Teresa Teng is the diva of the Chinese-speaking world.
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歌后 (queen of song) pairs with 歌王 (king of song) for top male singers, and 影后/影帝 (best actress/actor). The Golden Melody Awards (金曲奖) and Golden Horse Awards (金马奖) cement these titles in Greater China.
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Iconic 歌后 include Teresa Teng (邓丽君), Faye Wong (王菲), and A-Mei (张惠妹). The label is reserved for singers with cross-generational reach, not just pop chart hits.
