Faye Wong (王菲) is a Chinese singer-songwriter and actress. An immensely popular icon, she is often referred to as a diva. Famous for being effortlessly "cool", Wong is widely idolized for her independent spirits.
Originally from Beijing, Wong started her singing career in Hong Kong in 1989, rising to fame with her Cantonese ballads. Since 1995 her recordings have mainly been in her native Mandarin, with occasional songs in English -such as the Final Fantasy VIII theme "Eyes on Me"- and Japanese. Enjoying a huge fanbase in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and even Japan, she was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2000 as the Best Selling Canto-Pop Female.
In the West she is probably best known for her few acting stints, such as her award-winning performance in Chungking Express.