Paula Tsui
Paula Tsui Siu-fung | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 徐小鳳 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tsui performing in Hong Kong in 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 January 1949[1] Wuhan, Hubei, China | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Singer | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 1969–1992; 2005–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chinese name | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 徐小鳳 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 徐小凤 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Musical career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Also known as | Sister Siu Fung | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | Hong Kong | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Genres | Cantopop | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Instrument | Singing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Labels | Man Chi Records (1970–1973) Wing Hang Music (1973–1978) Sony Music Entertainment (1978–1981) Contec Sound Media (1982–1985) PolyGram (1986–1991) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | www.paulatsui.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Paula Tsui Siu-fung (born 1 January 1949) is a Hong Kong singer, with a career spanning over 50 years.[2] She was affiliated with the TVB television station until the mid-1990s and has performed for Asia Television on several occasions since 1995. Over fourteen of her albums have been certified platinum by the IFPI Hong Kong.[3]
Personal life
After graduating from secondary school, Tsui worked at her father's salon as a nail technician and hairstylist.[4]
Tsui was born in Hubei, but her family moved to Hong Kong when she was still a baby. Her career began in 1969 as a supporting act in a nightclub.[5] Her parents did not approve of her pursuing a career in music.[5]
Career
After winning a contest in 1966, she soon began performing.[2] She moved from lounges to nightclubs and then to being a support act for others. A record executive was in the audience during one of her nightclub performances and offered her a lucrative contract. After signing the contract, Tsui was not allowed to perform in nightclubs again.[2]
Tsui is popularly known for her gowns.[5]
References
- ^ (in Chinese) Profile of Paula Tsui Archived 17 August 2021 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c "徐小鳳成名歷程". www.paulatsui.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "香港本地白金唱片总销量排行榜，个个都是实力歌手" [Hong Kong local platinum record sales ranking, all of them are powerful singers]. Sohu (in Chinese). 12 January 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "封面人物-麗的藝員徐小鳳". www.paulatsui.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ a b c Yeung, Winnie (18 February 2010). "Paula Tsui Siu-fung". HK Magazine. HK Magazine Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2014.