Cheryl K Explained

Cheryl K
Birth Name:Cheryl Koh
Birth Date:24 November 1995
Birth Place:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Alma Mater:University of Southern California
Years Active:2010–present
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Cheryl Koh, known professionally as Cheryl K (born 24 November 1995) is a Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress.[1] She is most known for her performance on the Warner Bros. Pictures 2018 film, Crazy Rich Asians.[2] [3] Cheryl sings the film's opening title and ending credits song, "Money (That's What I Want)" in both English and Mandarin Chinese.[4] [5] The ending credits version also has Awkwafina, who stars in the film as Peik Lin, rapping on the song.[6] [7] Cheryl was discovered by the film's director Jon M. Chu who saw her singing a 15-second a cappella cover of Jessie J's "Mamma Knows Best" on YouTube and offered her the job.[8] [9] [10]

Early life

Cheryl was born on 24 November 1995 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[11] She started singing at the age of 8.[12]

In May 2018, she graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Administration from USC Marshall School of Business and a Music Industry minor from USC Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California.[13] [14]

Career

In 2010, Cheryl represented Malaysia in the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood and won four Gold medals including a Hollywood Industry Award and Champion of the World Senior Division Awards.[15] [16] She was then invited again to perform as the opening guest artist for the competition's 23rd Annual WCOPA Grand Finale at the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, California where it was webcast live globally.[17]

Prior to her move to Los Angeles, Cheryl has shared the stage with other prominent Malaysian artists such as Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Jaclyn Victor, and Vince Chong.[18]

In 2014, Cheryl was invited to perform alongside producer, composer, and 16x Grammy winner, David Foster. She also shared the stage and sang with American R&B singer-songwriter, Eric Benet and American Idol season 2 Winner, Ruben Studdard.[19] [20]

In 2018, Cheryl made her most notable debut singing a unique version of Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" in both English and Mandarin in the Warner Bros. Pictures film, Crazy Rich Asians.[21]

Cheryl has released her new single, "Here to Stay" on 23 December 2018.[22] [23] In an interview, she says the song is "meant to inspire others to persevere against anyone who is trying to take you down."[24] On 19 June 2020, she released another single she wrote entitled, "who are you?".

Cheryl auditioned for the nineteenth season of American Idol, singing "Endless Love" to a panel which included original singer Lionel Richie—who sang along with her as a duet. Although the judges did not advance her to the Hollywood Round, Richie did autograph her vinyl of the 1981 record with Diana Ross.[25]

Discography

Singles
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chua. Dennis. 20 August 2018.
    1. Showbiz: Crazy Rich Asians theme song sung by Malaysian singer Cheryl K New Straits Times
    . 13 June 2020. NST Online. en.
  2. News: Ito. Robert. 8 August 2018. 'Crazy Rich Asians': Why Did It Take So Long to See a Cast Like This?. en-US. The New York Times. 13 June 2020. 0362-4331.
  3. News: Ito. Robert. 8 August 2018. What Being in 'Crazy Rich Asians' Means to the Movie's Stars. en-US. The New York Times. 13 June 2020. 0362-4331.
  4. 27 January 2020. Meet the UCLA Program That Offers Free Legal Services to Indie Artists, Labels. 13 June 2020. Billboard.
  5. Web site: Vongkiatkajorn. Kanyakrit. Crazy Rich Asians Shines A Spotlight on Chinese Musicians. 13 June 2020. Mother Jones. en-US.
  6. Web site: The stories behind the 'Crazy Rich Asians' soundtrack's multilingual covers of Madonna, Coldplay, and more. 13 June 2020. EW.com. EN.
  7. Web site: Gibson. Kelsie. 15 August 2018. The Soundtrack For Crazy Rich Asians Is Just as Glamorous as the Film. 13 June 2020. POPSUGAR Entertainment. en-US.
  8. Web site: Lee. Erika. This Singer Auditioned for 'Crazy Rich Asians' Through YouTube—And Got the Job. 13 June 2020. Glamour. 23 August 2018 . en-us.
  9. Web site: How Malaysian singer Cheryl K got on the 'Crazy Rich Asians' soundtrack The Star. 13 June 2020. www.thestar.com.my.
  10. Web site: What happens when you let everyone in the world audition for a Hollywood studio film. 13 June 2020. The World from PRX. en.
  11. Web site: Chan. Tammy. 17 August 2018. Meet Cheryl K, The Malaysian-Born Singer On The 'Crazy Rich Asians' Soundtrack. 13 June 2020. FEMALE. en-US.
  12. Web site: How Malaysian singer Cheryl K got on the 'Crazy Rich Asians' soundtrack The Star. 13 June 2020. www.thestar.com.my.
  13. Web site: Three Is A Magic Number. 13 June 2020. music.usc.edu. 30 August 2018 . en-US.
  14. Web site: Chua. Dennis. 7 September 2018.
    1. Showbiz: Hollywood holla for Cheryl K New Straits Times
    . 13 June 2020. NST Online. en.
  15. Web site: Chua. Dennis. 7 September 2018.
    1. Showbiz: Hollywood holla for Cheryl K New Straits Times
    . 13 June 2020. NST Online. en.
  16. Web site: 24 September 2018. How 22-year-old Malaysian singer Cheryl K got on the 'Crazy Rich Asians' soundtrack. https://web.archive.org/web/20180927002235/http://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/how-22-year-old-malaysian-singer-cheryl-k-got-%E2%80%98crazy-rich-asians%E2%80%99-soundtrack. dead. 27 September 2018. 13 June 2020. AsiaOne. en.
  17. Web site: World Championships of Performing Arts. 13 June 2020. Pageantry Magazine. en-US. 13 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613111934/https://www.pageantrymagazine.com/world-championships-of-performing-arts/. dead.
  18. Web site: Chua. Dennis. 18 January 2019.
    1. Showbiz: Cheryl K's labour of love New Straits Times
    . 13 June 2020. NST Online. en.
  19. Web site: Grand marquee for GP gala concert to be ready next week The Star. 13 June 2020. www.thestar.com.my.
  20. Web site: Grand welcome ball to mark F1 The Star. 13 June 2020. www.thestar.com.my.
  21. News: Ito. Robert. 8 August 2018. What Being in 'Crazy Rich Asians' Means to the Movie's Stars. en-US. The New York Times. 13 June 2020. 0362-4331.
  22. Web site: Chua. Dennis. 18 January 2019.
    1. Showbiz: Cheryl K's labour of love New Straits Times
    . 13 June 2020. NST Online. en.
  23. Web site: Cheryl K is Here to Stay. 13 June 2020. PressReader.
  24. Web site: Fern. Marion. O. Making Her Mark. 13 June 2020. www.thesundaily.my. en.
  25. News: #Showbiz: Malaysian singer Cheryl K wows Lionel Richie on American Idol . Chua . Dennis . 2021-03-08 . 2024-07-05 . . 1167649590 . The 25-year-old artiste, whose stage name is Cheryl K, then showed off her vocal prowess as she carried her pet dog, Jimmy Choo, in her arms..

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