Carol Cheng
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Carol Cheng commonly referred to as Do Do, is an actress and host from Hong Kong
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series. She also hosted the Hong Kong version of the game show The Weakest Link
from 2001-2002. In 1983, she made her debut along with Chow Yun-fat
, with whom she would later become romantically involved. After her film debut her output became so prolific that at one point she was working on nine films simultaneously, leading her to have the nickname "Nine films Cheng."
It was also during this very prolific time in her career that she became the highest paid actress in the region, beating out Maggie Cheung, Anita Mui and Michelle Yeoh, who rounded up the top 5.
In 2000, after not appearing on screen for 6 years, she returned to television with a critically acclaimed performance in the sitcom, "War of Genders". It immediately become the highest rated show for the network, TVB and garnered Cheng a Best Actress trophy at the annual awards.
She is the highest-paid female employee of TVB.
In her childhood, her parents frequently quarreled and even fought. When she was eight, they divorced. Her father ran away and left nothing for responsibility, her mother brought up her and her younger brother. The life was often very tough. So she is extremely afraid of marriage and she never wants to have kids at all.
So far, she has had two profound love stories. From 1980 to 1990 , she was the girlfriend of Kam Kwok-Leung. From 1992 to 2008 , she was together with David Lui Fong. Now,they remain friends.
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She has also won a Golden Horse Best Actress Award, Asia'a version of the Oscars, for her portrayal of a feisty club hostess in the cult movie, Moon, Star, Sun.
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...
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Biography
Cheng began her career in the 1970s working on a number of Television Broadcasts LimitedTelevision 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...
series. She also hosted the Hong Kong version of the game show The Weakest Link
Weakest Link (Hong Kong)
一筆OUT消 was the Hong Kong edition of the UK show The Weakest Link, presented by Hong Kong actress Carol Cheng in the Cantonese language....
from 2001-2002. In 1983, she made her debut along with Chow Yun-fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-fat, SBS is an actor from Hong Kong. He is best known in Asia for his collaboration with filmmaker John Woo in heroic bloodshed genre films A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, and Hard Boiled; and to the West for his role as Li Mu-bai in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon...
, with whom she would later become romantically involved. After her film debut her output became so prolific that at one point she was working on nine films simultaneously, leading her to have the nickname "Nine films Cheng."
It was also during this very prolific time in her career that she became the highest paid actress in the region, beating out Maggie Cheung, Anita Mui and Michelle Yeoh, who rounded up the top 5.
In 2000, after not appearing on screen for 6 years, she returned to television with a critically acclaimed performance in the sitcom, "War of Genders". It immediately become the highest rated show for the network, TVB and garnered Cheng a Best Actress trophy at the annual awards.
She is the highest-paid female employee of TVB.
Personal Life
Cheng still keeps "no marriage and no kids".In her childhood, her parents frequently quarreled and even fought. When she was eight, they divorced. Her father ran away and left nothing for responsibility, her mother brought up her and her younger brother. The life was often very tough. So she is extremely afraid of marriage and she never wants to have kids at all.
So far, she has had two profound love stories. From 1980 to 1990 , she was the girlfriend of Kam Kwok-Leung. From 1992 to 2008 , she was together with David Lui Fong. Now,they remain friends.
Awards and nominations
Cheng has been the recipient of several awards and nominations from the Hong Kong Film AwardsHong 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,...
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- Best New Performer Award (1983 The Last Affair)
- Best Actress Nomination (1987 Wonder Women)
- Best Actress Nomination (1988 Heart To Hearts)
- Best Actress Nomination (1991 Her Fatal Ways II)
- Best Supporting Actress Nomination (1990 Queen's Bench II)
- Best Actress Award (1990 Her Fatal Ways)
She has also won a Golden Horse Best Actress Award, Asia'a version of the Oscars, for her portrayal of a feisty club hostess in the cult movie, Moon, Star, Sun.
Select filmography
- I Love Hong KongI Love Hong KongI Love Hong Kong is a 2011 Hong Kong comedy film produced and directed by Eric Tsang. Film stars Tsang, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Sandra Ng and a star-studded cast of Hong Kong stars. It was released in Chinese New Year Day.-Ng family:-Other cast:...
(2011) - Frugal Game (2002)
- My Rice Noodle Shop (1998)
- Always Be the Winners (1994)
- Her Fatal Ways 4 (1994)
- It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra and based on the short story "The Greatest Gift" written by Philip Van Doren Stern....
(1994) - Holy WeaponHoly WeaponHoly Weapon is a 1993 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Wong Jing. The film's Chinese title means Seven Princesses of Wuxia.- Plot :...
(1993) - MurderMurderMurder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human being, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide...
(1993) - Once Upon a Time a Hero in China II (1993)
- Her Fatal Ways 3 (1993)
- She Starts the Fire (1992)
- Heart Against Hearts (1992)
- Now You See Love... Now You Don't (1992)
- Neverending Summer (1992)
- Second to None (1992)
- Once a Black Sheep (1992)
- The BanquetThe Banquet (1991 film)The Banquet , also known as Party of a Wealthy Family, is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film...
(1991) - Her Fatal Ways 2 (1991)
- Armour of God II: Operation CondorArmour of God II: Operation CondorArmour of God II: Operation Condor is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts-action film, directed by and starring Jackie Chan. It is the sequel to his hit Armour of God. It was produced by Golden Harvest / Paragon Films....
(1991) - Her Fatal WaysHer Fatal WaysHer Fatal Ways is a 1990 Hong Kong crime-comedy film. It is directed and written by Alfred Cheung Kin Ting and stars Carol "Dodo" Cheng, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Sunny Fang Kang, Michael Chow, Sheila Chan and the Director himself...
(1991) - Queen of Gamble (1991)
- Slickers vs. Killers (1991)
- The Top BetThe Top BetThe Top Bet is a 1991 film directed by Jeffrey Lau. It is a spin-off of the All for the Winner series, with only Ng Man Tat and Anita Mui act as Blackie Tat and Sing's sister and Stephen Chow in a cameo appearance as Sing.-Cast:* Anita Mui - Mei / Sing's sister* Carol Cheng - The Queen of...
(1991) - To Catch a ThiefTo Catch a ThiefTo Catch a Thief is a 1952 thriller novel by David Dodge. John Robie is a retired American jewel thief, formerly known as Le Chat , who now spends his time tending to the rose garden in his villa on the Côte d'Azur. Following a series of recent jewel robberies on the Riviera that resemble his...
(1991) - BB 30 (1990)
- Tiger Cage 2Tiger Cage 2Tiger Cage 2 is a 1990 Hong Kong action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping and starring Donnie Yen.-Plot:Donnie Yen plays a hot-headed ex-cop named Dragon Yau whose attitude has got him in trouble with his bosses and his wife. On a trip to the lawyers, he is witness to a robbery where a suitcase of...
(1990) - Promising Miss Bowie (1990)
- Queen of Temple StreetQueen of Temple StreetQueen of Temple Street is a 1990 Hong Kong film directed by Lawrence Ah Mon. It has a Category III rating in Hong Kong.-Cast and roles:* Sylvia Chang - Big Sis Wah* Carol Cheng * Ha Ping - Older Woman* Josephine Koo - Venus...
(1990) - Brief Encounter in Tokyo (1990)
- Heart Into Hearts (1990)
- The Return of the Condor HeroesThe Return of the Condor Heroes (1976 TV series)The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on CTV in 1976 in Hong Kong.-Cast:*Law Lok-lam as Yeung Kuo**Tsui Ka-lam as young Yeung Kuo...
(1976)