Huang Qing Yuan

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Huang Qing Yuan
黃清元
OriginSingapore
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1960s–present

Huang Qing Yuan (黃清元,born in July 23, 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]

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

  1. ^ "長情歌迷的自频道-优酷视频". 优酷. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  2. ^ "NLB Music SG - 黄清元 Huang, Qingyuan". NLB Music SG. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  3. ^ "Getai sisters belt it out once more". The Straits Times. 5 October 2015.