Teresa Teng
Taiwanese pop singer with timeless ballads
Born
January 29th, 1953
72 years ago
Died
May 8th, 1995
30 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Taiwan
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A prominent pop singer from Taiwan who gained popularity across Asia during the 1970s and 1980s. Famous for a unique voice and romantic ballads, albums included hits in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese. Songs such as 'The Moon Represents My Heart' and 'When Will You Return?' became classics. Her music often explored themes of love and nostalgia, resonating deeply with audiences. Despite her untimely death in 1995, songs continue to be celebrated and are influential in the pop music genre.
Released the classic song 'The Moon Represents My Heart'
Recorded over 30 studio albums
Achieved widespread popularity throughout Asia
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