Here's a short profile about Stefanie Sun's family — giving you a warm glimpse into the personal life of Singapore's Mandopop queen:
🌟 About Stefanie Sun (孙燕姿)
Full Name: Sun Yan Zi (孙燕姿)
English Name: Stefanie Sun
Birthdate: July 23, 1978
Birthplace: Singapore
Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer
Languages: Mandarin, English, and a bit of Malay
Education: Graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a degree in Marketing
👪 Immediate Family:
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Father:
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Sun Zhongxin (孙忠信)
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An engineer by profession. Supportive of her musical pursuits from a young age.
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Mother:
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Teo Siew Yong (张秀容)
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A language teacher who emphasized education and encouraged creativity.
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Siblings:
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Stefanie has one older sister and one younger brother.
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Her older sister once helped manage her career briefly.
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Her younger brother, Sun Yan Wei, is also musically inclined and has been involved in some of her music productions.
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💍 Husband & Children:
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Husband:
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Nadim van der Ros (married in 2011)
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Dutch-Indonesian businessman and entrepreneur, formerly involved in branding and design.
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Children:
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The couple has two children (a son born in 2012 and a daughter born in 2018). Stefanie is known to keep her children’s lives very private.
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🎶 Career Highlights
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Stefanie Sun made her music debut in 2000 with the hit album Yan Zi, which shot her to instant stardom in the Mandopop world.
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She is widely regarded as the Mandopop queen of the 2000s, known for her clear vocals, sincere lyrics, and grounded personality.
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With over 30 million records sold, Stefanie has released numerous best-selling albums, including Start, Stefanie, Against the Light, and No.13 – A Dancing Van Gogh.
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She has won multiple Golden Melody Awards (Taiwan’s equivalent of the Grammys), including Best Female Singer.
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In 2022, she surprised fans with a massive live virtual concert, drawing over 240 million viewers worldwide.
💖 Personal Life
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Stefanie married Nadim van der Ros in 2011, a Dutch-Indonesian businessman.
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The couple has two children — a son born in 2012 and a daughter born in 2018.
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Despite her fame, Stefanie remains famously down-to-earth and protective of her private life.
🏆 Legacy
Stefanie Sun is not just a Singaporean music icon — she’s a trailblazer in the Mandopop industry, inspiring a generation of singers with her authenticity and artistry. She continues to be beloved across Asia and among global Chinese communities.
Her family has been a quiet yet strong pillar behind her long-lasting music career, which spans over two decades.
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