Priscilla Wong
| Priscilla Wong | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese name | 黃翠如 | ||||
| Pinyin | Huáng Cuì Rú (Mandarin) | ||||
| Jyutping | Wong4 Ceoi3 Jyu4 (Cantonese) | ||||
| Ancestry | Chaozhou, Guangdong, China | ||||
| Origin | Hong Kong | ||||
| Born |
23 October 1981 Hong Kong | ||||
| Other name(s) | Wong Tsui Yu, Tsui Yu BB, Fish Wong | ||||
| Occupation | Actress, Television host | ||||
| Years active | 2003–present | ||||
| Partner(s) |
Edwin Siu (2014-present) | ||||
| Official website | Official TVB page | ||||
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Awards
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Priscilla Wong (born 23 October 1981) is a Hong Kong television actress and host, currently under TVB management.[1] Wong is a devoted Christian. She speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Wong made her debut in 2003 anchoring i-Cable entertainment news program before signing with TVB in 2012 as an actress.
Biography
Wong was born the second oldest of a five child family of all girls. She grew up in a family where money was tight. Her father worked as a fish monger while her mother was a homemaker.[2] She graduated from Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong middle school in 2000.
Wong later attended and graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2003, majoring in communications and public relations. During University Wong took a job as an intern at i-Cable and was later offered a full-time job as an host when she graduated from university.[3]
Career
Hosting
Wong was discovered while she was in Middle School at the age of 17 by Sandy Yu who was than an artiste management exec and later became a top TVB drama production executive. Signed under management by Sundream Motion Pictures she did not fully start her career in the entertainment industry until after graduating from university. Wong worked as an anchor for travelogue programs and entertainment news reporter for i-Cable. She was dubbed as "Stephen Chow’s personal host.", due to her easy access to interview the legendary comic actor.[4]
In 2010 Wong left i-Cable for Now TV, only to return one year later.
Acting
In 2008, Wong starred opposite Dicky Cheung in Sundream’s 2008 film The Champions (奪標), and earned critical praise for her performance.[4] She also had some previous acting experience from the film Love Dog Doc (妙狗仁心) [4]
In 2012, Wong signed with Hong Kong television station TVB as an actor. Wong was able to make a smooth transition from variety show host to acting but was constantly dogged by rumors that her success only came because of her friendship with current TVB exec Sandy Yu during her early years at TVB.[5] Her move to TVB proved successful as she gained a recognition as an actress and in 2014 Won the "Most Improved Female Artiste award".[6]
Personal life
In 2014 Priscilla Wong and Edwin Siu started dating after Madam Cutie On Duty finished filming. The two became close while filming of the drama in which they played pretend husband and wife. Initially secretive of their relationship, the two were caught on a date at the beach by gossip news photographers.
Wong was soon labeled as a third party to Siu's previous relationship with entertainment news host Gigi Ho, whom Siu never admitted to dating and later stating that he has been single for a long time.[7][8] During this time period Ho, who was not willing to let go of her past relationship with Siu would leave cryptic messages on her Weibo page vilifying Siu and Wong.[9] Also netizens and gossip news articles bashed Wong as a boyfriend stealer.
Siu eventually came clean professing his love for Wong and defending her on his personal Weibo page to stop further malicious false rumours about their relationship.[10][11] Weathering the storm together Siu and Wong has since been very open about their relationship.[12]
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Reality Check | May Hui Mei-fung | Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artist |
| Karma Rider | Foon Hei | Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artist | |
| Return of the Silver Tongue | Chow Guk | TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste | |
| 2014 | Swipe Tap Love | Yu Chor-kin | TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress |
| 2015 | Madam Cutie On Duty | Apple Fa-Ping | Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress |
| Come Home Love 2 | Wan Si Si | Season 2 Main cast | |
| Every Step You Take | Priscilla Wong | Special Guest |
Films
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | I Will Be A Model | 我要做Model | Receptionist |
| 2008 | The Champions | 奪標 | Nan Ling |
| 2014 | Mom, I love you | 媽媽，我愛您 | Chan Suet |
Presenter
i-CABLE
| Year | English title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2009, 2011 | Entertainment News | 有線娛樂新聞台 | |
| 2007 | Wonderful Life | 活得很滋味 | |
| 2008 | 40 Day Wild Vacation | 40日峰狂嘆世界 | |
| 2009 | Love Match Turnaround | 玩轉姻玄路 | |
| 2011 | World Exploration With Every Single Person | 地平線上 這個世界那些人 | |
| The Stories Of Those | 那些人的故事 |
Now TV
| Year | English title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lifetival | ||
| Tiger Has Party | 老虎都要 party | ||
| One Life One Earth | 一個地球 |
TVB
| Year | English title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pilgrimage of Wealth | 走過浮華大地 | with Tony Hung |
| Fun Hotels | 蒲.酒店 | with Jason Chan | |
| Pilgrimage of Wealth (Sr.2) | 走過浮華大地 亞洲篇 | with Tony Hung | |
| 2014 | The Conquerors | 快樂聯盟 | |
| Pilgrimage to Football Meccas | 走過足球聖地 | with Tony Hung | |
| Chef Minor | 我係小廚神 | with Bob Lam | |
| 2015 | Chef Minor 2 | 我係小廚神2 | with Bob Lam |
| Make Your Choice | 超強選擇一分鐘 | with Sammy Leung ,Ka-Lok Chin | |
| DoDo Goes Shopping | Do姐去Shopping | with DoDo Cheng,FAMA |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TVB Anniversary Awards | My Favourite Female Character | Reality Check | Nominated |
| Most Improved Female Artist | Reality Check, Karma Rider, Pilgrimage of Wealth, Explore Hotels, Pilgrimage of Wealth II |
Nominated | ||
| Best Host (with Tony Hung) | Pilgrimage of Wealth II | Won | ||
| TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Promising Actress | Reality Check, Karma Rider | Nominated | |
| My Favourite TVB Host in Variety Program | Pilgrimage of Wealth | Won | ||
| Yahoo！Asia Buzz Awards | Most Searched TV Actress | Won | ||
| 2014 | TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards | Best Actress | Extra chewing gum | Won |
| StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Actress | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | |
| My Favourite TVB Female TV Character | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | ||
| My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple (with Raymond Wong) | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | ||
| TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | |
| My Favourite TVB On Screen Couple (with Raymond Wong) | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | ||
| My Favourite TVB Host in Variety Program (with Tony Hung) | Pilgrimage to Football Meccas | Nominated | ||
| TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Actress | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | |
| My Favourite Female Character | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | ||
| Most Improved Female Artist | Return of the Silver Tongue, Swipe Tap Love, The Conquerors, Pilgrimage to Football Meccas, Chef Minor |
Won | ||
| Best Host (with Tony Hung) | Pilgrimage to Football Meccas | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Actress | Madam Cutie on Duty | Nominated |
| My Favourite TVB Female TV Character | Madam Cutie on Duty | Won | ||
| My Favourite Onscreen Couple(with Edwin Siu) | Madam Cutie on Duty | Won | ||
| TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role | Madam Cutie on Duty | Nominated | |
| My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple(with Edwin Siu) | Madam Cutie on Duty | Won |
References
- ↑ "黃翠如的廣播 - TVB藝人微博 - tvb.com". TVB. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ↑ Growing Up Poor, Priscilla Wong’s Needs in Life are Simple. Retrieved April 16, 2015
- ↑ Priscilla Wong and Edwin Siu: Introverts in Love
- 1 2 3 Ruco Chan at "Heart Road GPS" Costume Fitting Jaynestars.com (July 12, 2012). Retrieved on May 26, 2014.
- ↑ Tony Hung Defends Rumored Girlfriend, Priscilla Wong
- ↑ 2014 TVB Anniversary Awards
- ↑ Edwin Siu Admits Pursuing Priscilla Wong
- ↑ Edwin Siu Not Rich Enough to Date Gigi Ho?
- ↑ Edwin Siu’s Ex-Girlfriend, Gigi Ho, Hints at Unfair Love Play
- ↑ Priscilla Wong and Edwin Siu Exchange Uplifting Love Messages
- ↑ Edwin Siu and Priscilla Wong On Romantic Beach Date
- ↑ Edwin Siu Reveals Why He Fell in Love With Priscilla Wong
External links
- TVB.com Priscilla Wong - Official Website (Chinese)
- Priscilla Wong at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase