Fish Leong (Chinese: 梁静茹, born Leong Chui Peng on 16 June 1978) is a Malaysian singer and songwriter. Having sold more than 20 million records to date, she has achieved popularity and success in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Fish Leong | |
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 Leong in 2019 | |
| Born | Leong Chui Peng 16 June 1978 Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Other names | Liang Jingru Liang Cuiping Jasmine Leong |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Partner |
Tony Chao
(m. 2010; div. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Z-Chen (cousin) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Taiwan |
| Genres | Mandopop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 梁靜茹 |
| Simplified Chinese | 梁静茹 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Liáng Jìngrú |
| Jyutping | Loeng4 Zing6 Jyu4 |
| Hokkien POJ | Niô͘ Chēng-jú |
| Birth name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 梁翠萍 |
| Simplified Chinese | 梁翠萍 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Liáng Cuìpíng |
| Jyutping | Loeng4 Ceoi3 Ping4 |
| Hokkien POJ | Niô͘ Chhùi-pêng |
Early life and breakthrough
editLeong was born in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.[1] R&B singer Z-Chen is her older cousin. She debuted her singing career in Taiwan and signed to Rock Records in October 1997. She then adopted the English name "Fish", because the last character of her Chinese name "茹" sounds the same as "魚" (fish) in Cantonese.[2] She was discovered by Jonathan Lee, who later also became her godfather. She received Mandarin training upon arriving in Taiwan as her mother tongue is Cantonese. Her debut album, Grown Up Overnight, was released in September 1999, but had many promotions cancelled due to the 1999 Taiwan earthquake. Her singing career managed to take off after the release of her second album, Courage (2000).[3]
Personal life
editIn February 2010, Leong married Taiwanese wine merchant Tony Chao in Boracay, Philippines, and their child Anderson Chao was born in April 2014.[4] On September 8, 2019, Leong announced their divorce at a press conference for her new album in Taipei.[5] She declined further comments on alleged cheating by Chao.[5]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Grown Up Overnight (1999)
- Courage (2000)
- Shining Star (2001)
- Sunrise (2002)
- Beautiful (2003)
- Wings of Love (2004)
- Silkroad of Love (2005)
- Kissing the Future of Love (2006)
- J'Adore (2007)
- Fall in Love & Songs (2009)
- What Love Songs Didn't Tell You (2010)
- Love in Heart (2012)
- The Sun Also Rises (2019)
- The Sonnet of Three Days (EP) (2021)
- The Wonder of Wandering Life (2023)
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ice Kacang Puppy Love | 初恋红豆冰 | Ma Libing (Barley Bing or Iced Barley)[6] | |
| 2015 | Where's the Dragon? | 龙在哪里? | Cow [7] | Voice |
Television series
edit| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | My Queen | 敗犬女王 | Radio DJ | Guest appearance |
Variety and reality show
edit| Year | English title | Original title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sing! China | 中國好聲音 | Mentor |
References
edit- ^ 100 memorable Malaysian women - Part 1
- ^ 100 memorable Malaysian women - Part 1
- ^ "Fish Leong's Early Valentine's Day". CRIENGLISH.com. 22 November 2007. Archived from the original on 27 November 2007.
- ^ "Singer Fish Leong has given birth to a boy, Anderson Chao". The Straits Times. 18 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Singer Fish Leong confirms that she has divorced businessman husband". The Star. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Ian Yee (25 May 2010). "Ice Kacang Puppy Love". R.AGE. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Where's the Dragon?". CRIMSON FOREST FILMS. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
External links
edit- Fish Leong on Facebook
- Fish Leong on Weibo (in Chinese)
- Fish Leong on Instagram