Shawn Tng

Shawn Tng, 唐志瑋, is a singer and composer from Singapore.

Shawn Tng
Born
Singapore
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, composer, musician,
Musical career
Also known as唐志伟, 唐志玮

Early life and education

Tng studied Computer Science at National University of Singapore.[1][2]

Music career

Tng was part of a Singaporean pop group, Three Springs, comprising Jeremy Wong, Willie Tan and him.[1][3][4] Tng was dubbed by Hong Kong's media as the new Eric Moo.[3][5][6]

  • Tng started his music career with the release his first solo album "相信" in 1994, followed by his second album "觉醒" in 1995.[7][8]
  • Tng wrote a theme song titled "决定" for the popular TCS Channel 8 TV serial "真心男儿".[5]
  • In 1995, Tng subsequently launched his singing career in Taiwan releasing his first album there "爱你的我能怎么做".[9][10]
  • In 1995, Tng released a duet with Annie Yi titled "守侯".
  • In 1996, Tng wrote a theme song titled "See The Sunrise" for RTHK's annual "Solar Project"(太阳计划) which was performed by popular singers Kit Chan, Jacky Cheung, Leon Lai, Vivian Chow, Tai Zheng Xiao and some other RTHK's DJs. Also viewable at "See the Sunrise"[11][12]
  • In 1996, Tng performed the theme song for the animation series Street Fighter (街頭霸王).[13]
  • In 1996, Tng participated in the Hong Kong CASH 香港作曲家及作詞家協會 Contest and won the 1st Runner-up.
  • In 1997, Liu Wen Zheng(刘文正) named Shawn Tng as one of the rising stars of the Mandarin pop scene in 1996–97.[14]
  • In 1997, Yin Xia (银霞) starred in Shawn Tng's 决定 (Decision) music video.[15]

Tng retired from the music scene in 1997.

Career

Tng joined Microsoft in 1999.

Discography

Albums
Album # Album Information
1st 相信[8]
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Dreamland Production (S)
  • Language: Mandarin
2nd 觉醒[16]
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Dreamland Production (S)
  • Language: Mandarin
3rd 愛你的我能怎麼做[15]
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Fancy Pie Music Co Ltd
  • Language: Mandarin

Compilation
Year Album Information
1995

三个春天 : 敲开梦和春天[17]

  • Label: Dreamland Music
  • Language: Mandarin
1996 穿越時空 動心折價版 (宣傳單曲)
  • Label: Unknown
  • Language: Mandarin
Year Album Album Artist Song Information
1994 决定!? 玖建
  • Title: You're My Hero
  • Language: Mandarin
1994 悲伤朱丽叶 Annie Yi
  • Track: 04
  • Title: 守候
  • Language: Mandarin

Awards
Years Awards
1996

CASH 香港作曲家及作詞家協會 Contest (Hong Kong), the 1st Runner-up.

References
  1. Koh, Maureen (20 February 1995). "New trio with big dreams". The New Paper. p. 26.
  2. "唐志伟边读边唱振翅待飞". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 联合早报 (Lianhe Zaobao). 17 August 1995. p. 29. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  3. "New talents take on Hongkong". The Straits Times. 22 July 1995. pp. L15.
  4. "Chinese stars twinkle at Sentosa". The Straits Times. 17 November 1995. p. 27. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  5. "歌星邀写歌 10月拍片 唐志伟香港'刮唐风'". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 新明日报 (Xinming Ribao). 31 July 1995. p. 8. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  6. "唐志伟香港崛起 锋头直逼巫启贤". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 新明日报 (Xinming Ribao). 26 December 1995. p. 12. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  7. "唐志伟的歌 飘到香榭舍丽". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 新明日报 (Xinming Ribao). 3 January 1996. p. 11. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  8. "张国荣和唐志玮". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 联合早报. 6 December 1996. p. 46. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  9. "唐志玮拍MTV·苦练指挥技术". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 联合晚报 (Lianhe Zaobao). 3 December 1996. p. 10. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  10. "唐志玮台争取曝光 被'整'吃老鼠蟑螂". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 联合晚报. 4 January 1997. p. 15. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  11. "S'pore singers take off abroad". The Straits Times. 16 June 1996. p. 2. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  12. "利字摆中间•名气放两边 唐志伟先攻台湾餐厅秀". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 新明日报 (Xinming Ribao). 1 July 1996. p. 9. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  13. "支持王韵婵唐志玮千名歌迷风雨不改". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 联合晚报 (Lianhe Zaobao). 6 September 1996. p. 14. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  14. "刘文正看好新秀唐志玮". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 联合早报 (Lianhe Zaobao). 5 January 1997. p. 38. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  15. "银霞复出 与唐志玮合拍MTV". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 新明日报. 15 January 1997. p. 9. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  16. "唐志伟·王大任·洪邵轩波折重重·处处碰壁". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 联合晚报 (Lianhe Wanbao). 3 January 1996. p. 12. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  17. "乐坛前辈刘文正 3爱徒《三个春天》全力出击". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 新明日报 (Xinming Ribao). 2 February 1995. p. 9. Retrieved 11 October 2022.


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