Do Cheng Yi (simplified Chinese: 杜成义; traditional Chinese: 杜成義; pinyin: Dù Chéngyì), popularly known as A-Do (阿杜), is a singer from Singapore. Famed for his husky voice, he has been coined as the Rod Stewart of the Chinese music scene.
The ex-construction foreman was spotted by accomplished Singaporean producer Billy Koh in his company's talent search. He has since been signed to Ocean Butterflies Music.
A-Do propelled to phenomenal fame across Asia with the release of ...
Read more (259 words more)Do Cheng Yi (simplified Chinese: 杜成义; traditional Chinese: 杜成義; pinyin: Dù Chéngyì), popularly known as A-Do (阿杜), is a singer from Singapore. Famed for his husky voice, he has been coined as the Rod Stewart of the Chinese music scene.
The ex-construction foreman was spotted by accomplished Singaporean producer Billy Koh in his company's talent search. He has since been signed to Ocean Butterflies Music.
A-Do propelled to phenomenal fame across Asia with the release of his first album in 2002. He is loved for his modesty, shy demeanour and particularly loved by Chinese fans.
Spoken Languages: Mandarin, English, Hokkien
Instruments Played: Guitar
Talents: Singing, Acting
Albums
2002 Night Fall
2002 Persevering
2003 Hello
2005 I...Do
2008 Do The Best
Awards
2003
HITO Top 10 Hits in 1st Quarter 2003 “You’re Like A Child”
Feng Yun Music Charts 2003
- Best Newcomer Award
- Most Popular Hit Song “He Must Really Love You”
Taiwan G-MUSIC Charts 2003
-Top 5 Newcomers Gold Discs
-Top 10 Gold Discs “Nightfall”
China Pop Music Charts 2003
-Best Newcomer Award
-Hong Kong + Taiwan Region Top 10 Hit Songs Award
China Golden Discs Awards 2003
-Best Newcomer Award
-Best Imported Album for “Persevere To The End”
Singapore Hits Awards 2003
- Best Local Singer
2004
East South Jing Bao Awards 2004
- Top 10 Hits “Hello”
- Hong Kong + Taiwan Region Best Male Singer Award
- Hong Kong + Taiwan Region Best Selling Male Singer Award
China Music in Top Charts 2004
- Hong Kong + Taiwan Region Most Popular Male Singer Award
- Hong Kong + Taiwan Region: Hit Song of the Year “Persevere to the End”
Malaysia 2004 Music Awards
- Best Newcomer Nominee
- Top Song with Highest Airplay at Red Box Award “He Must Really Love You”
- International Top 10 Hit Songs “He Must Really Love You”
- Best Song “He Must Really Love You”
- Most Popular Song “He Must Really Love You”
2005
10th Annual COMPASS Awards
- Top Local Artiste of the Year 2005
2006
Seven Colours Music Awards 2006
-Best Male Singer in Hong Kong + Taiwan Region Award,
-Top 10 Hit Song Awards <I…Do> close
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