Jay Fung
Hong Kong pop singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jay Fung Wan-him (Chinese: 馮允謙; born 22 February 1988) is a Hong Kong and Canadian singer-songwriter. He won the 1st runner up in The Voice 3. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Edmonton, Canada, his style of singing is deeply influenced by Western pop music. He signed a contract with Music Plus Label at 2012 and debuted with the song "Starting From Today" (今天開始). In 2018, he joined Media Asia Music.
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| Born | 22 February 1988 (age 37) British Hong Kong | ||||||
| Genres | Cantopop | ||||||
| Occupation | Singer | ||||||
| Instrument(s) | Voice, guitar, piano | ||||||
| Years active | 2011–present | ||||||
| Labels | Media Asia Music | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 馮允謙 | ||||||
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Early life and education
Fung was born on 22 February 1988 in British Hong Kong.[1] He emigrated to Edmonton, Canada with his family when he was one-and-a-half years old.[2][3] He graduated from the University of Alberta majoring in Marketing.[4]
Career
Fung began learning the guitar at the age of 13.[3] In 2011, Fung competed in the 3rd season of The Voice, placing as the final runner-up.[1] He officially joined Music Plus Label, part of Imperial Entertainment Group, in 2012.[5] On 12 November 2012, he released his first album, Starting From Today.[6]
Discography
Album
- Brand New Start (2012)
- Tu Es Digne D'amour (2013)
- The In-Between (2014)
- Odyssey (2015)
- Coexistence (2016)
- Detour (2020)
- Awaken (2020)
- Life / Line (2021)
- LOVE & LOSS (2022)
- EMO (2024)
Single
- Bring Out Ya Fire (2023)
- Searching For Sugar Man (2023)
- Yes, I Know I Know (2023)
- You Are Mine For Life (2023)
Concerts
| Year | Date | Name | Venue | Note |
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| 2023 | 25-26 March | JAYPOP LIVE@COLISEUM | Hong Kong Coliseum | [7] |
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Note |
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| TBA | An Abandoned Team | [8] |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Note |
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| 2011 | The Voice 3 | TVB | Contestant | Silver |
| 2021 | King Maker IV | ViuTV | Judge | EP28-31 |
| 2023 | King Maker V | Mentor |
MV Appearance (Actor)
| Year | Title |
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| 2015 | Girls' Sample - "Simple Girl" |
Songwriting Works For Other Singers
As Composer:
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Platform | Venue | Category | Result |
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| 2023 | Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation 2022 | CRHK | AsiaWorld–Arena, AsiaWorld–Expo | Best Male Singers | Silver |
| Best Singer-songwriters | Silver | ||||
| Top 10 Songs of the Year | No.10 - "Freakin' Nightmare" | ||||
| 2022 | Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation 2021 | CRHK | AsiaWorld–Arena, AsiaWorld–Expo | Best Male Singers | Bronze |
| Best Singer-songwriters | Silver | ||||
References
External links
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