including "Problem Children" (2005) and "Treasure Map" (2006).
Solo Albums: Her solo albums include "HELLO Lara Liang" (2010), "Free Spirit" (2012), "Thousand-Faced Beast" (2018), "RE" (2020), and "Dear You N!" (2021).

Solo Songs (Singles)

Lara has also released many individual songs, called singles, both digitally and physically. Some of these were even theme songs for brands.

Awards and Recognition

Lara has won several awards for her music:

In 2011, she received the "Newcomer Award 2010" at the Sprite China Original Pop Music Chart Awards.
In 2016, she was named "Most Improved Singer" at the 10th "Music King" Awards Ceremony.
In 2018, she won "Best Singer – Electronica" at the Pop Awards New Flow Annual Awards.

Songwriting Contributions

Lara writes many of her own songs. She has also written songs for other musicians. She has contributed to songs on albums like "Meal no.2" by Nan Quan Mama and "Cindy Yen" by Cindy Yen. For her own solo albums, like "HELLO Lara Liang" and "Free Spirit," she wrote most of the lyrics and melodies.

Acting and Production Work

Besides singing and songwriting, Lara has been involved in many film and TV projects. Before starting her own company, she appeared in music videos, TV shows, and musicals.

After she created Meimeiwawa Multimedia, she also started working behind the scenes as a writer and producer. In her 2018 movie "Tomorrow's Star," she was the lead actress in her first full-length film.

Television Shows

2006: Engagement For Love (as Xuan Meng Tiao)
2012: Alice in Wonder City (as Lan Die Fei)

Short Films and Movies

Lara has acted in and helped produce several short films, including:

Two Faces of Love (2012)
TAWKI: Taipei As We Know It – Scratch & Win (2013)
Who Killed Joanna Wang? (2014), which won awards for "Best Costume" and "Best Music."
She Wore Red (2015), which won "Best Cinematography."

Full-Length Films

2011: She was the voice of Rapunzel in the Mandarin version of the Disney movie Tangled.
2018: She starred in Tomorrow's Star, which was a movie based on her album.

Musicals and Music Videos

Musicals: In 2015, Lara performed in the musical Little Age Musical.
Music Videos: She has appeared in music videos for Jay Chou and Gary Yang.

Behind the Scenes Roles

Lara has also worked as a screenwriter and producer for some of her company's projects, including short films like TAWKI: Taipei As We Know It – Scratch & Win and She Wore Red.

Brand Partnerships

Lara has worked with many brands as a spokesperson, promoting their products. She has partnered with companies like Hi-Life Convenience Store, Motorola, Coca-Cola, FamilyMart, Kosé-Fasio, Pond's, and 7-Eleven. She has also created theme songs for some of these brands.