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The August 2002 issue of Singapore’s ELLE magazine honored Ho as one of the “Top 20 Individuals” instrumental in changing the lives of Singaporeans in 2002.
The August 2002 issue of Singapore’s ELLE magazine honored Ho as one of the “Top 20 Individuals” instrumental in changing the lives of Singaporeans in 2002.



===Controversy===
In the course of her career, Ho has faced accusations that she dresses inappropriately for a woman of her religious stature,<ref name="cna">{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna/analysis/031105_dress.htm|title="Just give that girl a break: So much fuss about that eye-popping red dress misses the bigger picture completely", Janice Lee, [[Today (Singapore newspaper)|Today]], 5 November, 2003|accessdate=2006-06-05}}</ref> and that she has used her position at the church to sell her albums.<ref name="asiaone">{{cite web|url=http://www.asia1.com.sg/a1news/20031111_story1_1.html|title="One should be clear from the outset about whether one is a pastor or an entertainer or both", by Paul Nah, [[AsiaOne]]|accessdate=2005-06-02}}</ref> When asked to clarify on the public misgivings of her image especially from the conservatives, she replied: "All I want to say is: Give me a chance, trust my heart. I'm not trying to preach, all I want to do is give hope, strength and enjoyment to people who listen to my music."<ref name="SINGAPORE: Ho Yeow Sun can't seem to avoid making headlines, and not always in a good way.">{{cite web|title = SINGAPORE: Ho Yeow Sun can't seem to avoid making headlines, and not always in a good way.|publisher = [[Channel NewsAsia]]|url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/print/266824/1/.html|accessdate = 2007-06-22}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 06:55, 21 February 2008

Template:Chinese name Ho Yeow Sun (Chinese: 何耀珊; pinyin: Hé Yàoshān; born June 2), better known as Sun Ho or simply Sun, is a Singaporean pop music singer.

Ho is the first Asian singer [1] to top the US Billboard Dance Chart and the UK MusicWeek Chart. She is the first Chinese pop singer [1] to be invited to the 46th Annual Grammy Awards 2004 and to present at the American Dancestar Music Awards 2004. She is also invited to perform at the Hollywood Film Festival 2003 [2]. It all started when her debut American single "Where Did Love Go" reached #1 on the Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play "Breakout" Chart for the week ending December 22, 2003 [3]. Subsequently, three of her singles, "One With You," "Without Love" and "Gone" have reached #1 positions on the Billboard Dance Chart and four of her singles, "One With You," "Without Love," "Ends Of The Earth" and "Gone" have reached #1 positions on the UK MusicWeek Chart. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Ho holds an M.A. degree in Counseling, and worked as a counselor / pastor for troubled teens from 1996 to 2001 [9]. Sun is married to Rev Kong Hee, who is the founder of City Harvest Church, Singapore. Ho previously served as the church's music director and has been described by the church as its "co-founder".[10] Since establishing her career as a pop artist in April 2002, she continues to be involved in raising funds for various charitable organisations [9]. Her humanitarian team had been involved in the Tsunami Disaster Relief Operations (2005), building of schools and medical clinics in Indonesia and China.[11]

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. 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. 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.

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

Discography

Albums

  • "Sun With Love" (2002)
  • "Sun*day" (2002)
  • "Lonely Travel 孤單旅行" (2003) #1 Taiwan Fengyun Chart, #1 MTV Chinese Chart
  • "Gain 收穫" (2006) #1 Taiwan Fengyun Chart, #1 MTV Chinese Chart
  • "Embrace 擁抱" (2007) #1 Taiwan Fengyun Chart, #1 MTV Chinese Chart, #1 Global Chinese Music Chart

Singles

  • "Where Did Love Go" (2003) #1 Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play "Breakout" Chart, #13 Billboard Dance Chart
  • "One With You" (2004) #1 Billboard Dance Chart, #1 UK MusicWeek Club Chart
  • "Without Love" (2004) #1 Billboard Dance Chart, #1 UK MusicWeek Club Chart, #2 UK MusicWeek Commercial Pop Chart, #1 UK DMC Club Chart
  • "Ends Of The Earth" (2004) #2 Billboard Dance Chart, #1 UK MusicWeek Club Chart, #1 UK MusicWeek Commercial Pop Chart
  • "Gone" (2006) #1 Billboard Dance Chart, #1 Spanish FM107 Pop Music Chart, #1 DMC UK House Chart, #1 DMC UK World Commercial Chart
  • "China Wine" feat. Wyclef Jean, Tony Matterhorn and Elephant Man (2007)

Others

  • "Reach Out With Love" President Star Charity Special Theme Song (2004)

Live Concerts

  • “Gain 2006” Concert

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

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 18,000 people partied over a two-day period.

  • “Lonely Travel 2003/2004” Concert

From October 2003 to May 2004, Ho has performed in 80 concerts throughout Asia to a total audience of more than 280,000.

  • “Sun With Love 2002” Concert

Ho performed 30 concerts in Asia from April 2002 to December 2002 to a total audience of 118,000. 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

  • SINGAPORE (September 12, 2004)

Ho performed “live” at the President’s Star Charity that was broadcast nationwide.

  • SINGAPORE (May 1, 2004)

Ho's three-hour “Lonely Travel Concert 2004” was nationally broadcast as part of Channel U’s May Day Celebration.

  • SINGAPORE (April 11, 2004)

Ho performed “live” at the National Kidney Foundation charity show that was broadcast nationwide.

  • SHANGHAI, CHINA (March 27, 2004)

Ho performed “live” at the Shanghai International Fashion Show that was broadcast nationwide.

  • SHANGHAI, CHINA (March 10, 2004)

Ho's three-hour “Lonely Travel Concert 2004” was broadcast on Shanghai Eastern TV.

  • HUBEI, CHINA (March 2, 2004)

Ho performed in a three-hour solo TV show on HTV.

  • BEIJING, CHINA (February 27, 2004)

Ho's made-for-TV special was broadcast nationwide on China’s CCTV, the largest TV network in Asia.

  • JAKARTA, INDONESIA (December 26, 2003)

Ho's one-hour performance at the Jakarta Tennis Stadium was broadcast on Metro TV nationwide.

  • GENTING HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA (November 15, 2003)

Ho's performance at the Malaysia Hit Award was broadcast nationwide on NTV 7.

  • TAIPEI, TAIWAN (October 24, 2003)

Ho's one-hour “Sun With Love II Concert” was broadcast nationwide and internationally on Dong Feng TV.

  • SINGAPORE (September 6, 2003)

Ho's performance at the Singapore Hit Awards was broadcast on MediaCorp Channel 8.

  • HONG KONG (August 3, 2003)

Ho's performance at the Hong Kong Metro Music Awards was broadcast on TVB Jade Station.

Awards

  • “Hong Kong Metro Music Awards 2007

On August 4, 2007, Sun’s exceptional advancement in her music endeavors was recognized with the "Outstanding Chinese Music Performance Award 2007" at FM 99.7 Hong Kong Metro Showbiz Awards Ceremony. Her main ballad, Spring Smile from her Chinese album Embrace was also awarded "Hong Kong Metro Showbiz Top Hits Award 2007".

  • “Hong Kong Chinese Pop Music Media Awards 2007

On July 1, 2007, Sun was voted the "Most Outstanding Chinese Singer 2007" at Hong Kong’s Chinese Pop Music Media Award Ceremony by music professionals, media and the public. She sang the song Forgot to Smile from her Chinese album Embrace at the grand ceremony graced by many top artistes and producers of the music industry.

  • “Global Chinese Music Awards 2006

On October 28, 2006, Ho's Chinese ballad, "Across The Ocean" was awarded the “Top 20 Most Popular Hit Of The Year 2006” at the 6th Global Chinese Music Awards held in Singapore that year. This is an annual music ceremony organized by seven main Chinese radio stations in various parts of Asia.

  • “Leader Mentor 2004” Award

On October 29, 2004, Ho was presented the “Leader Mentor 2004” Award at the 2nd Global Leadership and Mentoring Congress for her social works in Singapore.

  • Singapore Hit Awards 2004

On September 10, 2004, Ho was presented the “Best Selling Female Artiste of the Year” at the Singapore Hit Awards organized by the Recording Industry Association of Singapore (RIAS) and Singapore’s radio station YES933! FM.

  • Malaysia Hit Awards 2003

On November 15, 2003, Ho was presented the “Outstanding Female Stage Showmanship” at the Malaysia Hit Awards held at Genting Highlands. This event was organized by the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM).

  • “The Outstanding Young Person of the World 2003” Award

On November 6, 2003, Ho was among 10 international nominees to be presented “The Outstanding Young Person of the World 2003” Award for her social work in Asia. The ceremony was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, under the auspices of Junior Chamber International. Ho is the fourth Asian celebrity to receive the award after Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau and Michelle Yeoh. [12] [8] [13]

  • Singapore Hit Awards 2003

On September 6, 2003, Ho was presented the “Best Selling Female Artiste of the Year” and the “Best Selling Album of the Year” at the Singapore Hit Awards organized by the Recording Industry Association of Singapore (RIAS) and Singapore’s radio station FM93.3.

  • Hong Kong Metro Music Awards 2003

On August 3, 2003, Ho was presented the “Best Female Newcomer 2003” by the Hong Kong Metro Radio Station’s inaugural Music Awards. More than 10,000 fans were at the Hong Kong Coliseum to watch her and other singers performed.

  • “The Outstanding Young Person of Singapore 2002” Award

On October 5, 2002, in recognition of Ho's contributions to social work, the Junior Chamber of Singapore awarded her with “The Outstanding Young Person 2002.” [8]

Other Recognitions

  • “Charity Ambassador of Love for the Shanghai 2007 Special Olympic Games”

On August 11, 2007, Ho was named the charity ambassador of love for the Shanghai 2007 Special Olympic Games Executive Committee at a ceremony presided by China's Minister of Sport, Liu Peng. Ho, together with China's no.1 male singer, Sunnan, also gave the first public rendition of the official theme song of the Shanghai 2007 Special Olympic Games, "We are Together".

  • “Music Ambassador of the Olympic Songfest for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games”

On June 11, 2007, Ho was named music ambassador by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) at a ceremony in Beijing Jiaotong University. Her role as the ambassador involves inspiring university students in China to write songs for the Olympics.

  • “First Singer To Top American Billboard Dance Chart”

In the 2006’s Singapore Book of Records, Ho was named the first Singaporean singer to top the American Billboard Dance Chart and the UK MusicWeek Club Chart.

  • “Asia’s Top 50 Most Admired Personality 2004”

On August 30, 2004, in a poll conducted by Singapore’s morning daily Lianhe Zaobao, readers voted her the 3rd “Most Admired Personality in Asia,” and the “Most Admired Female Personality in Asia.”

  • “President’s Challenge 2004”

On August 28, 2004, Ho performed before President S.R. Nathan in an outdoor concert attended by more than 15,000 people. She was invited by the Singapore President’s Office to sing the theme song of the annual President’s Challenge entitled “Reach Out with Love.” This is a nation-wide charity drive to raise funds for social agencies all over Singapore.

  • “First-Day Cover Stamp Series 2004”

To commemorate her contribution to the China Children’s Foundation, Ho was featured on a First-Day Cover Stamp series in June 2004. She is the first celebrity[1] outside of China to be given this honour.

  • “Ambassador of Love 2004”

In appreciation of her philanthropic efforts, China Children’s Charity named Ho as “Ambassador of Love” in June 2004.

  • “Asia’s Top 50 Most Admired Personality 2003”

On September 10, 2003, in a poll conducted by Singapore’s morning daily Lianhe Zaobao, readers voted her the 8th “Most Admired Personality in Asia.”

  • “Yahoo! Singaporean of the Year 2003”

On August 15, 2003, Ho was voted one of the “Top 10 Most Talked-about Singaporean” by Yahoo! Singapore.

  • “Asia’s Top 50 Most Admired Personality 2002”

On September 11, 2002, in a poll conducted by Singapore’s morning daily Lianhe Zaobao, readers voted her the 9th “Most Admired Personality in Asia.”

  • “Asia’s Top Movers and Shakers 2003”

Ho was featured in the December 2003/January 2004 issue of the Asia Inc magazine as one of Asia’s “Under-50 Movers and Shakers.”

  • “Top 20 Winners’ Circle 2002”

The August 2002 issue of Singapore’s ELLE magazine honored Ho as one of the “Top 20 Individuals” instrumental in changing the lives of Singaporeans in 2002.


References

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  2. ^ ""Singer Ho Yeow Sun to be the next Whitney Houston? ", Davidfoster.net". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  3. ^ ""Back from the Brink ", china.org.cn". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  4. ^ ""Asian Pop Diva Sun Ho Set to Take America by Storm ", Asianbite". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  5. ^ ""ARTIST - SUN", triple j Digital Music Service". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  6. ^ ""Singer Sun Ho Is Working with the Best", CCTV International". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  7. ^ ""Singapore-born singer Sun Ho is working with the best", Channelnewsasia.com". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  8. ^ a b c ""Singapore's Singing Sensation A Role Model For Young People", eMU News Online". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  9. ^ a b ""Watching a Sun Go Supernova", Asia Pacific Arts Online Magazine". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  10. ^ Lam Leng Hung, John; Chew, Eng An (November 5, 2003), "A Pastor in a Broad Sense", Streats{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  11. ^ "Wave of Sympathy", LIME Magazine, no. Mar, p. 90, 2005 {{citation}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  12. ^ ""Back from the Brink ", china.org.cn". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  13. ^ "TOYP 2003". Junior Chamber International (JCI). Retrieved June 1. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

See also

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