Tina Guo facts for kids
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Tina Guo
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Guo in 2018
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| Born | 28 October 1985 Shanghai, China |
| Genres | Classical, classical crossover, new-age, heavy metal, industrial metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Cello, erhu, vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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Tina Guo (born October 28, 1985) is a Chinese-American musician famous for playing the cello and the erhu, a two-stringed Chinese instrument. She is known for her exciting performances, often wearing amazing costumes and playing in many different styles of music.
Guo is a world-famous cellist who plays both the classic acoustic cello and the modern electric cello. She creates her own music and also performs music for movies, TV shows, and video games. She has performed as a solo artist with major orchestras like the San Diego Symphony. She has also toured the world with famous musicians and bands.
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Early Life and Musical Start
Tina Guo was born in Shanghai, China. Her father, Lu-Yan Guo, is a concert cellist, and her mother, Fei-Fei Soong, is a concert violinist. Music was a big part of her life from a very young age.
When she was just three years old, Tina started learning to play the piano. At age five, her family moved to the United States. There, she began taking violin lessons from her mother before focusing on the cello.
Career Highlights
Guo's career is filled with exciting performances and collaborations. In 2008, she performed with the rock band Foo Fighters at the Grammy Awards. She has also played with famous violinist Midori Gotō at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
From 2011 to 2013, Guo was the star electric cellist for Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour. This show traveled all over the world, performing in huge arenas.
Working with Famous Composers
Guo often works with Hans Zimmer, one of Hollywood's most famous movie composers. She performed with him at the premiere of the movie Inception. She has also been a featured soloist in many of his concerts, playing both the electric cello and the erhu.
Video Games and Conventions
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Guo is very popular in the world of video games. In 2015, she performed at the League of Legends World Championship. The show was at the sold-out Staples Center in Los Angeles and was watched by 33 million people online.
She has also been a featured performer at events like Comic Con, BlizzCon, and with the concert series Video Games Live. She has even recorded music with the Swedish metal band Sabaton for their song “Steel Commanders.”
Television Appearances
Guo has appeared on many popular TV shows. She played "Beat It" on the electric cello on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She has also performed on Dancing with the Stars with Carlos Santana, Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Ellie Goulding, and on American Idol.
Music for Movies and Games
Tina Guo's cello playing can be heard in many famous movies, TV shows, and video games. She was the cello soloist for the scores of:
- Sherlock Holmes
- Iron Man 2
- Clash of the Titans
- Fast Five
- Dunkirk
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
She also played on the soundtracks for popular video games like Blizzard's Diablo III, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and Journey, which was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Perhaps her most famous work is the theme music for Wonder Woman. She first recorded the powerful electric cello theme for the movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. She played it again in the Wonder Woman movie and its sequel, Wonder Woman 1984.
Instruments
Guo plays a classic acoustic cello made in 1878 by Gand & Bernardel. For her electric performances, she uses a custom model made for her by Yamaha.
Discography
Guo has released several solo albums, including:
- Autumn Winds (2011)
- The Journey (2011)
- Eternity (2013)
- Ray of Light (2014)
- A Cello Christmas (2014)
- Cello Metal (2015)
- Inner Passion (2016) (with Peter Kater)
- Game On! (2017)
- Dies Irae (2021)
