Teresa Teng

Teresa Teng (January 29, 1953 - May 8, 1995) (Deng Lijun, sometimes spelled as Tang or Deng), was an immensely popular and influential Taiwanese pop singer. Teresa Teng's voice and songs are instantly recognizable in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and areas with large Chinese populations. It is often said, "Wherever there are Chinese people, the songs of Teresa Teng can be heard." She was known for her folk songs and romantic ballads, most of them having reached classic status during her lifetime.

Teresa Teng recorded many songs that are now staples of popular Chinese music; the most popular include "When Will You Return?" and "The Moonlight Represents my Heart". In addition to her Mandarin repertoire, she also recorded songs in Taiwanese, Cantonese, Japanese, Indonesian, and English. She sold more records than any other East-Asian singer in history and is generally regarded as the most influential Chinese pop singer of all time. Teresa Teng died at the age of 42 as a result of a severe asthma attack while holidaying in Thailand in 1995.

(Source: Wikipedia )