Contestant No.: 7 Name: HaoChuan Cheng Age: 22 Place of Birth: China School Represented: York University Major: Economics Language: Cantonese and English Hobbies: Taking care of my cats and Singing Favourite Singer: Hins Cheung Favourite Songs: Child Chasing A Kite Favourite Music Genre: R&B Music Genre(s) That You Are Good At: Soft & Mellow Songs Past Singing Competition Experience: Participated in competitions in high school, 溫哥華金曲杯 Social Media Platforms That You Use: WeChat ‍ 1\. How much does music affect you? Music and singing helps to alleviate my sad feelings. 2\. How has your enthusiasm for music changed your school life? Whenever I feel tired and bored from studying in the library, I will put on headphone to hear my favorite music. It will make the tedious work easier.   ‍ 3\. What song represents you best? My Way – Hins Cheung. In the lyrics, it says "I understand that every time the world has setbacks, God makes me have the courage to move forward." This motivates me when I encounter obstacles in life. The Lord will lead us to find the way forward, we just have to give our enthusiasm and trust on Him. ‍ 4\. What do you hope to acquire from this contest? I hope to be able to enjoy the stage, and enjoy every life choice that I have made, and make memories that will last a lifetime. ‍ 5\. Did you make any new friends in Toronto because of music? Yes. I was fortunate to have been able to meet a close friend because of music, as our understanding of music is very similar. We once discussed whether or not people will use music to make memories. In life, there is sadness and joy, regrets and joy. We love to sing, but we also love to discuss the meaning of songs. ‍ 6\. Do you prefer a ‘well-planned’ or ‘play-it-by-ear’ lifestyle? I prefer a ‘well-planned’ lifestyle, as I don’t like change. A good example is when I travel, I like to plan all the itineraries and routes in advance. ‍ 7\. How does studying abroad make your life different? It is very important to broaden your horizons and learn about different cultures. Six years ago, I went to Vancouver to study. I now treat Vancouver as my second-home, as everyone and everything there has left a mark in my heart. I definitely cherish every single moment studying abroad. I believe that you have to be independent in order to truly understand what path you want to take in life. I have no regrets in the paths that I have chosen, and my life has become full and wonderful. ‍ 8\. How do you manage time to balance study and personal life? Personally, I believe that life is not just about studying and books. I feel that it is important to go out and experience all that life has to offer. Life is short. I hope that I can look back on my life and say that I lived my life well and have things that I am proud of, other than accomplishments in school. ‍ 9\. How would you prepare for this contest? I think the best preparation is to play it cool, treat it with normality, and present the most perfect side of your yourself. ‍ 10\. What are your ambitions for music in the future? I hope to know more musicians in the future and be able to share music with more people. I also hope to be able to stand on more stages and use my voice to explain my understanding of each song. ‍