Nathan Hartono, our local representative managed to clinch silver in Sing! China 2016, one of the biggest talent competitions in China.
While Hartono managed to qualify for the finals, he lost to competitor Jiang Dunhao at the finals earlier tonight (Oct 7). Jiang, who is only 21, won the singing competition with 56.7 per cent of the votes.
For his finale performance, Hartono performed a moving rendition of Mavis Hee’s Moonlight in the City (Cheng Li De Yue Guang) followed by Anita Mui’s Nu Ren Hua as he took the stage earlier this evening.
The three month reality singing competition saw Hartono beating out thousands who auditioned for Sing! China to clinch the second position. Jay Chou, the reigning king of mando pop (at least to most of us!), who Hartono chose as his mentor added:
“People who usually sing my songs don’t end up very well. In the past, they have been eliminated. But I hope Hartono can break this curse.”
The 25 year old’s first runner up position is also the highest any Singaporean has fared in the popular Chinese reality singing competition.
Nathan Hartono might not have clinched the gold at Sing! China 2016, but he’s definitely found a way into all our hearts!
You can watch more about Nathan in the following video:
(feature image: chuansong.me)
