Hao Hao

Taiwanese singer-host (born 1980 or 1981)

In this Chinese name, the family name is  Cheng.

Hao Hao

Born|

Cheng Shih-wen

13 November 1980 or 1981 (age 43–44)

Taipei, Taiwan

Other names|

* Aven Cheng
* Cheng Shiwen

Occupations|

* Singer
* host
* actor

Years active| 2007−present
Musical career
Genres|

* Hokkien pop
* Mandopop

Musical artist

Stage name
Chinese| 皓皓
Hanyu Pinyin| Hào Hào
Birth name
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]

## Early life

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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]

## Career

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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]

## Personal life

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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]

## Filmography

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Cheng has appeared in the following programmes and films:

### Television series

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* I'm in Charge (2013)[5]
* 118 (2015)
* Whatever Will Be, Will Be (2023)[8]
* My One and Only (2023)[9]

### Variety and reality show

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* GeTai Challenge (2015)
* Life Hacks (2016)
* Happy Sing-Along (2023; web series)[10]

### Film

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* 12 Lotus (2008)

## Theatre

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* Ge Tai - The Musical (2016)[11]

## Awards and nominations

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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

## References

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1. ^ "Hao Hao - 皓皓". 天威国际媒体娱乐机构Voilamedia International MGT Private Limited. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
2. ^ "皓皓 我重生了！". 优1周 - UWeekly. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
3. ^ "Popular getai performers in Singapore". sg.style.yahoo.com. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
4. ^ a b c Yip, Wai Yee (21 August 2017). "Taiwanese getai star Hao Hao: Singapore fans make me feel like huge pop star". The Straits Times. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
5. ^ a b c d e f "Getai's auntie killer". AsiaOne. 5 November 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
6. ^ "皓皓 | wanbao.com.sg". www.wanbao.com.sg. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
7. ^ "新加坡頂級藝人聯手打造《超級紅星》，快來show出你的好聲音～". 壹讀. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
8. ^ "Getai star Hao Hao shares surprising reason to why the elderly watch his shows". AsiaOne. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
9. ^ "新剧与郑惠玉飙戏 皓皓演骗子想奸得不动声色 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 20 August 2023.
10. ^ "全新音乐节目《欢喜来唱歌》 本地歌手献唱经典方言歌曲". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
11. ^ Ho, Olivia (3 January 2017). "Getai star Hao Hao to ditch flamboyant outfits for a suit in SCO concert". The Straits Times. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
12. ^ "Taiwanese singer-host Hao Hao wins best male at annual Getai Awards". The Straits Times. 4 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
13. ^ Lim, Adrian (23 October 2016). "Top getai performers win big at Shin Min-Wanbao awards". The Straits Times. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
14. ^ Ng, Charmaine (30 September 2017). "Taiwanese getai singer Hao Hao sweeps three awards at Shin Min/Wanbao Getai Awards". The Straits Times. Retrieved 20 August 2023.

## External links

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* Hao Hao at IMDb
* Hao Hao on Facebook

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