Gary Chaw
Singer-songwriter with hit albums
Born
July 9th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Malaysia
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A Malaysian Chinese singer-songwriter emerged in the music scene in the early 2000s. Gained popularity through a blend of pop and ballad styles, achieving significant commercial success. Released album 'Andrew' in 2007, which featured chart-topping singles. Collaborated with various artists and produced a number of hit songs in the Mandarin pop genre. Recognized for contributions to the Asian music industry, receiving multiple awards and nominations throughout his career.
Released the album 'Andrew' in 2007
Won the Best Male Artist award at the 2011 Golden Melody Awards
Collaborated with other prominent artists in the Mandarin pop scene
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