Selina Ren
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Selina Jen performs at the Music Radio Award (2016)
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| Background information | |
| Chinese name | |
| Pinyin | Rén Jiāxuān (Mandarin) |
| Birth name | Jen Chia-Hsüan |
| Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Born |
31 October 1981 Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Other name(s) | Sai Lin Na () |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, Host |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Voice type(s) | Soprano |
| Label(s) | HIM International Music |
| Years active | 2001–2010, 2011–present |
| Associated acts | S.H.E, Lorene Ren |
| Spouse(s) | Richard Chang (2011-2016) |
| Ancestry | Dachuan, Sichuan, China |
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Jen Chia-Hsüan (born 1981), more commonly credited as Selina, is a member of the Taiwanese girl group S.H.E. She was born in Taipei, Taiwan, with ancestry in Dachuan, Sichuan, China. On June 11, 2004, she graduated from the National Taiwan Normal University with a Bachelor of Education degree, majoring in Civic Education and Leadership. In September 2006, Selina released her first book, Selina Loves Beading (愛的小珠珠), which taught readers how to use beads to make designs. On October 22, 2010, Selina was injured in an explosive accident while filming the series “I have a date with Spring” (我和春天有个约会) along with co-star Yu Haoming. Selina suffered third degree burns over 54% of her body and needed to undergo skin grafting treatment/operation where her hands, legs and back were injured. Her sister is actress and solo singer Lorene Ren.
On August 8, 2000, HIM International Music held a 'Universal 2000 Talent and Beauty Girl Contest' in search for new artists to be signed under their label. Her younger sister (Lorene Ren) really wanted to join but she was too young. Instead, Selina joined the contest in her place. The contest had about 1000 contestants and after many tiring rounds of competing, seven contestants were left for the 'Cruel Stage' round. The three members of S.H.E were formed from here.
Following the competition, the record company gave all seven contestants an audition. Selina Jen was the actual winner of this contest. She caught the judges' attention in the first round by singing Coco Lee's 'Before I Fall In Love' and entered the final round with no trouble with 'The Closest Stranger'. Selina Jen also sang "Reflection" by Christina Aguilera. Due to her nervousness during the final round, Selina was called out twice, and when she was announced the winner, she was doubtful because there were other contestants who had not been called out. However, all three future members of S.H.E were signed together under HIM International Music.
The name Selina was chosen by her company after taking a personality test; it represents “gentleness”. The name "Selina" initially had two possible spellings: Selina and Selena. Jen Chia-Hsüan eventually chose "Selina" simply because she would be able to dot the i.
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