- Hong Kong-born American singer
| Real name: | William James Hung / William Tanakiri Hung |
William Hung Height
| | How tall is William Hung? | 168 cm / 5 ft 7 in | | Born: | 13 January 1983 Comment | | How old is William Hung in 2024? / Age: | 41 years
| | Where was William Hung born? | Sha Tin, Hong Kong | | Residence: | San Gabriel, CA, US | | Nicknames: | Hung Hing Cheong | | Zodiac sign: | Capricorn |
William Hung Net worth 2024 (estimated)
| | How much is William Hung worth? | Under review
| | Nationality: | American | | Hair color: | Brown | | Eyes color: | Brown |
Who is William Hung? / Facts
- Rise to fame - In 2004 he performed Ricky Martin's hit song "She Bangs" on the third season of the television series American Idol
- At the time of his audition, Hung was a civil engineering student at UC Berkeley
- After his spirited audition to be the next American Idol, he inadvertently won the support of many fans
- Hung voluntarily left university to pursue a music career
- His recording career was marked by constant negative critical reaction, and his fame became the subject of much controversy as both he and his fans were accused of promoting and endorsing racial stereotypes against Asians, as he was perceived to lack musical talent and be celebrated only for embodying these stereotypes
- In spite of the criticism and the implications of his success, he only showed signs of thoroughly enjoying his celebrity, believing he was living his dream
- He brought his own career as a musician to an end when in 2011 he accepted a job opportunity as a technical crime analyst for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and decided to pursue law enforcement instead of music
- Since then, Hung has reflected positively on his pop music career
Bio / wiki sources: Wikipedia, accounts on social media, content from our users.
Quotes
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I already gave my best. I have no regrets at all.
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You know, I have had no professional training of singing.
William Hung Social Media Accounts
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