Du Chengyi, known professionally as A-do (阿杜; ), is a Singaporean singer.
Career Du was a construction foreman before being spotted by Singaporean producer Billy Koh in his company's talent search and was signed to Ocean Butterflies Music. He released his debut album in 2002.
In 2012, Du left showbiz due to panic disorder.
Du originally planned to release an album in 2015, but the album was delayed due to his mother's illness.
In 2018, Du returned to showbiz with a new album, I Will Not Hide.
In 2022, Du joined Singapore media company 8028 Holdings.
Personal life Du married Lai Weili (賴瑋莉; ) in January 2016. They dated before Du became a singer for 7 years. They re-established their relationship when Du was diagnosed with panic disorder. They had a child in May 2016.
When Du returned to the media in 2018, he was criticized by fans for gaining weight. Du, in interviews, clarified that his weight gain was caused by his medications for treating panic disorder.
His nephew, Kenny Khoo, has also been a singer since 2014.
Discography
Studio albums Date of releaseTitle 30 May 2002Night Fall4 December 2002 Persevering23 December 2003Hello21 December 2005I...Do8 January 2008Do The Best26 February 2010 Fear No More25 May 2012Ninth Time in Love10 November 2018I Will Not Hide
Singles
YearTitle Notes/2017"Thousand Years Promise 一諾千年" 2017"Too Good Man 爛好人" 2021For the Sake of Love
Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryResult2002Singapore Hit AwardsBest New Act (Gold)2003Singapore Hit AwardsBest Local Artiste
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