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Kenny So

b. 1976

Chinese poet (born 1976)

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About Kenny So

Born 1976. Kenny So is a Hong Kong writer, poet, songwriter and lyricist.

Kenny So Wai-kin , also known as Kiu Sing and Qiao Xing , is a Chinese lyricist and poet best known for his songs by Nicholas Tse, Sandy Lam, and Jacky Cheung. His movie theme songs received nominations at the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards in 2014, and the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2022. His entry was selected as "most popular song online" in the 18th CASH Pop Composition Competition, and his entry Pink Eye Syndrome won the third place in the 19th CASH Pop Composition Competition.

Early life and education So was born with cerebral palsy. Having cerebral palsy impacted his control of the muscles of the whole body. During his school days, it was very difficult for So to hold a pen. Every time he did homework, he would sweat profusely and struggle with it. Despite his disability, So chose to enroll in mainstream schools and pursue conventional education. "Double Trouble", "Bu Zhi You Yuan (Lucky in Love)" , "Let It Go", and "Zhao Dui Ni (Which Way, Robert Frost?)" . Double Trouble was a featured production number in Jacky Cheung's 1/2 Century Tour. "Bu Zhi You Yuan" by Jacky Cheung was the theme song of the Hong Kong film Crossing Hennessy.

Awards Nomination, 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards in 2014 for "Best Original Movie Song", theme song for the movie As the Light Goes Out: Love is the Greatest. Nomination, 40th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2022 for "Best Original Movie Song", theme song for the movie Raging Fire: Confrontation. , selected as "most popular song online" in the 18th CASH Pop Composition Competition. Pink Eye Syndrome won the third place in the 19th CASH Pop Composition Competition. Selected as a "Top Ten Regeneration Warrior" by Regeneration Society.

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kenny So?

Chinese poet (born 1976)

When was Kenny So born?

Kenny So was born on 6 August 1976 in Hong Kong.

What is Kenny So's occupation?

Kenny So is a writer, poet, songwriter and lyricist.

What nationality is Kenny So?

Kenny So is Hong Kong.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenny So

· Wikidata: Q10923743

· DBpedia: Kenny So

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