Imagine the strength and courage it would take to leave everything behind, travel halfway around the world by yourself, and start a new life. A young girl named Stephanie Hwang did just that in pursuit of her dream to be a singer. After years of intense training, tears, good times and bad, that young girl reached her dream as Tiffany of Girls’ Generation. She lost her mother at a young age, but Tiffany often says that she was blessed with eight sisters. She has become an inspiration for people all over the world because of her tireless efforts through all of her hardships, and she is loved for her innumerable charms. Her smile can brighten your day, and her voice can move your soul. Tiffany is a beautiful person, inside and out.
Everyone’s favorite mushroom
From debut, “Brighter than gems Fany Fany Tiffany” was an adorable girl who caught everyone’s attention with her eye-smile. Just like her nickname, Tiffany was known to be a cheerful person, and her cuteness shined through, especially when she famously mispronounced her own nickname and said “mushrooms” instead of “gems”. Since she had moved to Korea from America, her expertise in Korean was limited, and although it was cute at times, it did lead to some cultural misunderstandings. However, Tiffany is someone who takes everything as an opportunity to grow, and she took on roles as an MC, studying her scripts diligently, and overcame those hurdles.
Along with Yuri, Tiffany became an MC powerhouse. Their time together on “Music Core” showed how funny and entertaining Tiffany was as an MC. MC YulTi became a fan favorite for a long time, and when the two left the show to focus on promotions in Japan, it was a truly sad day as they shed tears together. However, they couldn’t stay away forever and were reunited again on “Music Core” in 2011. Tiffany and Yuri were a special team, and they were even recognized with a special MC award at the 2011 MBC Entertainment awards for their excellent work. When Yuri left to focus on her drama, Tiffany was joined by Taeyeon and Seohyun, and she showed how much of a seasoned pro she had become, continuing to showcase her fun and goofy antics that fans had fallen in love with.
Along with becoming an accomplished MC, Tiffany took on the challenge of musical acting with her role as Carmen Diaz in the musical “Fame”. Tiffany trained hard and practiced for long hours for her role in the musical, and she exhibited her talent and hard work to everybody with her incredible acting and impeccable voice. Her role in “Fame” was one of her biggest challenges yet, but Tiffany always gives everything she has. She rose to the occasion and shattered expectations with amazing performances.
Tiffany’s style has matured over the years, but one thing has remained constant, and that is her legendary eye-smile. Tiffany’s smile is so bright and cheerful that it has been melting the hearts of fans for years. Not only that, but even people like magazine staff members or TV crews who meet her for the first time are stunned once Tiffany shows off her one-of-a-kind eye-smile. One look at Tiffany smiling and all your troubles just disappear. It’s like magic, really.
Of course, her smile is just one of the many charms that Tiffany possesses. She has an almost unhealthy obsession with the color pink. She has a soulful singing voice that she really got to show off through her amazing OST’s and “Twinkle”. There are countless stories from fans and various staff members alike that describe Tiffany’s kindness. Everyone who meets her is humbled by her pure heart and how nicely she treats others, regardless of who they are. Basically, when it comes to Tiffany, there isn’t just one thing that defines her. All of her amazing qualities add up to the beautiful person that captivates us, makes us laugh, and makes us proud. She is the California girl that had a big dream, and now she is a true star. Today is her day.
“It’s as much passion as you have, just follow it, and you can be where you want to be. I mean, I am.”
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Happy 23rd Birthday Tiffany!!
I hope your wishes come true, and that you’re the happiest today. I wish you the best in your future plans!! Us SONES will support you, and GG forever!
DON’T STOP SHINNING, TIFFANY!!! LOVE YA!
Happy Birthday Tiffany~
Today is your day unnie!
Keep smiling and stay healthy :D
Saengil chukka hamnida Tiffany eonnie!! :X ^*^
I hope all your wishes will become true today ^ ^ XD
Happy birthday from Romania! xD ^ ^
Happy Birthday to Tiffany, whose eye smiles melt away my frowns :( –> :| –> :D
my deepest gratitude, btw to the writer/author of this article :) you are no doubt a greatest fany-fan :)
thank you!
Fany Fany Tiffany!!
Happy happy birthday tiffany unnie!!
A very kind person with a voice that captivates the hearts of many, you are my favorite member in SNSD. Your smile makes me smile and i especially love how you act towards your fans and the people surrounding you, and still being down to earth even with all the things that you and the girls have achieved. You continue to shine brighter than any gems just like your smile.
Always smile, cause you look the best when you do :))
More power! take care and god bless! :D
Such a wonderfully written article! It reflects what’s in the hearts of so many SONEs on how we feel for our dear Mushroom Fany. Thank you so much! (“…an almost unhealthy obsession with the color pink”. LOL :P :P)
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, our dear dear Stephanie Hwang Miyoung! We do hope that whatever dreams you keep in your heart will come true! As always, we love you. I love you. <3 <3 <3
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIFFANY!! <3
I wish you Good Luck and More Projects to come! I hope you get a drama like unnies too!
You are truly an angel. How many times have you made me smile. When I see you, my problems disappear.
I am so happy that you are not like others who boast of your success. You made our lives complete.
I wish you stay who you are right now, and continue to shine and encourage people to dream.
You deserve a special birthday Fany Unnie! WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!
Happy Birthday
Stay Healthy and continue to have more success and good luck in the future!
Miyoung ah, saeng-il chugha
Your smiles and laughter has kept us SONE happy for the past years, may you always be happy and the smile to be always on your face.
Take care of yourself and come visit us in Singapore with your other 8 sisters soon ok?
Happy Birthday to our beautiful smiling mushroom!
Always take care and be healthy. Live happily with your eight other beautiful sisters <3
Forever brighter than gems, Fany Fany Tiffany :D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Fany ah,wish u all the best
stay with snsd & sones 4ever
love U
today is indeed your day, happy 24th/23rd birthday Tiffany unnie, wish you all the best
Happy birthday Queen OF Sweet smile and Best wishes to our lovely TIFFANY
Happy Birthday tiffany Unnie!!! I hope you will always have happiness forever and stay healthy forever,and,us sones will always support you and the other snsd members!!!!
HWAITING!!!! SARANGHAE!!!!!
Happy Birthday my baby Tiffany
I hope you stay healthy and cheerful with a eyes smile you and keep up your bright smile
Wish You All The Best Tiffany Hwang Miyoung <33
always cheer up, Okay…
I love you so much Tiffany….
사 랑 해 티 파 니
화 이 팅 어 니 !!!!!
happy birthday tiffany unie ,keep healthy and take care,hope your wish come true,saranghae unie
Happy birthday Fany Fany Tiffany :) Always smile and shine brighter than any gem <3
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GODDESS OF EYE SMILE, TIFFANY, UNNIE, STEPHANIE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I EVEN CRIED OF HAPPINESS AT SCHOOL.
Happy 23rd, dear Tiffany !!!!!
my beautiful goddess of eye-smiles.. xD
wish u all the best in the future..
stay strong and keep healthy always!!!
love. love. love. love. love you.
so. so. so. so. so much. <3 <3 <3
Long live Fany, Fany, Tiffany!!
I’ll always remember you in my prayers.
thanks for inspiring us! :)
Happy Birthday Hwang Miyoung/Stephanie Hwang… Tiffany! God Bless! Take care. <3 ~ Much love
Happy birthday Tiffany , wish you all the best and we SONE always love you forever
From…. Sone Indonesia
Happy birthday to our smiling angel
fany fany tiffany..
keep up ur bright smile..
hope you’ll be success in ur carrier
always happy n may ur wish come true..
luv fany and SNSD very very very much..
…. from Sone Malaysia
Happy Birthday fany hwang miyoung, keep smile always take care