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Rannes Man (born June 1, 1984), birth name Man Yuen Ching, is a Hong Kong female director and former singer-songwriter.
Biography
She began learning piano at the age of 6. She studied at Carmel Divine Grace Foundation Secondary School and emigrated to the United States during secondary school, majoring in Computer Science in university. After returning to Hong Kong to pursue a music career, she worked part-time as a model, appeared in a moderate number of commercials, worked as a piano teacher, and was involved in radio music production and television music program accompaniment—experiencing both on-stage and behind-the-scenes roles. Her selling points include piano skills and songwriting abilities, with a rich vocal tone. She frequently collaborated with internet celebrity Ming Jai to produce and perform in music videos. TVB once described her as a "rising beautiful singer-songwriter", captivating audiences with her pure and elegant image.[1]
She started uploading her works to online forums in 2004 under the nickname "Orange". Her original songs circulated online, especially "Water Child" and "The True Story of Cinderella" (written for the late internet singer Ah Lam), gaining popularity among online listeners. After setting up her own website, she stopped uploading to forums. Upon signing a record deal, the site was also shut down. Before officially becoming a singer, she had extensive experience in music production including radio background music, concerts, and television programs as a pianist, backing vocalist, and composer. One of her more recent pre-debut works was Andy Hui's "Sun Fruit and the Cause".
In 2007, she was discovered and signed as an artist under EC Music and International Entertainment alongside Daniel Chan. Her debut song was a duet with Chan titled "Second in Love", which she also wrote.
She parted ways with EC Music and International Entertainment in early October 2008.
In 2010, she took over DogSide Cafe, later transferring ownership in 2011.
In 2011, she signed with Framework Music Company and became one of its artists. She also regularly appeared as a guest host on Metro Radio's love phone-in comedy show "New Banana Club".
In 2012, she began working as a director and video editor, uploading homemade videos starting with [Otaku Girl BLOG] on YouTube. She directed music videos for her songs "Happiness Parade" and "Water Child". Her microfilms "Premonition" and "Chasing Girls Without a Sword" won awards at the "Hong Kong Heart" Short Film Competition and were finalists at the Macau Film Festival.
From 2013 to 2016, she focused mainly on video production including commercials, microfilms, promos, TV programs, and music videos. She occasionally acted and hosted Metro Radio programs like "Courage to Sing" and "Buskingdom".
By 2018, she had become a full-time film director, producing many commercials, MVs, and promo videos. Her debut feature film "Bestie from Hell" premiered in 2018 and received nominations and awards at various international film festivals, including "Best New Director", "Best Foreign Film", and "Most Popular Film".
Pre-debut Commercial Appearances
2005
- March: Cool Distilled Water (Commercial)
- June: Whisper (Print ad in Mainland China)
- July: KFC (TV ad), Caltex (Print ad), Yi Zhichun Clothing (Mainland TV ad)
- August: Teenix (TV ad)
- October: Crispy Choco (TV ad)
- November: Labour Department (TV ad), HSBC (TV ad), 3 Mobile (TV ad, Part 1)
- December: Ocean Park (TV ad), Salonpas (TV ad), 3 Mobile (TV ad, Part 2)
2006
- March: Thailand Construction Material Ad
- May: Prudential Insurance (TV ad)
- August: Nokia (Print ad), McDonald's (TV ad)
- December: Anti-smoking ad, Cooling Herbal Drink (TV ad)
Pre-debut Modeling Experience
2005
- March: E Times E Place (Cable TV Program)
- April: Magic East Video (Video model)
- June: Hot Car Magazine (Interview), Help Help Slim Tea (Print ad)
- September: East Touch (Fashion supplement)
- October: Love Undercover, Stefanie Sun autograph event and Halloween activities
2006
- March: Happy Birthday (Film)
Performance Record
[Performance years from 2004 to 2016 are listed with locations and events, translated in summary above.]
Compositions
[List of music compositions from 2005–2014 including for artists like Andy Hui, Daniel Chan, etc.]
Music
2008
- "Rannes" Solo Album (Released: September 9)
- Closing theme for Mainland Chinese film "The Road Home"
- Yeah Show Compilation: "Love Outside Trends" (vocals), "Heart Still Beats" (composer)
Music Video Appearances
[Detailed MV participation including solo works and collaborations from 2008 to 2012.]
Hosting
[Hosting experience from 2005 to 2015, including TV, online, and radio.]
Brand Endorsement
2008
- Nissin Spring Rain Vermicelli Soup Series
Behind-the-Scenes Film Production
[List of directed music videos, microfilms, promotional clips, and TV commercials for clients including HSBC, Tesla, Marriott, etc.]