Queenzy Cheng Explained

Queenzy Cheng
Birth Name:Cheng Koon Si
Birth Date:26 February 1986
Birth Place:Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia
Death Place:Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Resting Place:Prestavest Memorial Park, Pokok Sena, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
Occupation:Singer, actress
Years Active:1994–2023
Website:https://www.queenzycheng.com
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Alias:Cheng Koon Si (莊群施)
Background:solo_singer
Genre:Pop
Mandopop
Classical
Musical theatre
Associated Acts:M-Girls(2000–2023)

Queenzy Cheng Koon Si (; 26 February 1986 – 28 November 2023) was a Malaysian actress and singer.

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S:庄群施
Tl:Tsng Kûn-si
Poj:Chng Kûn-si
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P:Zhuāng qún shī

Biography

Queenzy Cheng was born on 26 February 1986. Her musical career began when she was five, performing solo in a relative's wedding reception.[1] She gradually transformed into an artiste, launching her debut at the age of eight. Famous for releasing Chinese New Year albums over the last two decades, Queenzy also performed across other genres, from classical music to musical theatre and pop.

Following the success of her albums, Queenzy collectively formed M-Girls (四个女生) in 2001 with three other emerging artistes: Angeline Khoo, Cass Chin and Crystal Ong. The M-Girls' debut album and subsequent releases won multiple awards,[2] and M-Girls was quickly dubbed the S.H.E of Malaysia. Their albums were not only the fastest-selling albums in the history of Malaysian Chinese New Year albums, but also in the Asian region. To date, M-Girls have released more than 17 albums.

In 2017, Queenzy collaborated with Taiwanese model Tom Chang (張瀚元) to release the single titled "Don't Be Shy" (愛).[3] The single was recorded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and filmed in Taipei, Taiwan. On 9 October 2017, Queenzy announced on her Facebook page that she would be releasing her 2018 Chinese New Year album solo, since M-Girls were taking a break.[4] She also invited her fans to participate by submitting their lyrics to be part of that year's album.[4] Queenzy revealed that she was releasing the 2018 You Are The Best! album with guest celebrities including Wei Wei (⼩薇薇), John Wee (黄俊源) and Tedd Chan (曾国辉) on 15 November 2017.[5]

In 2018, Queenzy collaborated with Crystal Ong to reproduce an online single similar to their 1995 album 双星报喜 (Double Stars Bring Luck). They reproduced the song "招财进宝" ("Lucky Fortune") with almost identical costumes, composition and filming methods.[6] On 15 October 2018, Queenzy announced that she would release her album Queenzy and Friends in 2019 with guest celebrities including Chan,[7] Veron Lin (练倩汶)[8] as well as PongPong (碰碰),[9] Jeii Pong (庞捷忆), and Gaston Pong (庞圭武).

On 28 November 2023, Cheng died from a ruptured brain aneurysm at age 37 while filming a video for a short-form social media channel called "Squad Sekawan".[10] [11] She was cremated at Prestavest Memorial Park, Pokok Sena near Alor Setar.[12]

Discography

Early albums (Folk / Chinese New Year)

Pop albums

Chinese New Year albums

Filmography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile . QueenzyCheng.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200803145414/http://www.queenzycheng.com/profile . August 3, 2020.
  2. Web site: M-Girls in town to promote CNY album . Heng . Eve Sonary . . 15 April 2016 . 8 January 2016.
  3. Web site: 陽光男張瀚元 單曲「愛Don't be shy」將曝光 . SETN.com . zh . 4 July 2017.
  4. Web site: Queenzy Cheng 莊群施 . Facebook.com . 29 July 2018.
  5. Web site: Queenzy Cheng 莊群施 . Facebook.com . 22 November 2017.
  6. News: 王雪晶庄群施 回到25年前 . . zh . 8 November 2018.
  7. Web site: Queenzy Cheng 莊群施 . Facebook.com . 8 November 2018.
  8. Web site: Queenzy Cheng 莊群施 . Facebook.com . 8 November 2018.
  9. Web site: Queenzy Cheng 莊群施 . Facebook.com . 8 November 2018.
  10. Web site: 2023-12-02 . 健康百科|让庄群施丧命的脑动脉瘤是不定时炸弹中國報 . 2023-12-02 . 中國報 China Press . en-US.
  11. Web site: Webber . Anndrea . 29 November 2023 . Malaysian singer Queenzy Cheng passes away at 37 . 30 November 2023 . The Star.
  12. Web site: Webber . Anndrea . Local singer Queenzy Cheng's parents 'can't accept' daughter's sudden passing . The Star . 26 April 2024 . 1 December 2023.
  13. Web site: M-GIRLS MYWAY CD . Star Media Distribution . 26 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203021623/http://starmedia.com.my/product_info.php?products_id=71 . 3 December 2013 .
  14. Web site: M-GIRLS & 四千金 . Star Media Distribution . 26 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192325/http://starmedia.com.my/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_27_88 . 29 October 2013.
  15. Web site: 陈子颖非首选演爱丽丝?!. Tonton Extra . zh . 14 April 2016.