Coco Lee

Coco Lee, born Ferren Lee, was a Chinese-American singer, songwriter, and actress whose look combined elegance and energy, often seen with her brown hair and warm brown eyes, standing at 5'3" with a natural 34C bust. She was an Asian American woman who became one of Asia's most successful pop stars in the 1990s and 2000s.

Born in Wuhan, China, and raised in San Francisco after her family moved to the United States, Coco studied biochemistry at UC Irvine before a chance TVB singing competition in Hong Kong launched her career in 1993–1994 with her debut album "I'm Still Your Lover." Dubbed the "Asian Mariah Carey" for her powerful R&B-infused vocals, she released 18 studio albums in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. Her hit "Do You Want My Love" charted in the US, and she became a platinum-selling artist across Asia.

She made history as the first Chinese-American to perform at the Oscars, singing "A Love Before Time" from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in 2001. She also voiced Mulan in the Mandarin version of Disney's "Mulan," singing "Reflection." She continued performing through 2019. Tragically, after struggling with depression, she passed away on July 5, 2023, at age 48 in a Hong Kong hospital. Her sisters Carol and Nancy confirmed the news. Her legacy as a crossover icon endures.