Cài is a Chinese surname that derives from the name of the ancient Cai state. In 2019 it was the 38th most common surname in China, but the 9th most common in Taiwan, where it is usually romanized as Tsai, Tsay, or Chai based on Wade-Giles romanization of Standard Mandarin and the 8th most common in Singapore, where it is usually romanized as Chua, which is based on its Teochew and Hokkien pronunciation. Koreans use Chinese-derived family names and in Korean, Cai is 채 in Hangul, Chae in Revised Romanization, It is also a common name in Hong Kong where it is romanized as Choy, Choi or Tsoi. In Macao, it is spelled as Choi. In Malaysia, it is romanized as Choi from the Cantonese pronunciation, and Chua or Chuah from the Hokkien or Teochew pronunciation. It is romanized in the Philippines as Chua or Chuah, and in Thailand as Chuo (ฉั่ว). Moreover, it is also romanized in Cambodia as either Chhay or Chhor among people of full Chinese descent living in Cambodia and as Tjoa or Chua in Indonesia.
"Piove " is an Italian song written by Domenico Modugno and Eduardo Verde. It won first prize at the 1959 Sanremo Music Festival, where it was performed twice, once by Modugno and once by Johnny Dorelli.
Gary Chaw, also known as Gary Cao or Cao Ge or by his alter ego Cao Xiaoge, is a Malaysian Chinese singer-songwriter based in Taiwan, who has had achieved success in Taiwan, Mainland China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He is renowned for his stage presence, wide vocal range, and rich voice. In addition, he composes for himself and other singers.
Timi Zhuo or Zhuo Yi-ting is a singer and actress from Taiwan. She has recorded over 800 songs in Mandarin and Taiwanese Hokkien, and 2 songs in Cantonese.
Hokkien pop, also known as Taiwanese Hokkien popular music, T-pop, Tai-pop, Minnan Pop and Taiwanese song, is a popular music genre sung in Taiwanese Hokkien and produced mainly in Taiwan. Hokkien pop is most popular amongst Hoklo people in Taiwan, Mainland China, and the Overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia.
Hsiao Huang-chi is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter and former judoka. He represented Taiwan in FESPIC Games in Beijing in 1994, where he won the bronze title and placed seventh at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics. Hsiao gained attention in the Hokkien pop scene after winning the Best Male Vocalist – Taiwanese award at the 19th Golden Melody Awards in 2008.
Elanne Kong is a Hong Kong actress and singer. On 15 May 2020, she announced that she was changing her stage name from Elanne Kwong Yeuk-lam (江若琳) to Elanne Kwong Yee-ching (江伊晴). On 11 September 2021, she announced that she changed to her former stage name Elanne Kwong Yeuk-lam (江若琳) again.
Events in the year 1969 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 58 according to the official Republic of China calendar.
"Tsugaru Kaikyō Fuyugeshiki" is the 15th single and signature song by Japanese singer Sayuri Ishikawa. The song is written by Yu Aku as lyricist and Takashi Miki as composer and arranger. The song sold over 727,000 units.
Lisang Pacidal Koyouan, better known by her stage name A-Lin, is a Taiwanese aboriginal singer and songwriter of Amis descent.
The Last Tycoon is a 2012 Hong Kong period drama film directed by Wong Jing, starring Chow Yun-fat, Sammo Hung, Francis Ng and Huang Xiaoming. The film was released in mainland China on 22 December 2012, and in Hong Kong on 3 January 2013. The story is loosely inspired by the life of Du Yuesheng, a prominent mob boss in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s.
Huang Qishan is a Chinese recording artist and musician. She is also known as Susan Huang and Huang Ma. She is referred to as the "no. 1 female voice in Asia" by some Chinese media. Huang Qishan, despite her rare vocal talent and twenty-seven year experiences in the music industry, did not achieve much success in her home country of China until appearing on the show I Am A Singer in early 2013. Huang Qishan's performance caused an Internet sensation that led to her almost-overnight popularity.
Joyce Chu is a Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress. She is best known for her viral songs "Malaysia Chabor" and "I Miss You", whose catchy melodies became internet sensation. In 2020, she participated in the Chinese girl group competition show Produce Camp 2020 , where she ranked 9th. She is now a solo singer.
Huang Yen-lin, better known by her stage name A-Sun, was a popular Taiwanese Mandopop singer-songwriter. She died in 2009 from breast cancer, aged 34.
Long Long Time Ago is a 2016 Singaporean period film directed by Jack Neo. The film commemorates Singapore's 50th birthday and stars Aileen Tan, Mark Lee and Wang Lei as the main casts. It is released on 4 February 2016 in Singapore.
Shen Show-len, better known by her stage name Showlen Maya, is a Taiwanese singer of Han Chinese (father) and Bunun (mother) descent. While she also sings in Mandarin, Showlen Maya is primarily a Hokkien pop singer, even though she doesn't speak Hokkien.
Sun Shu-may is a Taiwanese pop singer, actress and TV host who sings predominantly in Taiwanese Hokkien. She has released 17 albums since 1995.
Chris Hung is a Taiwanese enka and Hokkien pop singer and television host. Widely known as the "king of Taiwanese pop," he has won five Golden Melody Awards and one Golden Bell Award.
Huang Fei is a Taiwanese Hokkien pop singer.
Huang Wen-hsing is a Taiwanese Hokkien pop singer and actor. He was named the Best Taiwanese Male Singer at the 2011 Golden Melody Awards. He has appeared in several television series, including Love or Bread (2008), Monga Yao Hui (2011), and In The Family (2017).
