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Joanna Dong
Joanna Dong Ziyan (; born 15 November 1981 in Singapore) is a Singaporean singer, actress and host. Primarily a jazz vocalist, she is the first artiste signed to Singapore label, Red Roof Records. Early life and education The only child of divorced parents, her initial forays into the world of entertainment came in the 1980s when her mother, a former Chinese teacher, started entering her into karaoke competitions, many of which she won. After attending The Raffles Girls' School and Victoria Junior College, she graduated from the National University of Singapore with honours in sociology. Career Music She first came into the public eye when she joined the first-ever Singapore Idol competition in 2004 and reached the Top 40. Six months after exiting the talent competition, Joanna began pursuing a music career in earnest, landing her first regular singing gig in The Courtyard at Raffles Hotel. A featured performer with major local groups such as the Singapore Symphony Orches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. The country's territory comprises one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. It is about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor along with the State of Johor in Malaysia to the north. In its early history, Singapore was a maritime emporium known as '' Temasek''; subsequently, it was part of a major constituent part of several successive thalassocratic empires. Its contemporary era began in 1819, when Stamford Raffles established Singapore as an entrepôt trading post of the British Empire. In 1867, Singapore came under the direct control of Britain as part of the Straits Settlements. During World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Today (The Straits Times)
Today (archaically to-day) may refer to: * The current day and calendar date ** Today is between and , subject to the local time zone * Now, the time that is perceived directly, present * The current, present era Arts, entertainment and media Newspapers and websites * ''Today'' (Indian newspaper), a defunct afternoon newspaper * ''Today'' (Jintian), a Chinese literary journal co-founded by Huang Rui * ''Today'' (Singapore newspaper), a Singapore English-language digital news publisher * ''Today'' (UK newspaper), a defunct national newspaper in the United Kingdom * ''Today'', a Filipino newspaper that was merged with the ''Manila Standard'' resulting in the ''Manila Standard Today'' * ''Florida Today'' or ''Today'', a U.S. daily newspaper * ''Today Newspaper'' (Gambia), an independent newspaper in the Gambia, West Africa * Today Newspapers, a defunct newspaper chain in Texas, United States * '' Today, the new John Bull'', a defunct British magazine * , an online newspap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Are You? (TV Series)
''How Are You?'' () is a Singapore dialect drama series which is telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, Mediacorp Channel 8. It stars Michelle Yim, Zhu Houren, Chen Liping, Romeo Tan, Sheila Sim, Ya Hui, Desmond Ng, Joshua Tan, Richard Low, Roy Li & Cynthia Koh. This is the fifth dialect drama to be produced on Channel 8. This is also the first mainstream TV drama project with Zheng Geping as executive producer. A mandarin-dubbed version of the show will aired on Astro AEC at 8.30 PM in Malaysia and Channel 8 at 9.00 PM in Singapore from 3 April 2019, which does not air the opening and ending theme songs. The original dialect version also aired on Malaysia's 8TV. Casts * Zhu Houren as Gong Jiaqiao 龚家翘, a wheel-chaired bound man selling tissues and lottery tickets He Xiaoxi's family Xiao Lang's Family Ma Sai's Family Other cast Special appearance Accolades Star Awards 2021 Star Awards 2021 (Simplified Chinese, Chinese: 红星大奖2021) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a Breast lump, lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, Milk-rejection sign, milk rejection, fluid coming from the nipple, a newly inverted nipple, or a red or scaly patch of skin. In those with Metastatic breast cancer, distant spread of the disease, there may be bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, shortness of breath, or yellow skin. Risk factors for developing breast cancer include obesity, a Sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical exercise, alcohol consumption, hormone replacement therapy during menopause, ionizing radiation, an early age at Menarche, first menstruation, having children late in life (or not at all), older age, having a prior history of breast cancer, and a family history of breast cancer. About five to ten percent of cases are the result of an inherited genetic predisposition, including BRCA mutation, ''BRCA'' mutations among others. Breast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Ductal carcinoma ''in situ'' (DCIS), also known as intraductal carcinoma, is a pre-cancerous or non-invasive cancerous lesion of the breast. DCIS is classified as Breast cancer classification#Stage, Stage 0. It rarely produces symptoms or a breast lump that can be felt, typically being detected through screening mammography. It has been diagnosed in a significant percentage of men (see male breast cancer). In DCIS, abnormal cells are found in the lining of one or more milk ducts in the breast. ''In situ'' means "in place" and refers to the fact that the abnormal cells have not moved out of the mammary duct and into any of the surrounding tissues in the breast ("pre-cancerous" indicates that it has not yet become an invasive cancer). In some cases, DCIS may become invasive and spread to other tissues, but there is no way of determining which lesions will remain stable without treatment, and which will go on to become invasive. DCIS encompasses a wide spectrum of diseases rang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Chou
Jay Chou Chieh-lun ( zh, s=周杰伦, t=周杰倫, first=t, p=Zhōu Jiélún; born 18 January 1979) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, actor, director, and businessman. Regarded as one of the most influential artists in the Chinese-speaking world, he is widely referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Mandopop". Chou's works, which often Zhongguo feng (music), blend Eastern and Western styles, has been recognized for its impact on musical trends in the Greater China region. Chou signed to Alfa Music in 2000, and made his debut with the studio album ''Jay (album), Jay'' (2000). He rose to prominence with his second album ''Fantasy (Jay Chou album), Fantasy'' (2001), which became one of the List of best-selling albums in Taiwan, best-selling albums in Taiwan in the 21st century. Chou incorporated diverse genres such as Rhythm and blues, R&B and alternative rock in albums such as ''Yeh Hui-Mei'' (2003) and ''November's Chopin'' (2005), as well as influences f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olinda Cho
Olinda Cho Yu Yen (born 24 May 1980) is a Singaporean singer, actress and entrepreneur. Career Cho emerged as the second runner-up of the first season of ''Singapore Idol'' in 2004. Cho released her debut album, ''Rewind'', in October 2007. She also rearranged songs including the Singapore national anthem, Majulah Singapura, which was broadcast for Starhub's national day commercial, Majulah Moms. In 2016, Cho participated in the Singaporean audition for the first season of '' Sing! China'', and emerged as the winner for the Singapore stop. Cho was approached directly by ''Sing! China'' to participate in the second season in 2017. She performed "不能说的秘密" during the blind audition and won Na Ying, Liu Huan and Jay Chou's votes. She joined Jay Chou's team and became one of the top 4 contestants. Business ventures In September 2013, Cho started a modelling agency, NU Models, with Sheila Sim. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cho switched to selling premium fruits. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xinyao
''Xinyao'' ( zh, s=wikt:新謠, 新謠, p=Xīnyáo) is a genre of songs originating from Singapore. It is a contemporary Mandarin vocal genre that emerged between the late 1970s to 1980s. ''Xinyao'' songs are typically composed and sung by Singaporeans, although there are exceptions: one of the most notable being Eric Moo, who is not Singaporean but Malaysian, yet is considered one of the pioneers of the movement. Recurring themes of songs include friendships or teenage love. ''Xinyao'' is a Chinese language, Chinese noun comprising two Chinese characters: ''xīn'' (新) which is an abbreviation for Singapore, and ''yáo'' (謠) for song. The term xinyao is an abbreviation of a longer name, 新加坡年轻人自创歌謠. Early pioneers of the genre include Wong Hong Mok, Liang Wern Fook, Dawn Gan, Eric Moo and Billy Koh. They were responsible for the discovery of many successful Singapore artistes in the Asia Chinese-Pop music scene, including Kit Chan, A-Do and JJ Lin. Lee broth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8days
''8 Days'' (stylized as 8days) is a Singaporean online magazine published by Mediacorp. Published in print weekly from 1990 to 2018, it covers a wide range of topics including entertainment, food, fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle. The magazine is known for its tongue-in-cheek humour and its coverage of the Singapore entertainment scene, and also features regional and international entertainment stories and celebrity features, such as interviews with Hollywood, Hong Kong, Taiwanese and Korean celebrities. There is usually a main feature story, which often has an interview with a celeb and photos. The main sections of the magazine include “See & Do”, which has celebrity news and gossip, “Movies”, which contains reviews and film features, and “Eat & Drink”, a large food section with reviews, new openings and recipes. Other sections include “Lifestyle”, “Travel”, "Home Matters “The Feelgood Page”, “What They Never Taught You In School” and “Shirtle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liu Huan
Liu Huan (born August 26, 1963) is a Chinese singer and songwriter. He is one of China's modern era pioneers in pop music. He combines his music career with teaching the history of Western music at the Beijing University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Early life On August 26, 1963, Liu Huan was born into a family of teachers in Tianjin. Liu graduated from Yaohua High School in Tianjin in 1981. Four years later, he graduated from the University of International Relations in Beijing, majoring in French literature. During his university days, he participated in a French songwriting competition and won first prize, as well as sponsorship from the French government to go on a tour to Paris. Following that, Liu was sent to the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China for one year to help promote local education by teaching music there, and the time he spent there had an influence on his music. Liu never received any systematic training in music, but is self-tau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Ying
Na Ying (born 27 November 1967) is a Chinese singer. Rising to fame in the late 1980s, Na signed with Linfair Records in 1993, becoming one of the first singers from mainland China to join a Taiwanese label and subsequently gaining popularity across Greater China. In 2001, she became the first and only mainland Chinese singer to win the Best Mandarin Female Singer at the Golden Melody Awards for her song ''Sad and Romantic'' from the eponymous album (2000). Since the 2010s, she has become a staple of music shows, serving as a coach for eight seasons of '' The Voice of China'' from 2012 to 2021, and participating in Season 1 and 4 of '' Mask Singer (China)'' (2016; 2019), ''Our Song'' (2019), Season 2 and 3 of '' Sisters Who Make Waves'' (2021–2022), where she won the champion in Season 2, ''Infinity and Beyond 2023'', and '' Singer 2024'', where she won the champion. Biography Early career Na was born in Shenyang, Liaoning of ethnic Manchu parents. She is of Manchu descent. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fong Fei-fei
Fong Fei-Fei (), born Lim Chiu-Luan (; 20 August 1953 – 3 January 2012), was a Taiwanese singer, host and actress. As one of the biggest pop singers in Taiwan, she was known for her melodic love songs, unique personal stage style and broad vocal range. In a 40-year career, Fong released more than 80 albums, sang over 100 movie theme songs and starred in several films and television variety shows. She is remembered for her songs like "Wish You Happiness," "I am a Cloud," and "The Wild Goose on the Wing." Fong died on 3 January 2012 of lung cancer in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, aged 58. Background Fong Fei Fei was born as Lim Chiu-luan on 20 August 1953 and grew up in Daxi, Taoyuan County (now Daxi District, Taoyuan City), Taiwan. She had two elder brothers Lim Yu-Nung and Lim Hung-Ming. Her younger brother Kempis Lim (; 1957–2006) was also a singer under the stage name of Fong Fei-yang (). Fong began her career in 1968, after winning a singing contest at age 15. Her first maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
