Fei Xiang

Fei Xiang (born Bart Hsiao Luan Phillips, known as Kris Phillips; ) is a Chinese American pop icon and singer both in Mandapop and English language music theater, who was also one of the biggest popular music stars in China during the 1980s. Early life Born in Taipei to an American father and a Chinese mother from Beijing, Fei Xiang spent his childhood in Taipei. He was the younger maternal half-brother of Anya Phillips. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, he graduated from Taipei American School and entered Stanford University in 1978. After moving to New York City and attending the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, he returned to Taiwan in 1981 to pursue an acting career. Professional career Taiwan and Southeast Asia – 1981 to 1986 Fei Xiang made his first television appearance at the end of 1981 in a Taiwanese TV drama. He was then signed by EMI and released his debut album Lingering in May 1982. The title track of the album was an instant hit that spent four weeks at number one. The album was certified gold and Fei Xiang won the award for Best New Artist of the year.