Olivia Cheng
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Olivia Cheng born 14 February 1960, is a Hong Kong
based former actress. She won the 1979 Miss Hong Kong Pageant
and was also elected "Miss Photogenic." She represented Hong Kong in Miss Universe 1979 in Perth, Western Australia, where she went unplaced but ranked a very respectable 21st place in the preliminary swimsuit competition. Olivia created a controversy when she joined ATV (the arch-rival of TVB, the organiser of the Miss Hong Kong pageant) immediately after crowning her successor in 1980. This incident embarrassed TVB so much that in 1981, TVB decided to sign 1.5-year contracts with all Miss Hong Kong winners so that they had to stay with TVB for at least 6 months after their reign was over.
Subsequently Olivia she was the cover model of the first issue of Playboy magazine's Hong Kong edition, appearing in a topless pictorial inside. More pictures from the same photo session, filmed by Kevin Orpin in Boracay
, later appeared as a large format book.
A high jump champion in secondary school, Olivia is known for her sporty and active image. She is a golf pro and teaches golf now.
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...
based former actress. She won the 1979 Miss Hong Kong Pageant
Miss Hong Kong Pageant
The Miss Hong Kong Pageant , or MSHK for short, is a beauty pageant organized by the leading Hong Kong television station, Television Broadcasts ....
and was also elected "Miss Photogenic." She represented Hong Kong in Miss Universe 1979 in Perth, Western Australia, where she went unplaced but ranked a very respectable 21st place in the preliminary swimsuit competition. Olivia created a controversy when she joined ATV (the arch-rival of TVB, the organiser of the Miss Hong Kong pageant) immediately after crowning her successor in 1980. This incident embarrassed TVB so much that in 1981, TVB decided to sign 1.5-year contracts with all Miss Hong Kong winners so that they had to stay with TVB for at least 6 months after their reign was over.
Subsequently Olivia she was the cover model of the first issue of Playboy magazine's Hong Kong edition, appearing in a topless pictorial inside. More pictures from the same photo session, filmed by Kevin Orpin in Boracay
Boracay
Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards numerous times. Boracay was awarded in the "Travelers' Choice...
, later appeared as a large format book.
A high jump champion in secondary school, Olivia is known for her sporty and active image. She is a golf pro and teaches golf now.
Filmography
- Blue LightningBlue LightningBlue Lightning is a pseudo-simulation computer game in which the player controls a military airplane. The game was one of the first games for the Atari Lynx, released in 1989 and was programmed by Epyx, headed by lead programmer, Brian Bowhay, .The game is considered by many to be one of the best...
(1991) - Ellen Fong - A Killer's Blues (1990) - Wai
- Trouble Couple (1990) (V)
- Mr. Coconut (1989) - Ping
- The Wild OnesThe Wild Ones"The Wild Ones" is the second single from the album Dog Man Star by Suede, released on 14 November 1994 on Nude Records. It peaked at #18 in the UK. The ballad is considered a favourite among fans and is one of their most notable songs of this period. The B-side, "Modern Boys", appears as an album...
(1989) - Sandy Kwong - The Happy Bigamist (1987)
- Sapporo Story (1987)
- Millionaire's ExpressMillionaire's ExpressMillionaire's Express aka. Shanghai Express is a 1986 Hong Kong martial arts action western film written and directed by Sammo Hung. Film starred Hung, Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, Mei-sheng Fan and Hwang Jang Lee.-Plot:...
(1986) - Siu-Hon - The Missed Date (1986) - May
- United We Stand (1986)
- Why Me?Why Me? (1985 film)Why Me? is a 1985 Hong Kong film directed by Kent Cheng.-Cast:* Yeung Sha Fei Au * Chan Ga Yee* Kent Cheng - Fat Cat* Olivia Cheng - Koko* Chiao Chiao* Chow Yun-fat - Mr...
(1985) - Koko - Hong Kong Graffiti (1985) - Susan Yang
- Mr. Virgin (1984)
- Till Death Do We Scare (1982) - Irene Leen
- The Spooky BunchThe Spooky BunchThe Spooky Bunch is a 1980 Hong Kong movie directed by Ann Hui.-Cast includes:* Kenny Bee - Dick* Olivia Cheng - * Cheung Kam* Kwan Chung* Lau Hark-Sun - * Tina Lau...
(1980) (credited as Meng-Har Cheng)