Paisley Wu facts for kids

Paisley Wu (born November 12, 1971) is a talented singer and TV host from Hong Kong. She started her music career in the mid-1990s and has released several albums. Since the 2000s, many people know her as a friendly TV host for music shows on TVB.

Paisley Wu's Early Life and Music Career

Paisley Wu spent her early years in Shanghai, China. There, she learned to sing Italian opera. Later, she moved to San Francisco, where she studied R&B and jazz music.

Her first music release was a jazz album in 1994. She sang in Mandarin, which is her native language. In 1996, she joined a record label called Musician Ltd. During this time, she released music that had more of an alternative-rock sound. Her album This is... came out in 1997.

In 2002, Paisley released an easy-listening Mandarin album. After that, she became a regular TV host. She hosted many music shows on TVB and TVB8. In late 2007, she returned to music with an EP (Extended Play) called Don't Think Just Do. This EP included her first ever number one song, "Letting Go."

Paisley Wu's Personal Life

In 2008, Paisley Wu married Pal Sinn. He was a member of a Hong Kong rock band from the 1980s called Blue Jeans. Pal Sinn also wrote many songs for Paisley's albums.

Paisley is very good friends with several other actresses. These friends include Myolie Wu, Nancy Wu, Elaine Yiu, Mandy Wong, and Selena Lee. They formed a friendship group called “胡說八道會” (which means "Nonsense Club"). They even filmed a travel show together.

Paisley also shares a love for long-distance running. She is part of a running group called “Crazy Runner.” Other members include Benjamin Yuen, Joel Chan, Brian Tse, Jack Wu, Nancy Wu, Elaine Yiu, Selena Lee, and Mandy Wong.

Paisley Wu's Music Albums

Studio Albums

• 1994: Today, Tomorrow, Overmorrow (今天明天後天)
• 1997: This is... (就係...)
• 2002: Freeze Frame Love (停格愛情)

Extended Plays

• 2007: Don't Think Just Do [EP]

Soundtracks

• 1997: Downtown Torpedoes OST (神偷諜影電影原聲大碟)

Other Songs and Collaborations

Paisley Wu has also sung with other artists on different projects:

• 1996: "The End" (了了) & "My God" (我的天) with Tats Lau on Anaesthesia (麻木)
• 1996: "Guest" (客人) with Anthony Wong
• 1997: "A Forbidden Fruit Everyday" (每日一禁果) with Tat Ming Pair on Long Live! Long Live! Long Long Live! (萬歲萬歲萬萬歲演唱會)
• 1997: "Sweet Sweet Honey" (甜甜蜜) with Jan Lamb on Discotheque (的士夠格)
• 2000: "Forget that He is He" (忘記他是他) with DJ Tommy on Scratch Rider
• 2004: "War" (戰爭) with Edison Chen, Han Jin Tan and MC Yan on Please Steal This Album
• 2008: "Ardent Greetings" (酷拜) with Hins Cheung, Kay Tse, Ivana Wong, Kevin Kwan and Louis Cheung

Paisley Wu on Television

Paisley Wu has hosted many TV shows and acted in several TV series:

See also

In Spanish: Paisley Wu para niños