Hao Hao | |
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Born | Cheng Shih-wen 13 November 1980 or 1981 (age 43–44) |
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Years active | 2007−present |
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Chinese | 皓皓 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Hào Hào |
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Chinese | 程世文 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Chéng Shìwén |
Hao Hao (born Cheng Shih-wen on 13 November 1980 or 1981)[1][2] is a Singapore-based Taiwanese getai singer-host and actor.[3]
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and an only child, Cheng did various odd jobs in his primary school days, helping out with the household finances since young. His mother is a housewife who used to run a karaoke bar. His mother suffers from polio and has difficulty walking.[4] His father was a retired soldier who suffered a stroke when Cheng was seven years old. His father was bedridden for 15 years and died of an illness in 2004.[5]
Singing since he was 13, Cheng came to Singapore in 2007 on a two-year performance contract with NTUC Club, where he would put on live performances at resorts and clubhouses. In early 2008, Cheng was invited to perform at a getai show where his performance impressed the organiser. He was subsequently invited again to perform the next day. Soon after, getai bookings started to stream in for Cheng.[4][6]
Through the years, Cheng established himself as a getai performer known for his stage presence, elaborate costumes, his ability to sing in both male and female voices and cross-dressing on stage.[4] In 2013, a getai organiser commented that Cheng charges S$1,200 to S$1,500 to host a three-hour show during the Hungry Ghost Festival month, which is about S$300.00 to S$500.00 more than other performers due to his star appeal.[5]
He is the current vice-chairman of the Singapore Artistes Association.[7]
In late 2009, Cheng was summoned to a police station for breaching getai rules after dressing up as the late sultry star Marilyn Monroe and flashing a G-string underneath his skirt at a show. For not having a permit to cross-dress and also being indecently dressed, Cheng was later let off with a warning.[5]
He currently resides alone in a five-room HDB flat in Singapore.[5]
Cheng has appeared in the following programmes and films:
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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2013 | Shin Min-Wanbao Getai Awards 2013 | Most Popular Male Singer | — | Won | [5] |
Best Costume | — | Won | |||
2015 | Shin Min-Wanbao Getai Awards 2015 | Best Male Singer | — | Won | [12] |
GeTai Challenge | — | — | 3rd Place | ||
Best Costume | — | Won | |||
Most Popular Contestant | — | Won | |||
2016 | Shin Min-Wanbao Getai Awards 2016 | Best Male Emcee | — | Won | [13] |
Top 10 Most Popular Artistes | — | Won | |||
Best Male Singer | — | Won | |||
2017 | Shin Min-Wanbao Getai Awards 2017 | Most Popular Singer | — | Won | [14] |
Best Male Emcee | — | Won | |||
Best Male Singer | — | Won |