Kelly Cheung

Kelly Cheung (Chinese: 張曦雯; pinyin: Cheung Hei-Man, born 11 May 1990) is a Hong Kong-born American actress and television host currently contracted to TVB. She is the winner of Miss Chinese International 2012 and represented Hong Kong at Miss World 2012.

Kelly Cheung
張曦雯
Born
Cheung Wing-yan[1]

(1990-05-11) 11 May 1990
NationalityHong Kong, Chinese
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materUniversity of Illinois Chicago (BBA)
Occupations
  • Model
  • television host
  • actress
Years active2012–present
Notable workLife on the Line
Big White Duel
Awards
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese

Early life

Cheung was born in Hong Kong and was raised there until she was ten years old before moving to Chicago where she attended St. Therese Chinese Catholic School[2] and later graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a degree in Business Administration.

Career

Cheung was 21 when she won the Miss Friendship Ambassador Pageant and represented Chicago at Miss Chinese International 2012. She was crowned the winner, becoming the only Chicago representative to have won the beauty pageant title. She was the winner of Friendship Ambassador as well. Cheung represented Hong Kong, at Miss World 2012 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, marking the first time a Miss Chinese International titleholder represented Hong Kong at Miss World instead of a Miss Hong Kong Pageant titleholder.[3] This was due to the Miss World pageant timeframe shifting from November to August and thus conflicting with that of Miss Hong Kong Pageant. At Miss World Pageant 2012, Cheung entered top 47 in Top Model and top 40 in Beach Fashion.

Cheung relocated to Hong Kong and joined TVB after crowning her successor at Miss Chinese International in January 2013. With her fluent English, she joined the English language channel TVB Pearl and TVB Jade as a television presenter, hosting Dolce Vita and Pearl Entertainment Tonight, and Scoop (東張西望).

Cheung also had a successful modeling career prior to her pageant wins. She was awarded "Best New Model 2010" by Elite HK Model Management. She had appeared in numerous television commercials as well as featuring in fashion and beauty magazines.

In 2016, Cheung made her acting debut in the legal drama Law dis-Order. In 2019, she starred in the critical acclaimed medical drama Big White Duel, receiving attention from netizens. She gained recognition by winning the Most Improved Female Artiste award at the 2019 TVB Anniversary Awards.

Filmography

Television dramas (TVB)

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Law dis-Order Libby Poon Hei-man Supporting Role
2017 The Adopt Chow Yu-tung
2018 The Taxorcist Sidequel - Chapter One Law Ka Web Miniseries
Life on the Line "Man" Mandy Man Fai Major Supporting Role
Wife, Interrupted Ting Ka-yan Guest Appearance
2019 Big White Duel Dr. "Yan" Lui Ngoi-ling Main Role

TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste

Barrack O'Karma Kelly Cheung Hei-man (herself) Ep. 17–18, 20

TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste

The Man Who Kills Troubles Chloe Ko Hei-yi Major Supporting Role

TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste

2020 Forensic Heroes IV Emma Ma Oi-mei / Ko Sin Ep. 25–30
The Witness Chris Lee Chung-ying Main Role
Legal Mavericks 2020 Eva Shaw Mei-na Main Role
2021 Armed Reaction 2021 Barrister Ep. 30
Shadow of Justice Cathy Fong Lok-yi Guest Appearance
2022 Big White Duel II Dr. "Yan" Lui Ngoi-ling Main Role
2023 Narcotic Heroes Jackie Ting Yeuk-ning Main Role
TBA 再見·枕邊人 Rachel Main Role
Filming Big Biz Duel Song Kiu Main Role

Television dramas (Shaw Brothers Pictures)

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Flying Tiger 2 Jean Yau Ho-yuet Main Role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Result
2011 Miss Friendship Ambassador Pageant & Miss Photogenic Won
2012 Miss Chinese International Pageant Won
2018 TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste Nominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated (Top 5)
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character Nominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia Nominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Singapore Nominated
People's Choice Television Award for Most Improved Female Artiste Nominated (Ranked 5th)
2019 TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste Won
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress Nominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character Nominated
People's Choice Television Award for Most Improved Female Artiste Nominated (Ranked 4th)
2020 TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress Nominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character Nominated (Top 5)
TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia Nominated (Top 5)
2022 TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress Nominated (Top 10)
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character Nominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia Nominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Onscreen Partnership (with Roger Kwok) Nominated

References

  1. "被揭身世改名轉運 張曦雯自爆改名原因超搞笑" (in Chinese). Upower 09-11-2018
  2. Racinowski, Janice, ed. (February 8, 2012). "Miss Chinese International Visits Schoolchildren" (PDF). Bridgeport News. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 24, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  3. "Miss Chinese International Pageant 2012 Official Page" (in Chinese). Chinese Pageant Page. 2012-01-16. Archived from the original on 2012-01-07. Retrieved 2012-02-08.


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