Their impact on music transcends borders and resonates with fans across Asia
Known for their vocal talent and stage presence, the music superstars of Asia’s Most Influential have made a lasting impact beyond their home countries. As they popularise genres like Cantopop, Mandopop and T-Pop, these well-loved singers have also achieved remarkable feats, with Hong Kong’s Sammi Chen performing to sold-out crowds, Thailand’s Nont Tanont Chumroen winning two singing competitions and Singapore’s Stefanie Sun breaking records for her virtual concert. Their success not only cements their legacy in music but also proves that the influence of Asian talent is stronger and more impactful than ever.
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Sammi Cheng, singer and actor (Hong Kong)
Sammi Cheng, singer and actor
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In July 2024, Cantopop Queen Sammi Cheng embarked on the You & Mi World Tour, holding the highly anticipated 13-date concert series at the Hong Kong Coliseum. At the concert, the singer performed 38 songs, including Forgiveness, We Grew This Way and Fireworks at the End of the Century, which featured a surprise appearance by the singer’s husband, Andy Hui, on the piano. Apart from releasing over 80 albums, Cheng is also an award-winning actress who has starred in films such as Love on a Diet, Infernal Affairs and Blind Detective. In 2023, after being nominated 10 times at the Hong Kong Film Awards, she won Best Actress for Lost Love.
