Cory Lee (born as Cory Lee Urhahn) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and
actress. She is most noted for playing the role of Karma in the
television series Instant Star, and Miss Oh on Degrassi: The Next
Generation.Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to a
Chinese mother and German father. She grew up immersed in a musical
environment. She attended Lord Byng Secondary School. At age 15, Lee
turned down an offer from Sony Hong Kong to join the short-lived girl
group Ris-K. Eager to explore her Chinese roots and to see the world,
in 2002, Lee joined another group called NRG performing in Hong Kong.
When the SARS outbreak hit China, Lee returned home to focus on her
solo career.Lee aligned with Vancouver-based Hipjoint Production, and
achieved "indy-cred" with her debut album What a Difference a Day
Makes. Its flagship single "The Naughty Song" was initially released
through the club scene, which, in addition to the Juno nomination,
scored nominations for a 2006 Indie Music Award for Pop Artist of the
Year and 2 Canadian Radio Music Awards.
actress. She is most noted for playing the role of Karma in the
television series Instant Star, and Miss Oh on Degrassi: The Next
Generation.Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to a
Chinese mother and German father. She grew up immersed in a musical
environment. She attended Lord Byng Secondary School. At age 15, Lee
turned down an offer from Sony Hong Kong to join the short-lived girl
group Ris-K. Eager to explore her Chinese roots and to see the world,
in 2002, Lee joined another group called NRG performing in Hong Kong.
When the SARS outbreak hit China, Lee returned home to focus on her
solo career.Lee aligned with Vancouver-based Hipjoint Production, and
achieved "indy-cred" with her debut album What a Difference a Day
Makes. Its flagship single "The Naughty Song" was initially released
through the club scene, which, in addition to the Juno nomination,
scored nominations for a 2006 Indie Music Award for Pop Artist of the
Year and 2 Canadian Radio Music Awards.
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