Introduction
Queenzy Cheng (Chinese: 庄群施; pinyin: Zhuāng qún shī, born 26 February 1986) is a Malaysian actress and singer. She briefly used the stage name Queenz adapting the American way of pronouncing Z (also pronouns as /kwiːn’zi/).
Biography
Queenzy's musical career began when she was five, performing solo in her relative's wedding reception. She gradually transformed into an artiste, launching her first debut at the age of eight. Famous for releasing Chinese New Year albums over the last two decades, Queenzy also performs across other genres from classical music to musical theatre and pop. To date, M-Girls has launched more than 17 albums.
Following her success of her albums, Queenzy collectively formed M-Girls 四个女生 in 2001 with three other emerging artistes; Angeline Khoo, Cass Chin and Crystal Ong. The M-Girls’ debut album and subsequent releases won multiple awards. M-Girls was quickly dubbed the S.H.E. of Malaysia. Their albums were not only the fastest-selling album in the Malaysian Chinese New Year album history but also in the Asian region.
In 2017, Queenzy collaborates with Taiwanese model, Tom Chang (張瀚元) to release a single titled 愛 Don't Be Shy. The single was recorded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and filmed in Taipei, Taiwan. On 9 October 2017, Queenzy announced on her Facebook page that she will be releasing her 2018 Chinese New Year album on her personal capacity since M-Girls is taking a break. She has also invited her fans to participate by submitting their lyrics to be part of this year's album. Queenzy revealed that she releasing the 2018 You Are The Best! album with guest celebrities including Wei Wei ⼩薇薇, John Wee 黄俊源 and Tedd Chan 曾国辉 on 15 November 2017.
In 2018, Queenzy collaborated with Crystal Ong to reproduce an online Single similar to their 1995 双星报喜 album. They reproduced the 招财进宝 song with almost identical costume, composition and filming method. On 15 October 2018, Queenzy announced that she will continue releasing her Queenzy and Friends album in 2019 with guest celebrities including Tedd Chan 曾国辉, Veron Lin 练倩汶 as well as PongPong碰碰 – Jeii Pong 庞捷忆 and Gaston Pong 庞圭武.
Discography
Early album (Folk / Chinese New Year)
- 卖馄饨 Selling Wontons (Queenz 1995 Solo Album)
- 神奇电脑 Magic Computer (Queenz Solo Album)
- 金童玉女 First Timers (Queenz & Su Li Da)
- 双星报喜 I、II Double Stars Bring Luck I、II (Queenz & Crystal 1995 & 1996 Chinese New Year Albums)
- 雅歌群星龙狮会 Ya-Ko Stars Lion Dance (Queenz, Crystal & Ya-Ko Stars 1995 Chinese New Year Album)
- 雅歌群星贺新年 Ya-Ko Stars Celebrate the New Year (Queenz, Crystal & Ya-Ko Stars 1996 Chinese New Year Album)
- 花花絮絮 Highlights (Queenz & Crystal)
- 新春嘉年华 Chinese New Year Carnival (Queenz & Chen Jia Lin 1998 Chinese New Year Album)
- 三星报喜 Three Stars Bring Luck (Queenz, Winnie, Chingy 1998 Chinese New Year Album)
- 兔气扬眉庆丰年 Tu Qi Yang Mei Qing Feng Nian (Queenz, Crystal, Cassandra & Ya-Ko Stars 1999 Chinese New Year Album)
- 山歌黄梅调 Huang Mei Diao Mountain Songs (Queenz, Crystal, Cassandra)
- 三星拱照庆龙年 Three Stars Celebrate the Year of the Dragon (Queenz, Crystal, Cassandra 2000 Chinese New Year Album)
- 民谣 Folk Songs 2 in 1 (Queenz, Crystal, Cassandra 2000 Album)
Pop albums
- Dance With Me (2001)
- 耍花样 Playful Tricks (2003)
- 笨金鱼 Silly Goldfish (2004)
- 爱情密码 Love Code (MV collection) (2004)
- 尼罗河 Nile River (2005)
- My Way (2013)
- 愛 Don't Be Shy (2017)
Chinese New Year albums
- 開心迎接豐收年 Happily Welcoming the Harvest Year (2001)
- 飛跃新年 Leaping New Year (2002)
- 新年YEAH! New Year YEAH! (2003)
- 春风催花开 Flowers Blossom in the Spring (2004)
- 开心年 Happy Year (2005)
- 同庆共乐 Celebrate Together (2006)
- 世外桃源 Paradise (2007)
- 八大巨星 好日子 Eight Superstars Good Day (2007)
- 福禄寿星拱照·花仙子 Fu Lu Shou Xing Gong Zhao . Flower Fairy (2008)
- 桃花开了 Flowers Blossoms (2009)
- 金玉满堂 Abundant Wealth (2010)
- 年味 The Fragrance of Chinese New Year (2012)
- 团聚 Reunion (2013)
- 真欢喜 True Joy (2014)
- 新春佳期 New Spring Holiday (2015)
- 年来了 Chinese New Year is Coming (2016)
- 过年要红红 Reddish Chinese New Year (2017)
- 今年你最好 You Are The Best!（2018）
- 双星报喜 Auspicious Wishes from Stars（2019） – Online Single – 招财进宝
- 春天的愿望 Spring Wishes (2019)
- 春风笑了 Joyous Spring Breeze (2020)