Gary Chaw

Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
name = Gary Chaw / Cao Ge


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birthname = Cao Bai Hao (曹佰豪)
ancestry = Hakka
origin = Malaysia
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birthplace = Sabah, Malaysia
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occupation = Singer-songwriter
genre = Mandopop
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label = Rock Records/Dragon Force Music
yearsactive = 2006 - Present
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Gary Chaw (born July 9, 1979 in Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia), also known as Gary Cao or Cao Ge is a Malaysian singer. He is renowned for his wide range and high pitch.

Early life

He received his early education in Canada. He went on to continue his studies at Auckland University, New Zealand when he was 16.

Career

In 2006 he won Hong Kong TVB's Newcomer Singer award and has since released three albums. His big break occurred with the release of his Mandarin version of Karyn White's 1988 song "Superwoman". Cao wrote some chart-topping songs in Taiwan sung by S.H.E, Cyndi Wang, and Aaron Kwok.

In a recent interview with MTV, Cao admits (fluently in English) that he is a shy guy who doesn't express himself well through words but well enough in the songs he sings. His early influences came from admiration of Stevie Wonder and R Kelly.

He is one of the rising singers that has been compared to Wang Lee Hom and Jay Chou

Music works

Albums

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Type = studio
Name = 格格 Blue
Released = January 26, 2006
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Chart position= #1 (TAIWAN G-music Chart)
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Type = studio
Name = Superman
Released = December 27, 2006
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Type = studio
Name = Super Sunshine
Released = January 04, 2008
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Collaborations

Gary collaborated with another fellow Malaysian singer Guang Liang(光良) for the song "Teenage Years(少年)", in Guang Liang's album "Fairy Tale(童话)".

Gary has also sung together with Genie Zhuo(卓文萱) in the song "梁山伯與茱麗葉".

He later sang with Vivian Hsu(徐若瑄) in the song "I Still Believe".

He also sang with Beatrice Xu Wei Lun in the song "Freedom".

Compositions

Gary has also been doing compositions for many other artistes.

Awards

References

External links

* [http://www.dfm.com.tw/artist/gary/ Official web site]
* [http://blog.pixnet.net/garyblue Gary Chaw official blog]
* [http://www.garyfriendclub.com/bbs Gary Fan English mix Chinese Forum- Gary Friend Club]
* [http://www.wretch.cc/blog/gfriendclub Gary Fan Blog - Singapore]
* [http://www.wretch.cc/blog/mygfc Gary Fan Blog - Malaysia]
* [http://www.wretch.cc/blog/garyhkfc Gary Fan Blog - Hong Kong]
* [http://www.wretch.cc/blog/garyclub Gary Fan Blog - Taiwan]
* [http://malaysianchinesealbums.blogspot.com/search/label/Gary%20Chaw%20%E6%9B%B9%E6%A0%BC Gary Chaw Album Lyrics]
* [http://www21.sbs.com.au/alchemy/index.php?pg=ct&ct=1&sc=2&id=550 Gary Chaw radio interview on Alchemy's Asian Pop Show SBS Radio in English 2008]