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William Hing Cheung Hung (Chinese: 孔慶翔; born November 10, 1982) is a Hong Kong motivational speaker and former singer who gained fame in 2004 as a result of his unsuccessful audition singing Ricky Martin's hit song "She Bangs" on the third season of the television series American Idol.
May 30, 2024 · William Hung took the American Idol audition stage in 2004 and gave an unforgettable performance that took the world by storm. For better or worse, the 21-year-old became a sensation for his...
Dec 8, 2022 · "Everything about it was grotesque. You can't sing, you can't dance, so what are you going to say?" - Simon CowellI tried to stay positive so I can walk away...
May 30, 2024 · William Hung’s unforgettable appearance on reality singing competition “American Idol” catapulted him to early aughts fame, drawing as many trolls as there were fans.
Jan 14, 2024 · Twenty years after going viral with his 'American Idol' audition, William Hung opens up to PEOPLE about overcoming his darkest moments — and how he found a new start with his third wife.
Sep 22, 2020 · As Ricky Martin's hit "She Bangs" turns 20, 'American Idol' alum William Hung remembers the song that made him famous and changed his life.
Jan 15, 2024 · CNN — Twenty years after he became a viral sensation with his “American Idol” audition, William Hung is opening up about his gambling problem. Hung shot to fame after a “so bad is it good”...
William Hung. Actor: Chinaman's Chance: America's Other Slaves. He performed Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" at an American Idol audition, but did not get the cut. After this, he got a big recording contract, and is even more popular than some of the finalists of the third season of "American Idol".
May 30, 2024 · Hung, an immigrant from Hong Kong and one of the rare Asian faces on American TV, was an unlikely trailblazer on mainstream television. However, many mocked him for his...
Mar 4, 2022 · After American Idol season three, William Hung became a viral sensation for his positivity and passion for singing. Check out what he has been up to.