Jane Zhang

Jane Zhang's trophy shelf reflects both commercial dominance and critical respect. She has won the Best Female Artist title at China's top music awards seven times, a feat matched by few. Her nine Beijing Pop Music Awards for Best Female Singer set a record for the ceremony. The MTV Europe Music Award she took home in 2014 made her the first Chinese artist to win in that category, signaling her breakthrough to a global audience.Beyond trophies, Zhang's economic impact has been quantified: in 2016, the Chengdu government credited her with generating ¥1.1 billion in economic activity for the city. Forbes China consistently ranked her among the country's most influential celebrities for eight straight years.