Canadians in Hong Kong
Encyclopedia
Like their American
counterparts, a significant number of people with Canadian citizenship live and work in Hong Kong
. Many are former Hong Kong
residents that left prior to the 1997 handover and later returned when they had a Canadian passport and had some of the fears allayed. Some are non-Chinese who have come to Hong Kong
to work. A few actors and numerous business people have Canadian ties.
In February 2011 research from the Asia Pacific Foundation, conducted with Hong Kong Baptist University
, suggests there are at least 295,000 Canadians in Hong Kong*. Near 85% of Canadians in Hong Kong are Canadian-born, a figure higher than Canada itself (80.2%). This represents the third largest community of Canadians, after Canada itself and the United States. A large portion of these are ethnic Chinese.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
counterparts, a significant number of people with Canadian citizenship live and work in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Many are former Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
residents that left prior to the 1997 handover and later returned when they had a Canadian passport and had some of the fears allayed. Some are non-Chinese who have come to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
to work. A few actors and numerous business people have Canadian ties.
In February 2011 research from the Asia Pacific Foundation, conducted with Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University is a publicly-funded tertiary institution with a Christian education heritage. It is the sole surviving institution of 13 major Christian universities that once operated on the Chinese mainland,...
, suggests there are at least 295,000 Canadians in Hong Kong*. Near 85% of Canadians in Hong Kong are Canadian-born, a figure higher than Canada itself (80.2%). This represents the third largest community of Canadians, after Canada itself and the United States. A large portion of these are ethnic Chinese.
People
- Paul G. BoylePaul G. BoylePaul G. Boyle is a Canadian award winning documentary filmmaker based in Hong Kong.He came to prominence in 2008 with a documentary Coming Clean-Early life:...
, independent film director - Leslie CheungLeslie CheungLeslie Cheung Kwok-Wing , nicknamed elder brother , was a film actor and musician from Hong Kong. Cheung was considered as "one of the founding fathers of Cantopop", and "combining a hugely successful film and music career".In 2000, Cheung was named Asian Biggest Superstar by China Central...
, singer and actor - Charlene ChoiCharlene ChoiCharlene Choi is a Hong Kong based actress and singer. She is a member of Cantopop group Twins, along with Gillian Chung.-Biography:...
, singer in the singing duo Twins - Lawrence ChouLawrence Chou-Music:Born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, Chou developed a strong passion for music since he was a little kid. With his exceptional vocal talent, Chou won numerous singing contests in Vancouver and eventually earned a record deal with BMG in 1998...
, singer - Christy ChungChristy ChungChristy Chung is Chinese-Canadian actress. She was born in Montreal to a Chinese father and a Vietnamese mother.Chung grew up in Brossard, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal, with French and Vietnamese as mother-tongues...
, actress - Adderly FongAdderly FongAdderly Fong Chun-Yu, , born March 2, 1990, is a Hong Kong Chinese racing driver. His career started in 2004.He is currently competing in the British Formula Three Championship with Sino Vision Racing....
, race car driver - Susanna KwanSusanna KwanSusanna Kwan Kuk-ying is a 1974-1987, 2006-Present Hong Kong female singer. She has recently been an actress for a number of TVB shows. Her nickname is "Big Doll" or "Small Sworn Mother" . She had been married to Lai Siu-tin followed by a divorce. In February 5, 1990 to January 1, 2006, she moved...
, actress and singer - Jade KwanJade Kwan- About Jade :Kwan entered the New Talent Singing Awards Vancouver Audition 1999 with the song "Face" and was awarded first runner-up. As such, she represented Vancouver in the New Talent Singing Awards Canada Finals 1999 and won...
, Singer and her parents lives in Vancouver. - Kelvin KwanKelvin KwanKelvin Kwan is a cantopop singer from Go East, a subdivision of Universal Music.-Family background:Born into a wealthy family, Kwan was raised in Canada. His father is Hong Kong record producer William Kwan, an executive for the Hong Kong division of PolyGram, who played in the band Teddy Robin and...
, singer - Sonija KwokSonija KwokSonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and...
, actress - Karena LamKarena LamKarena Lam is a Hong Kong based award-winning actress and singer, born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.- Career :...
, actress - Samantha LamSamantha LamSamantha Lam is a Chinese-Canadian equestrian. She competed for Hong Kong at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
, Olympian - Bernice LiuBernice LiuBernice Jan Liu is a Chinese Canadian actress, singer, and commercial model based in Hong Kong. She has previously held the title Miss Chinese Vancouver 2000 as well as Miss Chinese International 2001, the latter position bringing her fame in Hong Kong.Liu is best known for her role as Princess...
, actress - Lydia ShumLydia ShumLydia Shum Din-Ha, also known as Lydia Sum , was a Hong Kong comedienne, MC, and actress known for her portly figure, signature dark rimmed glasses and bouffant hairstyle. She was affectionately known to peers and fans as Fei-fei...
, actress- Her daughter Joyce ChengJoyce ChengJoyce Cheng Yan-yee with family root in Taishan is a Hong Kong singer, writer, actress and performer. She is the daughter of Hong Kong comedian Lydia Shum and actor Adam Cheng....
, actress
- Her daughter Joyce Cheng
- Patrick Tse YinPatrick Tse YinPatrick Tse Yin is a Hong Kong actor, producer, screenwriter and director in Hong Kong cinema.-Biography:Patrick Tse began his acting career in the 1950s and remained active for the next 40 years. He is a versatile and popular actor, usually playing the leading male roles. He stopped acting in...
, actor- His son Nicholas TseNicholas TseNicholas Tse is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter, actor and musician, and son of actor Patrick Tse. He is a member of the Emperor Entertainment Group...
, actor
- His son Nicholas Tse
- Cordia Tsoi, Olympian
- Lap-Chee TsuiLap-Chee TsuiProfessor Lap-chee Tsui, OC, O.Ont is a Chinese-Canadian geneticist and currently the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Hong Kong.-Personal life:Tsui was born in Shanghai...
, chancellor of the University of Hong Kong - Debbie WongDebbie WongDebbie Wong is a Hong Kong born actress and model. Working primarily in Canada, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore, she has been involved in projects including dramas, sitcoms, and modelling jobs....
, actress and model - Sally YehSally YehSally Yeh , sometimes written as Sally Yip or Yip Sin-Man, is a Cantopop singer in the Hong Kong music industry and an actress in the Hong Kong film industry.-Overview:...
, singer - Allan ZemanAllan ZemanAllan Zeman GBM, GBS, JP is a Hong Kong billionaire businessman. He was born in Germany, raised in Canada and is of Jewish descent. He is known in Hong Kong as the Father of Lan Kwai Fong ....
, businessman and "father of Lan Kwai Fong" - Edison ChenEdison ChenEdison Koon-Hei Chen is a Hong Kong film actor, Cantopop singer, Hong Kong hip hop rapper, model, record producer, fashion designer, and a pop icon. Chen is also the founder of CLOT Inc., and the CEO of Clot Media Division Limited...
, singer and actor - Linda ChungLinda ChungLinda Chung Ka-yan is a Canadian TVB actress and singer based in Hong Kong. She entered the industry in 2004 when she won the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant. She is now an actress under TVB and a singer under the Star Entertainment label...
, actress - Aimee ChanAimee ChanAimee Chan or Aimee Chan Yan Mei , born on 1 April 1981 in Toronto. She was Miss Hong Kong 2006.-Biography:Aimee was born in Toronto, Canada. Her parents were born in Hong Kong. She began her modeling career at the age of 16. She attended Woodbridge College Secondary School in Woodbridge, Ontario...
, actress - Janet Chow, actress