Addy Lee facts for kids

Addy Lee Eng-tat (born May 2, 1971) is a famous hairstylist and businessman. He was born in Malaysia but now works in Singapore and China. When he was just 13 years old, he left his hometown in Malaysia. He moved to Singapore to follow his dream.

Addy Lee's Journey to Success

Addy Lee was the youngest son in his family. His father owned a grocery shop. As a young boy, Addy dreamed of working in a cool, air-conditioned place. He wanted to wear nice clothes and not sweat all day.

In 1990, when he was 19, he left Penang, Malaysia, and moved to Singapore. For three years, he worked in different hair salons. This helped him learn a lot about hairdressing and how to run a salon. Today, Addy Lee is a very well-known name in Singapore.

Working with Celebrities

Addy Lee has styled hair for many famous people. He has worked on TV shows, print ads, and hair shows. He has also given seminars and workshops. Some of the local stars he has worked with include Michelle Chia, Joanne Peh, Quan Yi Fong, Mark Lee, and Bryan Wong.

Opening Hair Salons and Academies

Addy Lee has opened many hair salons in both Singapore and Malaysia. In January 2007, he started the Monsoon Hair Academy. This academy helps train new students. It teaches them how to become great hairdressers and hairstylists.

Live-Stream Sales and Mdada

Besides styling hair, Addy Lee also sells products online. He does this through "live-stream sales" in China. This means he shows products live on the internet, and people can buy them right away.

In September 2021, Addy Lee started a new company called Mdada. He created it with his business partners and friends, Pornsak and Michelle Chia. They use Facebook Live to sell different products to customers.

Personal Life

Addy Lee is the godfather of Eleanor Lee. She is the daughter of TV host Quan Yifong. Eleanor even took on Addy Lee's last name.