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G.E.M., born on August 16, 1991 in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, is a singer-songwriter, actor and recording artist. As of 2026, G.E.M. is 35 years old. Schooling on record includes True Light Girls' College. Listed accolades include BBC 100 Women (2018). Credited works include Bubble (G.E.M. song), Goodbye (G.E.M. song) and Light Years Away.
My Take
G.E.M. is one of the most compelling voices in Mandopop, and I respect how much of herself she pours into the work. Born in Shanghai, raised in Hong Kong, she chose a stage name meaning Get Everybody Moving and has lived up to it with a powerhouse voice and confessional songwriting. What I admire is her range: she can break your heart on a ballad like Light Years Away and lift a room moments later. Her 2018 BBC 100 Women recognition signals influence beyond music. Great singing crosses language barriers, and she proves it every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- G.E.M.
- Name (Japanese)
- 鄧紫棋
- Born
- August 16, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / actor / recording artist
2. Background
- University
- True Light Girls' College
Awards & achievements
- 2018 BBC 100 Women
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Bubble (G.E.M. song) | — | |
| Notable work | Goodbye (G.E.M. song) | — | |
| Notable work | Light Years Away | — | |
| Notable work | Tik Tok (G.E.M. song) | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://geteverybodymoving.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gem0816/
- Xhttps://x.com/gemoving
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.E.M.
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%84%A7%E7%B4%AB%E6%A3%8B
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q665090
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was G.E.M. born?
Born August 16, 1991 (age 35).
Where is G.E.M. from?
G.E.M. is from Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
What does G.E.M. do?
G.E.M. works as singer-songwriter, actor, recording artist.
What is G.E.M. known for?
Notable works include Bubble (G.E.M. song), Goodbye (G.E.M. song), Light Years Away.
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