★ HOW OLD IS AH NIU?
Ah Niu is 49 years old, born August 31, 1976 in Malaysia · Virgo.
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About
Ah Niu turned quirky Malaysian folk songs into a cross-strait hit. Born in Malaysia in 1976, the singer gained traction after Richie Jen covered his track in 1997, then expanded to Taiwan in 1998. His daily-life storytelling and unrequited-love themes won over Taiwanese audiences, earning collaborations with Rene Liu and Karen Mok. Virgo introspective energy runs through his reflective songwriting.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Ah Niu (stage name for Tan Kheng Seong) is a Malaysian Chinese singer whose folkish approach to songwriting bridged Malaysia, Singapore, and greater Chinese markets. Born 31 August 1976 in Malaysia, he spent his early career performing regionally until 1997, when Richie Jen's cover of his song 'Dui Mian De Nü Hai Kan Guo Lai' ('Look over here, girl in front of me') catalyzed wider recognition. Rock Records relocated him to Taiwan in December 1998, where his brand of quirky, kampung-boy storytelling and unrequited-love narratives resonated immediately with Taiwanese audiences. By the early 2000s, established artists including Rene Liu and Karen Mok requested compositions from him, solidifying his presence across Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong. His 2001 film appearance in *Para Para Sakura* (directed by Aaron Kwok) marked a crossover into acting. After 18 years without a major solo concert in his home country, Ah Niu headlined Genting Highland in Malaysia on 28 February 2015 with Richie Jen as special guest, drawing 5,000 attendees. As a Virgo born in late August, his reflective emotional palette aligns with the sign's introspective nature. Life Path 8 suggests cycles of material and creative reinvention, reflected in his decade-spanning regional touring and composition work. He trained in film, theatre, and mass communications at INTI International College.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ah Niu studied film, theatre, and mass communications at INTI International College's Subang Jaya campus. He also attended Chung Ling Butterworth High School. Before his 1997 breakthrough, his popularity was confined to Malaysia and Singapore, performing as a regional singer in the mid-1990s.
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Trivia
- Richie Jen's 1997 cover of Ah Niu's song 'Dui Mian De Nü Hai Kan Guo Lai' ('Look over here, girl in front of me') was the catalyst for his cross-strait recognition.
- He appeared in Aaron Kwok's 2001 film *Para Para Sakura*, combining his music career with on-screen acting.
- Rene Liu and Karen Mok both requested original compositions from Ah Niu, cementing his reputation as a songwriter across Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Ah Niu extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ah Niu?
- Ah Niu is 49 years old (born August 31, 1976).
- When is Ah Niu's birthday?
- Ah Niu was born on August 31, 1976.
- What is Ah Niu's zodiac sign?
- Ah Niu is a Virgo, born August 31, 1976.
- What is Ah Niu's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ah Niu was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Ah Niu from?
- Ah Niu is from Malaysia.
- What does Ah Niu do?
- Ah Niu is a actor.
- Is Ah Niu still alive?
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