Alfred Hui
A Hong Kong dentist who swapped the drill for the stage, becoming a chart-topping singer with a string of gold records.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Hong Kong singer and dentist·Birthday: April 29·Millennials
Biography
Alfred Hui’s path to pop stardom was anything but conventional. Born in 1988, he first trained as a dentist, a profession he practiced even as his musical ambitions grew. His big break came in 2011 on the first season of 'The Voice,' where his earnest performances won him a devoted following despite an eleventh-place finish. That same year, he proved the television audience was just the beginning; his debut studio album, 'Departure Trilogy,' went gold, and he swept major best newcomer awards. Hui has since navigated the demanding Hong Kong entertainment industry with a steady, workmanlike consistency, releasing over a dozen albums while maintaining a unique identity as the artist with a medical degree. His story resonates as a modern tale of dual passions, proving that success can come from more than one calling.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alfred was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alfred Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Alfred's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won multiple best newcomer awards in 2011 following his debut.
- His first studio album, 'Departure Trilogy,' achieved gold certification in Hong Kong.
- Finished as the eleventh-place finalist on the first season of 'The Voice,' which launched his career.
- Has released more than ten studio albums over his sustained music career.
Did You Know?
He is a qualified and practicing dentist alongside his singing career.
His surname 'Hui' is sometimes romanized from the Chinese character 許.
He participated in the Hong Kong version of 'The Voice,' not the more widely known American series.
“I treat my voice with the same care I once treated teeth.”
