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'''Lam Yik Lin''' (林憶蓮, 林忆莲), also known as '''Sandy Lam''', is a [[Cantopop]] and [[Mandopop]] singer from Hong Kong.
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'''Lam Yik Lin''' (林憶蓮, 林忆莲), also known as '''Sandy Lam''', is a renowed [[Cantopop]] and [[Mandopop]] singer and actress from Hong Kong who has a high career standing in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, China, and other Asian regions.
  
 
=Profile=
 
=Profile=
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* '''Cantonese Name''': Lam Yik Lin (林憶蓮, 林忆莲)
 
* '''Cantonese Name''': Lam Yik Lin (林憶蓮, 林忆莲)
 
* '''Mandarin Name''': Lín Yìlián (same characters)
 
* '''Mandarin Name''': Lín Yìlián (same characters)
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* '''Birthdate''': April 26, 1966
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* '''Birthdate''': {{bda|1966|4|26|mf=yes}}
 
* '''Birthplace''': Hong Kong
 
* '''Birthplace''': Hong Kong
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* '''Ancestry''': Ningbo, Zhejiang
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* '''Languages''': Cantonese, Mandarin, English
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==Information==
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Sandy Lam was born in Hong Kong on April 26, 1966. She began her entertainment career at age 16 as a DJ for Commercial Radio Hong Kong before signing on to CBS Sony Records to achieve a career as a singer. She released her first album ''[[Lam Yik Lin]]'' in 1985, which garnered mixed reviews for Sandy's image meant to replicate a Japanese pop idol. She later changed her approach in 1987 with the release of ''[[Yik Lin]]'', which was certified double platinum for selling 100,000 copies, and she began to earn success from her new image with her wild, curly hair as her trademark.
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Sandy joined Warner Music in 1988 and released her ''Doi Sik Juk Gok'' trilogy albums from 1988 to 1990. In December 1990, she made her successful debut in Taiwan by releasing her first Mandarin album, ''[[Ai Shangyige Bu Huijia De Ren|Ài Shàngyīgè Bù Huíjiā De Rén]]''. The next year, she released her ground breaking coming-of-age ''[[Ye Fa]]'' album in Hong Kong to rave reviews.
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Sandy debuted in Japan in 1993 with her single, "[[Dakaratte]]" and released her first Japanese album ''[[Simple]]'' in 1994, followed by ''[[Open Up]]'' in 1995. Also in 1995, she signed with Rock Records and teamed up with Taiwanese singer-songwriter/producer [[Jonathan Lee]] to release her 4th Mandarin album, ''[[Love, Sandy]]'', which became one of the all time best-selling Chinese albums and made her popularity extend to other countries in Asia, including mainland China. In 2000, she switched to Virgin Records and released ''[[Lin Yilian's|Lín Yìlián's]]''. The single, "[[Zhishao Haiyou Ni|Zhì Shǎo Hái Yǒu Nǐ]]" became a huge hit and dominated the Chinese music scene for up to 8 months.
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In December 2018, she announced her retirement from the entertainment industry following the release of her last studio album "0".
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Sandy has won many awards in the course of her career, including Best Regional Performing Female Artist, Best Album, Best Female Vocalist, the Asia Pacific Most Outstanding Female Artist, and an honorary Music Award for her contributions to the music industry.
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Sandy and Jonathan Lee married in 1998, and had their daughter, Li Xi Er, on May 17. However, the pair divorced in 2004. The year after the divorce, she was in a relationship with Chan Fai Hung, an employee of Gold Label Records until July 2006, citing her demanding schedules after her return to the Hong Kong entertainment circle. She has been in a relationship with drummer and singer Jung Kun, 12 years her junior, since 2011.
  
 
==Cantonese Discography==
 
==Cantonese Discography==
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* [1996.01.15] [[Gam Gok Yuen Mei]] (感覺完美; ''Feeling Perfect'')
 
* [1996.01.15] [[Gam Gok Yuen Mei]] (感覺完美; ''Feeling Perfect'')
 
* [2005.11.10] [[Boon Sik]] (本色; ''S/L'')
 
* [2005.11.10] [[Boon Sik]] (本色; ''S/L'')
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* [2016.05.16] [[Pui Jeuk Ngo Jau in search of lost time]] (陪著我走; "Stay With Me")
  
 
===Mini-Albums & EPs===
 
===Mini-Albums & EPs===
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[[Image:sandyopenuppromo.jpg|thumb|150px|Sandy Lam promoting ''[[Open Up]]'' (1995)]]
 
[[Image:sandyopenuppromo.jpg|thumb|150px|Sandy Lam promoting ''[[Open Up]]'' (1995)]]
 
[[Image:sandy2001lianpromo.jpg|thumb|150px|Sandy Lam promoting ''[[2001 Lian]]'' (2000)]]
 
[[Image:sandy2001lianpromo.jpg|thumb|150px|Sandy Lam promoting ''[[2001 Lian]]'' (2000)]]
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===Albums===
 
===Albums===
 
* [1990.12.27] [[Ai Shangyige Bu Huijia De Ren|Ài Shàngyīgè Bù Huíjiā De Rén]] (愛上一個不回家的人; ''Loving for the Wanderer'')
 
* [1990.12.27] [[Ai Shangyige Bu Huijia De Ren|Ài Shàngyīgè Bù Huíjiā De Rén]] (愛上一個不回家的人; ''Loving for the Wanderer'')
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* [1991.10.xx] [[Dushi Xin]] (都市心; ''City Heart'')
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* [1991.10.xx] [[Dushi Xin|Dūshì Xīn]] (都市心; ''City Heart'')
 
* [1993.05.19] [[Bubi Zaihu Wo Shi Shui|Bùbì Zàihū Wǒ Shì Shuí]] (不必在乎我是誰; ''It Doesn't Matter Who I Am'')
 
* [1993.05.19] [[Bubi Zaihu Wo Shi Shui|Bùbì Zàihū Wǒ Shì Shuí]] (不必在乎我是誰; ''It Doesn't Matter Who I Am'')
 
* [1995.01.25] [[Love, Sandy]]
 
* [1995.01.25] [[Love, Sandy]]
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* [2000.12.05] [[2001 Lian|2001 Lián]] (2001蓮; ''2001 Lotus'')
 
* [2000.12.05] [[2001 Lian|2001 Lián]] (2001蓮; ''2001 Lotus'')
 
* [2001.12.06] [[Yuanlai...Lin Yilian|Yuánlái...Lín Yìlián]] (原來…林憶蓮; ''Truly...Sandy Lam'')
 
* [2001.12.06] [[Yuanlai...Lin Yilian|Yuánlái...Lín Yìlián]] (原來…林憶蓮; ''Truly...Sandy Lam'')
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* [2006.08.26] [[Huxi]] (呼吸; ''Breathe Me'')
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* [2006.08.26] [[Huxi|Hūxī]] (呼吸; ''Breathing'')
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* [2012.09.20] [[Gaia (Sandy Lam Album)|GAIA]] (蓋亞)
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* [2018.12.21] [[0 (Sandy Lam Album)|0]]
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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===Albums===
 
===Albums===
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* [1994.03.10] [[Simple (Sandy Lam)|Simple]]
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* [1994.03.10] [[Simple (Sandy Lam Album)|Simple]]
 
* [1995.03.03] [[Open Up]]
 
* [1995.03.03] [[Open Up]]
  
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* [1996.02.14] [[I Swear Ai Shi Weiyi]] (愛是唯一; ''Love Only'')  
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* [1996.02.14] [[I Swear Ai Shi Weiyi|I Swear (Ài Shì Wéi Yī)]] (愛是唯一; ''Love Only'')  
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* [1997.01.31] [[Wonderful World Meimiao Shijie]] (美妙世界; ''Wonderful World'')  
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* [1997.01.31] [[Wonderful World Meimiao Shijie|Wonderful World Měimiào Shìjiè]] (美妙世界; ''Wonderful World'')
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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[[Category:J-Pop]]
 
[[Category:J-Pop]]
 
[[Category:Hong Kong Artists]]
 
[[Category:Hong Kong Artists]]
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[[Category: English Fluent]]
 
[[Category:iTunes Artists]]
 
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[[Category:Retired]]
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Latest revision as of 02:00, 9 October 2019

Sandy Lam

Lam Yik Lin (林憶蓮, 林忆莲), also known as Sandy Lam, is a renowed Cantopop and Mandopop singer and actress from Hong Kong who has a high career standing in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, China, and other Asian regions.

Profile

  • Stage Name: Sandy Lam (サンディ・ラム)
  • Cantonese Name: Lam Yik Lin (林憶蓮, 林忆莲)
  • Mandarin Name: Lín Yìlián (same characters)
  • Birthdate: April 26, 1966 (1966-04-26) (age 58)
  • Birthplace: Hong Kong
  • Ancestry: Ningbo, Zhejiang
  • Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Information

Sandy Lam was born in Hong Kong on April 26, 1966. She began her entertainment career at age 16 as a DJ for Commercial Radio Hong Kong before signing on to CBS Sony Records to achieve a career as a singer. She released her first album Lam Yik Lin in 1985, which garnered mixed reviews for Sandy's image meant to replicate a Japanese pop idol. She later changed her approach in 1987 with the release of Yik Lin, which was certified double platinum for selling 100,000 copies, and she began to earn success from her new image with her wild, curly hair as her trademark.

Sandy joined Warner Music in 1988 and released her Doi Sik Juk Gok trilogy albums from 1988 to 1990. In December 1990, she made her successful debut in Taiwan by releasing her first Mandarin album, Ài Shàngyīgè Bù Huíjiā De Rén. The next year, she released her ground breaking coming-of-age Ye Fa album in Hong Kong to rave reviews.

Sandy debuted in Japan in 1993 with her single, "Dakaratte" and released her first Japanese album Simple in 1994, followed by Open Up in 1995. Also in 1995, she signed with Rock Records and teamed up with Taiwanese singer-songwriter/producer Jonathan Lee to release her 4th Mandarin album, Love, Sandy, which became one of the all time best-selling Chinese albums and made her popularity extend to other countries in Asia, including mainland China. In 2000, she switched to Virgin Records and released Lín Yìlián's. The single, "Zhì Shǎo Hái Yǒu Nǐ" became a huge hit and dominated the Chinese music scene for up to 8 months.

In December 2018, she announced her retirement from the entertainment industry following the release of her last studio album "0".

Sandy has won many awards in the course of her career, including Best Regional Performing Female Artist, Best Album, Best Female Vocalist, the Asia Pacific Most Outstanding Female Artist, and an honorary Music Award for her contributions to the music industry.

Sandy and Jonathan Lee married in 1998, and had their daughter, Li Xi Er, on May 17. However, the pair divorced in 2004. The year after the divorce, she was in a relationship with Chan Fai Hung, an employee of Gold Label Records until July 2006, citing her demanding schedules after her return to the Hong Kong entertainment circle. She has been in a relationship with drummer and singer Jung Kun, 12 years her junior, since 2011.

Cantonese Discography

Sandy Lam promoting Lam Yik Lin (1985)
Sandy Lam promoting Ài Shàngyīgè Bù Huíjiā De Rén (1990)

Albums

Mini-Albums & EPs

Mandarin Discography

Sandy Lam promoting Open Up (1995)
Sandy Lam promoting 2001 Lian (2000)

Albums

Singles

Japanese Discography

Albums

Singles

English Discography

Albums


External Links

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Mandarin Albums
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Japanese Albums
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English Albums
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Cantonese Mix Albums & EPs
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Mandarin Singles
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Japanese Singles
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