Alston Koch_

Alston Koch is an Australian - Sri Lankan singer-songwriter, film producer, record producer and actor. After gaining international success in the late 1970s, he was often described in the Australian media as "Asia's King of Pop" or "Pop King of Asia". He has performed worldwide and achieved success in countries including Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India and Sri Lanka. He received certificates of recognition from the California State Senate and United States Congress for improving the lives of communities in America. In October 2025, Koch was appointed Envoy to Australia and the Pacific Region by the Commonwealth Union, representing the organization in promoting regional collaboration, inclusivity, and sustainability under the People's Charter of the Commonwealth.