Daniel Chan
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Chan at a fundraising event after the 2014 Kaohsiung gas explosions
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| Background information | |
| Chinese name | 陳曉東 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 陈晓东 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Chén Xiǎodōng (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | Can4 Hiu2dung1 (Cantonese) |
| Birth name | 陳卓揚 (Traditional) Can4 Coek3joeng4(Cantonese) |
| Origin | Hong Kong |
| Born |
3 September 1975 Hong Kong |
| Other name(s) | XT, Tung Tung |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Genre(s) | Cantopop, Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Label(s) |
PolyGram Records (1995–1998) Universal Music Group (1998–2007) EC Music (2007–2008) |
| Years active | 1994 – present |
| Ancestry | Shanghai |
Daniel Chan Hiu-tung (born 3 September 1975) is a popular Hong Kong singer, songwriter, and actor. He is most notable as one of the young talents in the 1990s music scene.
Daniel Chan Hiu Tung was born into and grown up in an unhappy family. His parent divorced when he was still a child. He is the first of two sons in his family. At the age of 12, Chan studied in Hong Kong at California International (USA) School. After graduating high school at 18, he returned to Hong Kong to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. His uncle is Natalis Chan Pak Cheung, a famous singer in 80s.
Born in Hong Kong, Chan began his singing career in 1994 as a promising talented young singer. In 1995, Chan were guided by Master Tai Si Ching—a famous Hong Kong vocal instructor who helped him receive recording contracts from Universal music group. At the same time, he achieved "The most popular male singer of the year 1995" with the first album "Fly With Me". From the beginning of joining Hong Kong entertainment, he leapt to fame thanks to his handsome appearance and his photogenic and baby face (Daniel Chan Hiu Tung was selected as one of the 19 handsomest Hong Kong actors in 2010 by CNN Television channel).In addition, He owned a sweet voice and a composed talent. Within two years, he became one of the hottest pop idols in 1990s with his best-seller albums and prestigious music awards.
His golden age lasted between the middle 1990s and early 2000s. This prince of Canto-pop considered as the heir of four Hong Kong heavenly kings including: Jacky Cheung, Leon Lai, Andy Lau and Aaron Kwok. He was also the leader among 4 Hong Kong princes of Canto-pop. He received many music awards of Cantopop and Mando-pop such as: Best singer, best album, best song, the most popular male artist.....
In 2000, following the death of his manager Rebecca Leung, he began changing his singing style.
In April 2003, Daniel leaved Universal music group after 8 years. In this period of time, he released the featured albums including: Open Up The Sky,Fly With Me, Sentimental Remix, U R My Only Love, Heart Touch, Holiday, Electric Joy EP, Feeling, I want to be, Don't mention at all, Happier than me...
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