Cecilia Cheung
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Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi (born 24 May 1980) is a Hong Kong
actress and cantopop
singer. She is the ex-wife of Nicholas Tse
, thus being the daughter-in-law of Patrick Tse and Deborah Lee. She and Nicholas have two sons, Lucas and Quintus Tse. She is considered a "Sing girl"—an actress who first received media attention through starring alongside Stephen Chow
, and later went on to have a successful career of her own. She was also involved in the 2008 Edison Chen photo scandal
.
father and a half Cantonese-half British mother. Her parents divorced when she was just a child after which she was sent to Australia to live with her aunt at the age of fourteen. She has an elder half-sister Dai Pek-Chi, two younger brothers and a younger half-brother from her father's side.
. She caught the attention of Stephen Chow
after shooting the ad. Later, Cheung made her film debut as a young nightclub hostess in Stephen Chow's King of Comedy (1999), followed soon after by Fly Me to Polaris
(1999). The latter role earned her the award for Best Newcomer at the Hong Kong Film Awards
. In the same year, Cheung launched her singing career with her first Cantopop
album Any Weather (1999). For Derek Yee
's romantic drama Lost in Time
(2003), Cheung won the award for Best Actress at the 2004 Hong Kong Film Awards
. She played a young woman who lost her fiancé to a traffic accident which left her as a grieving single mother struggling to make ends meet.
and Jordan Chan
. She then dated Nicholas Tse
in early 2002, but then split with Tse late that year when Tse got back with his ex-girlfriend, singer Faye Wong
. Later she was rumoured to have dated a younger Siyuan Lu before the relationship ended in 2003. Cheung was diagnosed with clinical depression and suffered from eating disorders after the break-up with Tse. Cheung and Tse were first reported to be "getting back together" in early 2006 and on 31 July 2006, Tse officially admitted dating Cheung in an interview with Commercial Radio Hong Kong
881/903.
In September 2006, Tse showed off his wedding ring at the Hong Kong International Airport
, announcing he and Cheung had been married in secret wedding ceremony in the Philippines
.
On the 8 January 2007 episode of TVB
's Entertainment Scoop (東張西望), Nicholas' father, Patrick Tse, confirmed that Cheung was approximately three months pregnant with the couple's first child. Around March 2007 on the episode of TVB's Entertainment Scoop (東張西望) it was said that their child, a baby boy, is due in August. On 2 August 2007, Cheung gave birth to a son, named Lucas. On 12 May 2010, she gave birth to the couple's second son, Quintus. In June, 2011, the couple filed for divorce. The marriage ended bitterly.
.
. The scandal also involved Gillian Chung
and Bobo Chan
.
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
actress and cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
singer. She is the ex-wife of Nicholas Tse
Nicholas Tse
Nicholas 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...
, thus being the daughter-in-law of Patrick Tse and Deborah Lee. She and Nicholas have two sons, Lucas and Quintus Tse. She is considered a "Sing girl"—an actress who first received media attention through starring alongside Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-Chi is a Hong Kong actor, comedian, screenwriter, film director and producer.- Professional career :Stephen Chow began as a temporary actor for TVB. He entered TVB in early 1980s, and was trained there, although he had few opportunities to appear in films. Chow graduated from...
, and later went on to have a successful career of her own. She was also involved in the 2008 Edison Chen photo scandal
Edison Chen photo scandal
The Edison Chen photo scandal involved the illegal distribution over the Internet of intimate and private photographs of Hong Kong actor Edison Chen with various women, including actresses Gillian Chung, Bobo Chan, Rachel Ngan and Cecilia Cheung. The scandal shook the Hong Kong entertainment...
.
Biography
Cheung was born in Hong Kong to a CantoneseCantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
father and a half Cantonese-half British mother. Her parents divorced when she was just a child after which she was sent to Australia to live with her aunt at the age of fourteen. She has an elder half-sister Dai Pek-Chi, two younger brothers and a younger half-brother from her father's side.
Career
Her career began in 1998, when she was offered to appear in a TV commercial advertising lemon teaIced tea
Iced tea is a form of cold tea, often served in a glass with ice. It may or may not be sweetened. Iced tea is also a popular packaged drink. It can be mixed with flavored syrup, with common flavors including lemon, peach, raspberry, lime, passion fruit, and cherry...
. She caught the attention of Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-Chi is a Hong Kong actor, comedian, screenwriter, film director and producer.- Professional career :Stephen Chow began as a temporary actor for TVB. He entered TVB in early 1980s, and was trained there, although he had few opportunities to appear in films. Chow graduated from...
after shooting the ad. Later, Cheung made her film debut as a young nightclub hostess in Stephen Chow's King of Comedy (1999), followed soon after by Fly Me to Polaris
Fly Me to Polaris
Fly Me to Polaris is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Jingle Ma and starring Cecilia Cheung and Richie Ren.-Storyline:The plot focuses on the character Onion who became blind and mute during his childhood. Onion works at a hospital and gets to know the nurse Autumn...
(1999). The latter role earned her the award for Best Newcomer at the Hong Kong Film Awards
Hong Kong Film Awards
The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,...
. In the same year, Cheung launched her singing career with her first Cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
album Any Weather (1999). For Derek Yee
Derek Yee
Derek Yee Tung-sing , born in 1957, is a former Shaw Brothers actor from Hong Kong, currently a film director and screenwriter, who has achieved fame and respect in Hong Kong and international film festival circuits for treading carefully commercial viability concerns with artistic integrity...
's romantic drama Lost in Time
Lost in Time (film)
Lost in Time is a 2003 Hong Kong drama film directed by Derek Yee and starring Cecilia Cheung, Lau Ching-Wan and Louis Koo.- Plot :Siu Wai is a young woman, whose fiancé has been killed in an accident. She takes on her late fiancé's minibus business in order to support his young son, Lok Lok...
(2003), Cheung won the award for Best Actress at the 2004 Hong Kong Film Awards
23rd Hong Kong Film Awards
Ceremony for the 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 4 April 2004 in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Hosts for the ceremony consisted of Dayo Wong and a line-up of nine female celebrities, namely Bowie Tsang, Athena Chu, Candice Yu, Cherrie Ying, Terri Kwan, Ada Choi, Josie Ho, Kristy Yang and Jo...
. She played a young woman who lost her fiancé to a traffic accident which left her as a grieving single mother struggling to make ends meet.
Personal
Cheung has been linked to a Hong Kong male singers such as Daniel ChanDaniel Chan
Daniel Chan Hiu-tung, born on 3 September 1975 in Hong Kong, is a popular Hong Kong singer, songwriter, and actor. He is most notable as one of the young talents in the 1990s music scene.-Career:...
and Jordan Chan
Jordan Chan
Jordan Chan Siu-Chun is a Chinese actor and musician from Hong Kong.Chan got his start by enrolling in the TVB Dancers' Training Class in 1985. Soon after graduation, he joined a few of the studio's troupes that would accompany popular singers during their live performances...
. She then dated Nicholas Tse
Nicholas Tse
Nicholas 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...
in early 2002, but then split with Tse late that year when Tse got back with his ex-girlfriend, singer Faye Wong
Faye Wong
Faye Wong is a highly successful and influential Chinese singer-songwriter and actress who is usually referred to as a diva . Early in her career she briefly used the stage name Shirley Wong . Born in Beijing, she moved to Hong Kong in 1987 and rose to stardom in the early 1990s by singing...
. Later she was rumoured to have dated a younger Siyuan Lu before the relationship ended in 2003. Cheung was diagnosed with clinical depression and suffered from eating disorders after the break-up with Tse. Cheung and Tse were first reported to be "getting back together" in early 2006 and on 31 July 2006, Tse officially admitted dating Cheung in an interview with Commercial Radio Hong Kong
Commercial Radio Hong Kong
Commercial Radio Hong Kong , aka Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited is one of only two commercial radio broadcasting companies in Hong Kong along with Metro Radio Hong Kong. It contains a balanced array of entertainment including informative, educational, arts and cultural programmes...
881/903.
In September 2006, Tse showed off his wedding ring at the Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport , being built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.The airport opened for commercial...
, announcing he and Cheung had been married in secret wedding ceremony in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
On the 8 January 2007 episode of TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
's Entertainment Scoop (東張西望), Nicholas' father, Patrick Tse, confirmed that Cheung was approximately three months pregnant with the couple's first child. Around March 2007 on the episode of TVB's Entertainment Scoop (東張西望) it was said that their child, a baby boy, is due in August. On 2 August 2007, Cheung gave birth to a son, named Lucas. On 12 May 2010, she gave birth to the couple's second son, Quintus. In June, 2011, the couple filed for divorce. The marriage ended bitterly.
1999 Triad threat incident
In 1999, her triad member father got into a misunderstanding with a rival gang. As a result, Cheung received rape and death threats against her, when she was still relatively new in the film industryCinema of Hong Kong
The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan...
.
2008 Edison Chen Photo scandal
In January and February 2008, many explicit photos were found online involving Cecilia Cheung and Edison ChenEdison Chen
Edison 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...
. The scandal also involved Gillian Chung
Gillian Chung
Gillian Chung is a Hong Kong based singer and actress. She is a member of Cantopop group Twins, along with Charlene Choi.-Early life:...
and Bobo Chan
Bobo Chan
Bobo Chan Man-Woon is a former Hong Kong singer and model. She was also an actress in several movies and TV-series.-Career:Bobo's first movie role was in 1999's Tempting Heart. In 2001, she debut her first CD, titled Shine. Between 2003-2005, she joined TVB and was featured in four of their...
.
Filmography
- The Monkey KingThe Monkey King (film)The Monkey King is an upcoming Hong Kong film directed by Cheang Pou-soi and starring Donnie Yen as the titular protagonist. Yen also serves as the film's action director...
(2012) - The Lion Roars 2 (2011)
- Repeat, I Love You (2011)
- Legendary AmazonsLegendary AmazonsLegendary Amazons is a 2011 Chinese film based on the stories of the Yang Clan Generals. The film is directed by Frankie Chan and stars Cecilia Cheung, Richie Ren, Liu Xiaoqing, Cheng Pei-pei, Kathy Chow, Chen Zihan and Jin Qiaoqiao...
(2011) - Treasure Hunt (2011)
- All's Well, Ends Well 2011All's Well, Ends Well 2011All's Well, Ends Well 2011 is a 2011 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun. It is the sixth installment in the All's Well, Ends Well film series, was released on 2 February 2011.-Plot:...
(2011) - The 601st Phone CallThe 601st Phone CallThe 601st Phone Call is a 2006 Chinese drama film directed by Zhang Guoli and written by Zou Jingzhi. It was released in mainland China on August 18, 2006.-Plot:...
(第601個電話) (2006) - My Kung-Fu SweetheartMy Kung-Fu SweetheartMy Kung-Fu Sweetheart is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Jing.-Cast:* Cecilia Cheung* Leo Ku* Yuen Wah* Yuen Qiu* Wong Jing* Sammy Leung* Wong Yat-Fei* Chin Kar-lok* Lam Suet* Benz Hui* Lam Chi Chung-External links:* *...
(野蠻秘笈) (2006) - The ShopaholicsThe ShopaholicsThe Shopaholics is a 2006 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Wai Ka-Fai, and starring Cecilia Cheung, Lau Ching-Wan, Jordan Chan, Ella Koon, and Paula Tsui.-Cast:* Cecilia Cheung* Lau Ching-Wan* Jordan Chan* Ella Koon* Paula Tsui* Dennis Law...
(最愛女人購物狂) (2006) - The PromiseThe Promise (2005 film)The Promise is a 2005 Chinese epic fantasy film directed by Chen Kaige and starring Jang Dong-gun, Hiroyuki Sanada, Cecilia Cheung and Nicholas Tse. The film is based on the wuxia romance The K'un-lun Slave, written by P'ei Hsing at the time of the Tang Dynasty.First released in mainland China on...
(無極) (2005) (Film Nominated in the Golden Globe, HK Film Awards, Golden Trailer, Fantasporto) - Himalaya SinghHimalaya SinghHimalaya Singh is a 2005 Hong Kong comedy film co-written and directed by Wai Ka-Fai and starring Ching-Wan Lau, Ronald Cheng, Cherrie Yng, Francis Ng and Gauri Karnik, with a special appearance by Cecilia Cheung.-Plot:...
(喜瑪拉阿星) (2005) - The White Dragon (小白龍情海翻波) (2004)
- One Nite in MongkokOne Nite in MongkokOne Nite in Mongkok is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Derek Yee Tung-Shing.-Cast and roles: * Cecilia Cheung - Dandan * Daniel Wu - Lai-fu * Alex Fong - Milo* Anson Leung - Ben* Chin Kar-lok - Brandon...
(旺角黑夜) (2004) - Papa Loves You (這個阿爸真爆炸) (2004) [cameo]
- Sex and the Beauties (性感都市) (2004)
- Fantasia (鬼馬狂想曲)(2004)
- Lost in TimeLost in Time (film)Lost in Time is a 2003 Hong Kong drama film directed by Derek Yee and starring Cecilia Cheung, Lau Ching-Wan and Louis Koo.- Plot :Siu Wai is a young woman, whose fiancé has been killed in an accident. She takes on her late fiancé's minibus business in order to support his young son, Lok Lok...
(忘了忘不了) (2003) (Won Best female actress in Golden Bauhinia and Hong Kong Film Awards) - Running on KarmaRunning on KarmaRunning on Karma , also known as An Intelligent Muscle Man, is a 2003 Hong Kong film, produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai. It is ultimately a Buddhist parable about the nature of karma. There were some cuts in the Mainland China edition to meet the requirements for release...
(大隻老) (2003) - Cat and Mouse (老鼠愛上貓) (2003)
- Honesty (絕種好男人) (2003)
- Mighty BabyMighty Baby (film)Mighty Baby is a 2002 Hong Kong film directed by Chan Hing-Ka and Patrick Leung. It is a sequel to the 2001 La Brassiere.-Cast and roles:* Lau Ching-Wan - Johnny Hung* Louis Koo - Wayne Koo* Rosamund Kwan - Sabrina* Gigi Leung - Lena Li...
(絕世好B) (2002) - Second Time AroundSecond Time Around (film)Second Time Around is a 2002 Hong Kong film starring Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung and Jonathan Ke Quan.-Description:Film's story takes place back in time about a thief and a policewoman . In this film, Ekin Cheng plays a thief and Cecilia Cheung plays a police woman and Jonathon Ke Quan plays...
(無限復活) (2002) - The Lion Roars (我家有一隻河東師) (2002)
- The Legend of ZuThe Legend of ZuThe Legend of Zu, also known as Zu Warriors in the United States, is a 2001 Hong Kong film produced and directed by Tsui Hark. The film starred Ekin Cheng, Louis Koo, Cecilia Cheung, Patrick Tam, Zhang Ziyi and Sammo Hung...
(屬山正傳) (2001) - Para Para Sakura (Para Para 嬰之花)(2001)
- Shaolin SoccerShaolin SoccerShaolin Soccer is a 2001 Hong Kong comedy film co-written, directed by and starring Stephen Chow. A former Shaolin monk reunites his five brothers, years after their master's death, to apply their superhuman martial arts skills to play soccer and bring Shaolin kung fu to the masses.In 2008 a...
(少林足球) (2001) [cameo] - FailanFailanFailan is a 2001 South Korean film written and directed by Song Hae-seong. The film was adapted from a Japanese novel by Jiro Asada. It stars Choi Min-sik and Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung.-Plot:...
(파이란, 白蘭) (2001) - Everyday Is Valentine (情謎大話王) (2001)
- Master Q 2001 (老夫子2001) (2001)
- Wu YenWu yenWu yen is a 2001 historical Hong Kong comedy film produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai.-Cast and roles:* Anita Mui - Emperor Qi/Great Great Great Great Great Ancestor* Sammi Cheng - Wu Yen* Cecilia Cheung - Enchantress/Yinchun* Ai Wai...
(鐘無艷) (2001) - Twelve Nights (十二夜) (2000)
- Tokyo RaidersTokyo RaidersTokyo Raiders is a 2000 Hong Kong action film set in Hong Kong and Tokyo, directed by Jingle Ma and starring Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Ekin Cheng and Kelly Chen. The success of the film led to the making of its sequel, Seoul Raiders, in 2005...
(東京功略) (2000) - Help!!! (辣手回春) (2000)
- The Legend of Speed (烈火戰車2之極速傳說) (1999)
- Fly Me to PolarisFly Me to PolarisFly Me to Polaris is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Jingle Ma and starring Cecilia Cheung and Richie Ren.-Storyline:The plot focuses on the character Onion who became blind and mute during his childhood. Onion works at a hospital and gets to know the nurse Autumn...
(星願) (1999) - The King of Comedy (喜劇之王) (1999) (nominated as best new actress in Hong Kong Film Awards)
Discography
- C1 (2005)
- Colour of Lip (至愛唇色(新曲+精選)) (2003)
- True self (真我) (2002)
- Newest Image (最新形象) (2001)
- New Experience (全新經驗(新曲+精選)) (2001)
- Party All the Time (2001)
- Cecilia Cheung (張柏芝同名國語專輯) (2000)
- A Brand New Me (不一樣的我) (2000)
- 903 California Red Concert (2000)
- Destination (1999)
- Any Weather (任何天氣) (1999)