Hongkongese actresses born in 1980
Here are 7 famous actresses from Hong Kong were born in 1980:
Joey Yung
Joey Yung (June 16, 1980 Hong Kong-) a.k.a. 容 祖兒, ®e¯ª¨à, 容祖儿, Rong Tsuer, Yung Jo Yee, 容 祖儿 or Tso-Yi Yung is a Hongkongese singer and actor.
She was born in British Hong Kong and began her career in 1999 after winning a singing competition. Joey has released over 20 studio albums and is known for her versatile vocals and ability to sing in multiple languages including Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. In addition to her music career, she has also acted in films and television shows, receiving critical acclaim for her performances. Joey has won numerous awards throughout her career, including the prestigious Golden Melody Award and the Hong Kong Film Award. She is regarded as one of the most successful and influential artists in the Cantopop industry.
Cecilia Cheung
Cecilia Cheung (May 24, 1980 Hong Kong-) a.k.a. Cheung Pak-chi, Cheung, Cecilia, Zhang Baizh, Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi, Bozhi Zhang, Baizhi Zhang, Zhang Baizhi, Zhāng Bózhī, Pak-Chi Cheung, Cc, Cecilia Chang or Celia Chang is a Hongkongese singer, actor and model. She has two children, Quintus Tse and Lucas Tse.
Cheung started her career in the entertainment industry as a young teenager, when she participated in a singing competition and won second runner-up. She then signed with a record label and released her first album in 1998. She soon gained popularity as a singer, but it was her acting career that became the main focus of her work.
Cheung has starred in numerous films and TV shows in Hong Kong and mainland China. Some of her most well-known films include "The Lion Roars" (2002), "Lost in Time" (2003), "Running on Karma" (2003), and "The Promise" (2005). She has won several awards for her acting, including Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Cheung's personal life has also been a subject of media attention, particularly her tumultuous relationship with actor and singer Nicholas Tse. Despite their divorce, the two remain on good terms and co-parent their children. Cheung has also been involved in charitable work, including raising funds for victims of the Sichuan earthquake in 2008.
Michelle Ye
Michelle Ye (February 14, 1980 Hangzhou-) also known as Michelle Yip, Yip Suen, Shuen Yip, Ye Xuan, Xuan Ye, Suen Yip, 葉璇, 叶璇, Yè Xuán, Jip6 Xun4, Michelle Yip Suen or Michelle Ye Xuan is a Hongkongese actor and film producer.
She was born in Hangzhou, China but grew up in Hong Kong. Michelle Ye started her career in the entertainment industry as a model and beauty pageant contestant. She was crowned Miss Chinese International in 1999 and represented Hong Kong in the Miss Universe pageant that same year.
She made her acting debut in the Hong Kong television drama "At the Threshold of an Era II" in 2000, and has since appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including the popular TV series "Survivor's Law" and "The Four".
In addition to acting, Michelle Ye is also a film producer. She produced the 2014 film "The Midnight After" which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival.
She is known for her versatile acting skills and has won several awards for her performances, including Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards for her role in "Accident" in 2009. Michelle Ye is also a trained martial artist and has showcased her skills in several action films.
Charmaine Fong
Charmaine Fong (May 1, 1980 Hong Kong-) also known as Charmine Fong, Ho-man Fong, Charmaine Fong Hiu-Man or Charmaine is a Hongkongese actor.
She began her career as a model and later transitioned to acting. Fong has appeared in numerous Hong Kong television dramas and films, including "File of Justice V" and "Loving You." She also won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2000. In addition to acting, Fong is also a singer and has released several albums in both Cantonese and Mandarin. She remains a popular figure in the entertainment industry in Hong Kong.
Mango Wong
Mango Wong (November 15, 1980 Hong Kong-) a.k.a. Mango Wong Sau-Lam or Sau-lum Wong is a Hongkongese actor.
Mango Wong started his career in the entertainment industry as a model before transitioning to acting. He gained popularity through his supporting roles in various Hong Kong films and television dramas. Some of his notable works include "Eternal Happiness" (2002), "Love Undercover 2: Love Mission" (2003) and "Marriage with a Fool" (2006).
Aside from acting, Mango Wong is also a trained martial artist and has showcased his skills in some of his film roles. He has won several awards for his performances, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards in 2006.
Wong is known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to portray a wide range of characters. He continues to work in the industry and has also taken on roles in Mainland China productions.
Monie Tung
Monie Tung (November 26, 1980 Hong Kong-) otherwise known as Monie Dong is a Hongkongese actor and singer.
Monie Tung began her career in the entertainment industry in the early 2000s as a member of the girl group 3T alongside Gillian Chung and Chantal Chan. In 2002, Monie Tung shifted her focus to acting and made her debut in the TV series "Survivor's Law". She went on to star in numerous other TV dramas such as "Fathers and Sons" and "The Four".
Aside from acting, Monie Tung has also dabbled in singing throughout her career. She released her solo album "Not Just Acting" in 2004 and contributed to various TV drama soundtracks. In addition to her entertainment career, Monie is also a certified yoga instructor and owns her own yoga studio in Hong Kong.
Jacqueline Chong
Jacqueline Chong (May 1, 1980 Malaysia-) a.k.a. Jacquelin Ch'ng, Jacquelin, Jacquelin Chong, Jacqueline Chong Si-Man or Jacqueline Ch'ng is a Hongkongese actor.
She was born in Malaysia and raised in Hong Kong, and began her career as a model and television host before transitioning to acting. Some of her notable roles include the films "Love Undercover" (2002), "Marriage with a Fool" (2006), and "Lucky Star" (2015), as well as the television dramas "Til Love Do Us Lie" (2017) and "Provocateur" (2017). Chong is also known for her philanthropic work, supporting a variety of causes including animal welfare and children's health.