Santha has been performing singing for over 30 years, and sings songs in a wide variety of genres such as pop, R&B, Broadway, Disney, classical/opera, Golden Oldies, jazz, etc. You can see many of her stage performance videos posted in YouTube.com under "Samantha Lai" and in Instagram @SanthaTsang. Santha often sings upbeat dance-able songs, and is good at getting audiences to get up and dance while she sings.
Santha's stage name is Samantha Lai and has two singles written/arranged/posted by Robin Jayasekera in YouTube under “Samantha Lai: My Love Isn’t Blind” and “Samantha Lai: Michael - An Ode to the King” (a tribute to Michael Jackson). These singles are available for purchase in Amazon, Sony Music, iTunes, etc. [The photo above is by Robin Jayasekera's team and his elder son - thank you!]
Santha and her daughter and team had won 8 medals for their 8 video contest entries to the July 2020 Virtual World Championships of Performing Arts, with the following 1-minute contest videos:
https://youtu.be/djf-JeKtu2w : Santha's solo "My Hometown" - Silver Medal
https://youtu.be/g7q9XfIEX1g : Santha's solo comedy acting - Silver Medal
https://youtu.be/yCicxxlUAvY : Ivan & Santha's duet "Double Trouble" - Bronze Medal
https://youtu.be/7cOEEVNIjfw : Annabelle sings solo and plays piano to "Lose You to Love Me" - Gold Medal
https://youtu.be/yoLJmkSIyB8 : Annabelle plays own composition on Guzheng (Chinese harp) - Gold medal
https://youtu.be/16plHJm9wgI : Joanne, Annabelle, Ivan & Santha's group song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - Bronze Medal
https://youtu.be/5HRDRXYQd9M: Annabelle & Santha's duet "Never Enough" - Bronze Medal
https://youtu.be/ujKpIM8RNZ4: Annabelle's solo "I Choose You" - Bronze Medal
As Santha speaks and sings in fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese, she is also a Master of Ceremonies and sings regularly at the annual Canada Diversity Celebration Concerts at the Flato Markham Theatre during 2012 to 2023, at the annual Excelsior Concert in the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (2015-2019, as MC in 2018-2019), and at the Clearview School of Arts & Culture's annual student performances (2015-at 2019).
Santha performs regularly at many small to large events and venues. Her recent appearances at events include:
September 30, 2023: Feature Singer at Tsung Tsin Association of Ontario's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala in Scarborough.
September 23, 2023: Singer at downtown Toronto Chinatown Business Improvement event on outdoor stage.
September 16, 2023: Singer at Asialicious Toronto Carnival evening concert & fireworks at Woodside Square Mall in Scarborough.
September 1, 2023: Co-MC at Chinese Canadian Conservative Association's 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala at Premiere Ballroom in Richmond Hill.
August 20, 2023: Feature Singer at Malaysian Association of Canada's Summer Merdeka Picnic at Simeon Park in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
August 19, 2023: Singer at Downtown Toronto Chinatown Festival on outdoor stage.
July 22, 2023: Co-MC and Singer at 9th annual Canada Diversity Celebration Concert at Flato Markham Theatre.
July 16, 2023: Singer at Markham Regional Councilor Alan Ho's Community Picnic at Simonston Park in Markham.
July 1, 2023: Singer at New Century Restaurant at dinner gala by the Foundation to Commemorate Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada (FCCRWC) for the 100th Anniversary since the passing of the July 1, 1923 Chinese Immigration Act (aka Chinese Exclusion Act which prohibited Chinese immigration after the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed and paid for by the 17,000 Chinese laborers whom also paid the Chinese Head Tax).
June 16, 2023: Singer at Hoppy Hui's "Daddy's Voice" Concert & Dinner at Cafe Maxim in North York.
May 28, 2023: Co-MC and Singer at Asian Heritage Month Cultural Festival at Dundas Square downtown Toronto.
May 17, 2023: Feature Singer at the Scarborough Health Network Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Guild Inn and Estate in Scarborough.
May 13, 2023: Feature Singer at the Tsung Tsin's President Inaugural Gala at Zunyan Banquet Hall in Scarborough.
April 30, 2023: Singer in "The Northern Heavenly Four Pillars" group (with William Quack, Kanna Qiu, and Magic Chris) whom performed a show incorporating singing, dancing, comedy, magic and Chinese Kung Fu at the Asian Heritage Month Awards Gala at Premiere Ballroom in Richmond Hill.
April 29, 2023: Singer of "O Canada" anthem at Toastmaster District 123 Conference Opening Ceremonies at Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill.
April 15, 2023: Feature Singer at International Association of Lions Clubs 22nd District A711 Lion's Club Convention Gala at Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill.
April 13, 2023: Feature Singer at International Association of Lions Clubs 22nd District A711 Lion's Club Convention Gala at Golden Court Abalone Restaurant in Richmond Hill.
March 25, 2023: Singer with Redkey Band at the Taiwan Entrepreneurs' 30th Anniversary Gala at Markham Hilton Suites Hotel.
March 17, 2023: Singer at the Tribute Concert to famous Hong Kong songwriter Mr. Joseph Ka Fai Koo at Casa Deluz Banquet Hall in Scarborough.
February 9, 2023: Singer at Feng Shui Master Paul Ng's Chinese New Year Gala at New Century Restaurant in Markham.
January 20, 22, February 5, 12, 2023: Feature Singer (along with Feature Magician Magic Chris) at Woodside Square Mall in Scarborough.
January 28, 2023: Singer and Co-MC at Hakka Canadian Association's Chinese New Year Gala at Zunyan Banquet Hall in Scarborough.
January 14, 2023: Feature Singer and Co-MC at MP Shaun Chen's annual New Year Levee at Woodside Square Mall in Scarborough.
January 1, 2023: Singer at Halibut House New Year Gala at New Century Restaurant in Markham.
December 31, 2022: Singer and Co-MC at the annual New Year's Eve gala hosted by the Cathay Lion's Club at Markham Hilton Suites.
December 21, 2022: Singer at fundraising dinner for Markham-Unionville MP Paul Chiang at Chauhan's Indian Cuisine.
December 10, 2022: Singer at Vedic Cultural Centre for Celebration of Festivals Unity Day hosted by Toronto Beyond Difference Lions Club and Therapeutic Healing Dance school.
December 3, 2022: Singer at Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto for Kim Phuc's Vietman war photo's 50th anniversary commemoration gala (and sang a duet with the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Hill on PC Ho Theatre stage).
October 24, 2022: Singer at Re-election Celebration Dinner for Markham Regional Councillor Joe Li at New Kennedy Square Chinese Restaurant.
October 16, 2022: Singer of "O Canada" and "God Save the King" at Ontario Senator Victor Oh's Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award Ceremony at Delta Toronto Airport Hotel.
October 2, 2022: Singer at Hakka Canadian Association's Appreciation Event in King Square Mall in Markham.
September 18, 2022: Feature Singer at FCCM Grand Opening in King Square Mall in Markham.
September 11, 2022: Feature Singer at Lakeside Restaurant at Living Water Resorts in Collingwood.
September 8, 2022: Feature Singer at Eight on Main Clothing Store Backyard in Markham.
August 26, 2022: Singer and Co-MC with Joseph Tsang at Casa Victoria Banquet Hall for Markham Regional Councillor Joe Li's re-election fundraising dinner.
July 2, 2022: Feature Singer at the annual outdoor BBQ at Woodside Square Mall by Scarborough North Member of Parliament The Honourable Shaun Chen.
June 29, 2022: Feature Singer at Toronto TV's 20th Anniversary Dinner Gala at Casa Victoria Fine Dining.
June 24-25, 2022: Feature Singer (along with Becky & William of Music Box Productions) at the 31st World Hakka Conference and Taste of Asia in Markham.
May 14, 2022: Singer of American anthem at Toastmaster District 123 Conference Opening Ceremonies at Georgian College in Barrie.
April 29, 2022: Feature Performer at Casa Deluz Banquet Hall for Spring Gathering Gala by Scarborough North Member of Parliament The Honourable Shaun Chen.
April 21, 2022: Sang "O Canada" national anthem at the Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall for Markham-Thornhill MPP-elect Sandra Tam's Fundraising Gala.
April 9, 2022: Singer at the International Association of Lions Clubs 21st District A711 Lion's Club Convention Gala at Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel.
February 8, 2022: Singer at the Virtual Chinese New Year Celebration by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto
August 31, 2021: Singer at the Malaysian National Day Virtual Celebration hosted by Malaysian Association of Canada.
Februrary 27, 2021: Singer at the Dancing Damsels' Karaoke Meetup Online Music Series on Facebook.
January 27, 2020: Feature Performer at the Kylemore Homes' Chinese New Year Event at Angus Glen Golf & Country Club in Markham.
October 3, 2019: Master of Ceremonies & Performer at the Hakka Canadian Association's Founding Dinner at Casa Victoria in Markham.
May 10, 2019: Feature Performer at the Thornhill United Church Fundraising Dinner.
December 13, 2018: Feature Performer at the Probus Scarborough Centre Christmas Party at Parkwood Manor in Toronto.
May 26, 2018: Feature Performer at the CICS 50th Anniversary Gala at the Markham Hilton Suites Conference Centre.
April 17, 2018 and May 28, 2019: Feature Performer at the annual Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Gala at the Guild Inn and Estate in Scarborough.
May 6, 2018 and April 28, 2019: Performer at the Scarborough Twilight Rotary Club's annual Twilight Jazz Concert (since 2016).
June 25, 2018: Performer at the Rotary International Convention dinner for Scarborough clubs at the Guild Inn and Estate in Scarborough.
March 3, 2018: Performer at the Taiwanese Merchant Association of Toronto's Fundraising Gala at the Markham Event Centre.
Rotary Benefit Concert: On April 11, 2015, Santha was the feature singer/performer and co-organizer of the Rotary Benefit Concert at The Gibson Centre in Markham, which raised over $13,000.00 for the Rotary Club of Agincourt in Scarborough, Ontario. See snippets of the Concert DVD here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwN3n1_nqANGOEFVX052OTVjR00/edit?usp=drive_web.
Santha has performed at many other large events such as: Sri Lankan events and galas in Scarborough and Waterloo 2015-2018 (with live bands of Robin Jayasekera and Robin Mendis), the annual Excelsior Concert 2015-2019, the Salesian Schools' Annual Gala in 2019 at Casa Deluz Banquet, the CCAA (Community Crime Awareness Association) Asian Community Policing Experience 2018 and 2019, the Tsung Tsin Association's Summer Fest and annual Moon Festival Dinners and many other events 2012-2020, Yin Hua Association's Chinese New Year Gala 2014 & 2017, Malaysian Association's Chinese New Year Gala 2016 & 2020, and the Toronto Hakka Heritage Alliance Plum Blossom Ball 2017 & 2019, Toronto Bodhi Meditation Centre's Chinese New Year Events 2016-2018, Canada ALPHA (Association for Learning & Preserving the History of WWII in Asia) Gala 2016, Ontario Public Service Ministry of Finance Chinese New Year Galas 2011-2020, and at hundreds of other fundraising, corporate and private events.
Contact Santha at [email protected] to sing and entertain at your upcoming events!
Santha's stage name is Samantha Lai and has two singles written/arranged/posted by Robin Jayasekera in YouTube under “Samantha Lai: My Love Isn’t Blind” and “Samantha Lai: Michael - An Ode to the King” (a tribute to Michael Jackson). These singles are available for purchase in Amazon, Sony Music, iTunes, etc. [The photo above is by Robin Jayasekera's team and his elder son - thank you!]
Santha and her daughter and team had won 8 medals for their 8 video contest entries to the July 2020 Virtual World Championships of Performing Arts, with the following 1-minute contest videos:
https://youtu.be/djf-JeKtu2w : Santha's solo "My Hometown" - Silver Medal
https://youtu.be/g7q9XfIEX1g : Santha's solo comedy acting - Silver Medal
https://youtu.be/yCicxxlUAvY : Ivan & Santha's duet "Double Trouble" - Bronze Medal
https://youtu.be/7cOEEVNIjfw : Annabelle sings solo and plays piano to "Lose You to Love Me" - Gold Medal
https://youtu.be/yoLJmkSIyB8 : Annabelle plays own composition on Guzheng (Chinese harp) - Gold medal
https://youtu.be/16plHJm9wgI : Joanne, Annabelle, Ivan & Santha's group song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - Bronze Medal
https://youtu.be/5HRDRXYQd9M: Annabelle & Santha's duet "Never Enough" - Bronze Medal
https://youtu.be/ujKpIM8RNZ4: Annabelle's solo "I Choose You" - Bronze Medal
As Santha speaks and sings in fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese, she is also a Master of Ceremonies and sings regularly at the annual Canada Diversity Celebration Concerts at the Flato Markham Theatre during 2012 to 2023, at the annual Excelsior Concert in the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (2015-2019, as MC in 2018-2019), and at the Clearview School of Arts & Culture's annual student performances (2015-at 2019).
Santha performs regularly at many small to large events and venues. Her recent appearances at events include:
September 30, 2023: Feature Singer at Tsung Tsin Association of Ontario's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala in Scarborough.
September 23, 2023: Singer at downtown Toronto Chinatown Business Improvement event on outdoor stage.
September 16, 2023: Singer at Asialicious Toronto Carnival evening concert & fireworks at Woodside Square Mall in Scarborough.
September 1, 2023: Co-MC at Chinese Canadian Conservative Association's 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala at Premiere Ballroom in Richmond Hill.
August 20, 2023: Feature Singer at Malaysian Association of Canada's Summer Merdeka Picnic at Simeon Park in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
August 19, 2023: Singer at Downtown Toronto Chinatown Festival on outdoor stage.
July 22, 2023: Co-MC and Singer at 9th annual Canada Diversity Celebration Concert at Flato Markham Theatre.
July 16, 2023: Singer at Markham Regional Councilor Alan Ho's Community Picnic at Simonston Park in Markham.
July 1, 2023: Singer at New Century Restaurant at dinner gala by the Foundation to Commemorate Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada (FCCRWC) for the 100th Anniversary since the passing of the July 1, 1923 Chinese Immigration Act (aka Chinese Exclusion Act which prohibited Chinese immigration after the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed and paid for by the 17,000 Chinese laborers whom also paid the Chinese Head Tax).
June 16, 2023: Singer at Hoppy Hui's "Daddy's Voice" Concert & Dinner at Cafe Maxim in North York.
May 28, 2023: Co-MC and Singer at Asian Heritage Month Cultural Festival at Dundas Square downtown Toronto.
May 17, 2023: Feature Singer at the Scarborough Health Network Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Guild Inn and Estate in Scarborough.
May 13, 2023: Feature Singer at the Tsung Tsin's President Inaugural Gala at Zunyan Banquet Hall in Scarborough.
April 30, 2023: Singer in "The Northern Heavenly Four Pillars" group (with William Quack, Kanna Qiu, and Magic Chris) whom performed a show incorporating singing, dancing, comedy, magic and Chinese Kung Fu at the Asian Heritage Month Awards Gala at Premiere Ballroom in Richmond Hill.
April 29, 2023: Singer of "O Canada" anthem at Toastmaster District 123 Conference Opening Ceremonies at Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill.
April 15, 2023: Feature Singer at International Association of Lions Clubs 22nd District A711 Lion's Club Convention Gala at Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill.
April 13, 2023: Feature Singer at International Association of Lions Clubs 22nd District A711 Lion's Club Convention Gala at Golden Court Abalone Restaurant in Richmond Hill.
March 25, 2023: Singer with Redkey Band at the Taiwan Entrepreneurs' 30th Anniversary Gala at Markham Hilton Suites Hotel.
March 17, 2023: Singer at the Tribute Concert to famous Hong Kong songwriter Mr. Joseph Ka Fai Koo at Casa Deluz Banquet Hall in Scarborough.
February 9, 2023: Singer at Feng Shui Master Paul Ng's Chinese New Year Gala at New Century Restaurant in Markham.
January 20, 22, February 5, 12, 2023: Feature Singer (along with Feature Magician Magic Chris) at Woodside Square Mall in Scarborough.
January 28, 2023: Singer and Co-MC at Hakka Canadian Association's Chinese New Year Gala at Zunyan Banquet Hall in Scarborough.
January 14, 2023: Feature Singer and Co-MC at MP Shaun Chen's annual New Year Levee at Woodside Square Mall in Scarborough.
January 1, 2023: Singer at Halibut House New Year Gala at New Century Restaurant in Markham.
December 31, 2022: Singer and Co-MC at the annual New Year's Eve gala hosted by the Cathay Lion's Club at Markham Hilton Suites.
December 21, 2022: Singer at fundraising dinner for Markham-Unionville MP Paul Chiang at Chauhan's Indian Cuisine.
December 10, 2022: Singer at Vedic Cultural Centre for Celebration of Festivals Unity Day hosted by Toronto Beyond Difference Lions Club and Therapeutic Healing Dance school.
December 3, 2022: Singer at Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto for Kim Phuc's Vietman war photo's 50th anniversary commemoration gala (and sang a duet with the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Hill on PC Ho Theatre stage).
October 24, 2022: Singer at Re-election Celebration Dinner for Markham Regional Councillor Joe Li at New Kennedy Square Chinese Restaurant.
October 16, 2022: Singer of "O Canada" and "God Save the King" at Ontario Senator Victor Oh's Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award Ceremony at Delta Toronto Airport Hotel.
October 2, 2022: Singer at Hakka Canadian Association's Appreciation Event in King Square Mall in Markham.
September 18, 2022: Feature Singer at FCCM Grand Opening in King Square Mall in Markham.
September 11, 2022: Feature Singer at Lakeside Restaurant at Living Water Resorts in Collingwood.
September 8, 2022: Feature Singer at Eight on Main Clothing Store Backyard in Markham.
August 26, 2022: Singer and Co-MC with Joseph Tsang at Casa Victoria Banquet Hall for Markham Regional Councillor Joe Li's re-election fundraising dinner.
July 2, 2022: Feature Singer at the annual outdoor BBQ at Woodside Square Mall by Scarborough North Member of Parliament The Honourable Shaun Chen.
June 29, 2022: Feature Singer at Toronto TV's 20th Anniversary Dinner Gala at Casa Victoria Fine Dining.
June 24-25, 2022: Feature Singer (along with Becky & William of Music Box Productions) at the 31st World Hakka Conference and Taste of Asia in Markham.
May 14, 2022: Singer of American anthem at Toastmaster District 123 Conference Opening Ceremonies at Georgian College in Barrie.
April 29, 2022: Feature Performer at Casa Deluz Banquet Hall for Spring Gathering Gala by Scarborough North Member of Parliament The Honourable Shaun Chen.
April 21, 2022: Sang "O Canada" national anthem at the Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall for Markham-Thornhill MPP-elect Sandra Tam's Fundraising Gala.
April 9, 2022: Singer at the International Association of Lions Clubs 21st District A711 Lion's Club Convention Gala at Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel.
February 8, 2022: Singer at the Virtual Chinese New Year Celebration by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto
August 31, 2021: Singer at the Malaysian National Day Virtual Celebration hosted by Malaysian Association of Canada.
Februrary 27, 2021: Singer at the Dancing Damsels' Karaoke Meetup Online Music Series on Facebook.
January 27, 2020: Feature Performer at the Kylemore Homes' Chinese New Year Event at Angus Glen Golf & Country Club in Markham.
October 3, 2019: Master of Ceremonies & Performer at the Hakka Canadian Association's Founding Dinner at Casa Victoria in Markham.
May 10, 2019: Feature Performer at the Thornhill United Church Fundraising Dinner.
December 13, 2018: Feature Performer at the Probus Scarborough Centre Christmas Party at Parkwood Manor in Toronto.
May 26, 2018: Feature Performer at the CICS 50th Anniversary Gala at the Markham Hilton Suites Conference Centre.
April 17, 2018 and May 28, 2019: Feature Performer at the annual Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Gala at the Guild Inn and Estate in Scarborough.
May 6, 2018 and April 28, 2019: Performer at the Scarborough Twilight Rotary Club's annual Twilight Jazz Concert (since 2016).
June 25, 2018: Performer at the Rotary International Convention dinner for Scarborough clubs at the Guild Inn and Estate in Scarborough.
March 3, 2018: Performer at the Taiwanese Merchant Association of Toronto's Fundraising Gala at the Markham Event Centre.
Rotary Benefit Concert: On April 11, 2015, Santha was the feature singer/performer and co-organizer of the Rotary Benefit Concert at The Gibson Centre in Markham, which raised over $13,000.00 for the Rotary Club of Agincourt in Scarborough, Ontario. See snippets of the Concert DVD here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwN3n1_nqANGOEFVX052OTVjR00/edit?usp=drive_web.
Santha has performed at many other large events such as: Sri Lankan events and galas in Scarborough and Waterloo 2015-2018 (with live bands of Robin Jayasekera and Robin Mendis), the annual Excelsior Concert 2015-2019, the Salesian Schools' Annual Gala in 2019 at Casa Deluz Banquet, the CCAA (Community Crime Awareness Association) Asian Community Policing Experience 2018 and 2019, the Tsung Tsin Association's Summer Fest and annual Moon Festival Dinners and many other events 2012-2020, Yin Hua Association's Chinese New Year Gala 2014 & 2017, Malaysian Association's Chinese New Year Gala 2016 & 2020, and the Toronto Hakka Heritage Alliance Plum Blossom Ball 2017 & 2019, Toronto Bodhi Meditation Centre's Chinese New Year Events 2016-2018, Canada ALPHA (Association for Learning & Preserving the History of WWII in Asia) Gala 2016, Ontario Public Service Ministry of Finance Chinese New Year Galas 2011-2020, and at hundreds of other fundraising, corporate and private events.
Contact Santha at [email protected] to sing and entertain at your upcoming events!