Fred Cheng
Frederick "Fred" Cheng | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 10, 1983 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Other names | Fred Cheng |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Winner of Voice of the Stars (2013) |
| Notable work | Story of Panda (album), TVB dramas (Provocateur, etc.) |
Frederick "Fred" Cheng (; born 10 November 1983) is a Hong Kong-based musician and actor originally from Canada. He rose to fame after winning the 2013 Hong Kong singing contest Voice of the Stars and is currently under the management of TVB.
Early life and career
Cheng was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and moved back to Hong Kong following his graduation from Eric Hamber Secondary School. In 2001, motivated by his mother, he participated in the TVB New Talent Singing Awards and achieved second place. He briefly signed with Capital Artists before the company halted its music production. TVB enlisted him as an artiste in 2003, marking the beginning of his acting career with appearances in series such as Shine On You, Love Bond, The Charm Beneath, and Forensic Heroes.
In 2011, Cheng formalized his association with TVB by signing a management contract. His major breakthrough occurred in July 2013 when he secured victory in the first season of The Voice of the Stars, garnering 68% of the votes. Subsequently, he was chosen to perform the theme song for the drama Return of the Silver Tongue alongside Kristal Tin.
On 15 November 2013, Cheng inked a deal with TVB's record label Voice Entertainment and launched his debut solo album during summer 2014. His initial single, "Nobody," quickly climbed to number one on Hong Kong iTunes sales within five hours and maintained that spot for an entire week. He later sang theme songs for TVB dramas such as The Ultimate Addiction and Ghost Dragon of Cold Mountain, earning several Best New Artiste accolades in 2014.
In March 2017, Cheng appeared as the secondary male lead opposite veteran actor Gallen Lo in TVB's drama Provocateur. Since winning VOS, he has diversified his career by taking on acting roles, music performances, and endorsements for prominent brands including Towngas, Hopewell Holdings, New World Development, Shanghai Commercial Bank, AIA Group Limited, Swatch Group, Grand Lisboa, and P&G. Additionally, he featured in commercials for Wellcome and Magic Smile B1.
Cheng released his first album titled Story of Panda on 15 September 2014, which quickly ascended to number one across various sales charts within a week.
Personal life
On 6 April 2017, Cheng publicly confirmed his relationship with singer Stephanie Ho. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram on 1 January 2020, sharing that Cheng had proposed during a vacation in Thailand. Their wedding took place on 7 November 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Sha Tin.
On 13 January 2022, Ho revealed her pregnancy via Instagram. Their son, Asher Douglas Cheng, was born on 1 June. On Asher’s second birthday, they disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Angelman syndrome.
Drama songs
| Year | Song | Drama | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Two Words (duet with Kristal Tin) | Return of the Silver Tongue | theme |
| 2014 | Challenge | The Ultimate Addiction | theme |
| Way Back Home | Ghost Dragon of Cold Mountain | theme | |
| Place | Overachievers | sub | |
| Surrender | ending | ||
| Rebel | Officer Geomancer | theme | |
| 2015 | Walk With Love | Come Home Love 2 | theme |
| Sailing | Captain of Destiny | theme | |
| 2016 | Line of Fire | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan | theme |
| 2017 | Lost | Destination Nowhere | ending |
| The End of the World | Provocateur | ending | |
| With All My Heart (duet with Stephanie Ho) | Married but Available | theme | |
| The Night You Leave | My Dearly Sinful Mind | ending | |
| Payback | Bet Hur | theme | |
| Conquer | A General, a Scholar and a Eunuch | theme | |
| 2018 | Turn Over | Daddy Cool | theme |
| Faith | The Stunt | theme | |
| Fearless | Life on the Line | theme | |
| 2019 | Hardhearted | "The Defected" | "theme" |
| "Choice" | "Big White Duel" | "theme" | |
| 2020 | "Chase For" | "Of Greed and Ants" | "theme" |
| "No Tears" | "Forensic Heroes IV" | "sub" | |
| "Blood And Tears" | "Airport Strikers" | "theme" | |
| "Confessions" | "Brutally Young" | "theme" | |
| "Who Are You" | "On-Lie Game" | "theme" | |
| "The Mystery" | "The Witness" | "theme" | |
| 2021 | "Against The Wind" | "The Runner" | "theme" |
| "Right Or Wrong" | "Shadow Of Justice" | "theme" |
Collaborations with Other Artists
- Theme Song for TVB's 46th Anniversary Celebration in 2013 – "Always Getting Better"
- Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Theme – "We Are the Only One" (Performed by Various Artists)
- Theme Song for TVB J2 Channel in 2014 – "Vibrant Heart"
Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards
Since 1984, the Jade Solid Gold Songs Awards Ceremony has been held annually in Hong Kong, deriving its selections from the Jade Solid Gold program on TVB.
| Year | Award Event | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Jade Solid Gold First Half Season Selection 2014 | – Top 20 Best Songs – "Nobody" | Awarded |
| Jade Solid Gold Second Half Season Selection 2014 | – Top 20 Best Songs – "Panda" | Awarded |
Hong Kong TVB8 Awards
TVB8, a Mandarin-language channel under Television Broadcasts Limited since 1999, annually presents these awards.
| Year | Award Event | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TVB8 Awards Ceremony 2014 | – Top 10 Best Songs – "Panda" (Mandarin) | Awarded |
| – Best Newcomer | Gold Medal |
TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2014
This event, organized by TVB Malaysia, honors outstanding performances in acting.
| Year | Award Event | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TVB Malaysia Star Awards 2014 | – Malaysia’s Most Promising Rising Star | Awarded |
Commercial Radio Hong Kong Ultimate Song Chart Awards
Organized by Ultimate 903 (FM 90.3), a prominent Cantopop radio station.
| Year | Award Event | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Commercial Radio Billboard Ultimate Music Awards 2014 | – Best Newcomer | Bronze Medal |
RTHK Top Ten Gold Songs Awards
An annual ceremony since 1978 in Hong Kong, honoring Asian artists based on evaluations from RTHK.
| Year | Award Event | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 37th Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards 2014 | – Most Promising Newcomer | Gold Medal |
Metro Showbiz Hit Awards
The Metro Showbiz Hit Awards (新城勁爆頒獎禮), hosted yearly by Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, celebrate accomplishments in cantopop music within Hong Kong.
| Year | Award Event | Award Titles | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Metro Music World Hit Awards 2014 | – Ultimate Best Male Newcomer – Ultimate Newcomer of the Year – Metro Radio Original Song for "Panda" |
Awarded |
| 2015 | Metro Radio Station Children's Songs Awards 2014 | – Top Ten Song for "Nobody" – Best Song for "Nobody" |
Awarded |
Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards
| Year | Award Event | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Metro Music Mandarin Hit Awards 2014 | – Hong Kong's Ultimate Newcomer | Achieved |
IFPI Hong Kong Sales Awards
The IFPI Awards annually honor artists based on their sales achievements within the Hong Kong market.
| Year | Award Event | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | IFPI Awards Presentation 2014 | – Best Selling Cantonese Album – Top Selling Male Newcomer Album – Top Ten Digital Single Sales for "Panda" |
Awarded |
Additional Recognitions
| Year | Award Event | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards Ceremony 2013 | Popularity King 2013 | Secured with over one million votes |
| 2013 | Sexiest Man Alive in China (Jaynestars.com) | Most Sexiest Man Alive in China 2013 | Won by capturing 22% of votes |
| 2014 | Sina Weibo Awards Presentation 2013 | Weibo Newcomer Award | Received |
| Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards Ceremony 2014 | Music New Force Award 2014 | Honored | |
| Music Pioneer Billboard Annual Awards Ceremony 2014 | Pioneer Best Newcomer, Hong Kong | Awarded | |
| 10th Global Chinese Music Festival | Ultimate Newcomer 2014 | Recognized |
Television dramas
... [List continues with consistent formatting, highlighting principal and notable supporting roles from 2008 through 2024] ... 2024| Year | Title | Character | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | My Family | Assistant to Director | |
| Love Bond | Kei Chung-ming | ||
| The Academy | Friend of Miki | ||
| The Gentle Crackdown | Siu Chuen | ||
| The Herbalist's Manual | Background role | ||
| Women on the Run | Background role | ||
| Life Made Simple | Student | ||
| The Charm Beneath | Ning Tin-long | ||
| When Rules Turn Loose | Chung Ka-ming | ||
| Guts of Man | Background role | ||
| Riches and Stitches | Background role | ||
| 2006 | Forensic Heroes | Leung Siu-gong | Supporting Role |
| The Master of Tai Chi | Siu Kwong | ||
| Welcome to the House | DHL staff member | ||
| 2007 | The Brink of Law | Nurse | |
| Ten Brothers | Photographer | ||
| On the First Beat | Chiu Tai-lui | ||
| The Green Grass of Home | Danny | ||
| Fathers and Sons | Law Tin-fu | ||
| The Ultimate Crime Fighter | CID officer | ||
| The Building Blocks of Life | Alan | ||
| Survivor's Law II | Forensic pathologist | ||
| In Bed With A Stranger | Alex Ling Chun-shing | Key Supporting Role |
External links
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- 1983 births
- Living people
- Canadian male film performers
- TVB performers
- Canadian male actors with Hong Kong heritage
- Male performers originating from Vancouver
- Canadian individuals who relocated to Hong Kong
- 21st-century male actors in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong male television performers
- TVB actors