{"id":183649,"date":"2021-09-13T10:30:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T02:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=183649"},"modified":"2024-11-20T19:36:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:36:34","slug":"interview-corinna-chamberlain-cheng-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/interview-corinna-chamberlain-cheng-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Triple threat Corinna Chamberlain Cheng shares her journey growing up in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you watched TV in Hong Kong at some point in the 2010s, chances are you would\u2019ve noticed Corinna Chamberlain Cheng (\u9673\u660e\u6069). As an actress, vocalist, and dancer \u2013 not to mention that she\u2019s fluent in Cantonese<\/a> \u2013 she\u2019s a triple threat. But other than being recognised for being \u2018the foreigner who speaks amazing Canto on TV,\u2019 there\u2019s, of course, much more to Corinna. From her musical talent<\/a> to her faith and family, read on as Corinna spills the beans about her experience in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

Meet Hong Kong actress, singer, and dancer Corinna Chamberlain Cheng<\/h2>\n

Hey, Corinna! Thank you for chatting with us today. As a vocalist, actress, dancer, MC, and model, you\u2019re truly an all-rounded performer. What do the performing arts mean to you?<\/h3>\n

I enjoy performing as a way to express myself and (hopefully) inspire people. I want to share positive energy that will influence and encourage those who are down, and I suppose this desire came from when I was growing up. During the times when I was unhappy, I would listen to some Christian artists; their music helped me climb out of those helpless moments in my life. So, that\u2019s what I want to do now, as well: use music and the arts as a language of the heart to encourage others and be alongside them.<\/p>\n

While growing up in Hong Kong, what were some things you liked (and disliked) about this city?<\/h3>\n
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Corinna performed to a full house at the Arabian Dreams with City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK) in August 2021 (Photography: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While I was born and raised in Hong Kong, my dad\u2019s a Kiwi and my mum\u2019s Australian. They came to Hong Kong as missionaries, and because they could speak Cantonese, they taught me the language. But I didn\u2019t only just stay in Hong Kong; I often went to Australia and New Zealand as well when I was young. Then, throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to travel to many countries around the world, including China, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, the UK, amongst others.<\/p>\n

But having travelled to so many places, there are still so many things I love about Hong Kong. Besides great food and shopping options, I have a lot of friends here and they\u2019re all working in the performing arts scene in Hong Kong. Not only is our community very tight, but with Hong Kong being such a dynamic city, there are all sorts of opportunities for us, whether it\u2019s theatre shows, teaching, television, or other commercial jobs. Plus, a lot of shows are brought in from overseas, so you can watch troupes from France, England, Australia\u2026 For people who love the arts, Hong Kong is an exciting place to be in.<\/p>\n

Oh, but there\u2019s one thing I dislike about Hong Kong \u2013 cockroaches! I\u2019m terrified of them!<\/p>\n

Many Hongkongers recognise you as \u2018the foreigner who speaks amazing Canto\u2019 on TV. How was your experience as a public figure in the mainstream broadcast media and an \u2018ethnic minority\u2019 in Hong Kong?<\/h3>\n
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