[3] Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and an only child, Cheng did various odd jobs in his primary school days, helping out with the household finances since young.
[4] His father was a retired soldier who suffered a stroke when Cheng was seven years old.
[4][6] Through the years, Cheng established himself as a getai performer known for his stage presence, elaborate costumes, his ability to sing in both male and female voices and cross-dressing on stage.
[4] In 2013, a getai organiser commented that Cheng charges S$1,200 to S$1,500 to host a three-hour show during the Hungry Ghost Festival month, which is about S$300.00 to S$500.00 more than other performers due to his star appeal.
[7] In late 2009, Cheng was summoned to a police station for breaching getai rules after dressing up as the late sultry star Marilyn Monroe and flashing a G-string underneath his skirt at a show.