William Hung is an American singer and former civil engineering student who gained fame in 2004 after auditioning for the third season of American Idol with a version of Ricky Martin’s hit song, “She Bangs”. His performance was widely mocked and he became an internet sensation. Despite the mockery, Hung has since gone on to become a successful singer, actor, and motivational speaker. In this article, we will explore William Hung’s early life, career beginnings, net worth, and height.
Early Life
William Hung was born on January 13, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. He is of Chinese descent and grew up in a traditional Chinese family. His parents, both scientists, encouraged him to pursue a career in engineering. Hung attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied civil engineering.
After graduating, Hung decided to pursue a career in music. He auditioned for the third season of American Idol in 2004 and performed a version of Ricky Martin’s hit song “She Bangs”. His performance was widely mocked, but Hung refused to be deterred and continued to pursue his dreams.
Career Beginnings
Despite the mockery, Hung’s performance on American Idol sparked a media frenzy. He appeared on numerous television shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He also released three albums, Inspiration, Miracles, and Hangin’ Around, and embarked on a tour of the United States and Canada.
Hung also appeared in several films, including American Dreamz and The Hungover Games. He also made a cameo appearance in the music video for the song “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO.
Hung has also become a motivational speaker, inspiring others to follow their dreams regardless of what others may think.
Net Worth
William Hung’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. His wealth comes from his singing career, acting roles, and motivational speaking engagements.
Height
William Hung stands at 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall.
William Hung is an American singer and former civil engineering student who gained fame in 2004 after auditioning for the third season of American Idol. Despite the mockery, Hung has since gone on to become a successful singer, actor, and motivational speaker. His net worth is estimated to be around $2 million and he stands at 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall.