Ah Niu
Ah Gu (born 31 August 1976), is a Malaysian Chinese singer in Malaysia and Singapore. In 1997, his popularity was restricted to mainly Malaysia and Singapore, until Richie Jen sung his song (Dui Mian De Nü Hai Kan Guo Lai- "direct translation = Look over here, girl in front of me") which became widely popular. In December 1998, Rock Records sent Ah Niu to expand his singing career in Taiwan.
Also recorded as Tan Kheng Seong
Ah Niu

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- Birth Name
- Tan Kheng Seong
- Born
- 31 August 1976
- Birthplace
- Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia
- Occupation
- Singer, songwriter, actor, director
- Nationality
- Malaysia.
- Fields
- mandopop.
- Languages
- Mandarin, Hokkien and Cantonese.
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Ah Gu (born 31 August 1976), is a Malaysian Chinese singer in Malaysia and Singapore. In 1997, his popularity was restricted to mainly Malaysia and Singapore, until Richie Jen sung his song (Dui Mian De Nü Hai Kan Guo Lai- "direct translation = Look over here, girl in front of me") which became widely popular. In December 1998, Rock Records sent Ah Niu to expand his singing career in Taiwan.
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Ah Niu (born 1976) is an actor, composer and film director, among other activities, of Malaysian nationality. The actor was born in Butterworth. Ah Niu is also known as 阿牛.
The work spans mandopop. Languages used include Cantonese, English and Hokkien.
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Biography
Biography
He quickly gained popularity with the Taiwanese masses with his brand of quirky, folkish songs that mainly focused on his daily life as a kampung boy in Malaysia and unrequited love. His popularity gained even more momentum when the likes of Rene Liu and Karen Mok requested Ah Niu to compose songs for them which steadfastly placed him as a firm staple not only in Taiwan, but also in China and Hong Kong. A special guest for many concerts around Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. Niu had his first solo concert in Malaysia Genting Highland after 18 years of debut on 28 February 2015 with a total of 5,000 audience and with Richie Jen as the concert's special guest. He also starred in the movie Para Para Sakura by Aaron Kwok in 2001. He studied in Chung Ling Butterworth High School and majored in film, theatre, and mass communications at the Subang Jaya campus of INTI International College.
Key facts
Key facts
• Birth Name — Tan Kheng Seong • Born — 31 August 1976 • Birthplace — Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia • Occupation — Singer, songwriter, actor, director • Years Active — 1997–present Tan Kheng Seong, better known by his stage name Ah Niu or Ah Gu (born 31 August 1976), is a Malaysian Chinese singer in Malaysia and Singapore. In 1997, his popularity was restricted to mainly Malaysia and Singapore, until Richie Jen sung his song (Dui Mian De Nü Hai Kan Guo Lai- "direct translation = Look over here, girl in front of me") which became widely popular. In December 1998, Rock Records sent Ah Niu to expand his singing career in Taiwan. He quickly gained popularity with the Taiwanese masses with his brand of quirky, folkish songs that mainly focused on his daily life as a kampung boy in Malaysia and unrequited love. His popularity gained even more momentum when the likes of Rene Liu and Karen Mok requested Ah Niu to compose songs for them which steadfastly placed him as a firm staple not only in Taiwan, but also in China and Hong Kong. Ah Niu has been a special guest for many concerts around Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. Ah Niu had his first solo concert in Malaysia Genting Highland after 18 years of debut on 28 February 2015 with a total of 5,000 audience and with Richie Jen as the concert's special guest. He also starred in the movie Para Para Sakura by Aaron Kwok in 2001. He studied in Chung Ling Butterworth High School and majored in film, theatre, and mass communications at the Subang Jaya campus of INTI International College.
Personal life
Personal life
Ah Niu married a Taiwanese in 2000. The couple had a low-key wedding dinner in Penang, inviting only family members to the reception. His wife gave birth to a baby girl on Valentine's Day the following year. He and his Taiwanese wife divorced several years later.
《城市蓝天》 City Blue Sky (1997)
《城市蓝天》 City Blue Sky (1997)
• (City Blue Sky) • (The Old Man Who Sells Vegetables On His Bicycle) • (Cry) • (Countryside) • (Confession of a 20 Year-Old Part 1) • (The Story of Ah Niu & Ah Hua) • (Ah Zhu) • (The Ocean) • Sungai Puyu的風 (The Wind in Sungai Puyu) • (Confession of a 20 Year-Old Part 2) • (Looky here!)
《唱歌给你听》Sing A Song For You(1998)
《唱歌给你听》Sing A Song For You(1998)
• (Sing A Song For You) • MAMAK档 (Mamak Stall) # • (You Didn't Cry) • Speak My Language • (Pot Belly) • (Sing for My Village) • (Stars Shining) • (My Four Sisters And I)
《各位男人辛苦晒》(2002)
《各位男人辛苦晒》(2002)
# # # # • (Most Romantic Love Song) # # # • (Girl With Shades) • Hello, Hong Kong
《无尾熊抱抱》(2003)
《无尾熊抱抱》(2003)
• 无尾熊抱抱 • 浪花一朵朵 • 我是你的小小狗 • 小强的车 • 妈妈的爱有多少斤 • 宝宝 • 飞 • 三轮车 # # • 丑小鸭 • 康定情歌 • 南海姑娘 • 宝贝不要哭 • 上辈子欠你 • 最爱被你管 • 有缘来作伙 • 老朋友 • 这儿是怎样的所在
《桃花朵朵开》Peach Blossoms Are Blooming (2006)
《桃花朵朵开》Peach Blossoms Are Blooming (2006)
• 用馬來西亞的天氣來說愛你 • 桃花朵朵開 • Ms. Cool • Say Sorry • (The Song That I Want to Sing To You) • (You Don't Want Me Anymore) • 我在不遠處等你 • (The Crazy Me Who Fell in Love With You) • (Goodbye) • 約定
《天天天说爱你》Aku Cinta Pada Mu (2007)
《天天天说爱你》Aku Cinta Pada Mu (2007)
# • 挂花香 • 初恋 • 北京的月亮 • 冰酒 • 我爱R&B • Monica • 王子公主在一起 • 再见有期 • 三代
《你最牛》 (2008)
《你最牛》 (2008)
• 你最牛 • 好朋友 • 流浪汉 • 没人爱俱乐部 • 来我家吃饭 • 好姑娘 • 超级喜欢 • 一点点 • 按摩 • 搭台
《光脚丫》BareFoot (2014)
《光脚丫》BareFoot (2014)
• (BareFoot Kid) • 关怀方式 • 结婚那件事之后 • 姑娘姑娘我爱你 • 老牛与嫩草 • 给从前的爱 • (Thief) • 30++ • (Grandpa) • Will You Marry Me 结婚那件事
Filmography
Filmography
• A Journey of Happiness (2019) • Girls Generation (film) (2016) – Director • Rembat (2015) – Soo Chin Chye (Lead role) • Huat Ah! Huat Ah! Huat (2014) – Ah Huat (Lead role) • The Wedding Diary 2 (2013) – engineer Weijie (Actor only, lead role) • Conspirators (2013) • The Raindew Waltz (2012) • The Golden Couple (2012) – Director • The Wedding Diary (2012) • Homecoming (2011) • Ice Kacang Puppy Love (2010) – Director and actor (Lead role) • Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: The Super Adventure (2009) • Hidden Track (2003) • Para Para Sakura (2001) – Henry Ko • Take 2 in Life (2001) • Summer Holiday (2000) – Hercules • Liang Po Po: The Movie (1999) – Pump attendant
Identity
Identity
Ah Niu is recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded with the occupation songwriter. Recorded with the occupation composer. Recorded with the occupation singer. Recorded with the occupation actor. Recorded as a citizen of Malaysia. Classed in the genre mandopop. Identity and origins. He also worked under the name 阿牛. The authorities additionally record the heading Tan Kheng Seong. His recorded languages were Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese and Malay.
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1976
Ah Niu was born on 31 August 1976.
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