Pakho Chau
| Pakho Chau | |
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Pakho Chau in 2013
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| Background information | |
| Chinese name | |
| Pinyin | Zhōu Bǎiháo (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | Zau1 paak3 hou4 (Cantonese) |
| Born |
November 12, 1984 Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Model |
| Genre(s) | Cantopop, Pop, Rock |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, Piano, Guitar |
| Label(s) | Warner Music |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Ancestry | Kaiping, Guangdong, China |
| Website | www.chaupakho.com.hk |
Chau Pak-ho, better known as Pakho Chau (not to be confused with entrepreneur Pak Hou Chau), is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and songwriter. He officially entered the Hong Kong music industry in 2007, and is currently signed to the Warner Music Group, Hong Kong. He is also the founder of two fashion brands, XPX and CATXMAN.
Having once represented Hong Kong in basketball, Chau has also worked as a lifeguard, swimming teacher, and piano teacher. Chau also enjoyed a brief stint as a part-time model, signed to Hong Kong modelling agency Starz People, becoming a model and spokesperson for many large companies and brands in Hong Kong.
After a while, Chau decided to pursue his long-time passion for music, and saved up money to go abroad and learn more about music and production techniques. However, he was encouraged by his modelling manager to stay in Hong Kong, and was soon introduced to a well-known record producer in Hong Kong, Chan Kwong-Wing (陳光榮). After an initial meeting, Chau worked in Chan's recording studio as an unpaid engineer for almost two years, recording and producing demos and commercial jingles.
His musical talent was noticed by Chan, and soon Chau was offered a recording contract and signed to Warner Music Group in 2007.
Having learned the piano since the age of 5, and being able to play the guitar, Chau is also a songwriter. From his debut EP Beginning, Chau wrote one song, and penned the lyrics for four others.
Due to his work experience as a recording studio engineer, Chau also produces many of his own songs.
His debut single, "Same Sky" (同天空), rapidly gained airplay in Hong Kong, and instantly became a hit song. His second single, "Six Days" (六天) also achieved popularity.
Chau's popularity was determined within three days of the release of his debut EP Beginning, sold more than 6000 copies. This resulted in a strong demand for a second shipment of his debut EP.
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