Queenie Chu (Chinese: 朱慧敏; Chu Wai Man born 22 April 1981 in British Hong Kong) is a Hongkonger actress, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder. She formerly affiliated with TVB. She was also Miss Hong Kong 2004 1st runner-up.
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.jpg) Chu at a press conference on 2 January 2018, after filming the first episode of the celebrity edition of the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire 2018" at the ATV Headquarters in the Tai Po Industrial Estate. | |||||||||||||
| Born | 22 April 1981 | ||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television presenter | ||||||||||||
| Years active | 2004–present | ||||||||||||
| Agent | TVB (2004-2016) | ||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Jason Chan (m. 2021) | ||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 朱慧敏 | ||||||||||||
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Biography
editChu studied in Rosaryhill School, then continued her education at the University of Washington, Seattle, United States. After finishing her studies, she entered the Miss Hong Kong 2004 pageant in Seattle. She successfully entered the overseas group, and went back to Hong Kong in June 2004 to compete in the pageant.
Considered as a favourite from the start, she won the Tourism Ambassador title early in the competition. After 3 months of training, she competed on stage for Miss Hong Kong 2004, and eventually won the runner-up.
During her reign, she appeared in TVB variety shows. She also did a lot of charity work and visited other countries as an ambassador of Hong Kong.
In November 2004, she traveled to Sanya, China to compete in Miss World 2004, and competed in the Miss International 2005 pageant in Japan, and won the Miss Friendship Award.
She signed an artist contract and hosted more shows for TVB, with Chu's most notable role as Alex Wan in the sitcom Come Home Love (2012-2015), before ending her career at TVB in 2016 to pursue more freelance opportunities in film and television.
Chu married Jason Chan, a cardiology doctor working Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital in 2021. The two were married at the Peninsula Hotel with a few attendees due to COVID-19 pandemic. Chu is also a licensed therapist after studying clinical hypnotherapy for a year and a half.[1]
Awards
edit- Miss Hong Kong 2004: runner up
- Miss Hong Kong 2004: Tourism Ambassador
- Miss International 2005: Miss Friendship
Filmography
editTV series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Awards | Notes |
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| 2006 | C.I.B. Files | Rachel Yu | ||
| Dicey Business | Hak Muk Ning | cameo (ep 27–28) | ||
| 2007 | Life Art | Janice | ||
| Fathers and Sons | Joyce | |||
| 2007-2008 | Survivor's Law II | Kan Ming Wai (Noel) | ||
| 2008 | Best Selling Secrets | Ella Chan | ep. 301 | |
| D.I.E. | Cheuk Kei (Jacqueline) | |||
| A Journey Called Life | Keung Ma Kei (Maggie) | |||
| Speech of Silence | Chiu Man Kei (Kiki) | |||
| 2008-2009 | The Gem of Life | Man Wai (Mandy) | Nominated – TVB Award for Most Improved Actress | |
| 2008 | Off Pedder | Ko Wai-Ling | Nominated – TVB Award for Most Improved Actress | |
| 2009 | The King of Snooker | Gu Doi Bik (Debbie) | ||
| The Threshold of a Persona | Ching Pui Ka (Connie) | |||
| You're Hired | Ngon Sum Bo (Bowie) | Nominated – TVB Award for Most Improved Actress | ||
| 2009-2010 | A Watchdog's Tale | Yun See See | ||
| 2010 | Fly With Me | Kwok Hiu Lam (Cathy) | Nominated - TVB Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 15) | |
| Ghost Writer | Leung Pik-yuk | |||
| Twilight Investigation | Lei Ka-man | |||
| 2011 | Be Home for Dinner | Tong Mei-ching | ||
| Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir! | Koo Ka-sin (Ceci) | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 15) | ||
| 2011-2012 | When Heaven Burns | Lam Pui-ling (Jessica) | ||
| 2012 | Let It Be Love | Chow Ka Wai | ||
| The Greatness of a Hero | Cho Fei | warehoused | ||
| Witness Insecurity | Kelly | |||
| Come Home Love | Alex | |||
| 2013 | Sergeant Tabloid | Constable Mai Ka-po |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Overheard | Elisha Lam | |
| 2010 | Love in a Puff | Yan | |
| All About Love | |||
| 2011 | A Simple Life | ||
| 2013 | Ip Man: The Final Fight | So Fei | |
| 2016 | Cold War 2 | Amber Tsui | |
| 2016 | The Starting Line |
References
edit- ^ "Queenie Chu ties the knot with cardiologist Jason Chan". Yahoo SG. 27 January 2021.
- ^ Queenie Chu at douban.com
- ^ Queenie Chu at chinesemov.com