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Miss Hong Kong
Miss Hong Kong Pageant (), or Miss HK () for short, is an annual beauty pageant organised by local Hong Kong television station, TVB. The pageant was established in 1946, and acquired by TVB in 1973. Regulations Recruitment All participants have to have a Hong Kong ID or be born in Hong Kong (with a valid birth certificate). The age requirement is 17–27 as of 2011, though the upper age was previously up to 25. While there has been other Miss Hong Kong pageants in prior years producing notable titleholders such as Judy Dan (1952), Virginia June Lee (1954), Michelle Mok (1958), Laura da Costa (1967), Mabel Hawkett (1970) and Shirley Yu (1974, contest organized by Miss Pearl of the Orient Company and overlapping with TVB's), the current annual TVB pageant began in 1973. Apart from the top prize winner, first runner-up and second runner-up prizes, the pageant also has other consolation prizes that vary slightly from year to year. Many Miss Hong Kong contestants have gone on to h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the world. Hong Kong was established as a colony of the British Empire after the Qing dynasty ceded Hong Kong Island in 1841–1842 as a consequence of losing the First Opium War. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and was further extended when the United Kingdom obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898. Hong Kong was occupied by Japan from 1941 to 1945 during World War II. The territory was handed over from the United Kingdom to China in 1997. Hong Kong maintains separate governing and economic systems from that of mainland China under the principle of one country, two systems. Originally a sparsely populated area of farming and fishing villages,. the territory is now one of the world's most signific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loletta Chu
Loletta Chu (born 7 September 1958 in Mandalay, Myanmar) is a Chinese actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the winner of the 1977 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. Early life Chu was born in Mandalay, Myanmar, in 1958 into an ethnic Chinese family, with roots in Taishan, Guangdong, China. In 1968 she and her family moved to Hong Kong, where she attended St. Teresa School, Hong Kong International School and King George V School. She did some modelling in her teen years. 1977 Miss Hong Kong She participated in the 1977 Miss Hong Kong Pageant and became the first candidate to win both the title as well as a second, Miss Photogenic. Coincidentally, ever since Chu won both titles, the winner of the title Miss Photogenic became a good indication of who would eventually be the winner, or runners-up, of the competition. She represented Hong Kong at Miss Universe 1977 in the Dominican Republic. Personal life She is the former wife of the late tycoon and philanthropist Henry Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Yuen
Anita Yuen Wing Yee (born 4 September 1971) is a Hong Kong actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known for her roles in the films '' C'est la vie, mon chéri'' (1993), '' He's a Woman, She's a Man'' (1994), and '' From Beijing with Love'' (1994). Pageant career At the age of 18, Yuen entered the Miss Hong Kong 1990 pageant. She was a heavy favorite to win the crown from the semifinal to final. During the semifinals on August 5, 1990, she won the Miss Photogenic award. She had a semifinal score of 485, placing 3rd overall. The finals were held on August 21, 1990. She eventually beat out another big favorite, Helen Yung who was 1st runner up and the winner of 2 other awards. Yuen later represented Hong Kong at the Miss Chinese International 1991 pageant, held on February 2, 1991. She took 1st runner up for Hong Kong. She also competed at the Miss Universe 1991 pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. She failed to make the top 10 and was placed 60th. Film career Yuen is best kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monica Chan
Monica Chan Fat-yung (Chinese: 陳法蓉) is a Hong Kong actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She won the Miss Hong Kong 1989 pageant. Before her acting days, Chan graduated from high school in Canada and attended University of Hawaiʻi. Before she finished her bachelor's degree, she returned to Hong Kong to enter the Miss Hong Kong Pageant. She also gained certificate for diving instructor qualifications. Career Monica was signed to TVB after she won the Miss HK beauty pageant. She went on to compete in the Miss Chinese International 1989 where she finished as 1st runner up. She also took part in the international beauty pageant, Miss Universe 1990 where she finished 23rd. After nearly ten years with TVB, she left TVB and joined ATV. She has worked with some popular actors and actresses like Dicky Cheung, Ruby Lin and Anthony Wong. Her last role was in 2005 in The Royal Swordsmen. In the recent years, Monica is less involved with the entertainment industry. While occ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheila Chan
Sheila Chin (陳淑蘭, Pinyin: Chen Shulan) is a Hong Kong actress. She was elected First Runner-Up and Miss Photogenic at the 1988 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. Filmography * '' All's Well, Ends Well 2009'' (2009) * ''Love is not All Around'' (2007) * '' Forever Yours'' (2004) * '' Magic Kitchen'' (2004) - Yau's Mom * '' Visible Secret 2'' (2002) * '' Funeral March'' (2001) - Elsa * '' Thanks for Your Love'' (1996) - Nancy * '' The Day That Doesn't Exist'' (1995) - Poon Ka-Sze * '' Because of Lies'' (1995) - Siu B's Girlfriend * '' He & She'' (1994) - Chi-Kai's Sister-in-Law * '' Whatever You Want'' (1994) - Julianna * '' Kick Boxer'' (1993) - Jane * '' Heroes Among Heroes'' (1993) - Aunt Jean * '' The Inspector Wears Skirts 4'' (1992) - Lou * '' Lady Hunter'' (1992) - Blackie * ''All's Well, Ends Well'' (1992) - Sheila * '' Her Fatal Ways'' (1991) - Hsuen Pi * '' Doctor Vampire'' (1991) - May Chen * '' Bullet for Hire'' (1991) - Lan * '' All for the Winner'' (1990) - Ying * '' Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Reis
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Elizabeth Lee (actress)
Elizabeth Lee Mei Fung () is a Hong Kong actress. She was born 31 August 1963 in Hong Kong. Filmography * '' The Romancing Star 2'' (1988) as Ching Po-chu (程寶珠) * '' Picture of a Nymph'' (1988) * '' How to Pick Girls Up!'' (1988) * '' He Who Chases After the Wind'' (1988) * '' Gunmen'' (1988) as Mona Fong Siu-man * '' The Greatest Lover'' (1988) * '' The Yuppie Fantasia'' (1989) as Jenny, Foon's first love * '' Web of Deception'' (1989) * '' Long Arm of the Law Part 3'' (1989) as Seung Moon (常满) * '' How to Be a Millionaire... Without Really Trying'' (1989) * '' City Squeeze'' (1989) * '' Blonde Fury'' (1989) * '' All Night Long'' (1989) * '' Widow Warriors'' (1990) * '' Sunshine Friends'' (1990) * '' Return Engagement'' (1990) as Tsim Siu-fung (錢小鳳) * '' Deadly Deal'' (1991) * '' Freedom Run Q'' (1992) * '' The Sword Stained with Royal Blood'' (1993) as Wan Yee * '' Love to Kill'' (1993) * '' Underground Banker'' (1994) * '' Organized Crime & Triad Bureau'' (1994 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pauline Yeung
Pauline Yeung Po-ling () born April 17, 1967 (58 age) is a Hong Kong actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won the 1987 Miss Hong Kong Pageant and did well in other international pageants too. She was born in Hong Kong with ancestry in Dongguan, Guangdong, China. She graduated from Diocesan Girls' School, one of the top schools in Hong Kong, then further her studies in the UK. Pageantry Yeung won the 1987 Miss Hong Kong Pageant, and went on to compete at the 1987 Miss World pageant, where she was placed amongst the top 12 semi-finalists and went on to win the Continental Queen of Asia award. She later participated in the 1988 Miss Universe pageant. She entered the semi-finals in 6th place, and was crowned the fourth runner-up in the final. Porntip Nakhirunkanok of Thailand was crowned Miss Universe that year. To date, Yeung is the only Miss Hong Kong to participate at both Miss World and Miss Universe pageants, and she has had the best performance in the international pagea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shallin Tse
Charlene Tse Ning (born October 9, 1963, in Guangzhou, China), also known as Shallin Tse, is a Hong Kong–based Chinese actress. A Hakka, she is the winner of the 1985 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. She has acted in numerous television series produced by Hong Kong's TVB. Filmography TV series *''New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre'' (1986) *''Genghis Khan Genghis Khan (born Temüjin; August 1227), also known as Chinggis Khan, was the founder and first khan (title), khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the Mongols, Mongol tribes, he launched Mongol invasions and ...'' (1987) *'' The Foundling Progress'' (1987) *'' Two Most Honorable Knights'' (1988) *'' The Sword and the Sabre'' (1989) *'' Deadly Secret'' (1989) References 20th-century Hong Kong actresses TVB actors 1963 births Living people Hong Kong people of Hakka descent People from Meixian District Actresses from Guangzhou Miss Hong Kong winners Actresses from Guangdo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joyce Godenzi
Joyce Mina Godenzi (; born 28 May 1965) is a Hong Kong former actress and winner of the Miss Hong Kong pageant of 1984. Background Born in British Hong Kong in 1965 to an Australian father and a Chinese mother, Godenzi was encouraged to join the Miss Hong Kong pageant by her modeling agency, which had groomed one of its models, Maggie Cheung, to compete the year before. Heavily favored, she won the title, in addition to the Miss Photogenic award. After her unsurprising victory, many expected her to do well in Miss Universe 1984 in Miami. She was unplaced eventually, but did win third prize in the national costume competition. After her reign, Godenzi started a film career and was in several action films and appeared in several films alongside kung fu film actor Sammo Hung Samuel "Sammo" Hung Kam-bo ( zh, t=洪金寶, j=Hung4 Gam1-bou2; born 7 January 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and Film director, director, known for his work in martial arts films, H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung Man-yuk (; born 20 September 1964) is a Hong Kong actress. She is one of the most successful and internationally acclaimed actresses in Asia, renowned for her diverse and versatile performances as well as her natural acting skills. She has won numerous international acting awards, including the Best Actress Award at the Berlin International Film Festival for her performance in the film '' Center Stage'' (1991) and becoming the first Asian actress to win the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her outstanding performance in the film '' Clean'' (2004). In 2000, she starred in Wong Kar-wai's film '' In the Mood for Love'', which not only gained her worldwide fame but also received widespread acclaim. It is now regarded as a classic in Asian cinema and fashion. After winning the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004, she put her acting career on hold and occasionally appears at fashion events and award ceremonies. In 1985, she collabo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cally Kwong
Cally Kwong Mei-wan (born 24 December 1962) is a Hong Kong singer. She entered the entertainment industry through the 1982 Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant as the first runner-up. She has been a member of the National People's Congress since 2017. Early life Kwong was born Cally Kwong Mei Wan on 24 December 1962 in British Hong Kong. Her family was poor and her mother died when she was 14. Career Cally entered the Miss Hong Kong contest organised by HK TVB in 1982 when she was 19 and won the 1st runner-up title. The Miss Hong Kong of that year was Anglie Leon Leung () and the 2nd runner-up was Isabella Kau (). As the 1st runner-up, Cally represented Hong Kong in the 32nd edition of the Miss World contest in 1982. Her contestant number was 29 out of 68. The event was held on 18 November 1982 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. She later became a cantopop singer. In 1984, she signed up to PolyGram Records and released her first solo album a year later. She later became the Canto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
