Steve was more than a senior to me. I couldn’t have ask for a better mentor than Steve. He’s unselfish with his knowledge and experience and shares them with me. Till this day and time we still keep in touch and share pointers on almost everything. I still remember the day when he recommended me (a production assistant then) to the boss to produce 2 key English Premier League promos.

Steve keeps himself updated with the latest trends in media and technology and applies them to his work. He’s up there with the best in terms of creativity and leadership and he’s not afraid to give anyone a chance to prove themselves. If there’s one attribute that I’d highlight of him is that here’s not many with a bigger heart than Steve. (October 2012)

Steven was a fellow member of our school swim team and exhibited an extremely strong work ethic as well as qualities of a team player. While swimming is very much an individual sport, as the strongest swimmer of the team, he also took time to coach and mentor other swimmers, especially the younger ones. He is also a perfectionist and does not rest on his laurels, choosing instead to push himself further, not just to win medals but to set records as well. (June 2011)

Steven is a creative, driven Producer with an obvious love for the craft, which is a major asset. He’s a great team member to have, combining considerable skill with a helpful, happy demeanor. Best of all, he’s a great guy. (June 2011)

Steven Cheak has been one of the most supportive and inspirational creative managers that I have worked with thus far. He is a strong leader but remains open to the ideas and opinions of others as well as encouraging his creative team to think out of the box. I look forward to working with him again very soon. (September 2012)

Steven is perhaps the best line manager I have had the fortune of working alongside in my 15 years of television career with various networks across the globe. I think a great line manager like Steve is one who inspires, motivates and pushes the boundaries to think big, and then empower others to achieve the goal. (Feb 2012)

Although I have never worked with Steve in the same team, we work side by side in the same company twice. First in Mediacorp and again in MBC. In the space of 6 years, Steve has risen from his first position as a producer to the current Head of On Air Promotions for 2 channels in the same company (MBC), a major feat and testament to his special set of skills. Not just a great boss who is excellent in creating efficient results from his teams, Steve also believes in nurturing talent. Despite his glowing record, he remains the humble and friendly chap I knew him from years ago in Singapore. Steve will be a great asset to any company, I cannot recommend him highly enough. (July 2012)

Steven has a unique combination of creativity, strong work ethic& management skills. Also one of the best critics in the tv promos business. (July 2011)

Excellent dude! Very professional, easy to communicate, coordinate and work with. MBC Action on air promotions looks dynamic and exciting because of him. Salute to him for his professionalism. (August 2011)

There are many people who can handle gear, but there are not many who have the artistic sense that results in a piece that becomes an artwork. Steven was fantastic to work with. His show reel clearly shows that he’s world class, but if you spend ten minutes with him, you’ll realize he’s a great guy as well. I hope I will have the chance to work with him again. (March 2011)

I have known Steven Cheak as a close friend and a fine colleague. I met him when he joined ESPN Star Sports as an OAP Producer. Steven’s award winning productions speak volumes about his determination and dedication to the industry. His composed demeanor, strong leadership skills and collaborative team spirit will also contribute great value to any creative organization. (August 2011)

The experience of working with Steven is one of the best i have ever had. Extreme creativity, ultimate professionalism, and on top of it all, a very calm person, that allows you to go the extra mile with every project regardless of any problems or obstacles that often occurs in the rapid field of Media. it would be my pleasure to experience working with him again, and would definitely recommend him for any project that requires his expertise (Jan 2011)

The man with the plan. Have not seen such a hard working person in a long time. Always goes above what was expected of him and an awesome manager…so says his crew. I think that speaks a lot. He has good control over his channel but not so much that it kills freedom of creativity. (Jan 2011)

I work as a freelance voice over talent and Steven has produced many projects of which i was lucky to be part of. I find him excellent in his direction and understanding of limits. He has a knack of getting the best results out of whoever he directs. (Dec 2007)

Steve is first and foremost a great problem solver. He is able to exercise great patience, attention to detail and a wide-ranging knowledge of technology, workflow solutions and ideas to find the best way to tackle a problem. He is also keenly aware of industry trends and constantly replenishes his resources of creative ideas. He has been, and will steadfastly be an asset to any team. (Dec 2007)

In my time working with him, I have found him to be kind, humble and extremely polite. Steven is a great manager and knows how to handle a creative team. He is very responsible, knows how to deal with pressure and communicates very well with other team members. As a promotion producer, he is very creative and always strives to find new and original ways of promotion. He is extremly efficient, and he would be a great asset to any creative department or company. (July 2008)

I found Steven to be creative, dedicated, reliable and hardworking. He has produced some excellent promos for us.  (He worked fabulously with his team, is an out of the box thinker and pushes the boundaries. His technical skills are strong and his understanding of sports is comprehensive). His scripts are solid and he has no trouble stroyboarding and pitching creative ideas complete with the production plan and follow through. He worked well with the team, got along with editors, graphic designers and production staff and learned our Matrox system without any trouble. (Nov 2005)

Steven approached every project with a professional manner and with great deal of enthusiasm. He has a creative mind and relishes the thought of a challenge. He has a good flair for writing and has handled campaigns for the station successfully like the English Premier League, the FA Cup and others. He is a responsible and honest person. He is able to work independently and is efficient in his work. His willingness to lend a hand when called upon and his rapport with his colleagues is commendable. I personally found his attitude refreshing. (Nov 2005)

During his stay with us, Steven has displayed exceptional skills as a producer. He has also been identified to be trained in a supervisory role for OAP5 . He is very hardworking and shows great maturity and responsibility towards his work and peers. He shows alot of initiative in his work and periodically oversees the department when I am not around. (Feb 2005)

Steven was involved in a number of high profile projects including World Cup 2002 and American Idol Season 3. What striked me most about Steve was his self-motivation and ability to take on more responsibilities. He was always looking out for ways to improve a situation, be it a work process or ideas to enhance on-air. He possessed a very good attitude towards learning new skills and was not at all apprehensive about changes. He took great pride in his work and made the extra effort to get his concepts, edits and music right. His creativity was well balanced with his organizational and analytical ability, a rare combination in the TV creative business. (Oct 2004)