The behind-the-scenes stories of Mao Amin

Author: Chen Kun
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: [Editor's Recommendation] In 1983, she joined Shanghai Dyeing and Chemical Factory as a worker. In 1985, she enlisted in the army and became a solo singer with the Frontline Song and Dance Troupe of Nanjing Military Region. In 1990, she joined the Song and Dance Troupe of the General Political Department as a solo singer. In 1985, she won the third prize in the (All-Army Middle-Aged and Youthful Singing Competition) and the first prize in the Jiangsu Provincial Youth Singing Competition. In 1987, she won the third prize for performance at the International Music Festival in Yugoslavia with the song "The Green Leaf's Affection for Its Root." This was the first time a Chinese pop singer won an award at an international pop song competition. Starting in 1987, she participated in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala multiple times. Her well-known songs include "Missing," "The Green Leaf's Affection for Its Root," "Shadow of the Fence Wall," "Yearning," "Women Are Not Moons," "Don't Forget Tonight's Emotion," "Fall in Love Once Wholeheartedly," "Cry and Smile," "I Don't Want to Be Hurt by Love Again," "Good Luck Beijing," "Glory and Dreams," "Promises," "Mother in the Candlelight," "The Same Song," and "The Sky of History." With her strong personality, unique style, and elegant stage presence, she became a prominent singer in the Chinese pop music scene. In 2001, she further impressed critics and audiences with her mature artistic expression, performing songs like "Women," "Peaceful Song," "Unrewarded Loyalty," and "Hope." At the 9th National Youth Committee Conference, she was honorably elected as a member. In late 2000, she was admitted as a member of the Chinese Musicians' Association. In June 2001, she was awarded the "Outstanding Contribution Award for Mainland Chinese Music" by CCTV and MTV China. In 2000 and 2002, she was honored as the "Love Ambassador" by the China Disabled People's Games.