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Vivian Chen

Taiwan might be the epicentre of Mando-pop, but many talented Singapore-born singer-songwriters have also found fame performing such songs and taken centre-stage as Mando-pop kings and queens. 
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We take a look at five of our all-time favourite Mando-pop singers – and select our favourite track from their ballads, which have helped them top the charts and win our hearts. 
1. Hanjin Tan

The singer-songwriter and rapper is known for being the mastermind behind many Mando-pop hits. The National University of Singapore graduate made his breakthrough in 1999 when he composed songs for Canto-pop king Jacky Cheung.
 
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His new album, Clouds In My Coffee, was launched last December 
Our favourite track: You are most beautiful


2. JJ Lin

Like Hanjin, JJ is also known for his composing talents as well as his singing. 
He has won numerous music awards, including a prestigious Golden Melody Award for Best Male Mandarin Singer, in 2014.  
His latest album, Message in a Bottle was released last December by Warner Music Taiwan. 
Our favourite track: She Says  


3. Stefanie Sun

The Singaporean singer is one of the most popular Mando-pop singers. 
Her debut album, Yan Zi, won a Golden Melody Award in 2000. 
The singer, who was married in 2011, has announced that she is expecting her second child this year. Her latest album, A Dancing Van Gogh, was released last November. 
Our favourite track: Cloudy Day


4. Kit Chan

The singer’s 1994 album, Heartache was a huge success and won her fans in Singapore and Taiwan. 
She worked with Jacky Cheung on the S now Wolf Lake musical, in 1997 and 2005. 
Our favourite track: Heart Ache 


5. Tanya Chua 

The singer-songwriter moved from Singapore to Taipei in 2006 to develop her singing career. 
She released more than 15 albums in Mandarin and English. 
She has been making headlines as a judge in the Chinese talent show, S ing My Song. She most recent release was the EP called Cherished in January. 
Our favourite track: Stranger 


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5 Singaporean singers who found fame in Mando-pop

Singaporean Mando-pop singers (from left) Hanjin Tan, Stefanie Sun, JJ Lin, Tanya Chua and Kit Chan 

Singaporean singer Kit Chan

Taiwan-based Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua Chian-ya. Credit: courtesy of Wow Music Company

Singapore singer JJ Lin holdss his award and jumps after winning the Best Male Mandarin Singer at the 25th Golden Melody Awards in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, June 28, 2014. The Golden Melody Awards are one of the Chinese-language pop music world's biggest annual events. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

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Singer and song writer Hanjin Tan photographed in Wong Chuk Hang. 16AUG17 SCMP / Xiaomei Chen

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Lion City residents Hanjin Tan, JJ Lin, Stefanie Sun, Tanya Chua and Kit Chan have made it big by singing in Mandarin 


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5 Singaporean singers who found fame in Mando-pop

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Lion City residents Hanjin Tan, JJ Lin, Stefanie Sun, Tanya Chua and Kit Chan have made it big by singing in Mandarin

1. Hanjin Tan

2. JJ Lin

Lion City residents Hanjin Tan, JJ Lin, Stefanie Sun, Tanya Chua and Kit Chan have made it big by singing in Mandarin