Fish Leong

Fish Leong, born Leong Chui Peng on June 16, 1978, in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, began her professional journey in music. She moved to Taiwan and signed with Rock Records in October 1997, adopting the English name “Fish” due to the Cantonese pronunciation of the last character in her Chinese name. Her debut album, “Grown Up Overnight,” was released in September 1999, though its promotion was affected by the 1999 Taiwan earthquake. Her singing career gained momentum with her second album, “Courage,” released in 2000.

Over her career, Leong has released numerous studio albums, including “Shining Star” (2001), “Sunrise” (2002), “Beautiful” (2003), “Wings of Love” (2004), “Silkroad of Love” (2005), and “Kissing the Future of Love” (2006). She has sold over 20 million records, achieving popularity across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Beyond her musical work, Leong has also appeared in film and television, including a guest role as a DJ in the 2009 TV series “My Queen” and a voice role in the 2015 animated film “Where’s the Dragon?” She served as a mentor on “Sing! China” in 2022.

Leong has also used her platform to support social causes, such as collaborating with Eve Ai on a remake of “Piao Yang Guo Hai Lai Kan Ni” to advocate for the legalization of same-sex marriages for transnational couples in Taiwan. In October 2021, she spoke publicly about her experiences with mental health challenges during the pandemic and outlined coping strategies, emphasizing the importance of daily routines and sunlight exposure.