Frankie Kao
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| Frankie Kao Lin Feng (高凌风, Gāo Língfēng) | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | 葛元诚 (Gé Yuánchéng) |
| Also known as | The Frog Prince |
| Born |
28 February 1950 Kaoshiung, Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1974–present |
Frankie Kao or Kao Ling-feng (Chinese: 高凌風; pinyin: Gāo Língfēng; Wade–Giles: Kao Ling-feng; born 28 February 1950) is a Taiwanese singer.[1][2] His birth name is 葛元誠 (Gé Yuánchéng) and he has been using the moniker The Frog Prince (青蛙王子 Qīngwā Wángzi) for more than three decades which was given to him by his close friend, comedian Ni Min-jan. He also has a friend named Chang Fei, who is the host of Variety Big Brother. He is known for the song "Flaming Phoenix" (火鳳凰).
During the height of his career, Frankie Kao commanded an appearance fee of NT$240,000 cash per night. He exited from his singing career at his peak and ventured into business. His business venture went badly and he returned the singing scene.
Filmography
- Au Revoir Taipei (2010)
References
- ↑ "歌的故事／瓊瑤與《大眼睛》為高凌風開星路". NOWnews. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ↑ "「青蛙王子」後繼有人 葛曉潔進軍演藝圈". NOWnews. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
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