Pakho Chau
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Pakho Chau is a Hong Kong
Cantopop
singer and songwriter
. He officially entered the Hong Kong music industry in 2007, and is currently signed to the Warner Music Group, Hong Kong.
After a while, Chau decided to pursue his long-time passion for music, and saved up money to go abroad and learn more about music and production techniques. However, he was encouraged by his modelling manager to stay in Hong Kong, and was soon introduced to a well-known record producer in Hong Kong, Chan Kwong-Wing
(陳光榮). After an initial meeting, Chau worked in Chan's recording studio as an unpaid engineer for almost two years, recording and producing demos and commercial jingles.
His musical talent was noticed by Chan, and soon Chau was offered a recording contract and signed to Warner Music Group in 2007.
Beginning, Chau wrote one song, and penned the lyrics for four others.
Due to his work experience as a recording studio engineer, Chau also produces many of his own songs.
His debut single, "Same Sky" (同天空), rapidly gained airplay in Hong Kong, and instantly became a hit song. His second single, "Six Days" (六天) also achieved popularity.
Chau's popularity was determined within three days of the release of his debut EP Beginning, sold more than 6000 copies. This resulted in a strong demand for a second shipment of his debut EP.
In May 2008, a duet with Cantopop
starlet Stephanie Cheng
was released, called "Nothing Done" (一事無成). This song became massively popular, achieving commercial success and reaching the top of many music charts in Hong Kong.
In July 2008, in time for the Hong Kong Book Fair
, Chau released a photo album, containing a collection of his own words and photos. This photo album was called "Here's Where It All Began" (我的開始在這裡), and sold extremely well, with a second edition being released the following month.
His second album, entitled Continue
, was released on August 21, 2008.
After releasing several singles, Chau released Follow
on July 10, 2009. This collection consisted of 4 new tracks, and several previously-released tracks. Following on from the previous year, Chau released another photo album for the Hong Kong Book Fair
, called "This Is My Time Machine" (假如我有時光 ‧ 机).
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
Cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. He officially entered the Hong Kong music industry in 2007, and is currently signed to the Warner Music Group, Hong Kong.
Biography
Having once represented Hong Kong in basketball, Chau has also worked as a lifeguard, swimming teacher, and piano teacher. Chau also enjoyed a brief stint as a part-time model, signed to Hong Kong modelling agency Starz People, becoming a model and spokesperson for many large companies and brands in Hong Kong.After a while, Chau decided to pursue his long-time passion for music, and saved up money to go abroad and learn more about music and production techniques. However, he was encouraged by his modelling manager to stay in Hong Kong, and was soon introduced to a well-known record producer in Hong Kong, Chan Kwong-Wing
Chan Kwong-Wing
Comfort Chan Kwong-wing is a music composer for Hong Kong films. Some of his well-known works in films include the Infernal Affairs trilogy, SPL: Sha Po Lang, Initial D and Daisy....
(陳光榮). After an initial meeting, Chau worked in Chan's recording studio as an unpaid engineer for almost two years, recording and producing demos and commercial jingles.
His musical talent was noticed by Chan, and soon Chau was offered a recording contract and signed to Warner Music Group in 2007.
Career
Having learned the piano since the age of 5, and being able to play the guitar, Chau is also a songwriter. From his debut EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
Beginning, Chau wrote one song, and penned the lyrics for four others.
Due to his work experience as a recording studio engineer, Chau also produces many of his own songs.
His debut single, "Same Sky" (同天空), rapidly gained airplay in Hong Kong, and instantly became a hit song. His second single, "Six Days" (六天) also achieved popularity.
Chau's popularity was determined within three days of the release of his debut EP Beginning, sold more than 6000 copies. This resulted in a strong demand for a second shipment of his debut EP.
In May 2008, a duet with Cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
starlet Stephanie Cheng
Stephanie Cheng
Stephanie Cheng is a female cantopop singer in Hong Kong introduced by Go East Music . She was born in Hong Kong and studied at Heep Yunn College and the Australian International School...
was released, called "Nothing Done" (一事無成). This song became massively popular, achieving commercial success and reaching the top of many music charts in Hong Kong.
In July 2008, in time for the Hong Kong Book Fair
Hong Kong Book Fair
The Hong Kong Book Fair is a book fair organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, selling and exhibiting books, printed matter, stationery, printing, compact discs and other multimedia publishing.The annual exhibition at...
, Chau released a photo album, containing a collection of his own words and photos. This photo album was called "Here's Where It All Began" (我的開始在這裡), and sold extremely well, with a second edition being released the following month.
His second album, entitled Continue
Continue (Pakho Chau album)
Continue is the second album by Pakho Chau, released on August 21, 2008. A 4-track music video DVD was also included with the CD.-Track listing:#Nothing Done feat. Stephanie Cheng Continue is the second album by Pakho Chau, released on August 21, 2008. A 4-track music video DVD was also included...
, was released on August 21, 2008.
After releasing several singles, Chau released Follow
Follow
Follow is the third album by Pakho Chau, comprising four new tracks and nine previously-released tracks. It was released in Hong Kong on July 10, 2009.-Track listing:#"Lovin' You"#"Reporting to Commander-In-Chief" #"Mr. Chan" #"Time's Up"...
on July 10, 2009. This collection consisted of 4 new tracks, and several previously-released tracks. Following on from the previous year, Chau released another photo album for the Hong Kong Book Fair
Hong Kong Book Fair
The Hong Kong Book Fair is a book fair organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, selling and exhibiting books, printed matter, stationery, printing, compact discs and other multimedia publishing.The annual exhibition at...
, called "This Is My Time Machine" (假如我有時光 ‧ 机).
Albums
- November 7, 2007 - Beginning
- August 21, 2008 - ContinueContinue (Pakho Chau album)Continue is the second album by Pakho Chau, released on August 21, 2008. A 4-track music video DVD was also included with the CD.-Track listing:#Nothing Done feat. Stephanie Cheng Continue is the second album by Pakho Chau, released on August 21, 2008. A 4-track music video DVD was also included...
- July 10, 2009 - FollowFollowFollow is the third album by Pakho Chau, comprising four new tracks and nine previously-released tracks. It was released in Hong Kong on July 10, 2009.-Track listing:#"Lovin' You"#"Reporting to Commander-In-Chief" #"Mr. Chan" #"Time's Up"...
- August 20, 2010 - [Remembrance]
Movies
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as the voice of "Gingerbread Man", in the Cantonese version (2007) - Love Is ElsewhereLove is ElsewhereLove is Elsewhere is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic drama film. Original story by Cheung Fan , edited by Yau Chi Wai and directed by Vincent Chui...
(愛情萬歲) as "Joe Yeung" (2008) - 10 Promises To My Dog (我和尋回犬的十個約定) as the voice of "Yuichi", in the Cantonese version (2008)
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa as the voice of "Moto Moto", in the Cantonese version (2008)
- Basic LoveBasic Love-Synopsis:A romantic story symphonized with the song of a triangular relationship between Ling , June and Rex . Ling got leukemia since she was a child; she hides the true feeling and health condition from her best friends, Rex and June...
(愛情故事) (2009) - Out Of Proportion (玩大咗) (2009)
- Seven 2 OneSeven 2 One-Synopsis:Convenience store clerks Chrissie and Katy decide to get back at their sleazy manager Leo by having their friends pose as robbers and hold up the store, but events escalate out of control into murder...
(關人7事) (2009) - Split Second Murders (死神傻了) (2009)
- I Corrupt All CopsI Corrupt All Cops-Synopsis:During the time Hong Kong was under British rule, there was a dark age when corruption and bribery were the order of the day. Chinese Chief Inspector Lak together with his gang, Unicorn , Gale and Gold laundered massive sums thereby making Hong Kong an empire of graft...
(金錢帝國) (2009) - Once a GangsterOnce a Gangster-Cast:* Ekin Cheng – Sparrow* Jordan Chan – Roast Pork* Alex Fong – Kerosene* Michelle Ye – Nancy* Candice Yu – Lady Pearl* Wilfred Lau – Yan* Conroy Chan – Scissor-External links:** at the Hong Kong Cinemagic...
(飛砂風中轉) (2010) - The Way We Were (2011)
2004
- Monie Tung (董敏莉) - Men And Women Eating (飲食男女), Pool Party (池畔派對)
- Stephanie ChengStephanie ChengStephanie Cheng is a female cantopop singer in Hong Kong introduced by Go East Music . She was born in Hong Kong and studied at Heep Yunn College and the Australian International School...
(鄭融) - Popular Applause (叫好叫座) - Renee Dai (戴夢夢) - Witness (當事人)
2005
- Hong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Baptist University is a publicly-funded tertiary institution with a Christian education heritage. It is the sole surviving institution of 13 major Christian universities that once operated on the Chinese mainland,...
Film And Television Works Masters Degree production - Life In The Works (活在筆下)
2007
- Commercial Radio Hong KongCommercial Radio Hong KongCommercial Radio Hong Kong , aka Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited is one of only two commercial radio broadcasting companies in Hong Kong along with Metro Radio Hong Kong. It contains a balanced array of entertainment including informative, educational, arts and cultural programmes...
- "Best New Male Singer" - Silver Award - Radio Television Hong KongRadio Television Hong KongRadio Television Hong Kong is a public broadcasting organisation in Hong Kong that is operated as an independent department in the government under the Broadcasting Authority. RTHK operates seven radio channels, and produces television programmes that are then broadcast through local television...
- "Most Promising Newcomer" - Silver Award - Sina Music - "My Favourite New Male Singer" - Gold Award
- Metro Broadcast Corporation LimitedMetro Broadcast Corporation LimitedMetro Broadcast Corporation Ltd. is one of the three broadcasting corporations in Hong Kong, the others being the Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited and Radio Television Hong Kong...
- "New Male Singer" - Yahoo!Yahoo!Yahoo! Inc. is an American multinational internet corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States. The company is perhaps best known for its web portal, search engine , Yahoo! Directory, Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Groups, Yahoo! Answers, advertising, online mapping ,...
Search Popularity Award - "New Male Singer" - RoadShowRoadShowRoadShow , formerly known as "資訊娛樂共同睇" [paraphrased as Integrated View of Information and Entertainment]) is the first "Multi-Media On Board" service on transit vehicles in the world. It was launched by Kowloon Motor Bus Company on 26 November 2000...
Music Awards - "RoadShow Best New Male Singer"
2008
- Radio Television Hong KongRadio Television Hong KongRadio Television Hong Kong is a public broadcasting organisation in Hong Kong that is operated as an independent department in the government under the Broadcasting Authority. RTHK operates seven radio channels, and produces television programmes that are then broadcast through local television...
- Ten Best Chinese Songs - Song Award for "Nothing Done" (一事無成) - Jade Solid Gold Top 10 AwardsJade Solid Gold Top 10 AwardsThe Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation is one of the main C-pop music award in Hong Kong based on the Jade Solid Gold TVB television show. The award began with the 1984 ceremonial season after the 1983 music season. Historically the ceremony is held in January following the end of...
- Most Popular Duet (Gold Award) - Song Award for "Nothing Done" (一事無成) - Metro Broadcast Corporation LimitedMetro Broadcast Corporation LimitedMetro Broadcast Corporation Ltd. is one of the three broadcasting corporations in Hong Kong, the others being the Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited and Radio Television Hong Kong...
- Best Song - Song Award for "Nothing Done" (一事無成) - Jade Solid GoldJade Solid GoldJade Solid Gold is a music show on the TVB Jade television channel. It has been running since October 10, 1981.-TVB HD Jade:**Thursday at 6:00am to 6:30am**Thursday at 6:00pm to 6:30pm...
Song Elections, First Round - Song Award for "Six Days" (六天) - Jade Solid GoldJade Solid GoldJade Solid Gold is a music show on the TVB Jade television channel. It has been running since October 10, 1981.-TVB HD Jade:**Thursday at 6:00am to 6:30am**Thursday at 6:00pm to 6:30pm...
Song Elections, Second Round - Song Award for "Nothing Done" (一事無成) - Gold Song Kings - "Hong Kong's Most Promising Male Newcomer"
- Children's Songs Solid Gold - Gold Song Award for "Oh" (哦)
- Yahoo! MusicYahoo! MusicYahoo! Music, owned by Yahoo!, is the provider of a variety of music services, including Internet radio, music videos, news, artist information, and original programming...
- Best Duet Song - Song Award for "Nothing Done" (一事無成) - Sina Music - Best Duet Song - Song Award for "Nothing Done" (一事無成)
2010
- Commercial Radio Hong KongCommercial Radio Hong KongCommercial Radio Hong Kong , aka Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited is one of only two commercial radio broadcasting companies in Hong Kong along with Metro Radio Hong Kong. It contains a balanced array of entertainment including informative, educational, arts and cultural programmes...
Ultimate Ten Song Chart - Sixth Place Award for "Prince and the Pauper" (乞丐王子)
2003
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- advertisement - Just Diamond - advertisement
2004
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2007
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2008
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- MOOV.com - advertisement
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