Mavis Hee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mavis Hee
Hee in 2012
Born	(1974-09-27) 27 September 1974 (age 50) Singapore
Other names	Xu Meijing
Education	East Payoh Secondary School
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	1994–2000; 2006–present
Musical career
Genres	Mandopop Cantopop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	What's Music Universal Music
Stage name
Traditional Chinese	許美靜
Simplified Chinese	许美静
Hanyu Pinyin	Xǔ Měijìng
Birth name
Traditional Chinese	許美鳳
Simplified Chinese	许美凤
Hanyu Pinyin	Xǔ Měifèng

Mavis Hee Pee Hong, born on September 27, 1974, is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress from Singapore. She became well-known after being the second runner-up in Singapore's Miss Chinatown Pageant in 1992. She also won "Miss Photogenic" and "Miss Amity" in the same competition.

Career

Starting Her Music Journey

In 1994, a songwriter and producer named Chen Jiaming held a singing contest. He was looking for new singers for his record company. Mavis joined the contest and was chosen by Chen. Her first album, Knowingly (明知道), came out in August 1994.

After her first album, a famous Taiwanese singer-composer, Jonathan Lee, asked her to join his company. However, Mavis decided to stay and keep working with her mentor, Chen Jiaming.

Rise to Stardom

Mavis Hee released many albums that became very popular. Her first album in Taiwan, called Regret, made her a big star across Asia. People even called her "Heavenly Queen Killer" (天后杀手). This was because her album sales were so high, even beating famous singers like Faye Wong and the 'Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop'.

The album Regret sold 600,000 copies in Taiwan alone. Her next album, Living By Night (都是夜归人), sold an impressive 550,000 copies in Taiwan. Both albums sold more than 2 million copies across Asia. Regret sold almost 2.5 million copies.

Success in Hong Kong

After her big success, Mavis entered the competitive Cantonese music market. She released the album Listen Quietly (静听精彩13首). This album was number one on the Hong Kong International Federation of Phonographic Industry sales chart for three weeks in a row. It even beat popular Hong Kong singers like Andy Lau, Leon Lai, and Sammi Cheng.

Mavis became the first Singaporean singer to win the "Most Popular Female Singer" award at the HK Metro Hit awards. She won against Faye Wong, which was a huge achievement.

Acting and Later Music

In 1995, Mavis also started acting. She appeared in Mediacorp's drama series called Tofu Street.

She later released a collection of her best songs called Beginning To Listen: Review 1996-1999. This album sold almost 500,000 copies in Taiwan. A new song on the album, "The Cigarette You Smoke" (你抽的烟), became very popular after being featured in a Taiwanese TV show.

Her last studio album, Static Electricity (静电), came out in 2000. It had an electronic music style. Mavis is still best known for her beautiful ballad songs. Some of her classic hits include "Regret" (遗憾), "Iron Window" (铁窗), "Living By Night" (都是夜归人), "Sunshine After the Rain" (阳光总在风雨后), and "Moonlight in the City" (城里的月光).

In 1998, a famous filmmaker named Christopher Doyle chose Mavis to star in his first movie, Away With Words.

Recent Activities

Mavis took a break from the entertainment scene after 2001. Her record company was bought by Universal Music Taiwan, and she felt her artistic style didn't fit with their commercial plans. In 2001, she was also chosen as a cultural ambassador for China. She recorded a hit song called "Watch TV" with other Singaporean singers Tanya Chua and Stefanie Sun. She also appeared as a guest presenter at the Star Awards 2002 and Star Awards 2006.

After 2006, she made some important public appearances. These included CCTV's big Mid-Autumn Show in 2008, which made her famous again across China and Asia. She was also a special guest at Nanyang Technological University's 10th Anniversary Celebrations and at Stefanie Sun's concert in 2014.

In 2015, Singapore's Mediacorp released a drama series called Crescendo. This show was partly based on Mavis Hee's singing career.

In 2021, Mavis re-recorded her famous song "Moonlight in the City." She did this with Disney+ to help promote more Asian content on their platform. A music video was released with the song, showing Mavis performing with people of different ages. She also shared plans to release new music and tour China soon.

In 2023, Mavis performed at the National Day Concert held by Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp. She also performed at several music festivals in China, in cities like Hainan, Xi'an, and Shanghai.

Personal life

Health and Advocacy

In June 2006, Mavis Hee faced some health challenges and received care at Singapore's Institute of Mental Health. She was diagnosed with a health condition and stayed there for four weeks. She later thanked her fans for their support.

On October 27, 2014, Mavis received the NHG Exemplary Patient Award from IMH. She openly talked about her experience and strongly encouraged others to seek help early for their mental wellness.

Social Causes

Mavis Hee has also been involved in many good causes. In 1999, she became an ambassador for Singapore's National Kidney Foundation. She also volunteered for Youth Challenge in the same year. In 2000, she sang the theme song for the Singapore National Day Parade, "Shine on Me," with Jai Wahab.

On February 13, 2007, Mavis was a special guest at a Charity Concert for Silver Ribbon (Singapore). She sang "Moonlight in the City" to help raise money. On her 33rd birthday, September 27, 2007, she released two new songs after seven years. These songs, "Remain Behind" (留下) and "Unknown Location" (不知处), were theme songs for the movie Anna & Anna. In June 2008, Mavis performed at a charity concert with other Singaporean singers. They raised money to help victims of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. She sang "Moonlight in the City" and "Sunshine After the Rain" at this event.

Discography

• Knowingly 明知道 (1994) (Mandarin)
• Regret 遗憾 (1996) (Mandarin)
• Living By Night 都是夜归人 (1996) (Mandarin)
• Spreading 蔓延 (1997) (Mandarin)
• Listen Quietly 静听精彩13首 (1997) (Cantonese & Mandarin)
• Cover Myself 好美静 (1998) (Cantonese)
• Ex-Friends EP 一场朋友EP (1998) (Cantonese)
• Happiness Is Not Wrong 快乐无罪 (1999) (Mandarin)
• Beginning To Listen: Review 1996–1999 (Mandarin)
• Static Electricity 静电 (2000) (Mandarin)

Filmography

Television series

• Tofu Street (1995)
• Wo Men Yi Jia Dou Shi Ren (我們一家都是人; 1997)
• The New Adventures of Wisely (1998)
• S.N.A.G (新好男人; 1999)

Film

• Away with Words (1999)

See also

In Spanish: Mavis Hee para niños