Du Chengyi (), known professionally as A-du (阿杜; ), is a Singaporean singer.
Career
Du was a
construction foreman
A construction foreman is the worker or skilled tradesperson who is in charge of a construction crew. This role is generally assumed by a senior worker who is seasoned and competent in their field, but also capable of project leadership (oversigh ...
before being spotted by Singaporean producer Billy Koh in his company's talent search and was signed to
Ocean Butterflies
Ocean Butterflies Music () is an independent Asian music and entertainment company specializing in Chinese-Pop (C-pop). Founded in 1986, it operates in six regions: Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
History
In 1986, O ...
Music.
He released his debut album in 2002.
In 2012, Du left showbiz due to
panic disorder
Panic disorder is a mental disorder, specifically an anxiety disorder, characterized by reoccurring unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath ...
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Du originally planned to release an album in 2015, but the album was delayed due to his mother's illness.
In 2018, Du returned to showbiz with a new album, ''I Will Not Hide.
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In 2022, Du joined Singapore media company
8028 Holdings.
Personal life
Du married Lai Weili (賴瑋莉; ) in January 2016.
They dated before Du became a singer for 7 years. They re-established their relationship when Du was diagnosed with panic disorder. They had a child in May 2016.
When Du returned to the media in 2018, he was criticized by fans for gaining weight.''
'' Du, in interviews, clarified that his weight gain was caused by his medications for treating panic disorder.''
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His nephew,
Kenny Khoo, has also been a singer since 2014.
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
Awards and nominations
References
1973 births
Living people
Singaporean Mandopop singers
20th-century Singaporean male singers
21st-century Singaporean male singers
Singaporean people of Chinese descent
Singaporean Hokkien pop singers
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