A-Mei

A-Mei (Chinese: ; pinyin: A Mèi), also known by her birth name Chang Hui-mei (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: Zhang Huìmèi), is an aboriginal Taiwanese pop singer and occasional songwriter. She is also known by her aboriginal name Gulilai Amit (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ). She was born in the rugged mountains of eastern Taiwan and is the third youngest of nine siblings. A-mei made her debut in the world of music in 1996, achieving rapid commercial success. She has been called a diva of the Mandarin pop music scene and the "Pride of Taiwan". She has won numerous music awards and is extremely popular within Mandarin-speaking world.