Irene Ryder

Biography

Irene Ryder was a Hong Kong singer of British-Chinese descent, born on 24 December 1948 and passed away on 1 September 2024. She was one of the most famous Western pop singers in Hong Kong during the 1960s and 1970s. She won the title "A-Go-Go Queen of Hong Kong" in 1966 after participating in a talent contest and placing second. Her career began with performances in Singapore and Malaysia before she returned to Hong Kong in 1968 and signed with EMI. She released her first single "To Sir, with Love" in 1968 to great success. She released several albums including "Irene Ryder", "Irene", "Solitaire", and "The Best Of Irene Ryder". She represented Hong Kong at the Japan World Exposition in 1969 as the sole female singer. She also acted in films such as "饿虎狂龙", "猛虎下山", and "面具". She won awards for Best Singer and Most Popular Singer in the 1970s. In January 1979, she was attacked by an assailant who disfigured her face, forcing her to leave the Hong Kong music scene.