A-do

Du Chengyi (simplified Chinese: 杜成义; traditional Chinese: 杜成義; pinyin: Dù Chéngyì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tō͘ Sêng-gī), known professionally as A-du (阿杜; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: A-tō͘), is a Singaporean singer.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Du.
A-du
Born
Du Chengyi (杜成義)

(1973-03-11) 11 March 1973
Singapore
Years active2002–present
Spouse
Lai Weili (赖玮莉)
​
(m. 2016)​
Children1
Relatives
Musical career
GenresMandopop
Labels
  • Ocean Butterflies
  • Yuehua Entertainment
  • Seed Music

Career

Du was a construction foreman before been spotted by Singaporean producer Billy Koh in his company's talent search and was signed to Ocean Butterflies Music. He released his debut album in 2002.[2]

Personal life

Du married Lai Weili (賴瑋莉; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lōa Úi-lī) in January 2016.[3][4] They dated before Du became a singer for 7 years before breaking up. They re-established their relationship during when Du was diagnosed with panic disorder.[5][6] They have a child in May 2016.[3]

His nephew, Kenny Khoo, is also a singer since 2014.[3][7]

Discography

Studio albums
Date of release Title
30 May 2002 Night Fall
4 December 2002 Persevering
23 December 2003 Hello
21 December 2005 I...Do
8 January 2008 Do The Best
26 February 2010 Fear No More
25 May 2012 Ninth Time in Love

Singles
Year Title Notes
2017 "Thousand Years Promise 一諾千年"
2017 "Too Good Man 爛好人"

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result
2002 Singapore Hit Awards 2002 Best New Act (Gold) Won
2003 Singapore Hit Awards 2003 Best Local Artiste Won

References
  1. "A-Do-rable singer". China Daily. 19 November 2003. Archived from the original on 1 June 2007. Retrieved 13 June 2006.
  2. "A-Do-rable singer". China Daily. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  3. "阿杜去年爆患抑郁 "有孩子后变开心"". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  4. "A-do welcomes his first son". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  5. "A-Do opens up about panic attacks". 8 Days. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "阿杜升级当爸 阿杜儿子正面照老婆赖玮莉个人资料". m.sohu.com. Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  7. "Kenny Khoo: Ready to launch". TODAYonline. Retrieved 8 August 2021.


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