Teresa Cheung (actress)

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Cheung.
Teresa Cheung
Chinese name 章小蕙
Born Hong Kong
Other name(s) Teresa Cheung Siu-wai
Zhang Xiaohui
Teresa Bee
Occupation Actress
Film producer
Spouse(s) Kenny Bee (1987–1999)
Official website http://www.teresa.cc/

Teresa Cheung Siu-wai (Chinese: 章小蕙) (June 10, 1963) is a Los Angeles-based actress and producer.[1][2][3]

Early life

Born in Hong Kong to parents of Shanghainese descent,[4] Cheung appeared in her first advertisement at the age of three.[5][6]

After relocating to Canada at age 15 with her family, she studied at the University of Toronto, majoring in Fine Arts History and English literature.[5]

She moved to Los Angeles in 2006.[7]

Career

Despite having no prior experience as a professional actor, Cheung was given a leading role in the 2004 film Colour Blossoms.[5] Writer/director Yonfan stated that she was his inspiration for the film.[5][8] Cheung received a number of awards and nominations for her role, only narrowly missing out on a Best Actress Award to Zhang Ziyi from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society.[2][9]

In 2005, Cheung signed with the China Central Television (CCTV), becoming the first female, Hong Kong-based actress to join the network artist management.[1]

Diamond Trade Center invited Cheung to the Oscars 2006 Diamond Aquifer Suite Event at the Soho House in Los Angeles, making her the first Asian actress ever invited.[7]

Cheung is credited as an executive producer on Oliver Stone's film, W., and has a cameo role as the journalist "Miss China."[4][7][10]

Personal life

In 1988, Cheung married Hong Kong pop star and actor Kenny Bee. The couple divorced in 1997.[5][11][12][13]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Colour Blossoms Meili
2008 W. Asian journalist Cameo; also credited as executive producer.

Awards and nominations

Year Awards group Award category—Film Result Ref.
2005 Cinemanila International Film Festival Rising Star Award—Colour Blossoms Won [14]
Chennai International Film Festival Awards Most Promising Actress—Colour Blossoms Won [15]
Hong Kong Film Awards Best New Performer—Colour Blossoms Nominated [16]
Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Best Actress—Colour Blossoms Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 "Teresa Cheung signs with CCTV". SINA. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 Kwong, Robin. "Festival an education for Teresa Cheung". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  3. "Posts Tagged Teresa Cheung". AsianCrunch. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Teresa Cheung Biography". Website. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Nadu, Tamil. "Films energise me, says `promising star'". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  6. Kumar, S.R. Ashok. "Spanish film bags award at Chennai festival". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 "W. (film by Oliver Stone)". imdb.com. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  8. "Colour Blossoms (Uncut Version)". YesAsia.com. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  9. "Best New Performer". The 25th Hong Kong Film Awards. Archived from the original on May 18, 2006. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  10. Sun, Andrew. "Teresa Cheung poised to throw Stone at Bush". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  11. Wong, Avis. "It was like sleeping with the enemy". AsiaOne. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  12. "Socialites on a buying spree". Hong Kong Gossip. Archived from the original on August 8, 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  13. So, Antoine. "The rumours are true". The Standard. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  14. Awards, 7th Cinemanila International Film Festival. Retrieved on February 14, 2007.
  15. S.R. Ashok Kumar, "Spanish film bags award at Chennai festival", The Hindu. Retrieved on February 14, 2007.
  16. The 25th Hong Kong Film Awards. Retrieved on February 14, 2007.

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