JOYCE CHENG

Hong Kong pop star Joyce Cheng says the pandemic “forced me to be creative in how I showcase myself”. She started her own Youtube channel, Joyce is Moist, where she posts skits (she gets her sense of humour from her late mother, Hong Kong comedian Lydia Shum, or Fei-fei), make-up tutorials and occasional cover songs with fellow musicians.

“It’s just an excuse to jam together and to feel the music,” says Cheng. “A lot of people think that in times like these, arts and entertainment aren’t important, when in fact they are extremely important in helping people to channel their emotions in a healthy way.”

Last autumn, Cheng released a song called My Little Nightlight, which she says was a way to “thank all of the little nightlights that have shown up in my lifetime”.

“The inspiration for that song was ... well, what’s the use of a nightlight? It’s not strong enough to light up a room, but it provides comfort and a sense of security,” says Cheng. “I hope I can create that for others through my music during these difficult times.”