A-do

Du Chengyi (simplified Chinese: 杜成义; traditional Chinese: 杜成義; pinyin: Dù Chéngyì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tō͘ Sêng-gī), known professionally as A-du (阿杜; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: A-tō͘), is a Singaporean singer.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Du.
A-du
Born
Du Chengyi (杜成義)

(1973-03-11) 11 March 1973
Singapore
Years active2002–present
Spouse
Lai Weili (赖玮莉)
​
(m. 2016)​
Children1
Relatives
Musical career
GenresMandopop
Labels
  • Ocean Butterflies
  • Yuehua Entertainment
  • Seed Music

Career

Du was a construction foreman before been spotted by Singaporean producer Billy Koh in his company's talent search and was signed to Ocean Butterflies Music.[2] He released his debut album in 2002.[3]

In 2012, Du left showbiz due to panic disorder.[2]

Du originally planned to release an album in 2015 but the album was delayed die to his mother's illness.[4]

In 2018, Du returned to showbiz with a new album, I Will Not Hide.[2]

In 2022, Du joined Singapore media company 8028 Holdings.[5][6]

Personal life

Du married Lai Weili (賴瑋莉; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lōa Úi-lī) in January 2016.[7][8] They dated before Du became a singer for 7 years before breaking up. They re-established their relationship during when Du was diagnosed with panic disorder.[9][10] They have a child in May 2016.[7]

When Du returned to the media in 2018, Du was criticised by fans for gaining weight.[2] Du, in interviews, clarified that his weight gain was due to medications for treating his panic disorder.[2]

His nephew, Kenny Khoo, is also a singer since 2014.[7][11]

Discography

Studio albums
Date of release Title Ref
30 May 2002 Night Fall
4 December 2002 Persevering
23 December 2003 Hello
21 December 2005 I...Do
8 January 2008 Do The Best
26 February 2010 Fear No More
25 May 2012 Ninth Time in Love
2018 I Will Not Hide [2]

Singles
Year Title Notes
2017 "Thousand Years Promise 一諾千年"
2017 "Too Good Man 爛好人"
2021 For The Sake Of Love [5]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result
2002 Singapore Hit Awards Best New Act (Gold) Won
2003 Singapore Hit Awards Best Local Artiste Won

References
  1. "A-Do-rable singer". China Daily. 19 November 2003. Archived from the original on 1 June 2007. Retrieved 13 June 2006.
  2. "Singaporean singer A-Do gets a little heavier and netizens have opinions". AsiaOne. 21 January 2020. Archived from the original on 24 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. "A-Do-rable singer". China Daily. Archived from the original on 1 June 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  4. "Singaporean Singer A-Do's Cute 5-Year-Old Son Paid Him A Visit In The Recording Studio". TODAY. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  5. "Singaporean Singer A-Do, Who Was On A Hiatus Due To Depression, Makes Showbiz Comeback After Shedding 12kg". 8days. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  6. "After almost 10 years, Vincent Ng makes acting comeback with action movie". AsiaOne. 20 June 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  7. "阿杜去年爆患抑郁 "有孩子后变开心"". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  8. "A-do welcomes his first son". sg.news.yahoo.com. 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  9. "A-Do opens up about panic attacks". 8 Days. 24 October 2018. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  10. "阿杜升级当爸 阿杜儿子正面照老婆赖玮莉个人资料". m.sohu.com. Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  11. "Kenny Khoo: Ready to launch". TODAYonline. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.


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