Hsiao Huang-chi (Chinese: 蕭煌奇; pinyin: Xiāo Huángqí; Wade–Giles: Hsiao1 Huang2-chʻi2; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siau Hông-kî; born 22 September 1976), also known as Ricky Hsiao, is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter and former judoka (2nd dan black belt). He represented Taiwan in FESPIC Games in Beijing in 1994, where he won the bronze title and placed seventh at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics. Hsiao gained attention in the Taiwanese Hokkien pop scene after winning the Best Male Vocalist – Taiwanese award at the 19th Golden Melody Awards in 2008.
Biography
Hsiao had congenital cataracts which led him to his blindness at birth, which was partially cured by surgery when he was 4. However his vision gradually deteriorated, and he completely lost his eyesight at age 15.
Hsiao played basketball in school and trained to the 2nd dan black belt level in judo, becoming a part of Taiwan's national team. He won a bronze medal at the 1994 FESPIC Games in Beijing before competing in the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. His music career began in 2002 with the release of his first album.
Hsiao had also gained a license to practice as a therapeutic masseur in high school.
