Cheung Ming-man (; born 2 September 1956) is a Hong Kong singer and occasional actor, best known for many patriotic songs he sang in the 1980s, all in

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. He became the first Hong Kong singer to sing at the

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, China's most-watched TV event, when he performed his song " My Chinese Heart" at the 1984 event. The song made him an instant superstar nationally.

Filmography

*'' Danger Has Two Faces'' (1985) as Man *'' The Swordsman'' (1990) as Luk Ta Yau *''Made in Heaven'' (1997)

References

* * 1956 births Living people Hong Kong Mandopop singers 20th-century Hong Kong male singers Hong Kong male film actors Delegates to the 12th National People's Congress from Hong Kong Members of the Selection Committee of Hong Kong Members of the Election Committee of Hong Kong, 1998–2000 Members of the Election Committee of Hong Kong, 2000–2005 Members of the Election Committee of Hong Kong, 2007–2012 Recipients of the Bronze Bauhinia Star Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong politicians {{HongKong-singer-stub