Adam Cheng is a renowned Cantopop singer and actor. He was born Wong Ho-chung on February 24, 1947, in British Hong Kong. Embarking on his music career in the 1970s, Adam Cheng became especially noted for performing theme songs for various TV drama series in which he starred. Series like The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, and Chor Lau Heung featured his voice, tying his acting and singing careers together. Some of his most recognized songs come from series such as The Greed of Man and Cold Blood Warm Heart. In addition to his career singing TV theme songs, Adam Cheng has a rich discography spanning decades. Albums like 愛人結婚了 (1971), 紫色的戀情 (1972), and 金禧經典 (2002) highlight his enduring contribution to the Cantopop genre. His musical impact was further solidified when he became associated with the quirky "Ting Hai effect" in 1992, suggesting a connection between his TV appearances and global stock market trends, rooted in his role in The Greed of Man. In 2023, Adam Cheng released the live album 喜多郎_新紀元2011演唱會(Live), featuring a duet performance with fellow actress and musician Lisa Wang, with whom he has starred in a number of TVB drama series such as The Legend of the Book and Chor Lau Heung.
