Fish Leong Biography: Mandopop Queen, Age, Net Worth, Ex-Husband, Albums, Height

Leong Chui Peng, professionally known as Fish Leong, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter renowned for her emotive Mandopop ballads that have earned her the title “Queen of Love Songs.”

With over 20 million records sold across Asia, she gained fame through hits like “Courage” and albums such as The Power of Love, securing multiple Anugerah Industri Muzik awards and widespread acclaim in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and beyond.

Leong’s career, launched in 1999 with Rock Records, blends heartfelt lyrics on romance and resilience with a distinctive vocal warmth, making her a staple in karaoke culture and live performances.

Profile

• Full Name: Leong Chui Peng
• Stage Name: Fish Leong
• Born: 16 June 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
• Nationality: Malaysian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
• Height: 1.55m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Z-Chen
• Spouse: Tony Chao (m. 2010–2019)
• Children: Anderson Chao
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Leong Chui Peng was born on June 16, 1978, in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, to parents whose names are not publicly known.

She grew up with limited details on siblings, though her older cousin, R&B singer Z-Chen, shares a familial bond in the music world.

Specific schools or degrees are not publicly detailed, as her focus shifted early to performance after being discovered by producer Jonathan Lee, who became her godfather.

Leong is of Chinese ethnicity, and her religious beliefs are unknown.

Career

Fish Leong began her career as a cover singer at Hai Luo Music Cafe in Malaysia before signing with Taiwan’s Rock Records in October 1997 at age 19.

Discovered by Jonathan Lee, she adopted the stage name Fish Leong and released her debut album Grown Up Overnight in September 1999, though promotions halted due to the Taiwan earthquake.

Her breakthrough arrived with the 2000 album Courage, featuring the titular hit that sold over 1.2 million copies across Asia and established her as a rising Mandopop star with emotional depth in love-themed ballads.

Leong’s popularity surged in the 2000s with albums like Shining Star (2001), Sunrise (2002), and the compilation The Power of Love (2003), her best-seller exceeding 1.5 million units and earning her first Anugerah Industri Muzik for Best Female Vocalist.

She swept five consecutive AIM awards, collaborated with artists like Wang Leehom and Mayday’s Ashin, and topped charts with tracks such as “Ke Xi Bu Shi Ni” and “Fen Shou Kuai Le.”

Her tours, including the 2004 Love Parade, expanded her reach to Japan and Singapore, blending pop with jazz influences.

Fish Leong continues to captivate with releases like The Sun Also Rises (2019) and The Wonder of Wandering Life (2023), addressing personal growth post-divorce, while judging shows and mentoring emerging talents.

Her discography, spanning 14 studio albums, has influenced Mandopop’s ballad tradition, fostering a legacy of vulnerability that resonates in karaoke halls and concerts across Asia.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: Unknown
• Facebook Handle: Fish Leong
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Fish Leong married Taiwanese wine merchant Tony Chao in February 2010 in Boracay, Philippines, and they welcomed son Anderson Chao in April 2014 before announcing their divorce in September 2019 amid rumors of infidelity, though she focused on amicable co-parenting.

She briefly dated entrepreneur Darwin Lin in late 2019, ending by early 2020, with no further public relationships noted.

Discography

• Grown Up Overnight (1999)
• Courage (2000)
• Shining Star (2001)
• Sunrise (2002)
• Beautiful (2003)
• Wings of Love (2004)
• Silkroad of Love (2005)
• Kissing the Future of Love (2006)

Net Worth

Fish Leong has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Her fortune primarily arises from selling over 20 million albums worldwide, including blockbusters like The Power of Love and Courage, which generated substantial royalties and tour revenues. Concert tours across Asia, endorsements, and streaming income from hits on platforms like Spotify further sustain her earnings as a Mandopop icon.