Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua bagged the prestigious best female singer award at the 23rd Golden Melody Awards in Taipei on Saturday night, her third award in this category in six years.
Chua, 37, saw off strong contenders Hebe Tien, A-Mei and fellow Singaporean Stefanie Sun to pick up the prize at what is seen as the Chinese equivalent of the Grammy Awards.
Her third win in this category means Chua has equalled the record of accomplished Taiwanese singers Sarah Chen and Stella Chang, who each also has three to their name
Chua, who first won the award in 2006 and then again in 2008, said: 'I feel like I am dreaming, I didn't expect to win this award again.'
This year, her album Speak Of Love led the field with seven nominations, although she did not clinch any of the other awards.
The Taiwan-based singer will be performing at The Straits Times Appreciates Readers (Star) concert on July 15 at the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.
Taiwan's most popular rock band Mayday, the biggest winner last night, carried home six awards, including the coveted Best Song of the Year, Best Mandarin Album and Best Band.
'I want to thank our fans who have supported us for the past 13 years and I want to thank the judges,' Mayday lead singer Ashin told a cheering crowd in the Taipei Arena.
Taiwanese rocker Luantan Ascent was the night's surprise winner when he beat four better-known rivals - including Hong Kong's Eason Chan and last year's winner, Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou - to be crowned best male singer.
'I actually thought I'd lose. I want to thank Jay Chou... I want to thank the judges and my family,' he said.
Performers from Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore competed in more than 40 categories
-- taken from straitstimes
SINGAPORES PORUD. TANYA CHUA~!
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