Knowing More About Tanya...
Tanya released with her debut Chinese album "Tanya" in 1999. Her talent as well as her unique voice caught the attention of the media and public. "Hu Xi" was often aired over the radio and was greatly appreciated by listeners.

Nov 2000, Tanya sang the theme song-"Something Should Change" of the local-produced English movie-"Chicken Rice War".
In an 8 Days Article by Daniel Goh, Tanya spoke about her appearance as a singer in local English movie Chicken Rice War singing 'Luck' at a getai.

In that article, it was mentioned that Joanathan Li gave her a coffee machine as reward for being the guitarist for Karen Mok's album as she was a coffee-lover. She also reminded all to refrain from eating sharks fins.

In the 14 November 2000 issue of Today, Tanya recounted her past as a plump kid who was often teased by her schoolmates in her primary school days. Looking at the current achievements of Tanya, one could hardly imagine her as someone who could be pushed around.

Her achievement in the Radio Music Awards was also hilighted in the article. She bagged the Best Local Act Award.

In an article from Today (January 2 2001), it was said that "Tanya Chua created a flutter at the Countdown 2001 party at Suntec City. The event was hosted by eight Perfect Ten and Y.E.S 93.3 DJs Other performers included Jai, Shayn Phua and Shawn Baharin. Tanya performed "It's Your Chance" which is the original English version of Faye Wong's ´ò ´í ÁË

In this interview by Diana Ser from Streats, Tanya clarified that the kiss with Andy Hui on stage during a performance was a mere friendly peck on the cheek so fans of Andy Hui and Tanya were reminded not be too alarmed about the kiss. Also,she mispronounced a word in one song as she misread the word which was in traditional character.

In a Zaobao article dated 27 Fuly 2001 [Friday], we were informed that Tanya had been asked to sing a song for National Day. She would belt out her very own song - Where I Belong [Shu Yu] on National Day Parade.
She had to return to Singapore to rehearse for the important performance. The Chinese lyricist for this song is Wu Qing Kang.

Read from The Straits Times - LIFE! [May 30 2001 Wednesday], Tanya performed at the Youth Park on the 26th of May.

Appearing in Straits Times - Prime News on May 25 2001, Tanya will be singing her very own song "Where I Belong" for 2001 National Day.



Both Tanya and Stefanie Sun were nomintated for the Taiwan Golden Melody Awards. Though both of them did not bag any award but the nomination itself is an honour.

Tanya's compositions are sought after by many overseas singers and she has also continued to produce many great works. She is a rather outstanding composer and her works are very unique. Pop queen Faye Wong and newcomer Celest Chong are just two out of the many names who have sung her compositions.

As compared to counterparts like Stefanie Sun, you do not get to hear about Tanya Chua on the news or media all the time. But, whenever you think about a female composer-singer in the region, Tanya Chua is certainly a name you will recall immediately.

Having an English background, you might think that she will have problems with her Mandarin. But no, she is effectively billingual and her Mandarin is only getting better and better especially with her exposure in Taiwan.

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