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Teresa Teng

1953 – 1995

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Deng Li Jun, also known as Teresa Teng, was a Taiwanese singer, television personality, musician, and philanthropist. Widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures in the Chinese-speaking world of the 20th century, she is considered to be one of the most successful and influential Asian musicians of all time. Her contributions to Chinese pop has given birth to the phrase, "Wherever there are Chinese-speaking people, there is music of Teresa Teng." A polyglot, Teng's music has transcended geographical, linguistic, and political boundaries across Asia for several decades.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
January 29, 1953
Baojhong Township
Date of death
May 8, 1995
Chiang Mai
Citizenship

Taiwan

Occupations & fields
singeractorfilm actortelevision actorrecording artist
Awards & honours
Japan Cable Awards16th Japan Record Awards28th Japan Record AwardsGolden Bell Awards
Notable works
ChanghuanI Only Care About You
Field and occupation
tchajwanská zpěvačka
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