Amit Kulilay (Chinese: 張惠妹; pinyin: Zhāng Huìmèi; born 9 August 1972), better known by her stage name A-Mei, is a Taiwanese singer and record producer of Puyuma descent. Born as Amit Kulilay in eastern Taiwan, she made her debut in 1996. A leading figure of the Mandopop music scene since the mid-1990s, A-Mei is widely known for breaking ground for Taiwanese indigenous peoples and being a voice for LGBT rights and gender equality.[2] She has been given the moniker "Queen of Mandopop" and the "Pride of Taiwan."[3] Her career longevity, resilience, artistry, and versatility have established her as a pop culture icon in the Sinophone world.