Chris Hung
Chris Hung | |||
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| Born | Hung Rong-hung 19 March 1963 Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, television host | ||
| Years active | 1973–present | ||
| Parent | Ang It-hong(father) | ||
| Family | Eric Hung | ||
| Awards | Golden Melody Awards–Best Mandarin Male Singer 1990 Best Hokkien Male Singer 1996 Golden Bell Awards–Best Singing/Musical Variety Show 2002 | ||
| Chinese name | |||
| Traditional Chinese | HồngVinhHoành | ||
| Simplified Chinese | HồngVinhHoành | ||
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| Musical career | |||
| Also known as | Hung Jung; King of Taiwanese Music ( Đài Loan ca vương ) | ||
| Origin | Taiwan | ||
| Genres | Hokkien pop,enka | ||
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano | ||
Chris Hung(Chinese:Hồng vinh hoành;born 19 March 1963) is a TaiwaneseenkaandHokkien popsinger and television host. Widely known as the "king of Taiwanese pop," he has won fiveGolden Melody Awardsand oneGolden Bell Award.
The eldest of three sons born to singerAng It-hong,Hung's relationship with his father deteriorated to estrangement due to the strict musical training Hung received from Ang, as well as Ang's multiple marriages.[1]At the age of ten, Hung was sent to Japan for further education in music. After Hung's conversion to Christianity, he stopped drinking and reconciled with his father.[2]
Over the course of his career, Hung has worked closely with songwriterHuang Tung-kun,[3]and gained the nickname "King of Taiwanese pop" alongsideJody Chiang,the "Queen of Taiwanese pop."[4]He was invited to perform at the 2004National Daycelebration sponsored by theChen Shui-bianadministration.[5]
References[edit]
- ^Lin, Yuting (21 October 2011)."Abba ( a ba )".China Post.Archived from the original on 20 December 2016.Retrieved8 March2017.
{{cite news}}:CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^Ko, Shu-ling (14 March 2010)."Nation bids fond farewell to singer-songwriter Hung".Taipei Times.Retrieved8 March2017.
- ^Ho, Yi (20 June 2011)."Power of song".Taipei Times.Retrieved8 March2017.
- ^"A Place on the Pop Map".Taiwan Today.1 June 1994.Retrieved8 March2017.
- ^Huang, Tai-lin (10 October 2004)."National Day celebrations take on new complexion".Taipei Times.Retrieved8 March2017.
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