HONG KONG — Veteran Hong Kong actor-singer Dicky Cheung has been named an “Love Ambassador” for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, appearing at the group’s charity gala on Wednesday evening at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to perform for attendees.
Cheung, known for his distinctive shaved head and comedic roles, said he tries to dedicate time outside of work to charitable causes. He believes every person encounters “little angels” in their lives—and for him, those angels are his three close friends from the musical group BIG FOUR: Andy Hui, Edmond Leung, and William So.
“They are my little angels, always encouraging and helping me,” Cheung said. “But they are also devils who tempt me, often asking me to go out and play. They are great at wine tasting, but I don’t drink. When we go to karaoke, I can only order soft drinks, coffee, or milk tea.”
The entertainer explained that he tries to use his surplus resources—time, knowledge, talent, and money—to assist others. But he also poked fun at himself when asked what he wishes he had more of.
“I won’t talk about what I have plenty of. What I really wish I had is hair,” Cheung said with a laugh. “When I see my mother watching Korean dramas, all those male leads have such thick hair. I’m really envious. When I was in my 20s, I was very concerned about it. I used to fantasize about someone giving me hair. Now, I don’t care anymore. This bald look has become my trademark.”
Cheung also addressed his close friend Andy Hui’s upcoming concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum—the singer’s first return to the venue in 11 years. While Cheung expressed happiness for Hui, he deflected questions about whether he would perform as a guest, instead joking about their friendship test.
“Tickets are so hard to get, and he cut my ticket order in half,” Cheung quipped. “So I decided to discount our friendship: 50 percent off, then another 50 percent off, leaving only 25 percent. He could add more shows, but there’s no availability. Perhaps the Coliseum and his company never expected such a strong response. Next time, maybe Kai Tak—but it would be the Kai Tak basketball court.”
Despite his popularity as both a singer and comedian, Cheung said he has turned down offers for solo concerts or stand-up comedy shows. The preparation and pressure, he explained, are too mentally draining.
“I prefer to spend my time studying scripts for acting roles,” he said.
Having been in the entertainment industry for more than four decades, Cheung admitted he has never paid much attention to holidays and has no plans to hold any public celebration for his career milestone.
