Huang Qing Yuan (黃清元, born 23 July 1945) Original name Huang Qiming (黄啟明)[1] is a famous Singaporean singer who started singing in the 1960s. He was also known as the 'Elvis of Singapore'.[2]
Huang Qing Yuan 黃清元 | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Huang Qiming (黄啟明) |
| Born | 23 July 1945 Singapore |
| Origin | Singapore |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
The song he is most well known for is Man Li (蔓莉). He started singing at age 7 when he joined a children's singing competition which he won and received two cans of soda as the prize. He then recorded over 100 EPs and LPs which are still available in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more.
At the 2015 Getai Awards, he received a contribution award in honour of his 40 years of getai performance.[3]
References
edit- ^ "長情歌迷的自频道-优酷视频". 优酷. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "NLB Music SG - 黄清元 Huang, Qingyuan". NLB Music SG. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "Getai sisters belt it out once more". The Straits Times. 5 October 2015.
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