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Template:Chinese name Ho Yeow Sun, better known as Sun Ho, is a Singaporean pop music singer. She studied at Anglican High School and Victoria Junior College. Ho is one of the co-founders of City Harvest Church and its community services and is married to Reverend Kong Hee [1] Sun started her Mandarin pop singing career in 2002 and subsequently worked with producers and performers such as Wyclef Jean, Diane Warren, The Underdogs, David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager.[2]

Musical career

See also: Ho Yeow Sun discography

Ho led City Harvest Church’s Creative Department from 1993[3] till 2003 when she resigned to pursue her singing career. [4] Ho had a rocky start to her pop artist career; She faced accusations that her dressing was deemed to be inappropriate for her religious background[5], and rumors of her using her church's support to aid in album sales.[6] [7] To prevent further controversy, she decided to develop her career outside of Singapore, focusing on China, Taiwan and the US.[8]

From 2002 to 2007, Ho released a succession of five Mandarin pop albums that have either reached double or triple platinum status.[9] [10] During this five-year period, Ho worked with composers such as Ma Yufen (马毓芬)[11], the late Ma Zhaojun (马兆骏)[12], F.I.R.[13], Milk[14], Arys Chien (深白色)[15], Lee Wei Song (李伟菘)[16] and Tan Han Jin (陈奂仁)[17]. “Lonely Travel” was ranked #1 on nine top music charts. Her next album “Gain” released in 2006 reached #1 position on 10 top music charts.[9] In 2007, Ho released “Embrace” which hit #1 on 11 top music charts.[9] [18] Her song, “Starting Point” was used as theme song for Singapore TV series “Turning Point” based on real-life inspirational stories, of which Ho was the host.[19]

From 2003 to 2006, Ho’s first five English-language releases reached the top of the dance club charts of Billboard Magazine and London-based Music Week, making her the first Asian artist to score successive No. 1 dance hits.[2]

In 2003, Ho broke into Hollywood with her debut American single “Where Did Love Go,” produced by David Foster and Peter Rafelson.[20] The song reached #1 on the Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play “Breakout” Chart in December 2003.[21] Subsequently, three of her singles, “One With You,” “Without Love” and “Gone” reached #1 positions on the Billboard Dance Chart. “Ends Of The Earth” also joined the abovementioned three singles to reach #1 positions on the UK MusicWeek Chart.[22] [23] [24] [25] [26] Since 2003, Ho has worked with a number of musicians such as Jimmy Harry, Diane Warren, Tony Moran, Chris Cox, Eric Kupper, Jason Nevins, Moto Blanco and the Underdogs.[2] [27] [28]

Ho became the first Asian pop singer to be invited to the Hollywood Film Festival in 2003. The following year, Ho became the only Chinese singer to be invited to the 46th Annual Grammy Awards 2004[2] and to be an award presenter at the American Dancestar Music Awards 2004. [29] In 2007, Ho attended the 2007 MTV Europe Awards, making her the first Asian pop singer to be invited to the awards ceremony.

In 2007, Ho collaborated with writer/producer and Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean on the track “China Wine.” The music video was directed by Wayne Isham and featured Tony Matterhorn and Elephant Man alongside Wyclef and Sun.[30] Wyclef was also co-writer and executive producer of Ho’s English album, due for release in 2009.[2] In 2008, Ho was featured in an opening spot on Wyclef’s American and Canadian concert tour, and invited to appear in his music video “Fast Car,” featuring his duet with Paul Simon.[31] She also performed “China Wine” with Wyclef at the SonyBMG Europe Music Awards After Party.

Songwriter Diane Warren also composed the song “因為有你 (Because You Were There)” for Sun’s “Embrace” album.[32] [33]

Ho recorded a song for Olivia Newton John’s benefit CD produced by Amy Sky, “Songs of Hope and Inspiration: Olivia and Friends”[34]

For the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Ho worked together with music composer David Foster & Carole Bayer Sager to submit a song composition titled “The Light.”[35] [36]

In May 2008, Ho was invited to perform ‘live’ at the Vienna City Hall where Europe's biggest AIDS-charity event—the 16th Life Ball was held. Ho was dressed by NYC designers The Blonds (who also dressed Fergie, Madonna, Shakira, etc).[37]

The 51st Grammy Awards was held on February 8, 2009 and Sun Ho made an appearance in a short short rock-chick bob by one of Hollywood’s hottest hairdressers, Frankie Payne. She was also invited to the exclusive Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY party. Sun’s appearance at the Awards was part of her preparations for her highly-anticipated debut English album, to be released at the end of 2009.[38]

Humanitarian work

Ho holds an M.A. degree in Counseling and worked as a counselor for troubled teens from 1996 to 2001 at City Harvest Community Services Association[39] , a social organization which she has personally founded[29] Having gone through a difficult childhood, Ho was motivated to help others out of their similar struggles with depression. Since establishing her career as a pop artist in April 2002, she continues to be involved in raising funds for various charitable organizations.[29] Her humanitarian team was involved in the Tsunami Disaster Relief Operations (2005), building of schools and medical clinics in Indonesia and China as well as orphanages in Sri Lanka.[40] In 2002, the Junior Chamber of Singapore awarded Ho with “The Outstanding Young Person Award.” [26] Subsequently, Ho represented Singapore in the global TOYP ceremony and was awarded the “Outstanding Young Person of the World Award” in 2003.[26] [41]

Ho has donated money from her royalties to build schools in Chongqing, Guizhou and Henan (China). She also sponsored a computer lab for the school in Liaoning, China. In 2007, she visited Henan Province where her donation of RMB350,000 (SGD70,000) paid for the rebuilding of a rundown school and its teaching facilities.[42] Sun has 6 schools and 1 orphanage in China.

In June 2007, Ho was appointed the Music Ambassador for the 2008 Beijing Olympics Songfest by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG).[43] [44]

In August 2007, Ho was named the Charity Ambassador of Love for Asia’s first Special Olympic World Summer Games. At the Special Olympics Charity Gala held on August 11, 2007, Ho auctioned off two personal items to raise RMB600,000 (SGD120,000) for the Special Olympic Games. Together with Sun Nan, she also performed the Special Olympic official theme song “We Are Together.” [45]

In February 2008, Ho sang the inaugural Mandarin rendition of the 100-year old Olympic Hymn at the opening of the “Olympic Philately & Cultural Tour” launched by The Beijing Olympics. Held at the Royal Theatre within the Forbidden City, Ho was accompanied by a choir of overseas Chinese from 16 different nationalities.[46]

2008 Sichuan earthquake

In May 2008, Ho gave 500 tents to aid as temporary shelter for displaced families of the earthquake in Sichuan, China. Along with her personal donation, Ho also gathered some friends to raise RMB650,000 (SGD129,000) to buy stationery and educational supplies for the children.[47] [48]

Ho performed on CCTV’s charity program as part of the “Rebuilding The Homeland With One Heart” project to help the quake victims. Other activities of the project include inviting Sichuan artists to Singapore to hold an art exhibition which will showcase the courage of the quake survivors, as well as setting up an education and music foundation for the orphans and other victims of the earthquake. [48]

Her latest single, “Eternal Blossom” was broadcast over radio stations as a song of encouragement for all the earthquake victims. [49] [50]

Other Endeavours

In July 2005, Ho opened a streetwear boutique, SKIN Couture, at The Marina Square (Singapore), which carries apparels and accessories from American labels such as True Religion, Antik Denim, Bejeweled, etc.[33] She opened her second store on October 2006 at The Heeren Shops (Singapore) carrying Japanese labels like Queen Of A Luxury Lover, Double Standard, Chelseagarb, etc.[51] Ho and her SKIN partners acquired exclusive distribution for Ed Hardy in Singapore, and opened its first flagship store in Asia at The Heeren Shops (Singapore) on October 29, 2005.[33]

Currently Ho resides in the USA, and travels often to Taiwan and China.


Awards

Main article: List of Ho Yeow Sun awards and accolades

Live Concerts

  • “Embrace 2007” Concert[52]
From April to July 2007, Sun performed in 4 concerts throughout Asia to a total audience of more than 13,000.[53]
  • “Gain 2006” Concert[54]
On July 16, 2006, Ho performed in a one-night concert held at the National Taipei University Stadium to an audience of close to 10,000 people.
  • KTU “Beatstock” Concert[55]
On August 21, 2005, Ho opened the second day of the Beatstock Dance Festival, organized by KTU, a top radio station in New York, with a listener-ship of over two million. Ho was the only Asian artist invited to perform at this event which saw over 16,000 people party over a two-day period.
  • “Lonely Travel 2003/2004” Concert[56]
From October 2003 to May 2004, Ho has performed in 80 concerts throughout Asia to a total audience of more than 280,000.[57][58]
  • “Sun With Love 2002” Concert[59]
Ho performed 30 concerts in Asia from April 2002 to December 2002 to a total audience of 118,000. [60] At the two-night “Sun With Love” concert in the Singapore Indoor Stadium, she sang to more than 21,000 fans.

Television performances and broadcasts

Main article: List of Ho Yeow Sun Television performances and broadcasts

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See also

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