Touch Sunnix

Touch Sunnix
Native name ទូច ស៊ុននិច
Born (1980-01-01)January 1, 1980
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Genres traditional Khmer, romvong, saravan, jazz, bossanova, film
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1989present
Labels Reasmey Meas
Associated acts Noy Vanneth, Sous Song Veacha

Touch Sunnix or "Touch Sreynich, Touch Sunnich" (Khmer: ទូច ស៊ុននិច; born in 1980) is a Cambodian singer from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She began singing at an early age. Her voice is very smooth and harmonious. Her work embodies key themes in Cambodian culture such as folk stories, traditional Cambodian dancing, freedom of expression and democracy in the lyrics of her songs.

2003 Shooting

In October 2003, Touch Sunnix survived an attempted assassination. Touch Sunnix lost her mother in the 2003 attack.[1] They were shot by four men on motorcycles after a shopping trip in Phnom Penh. She sustained heavy injury and is currently paralyzed from the neck down from the assault.[2] The assault to Touch Sunnix is still unsolved.[3] The Cambodian king, Norodom Sihanouk, has expressed his deep sadness at the attack on the singer, who had on occasion entertained his royal guests.[4]

After her attempted assassination, Touch Sunnix requested that her fans pray for her quick recovery.[5]

Song List

The following is a list of songs made by the artist in alphabetical order in English and Khmer.

A

C

D

K

M

P

R

S

T

V

Filmography

Her work can also be found on many Cambodian karaoke DVDs.

References

  1. Strangio, Sebastian (November 25, 2014). Hun Sen's Cambodia. Yale University Press: Yale University Press. p. 101. ISBN 0300190727.
  2. "Song After the Shooting: Touch Sunnich's American Life". Voice of America. May 10, 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  3. Khmer, Voice of America (March 21, 2007). "Grenade Attack Anniversary Rouses Call for Justice". Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  4. Morris, Kylie (October 23, 2003). "Cambodian pop star shot in face". Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  5. "Disabled by shooting, Touch Srey Nich seeks mediation cure". The Cambodian Herald. June 17, 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
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