Irene Wang Yuen Yuen (born March 27, 1986) is a Hong Kong model and actress. Wang was known for her roles in the films ''

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'' and '' The Monkey King''.

Early life

Wang was born as Wang Yuen Yuen in

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on 27 March 1986. Wang's mother is Jennifer Wang. Wang's father Daniel Wang ran a jewelry business there before moving to Canada. There her father was nicknamed as the ''King of Diamonds'' (鑽石大王) and Wang and her sister Cissy Wang were known as ''Diamond Ladies'' (鑽石名媛). Wang began her entertainment career at the age of 12.

Education

Wang studied Business Administration at

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and graduated from the

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to become an actress.

Career

Like her elder sister Cissy, her main work is as a model. In 2002, Wang began her television acting career in

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. In 2007, Wang debuted her film in

Personal life

In 2011, Wang first met Karson Choi, the son of ''the King of Toys''

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, through the introduction by friends. In 2013, Wang married Karson Choi at Beas River Country Club in Hong Kong. Wang's wedding wardrobe was designed by Cecilia Yau, a Hong Kong fashion designer. Wang has one daughter Celine (born in 2014), and twin sons, Christian and Kameron (born in 2016).

Filmography

Films

Television dramas

References

External links

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Irene Wang at hkmdb.com

Irene Wang at hkcinemagic.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wang, Irene 1986 births Living people 20th-century Hong Kong actresses 21st-century Hong Kong actresses Hong Kong female models Hong Kong film actresses McMaster University alumni Shanghai Theatre Academy alumni