Lisa Chung Ding Dong

Biography

Lisa Chung Ding Dong, originally named Chung Leishang, is a Hong Kong singer and child actress. Born in 1953 on a pig farm in Yuen Long, New Territories, she grew up in severe poverty in the Wong Tai Sin area. She began singing on the streets as a child to help support her family. At age six, the famous composer Wu Yixiao gave her the stage name "Chung Ding Dong." She quickly became a recording star and film actress, working with both major Hong Kong television networks. In 1975, she formed an all-female music group called the Bauhinia Chorus with three other performers to compete with a popular TV variety show. After marriage, she retired from acting and specialized in the restoration of Chinese antique artifacts and vintage jewelry design. She has also held prominent roles in various charitable and professional organizations in Hong Kong.