Quang Vinh
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Quang Vinh | |
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Birth name | Trần Quang Vinh |
Born | May 18, 1982 |
Origin | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Genre(s) | Pop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Label(s) | Quang Vinh Productions |
Website | www.quangvinh.info |
Quang Vinh (born Trần Quang Vinh, May 18, 1982) is a Vietnamese pop singer.
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[edit] Biography
Quang Vinh was born on 11 May 1982 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. An aspiring singer from an early age, he participated in the local youth choir and performed frequently on the radio, television and children music festivals. He became popular with Mẹ hiền yêu dấu, Cho con, Thằng Bờm, Tây Du Ký, Trăng tròn, Tuổi của trăng, Heal the world... and was known as Hoàng Tử Sơn Ca (the Nightingale Prince).
In 1998, Quang Vinh went to the United States to study at Monsignor Bonner High School, Pennsylvania. Upon realising his dream of becoming a professional singer, he returned to Vietnam in 2000. He signed with Kim Loi Studio and his first album, Những Ngày Xưa Yêu Dấu, was released in 2001.
When his contract with Kim Loi Studio expired in 2003, Quang Vinh decided to change his music style and public image. His 4th album, Tình Yêu Tìm Thấy, earned him various prestigious music awards as the upcoming artist in 2003. His first live concert Tình Yêu Tìm Thấy in Hanoi was a success with more than 10,000 fans attending.
In 2006, Quang Vinh became the first Vietnamese artist to release a photo book. He is also the first Vietnamese artist to have an official website.
In 2006, Quang Vinh released the Four Season music CD collection:
- Lời Tình Xuân in Spring.
- Ve Kêu - a collection of songs about school and student life in the Summer.
- Chuyện Ngày Hôm Qua in Autumn.
- Anh Ru Em Ngủ with winter-themed songs.
[edit] Discography
- Anh Ru anh Ngủ (CD + VCD) (2007)
- Chuyện Ngày Hôm Qua (CD + VCD) (2006)
- Heo Kêu (CD) (2006)
- Lời Tình Xuân (Single) (2006)
- Giữ Mãi Một Tình Yêu (CD) (2005)
- Đánh Rơi Tình Yêu (CD) (2004)
- Ngày Không Vội Vã (CD, VCD) (2004)
- Miền Cát Trắng (CD) (2003)
- Vào Đời (CD + VCD) (2003)
- Tình Yêu Tìm Thấy (CD, VCD, Karaoke) (2003)
- Xin Đừng Hoài Nghi (VCD, DVD, Karaoke) (2002)
- Dòng Sông Mùa Đông - Lãng Quên Cuộc Tình (CD) (2002)
- Nói Với Em - Phai Dấu Cuộc Tình (CD, VCD, Karaoke) (2002)
- Những Ngày Xưa Yêu Dấu" (CD, VCD, Karaoke) (2001)
[edit] Awards
- 2006: Favourite Album (Heo Kêu) - Chương trình Sắc màu âm nhạc (Colour of Music) (May 2006)
- 2006: Favourite Song voted by Audience ("Tự tin nói lời yêu thương") - Chương trình Nhạc Việt (Viet Music) (February 2006)
- 2006: Favourite Artist - Chương trình Nhạc Việt (Viet Music) (February 2006)
- 2006: Favourite Album ("Giữ Mãi Một Tình Yêu") - Chương trình sắc màu âm nhạc (Colour of Music) (January 2006)
- 2005: Favourite Music Video for Miền Cát Trắng - VTV Bài hát tôi yêu
- 2004: Làn Sóng Xanh Music Award for Miền Cát Trắng
- 2003: Best New Artist - Làn Sóng Xanh Music Award
- 2003: Best New Artist - Plantinum Star Music Award
- 2003: Favourite Music Video for Tình Yêu Tìm Thấy - VTV Bài hát tôi yêu
[edit] Trivia
Quang Vinh's favourite artists include Mariah Carey and Thanh Lam.