Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk

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Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk

Maggie Cheung, Margaret Cheung
Born: September 20th, 1964 (Hong Kong)


Filmography *(1984-2010)*

	Actor (79 films)
		Prince Charming (1984) ... Kitty
		Behind the Yellow Line (1984) ... Monica
		Girl with the Diamond Slipper (1985) ... Cheung Man Ju
		Police Story (1985) ... May
		It's a Drink! It's a Bomb! (1985) ... Cat
		Rose (1986) ... Rose Wong
		Happy Ghost III (1986) ... Tsui Han-Pan / Tsui Kiu Kiu
		The Seventh Curse (1986) ... Tsui Hung
		Seven Years Itch (1987) ... Jogger in park
		Sister Cupid (1987) ... Yuk
		Heartbeat 100 (1987) ... Maggie Cheung
		The Romancing Star (1987) ... Tung Man Yuk
		Project A II (1987) ... Maggie
		You're My Destiny (1987) ... Driver of white sports car [cameo]
		The Game They Call Sex (1987) ... Siu Man
		Call Girl '88 (1988) ... Jenny Lin
		Love Soldier of Fortune (1988) ... So See Dai
		Paper Marriage (1988) ... Jade Lee
		Double Fattiness (1988) ... Diana
		As Tears Go By (1988) ... Ah Ngor
		Mother Vs Mother (1988) ... Betty
		Moon, Star, Sun (1988) ... May/Chu
		How to Pick Girls Up! (1988) ... Fanny
		Police Story Part II (1988) ... May
		The Beloved Son of God (1988) ... Bibi Chang
		Last Romance (1988) ... Nancy
		The Bachelor's Swan Song (1989) ... Yu
		Doubles Cause Troubles (1989) ... Zhu Ying Tai
		My Dear Son (1989) ... Chow Fung
		The Iceman Cometh (1989) ... Polly
		A Fishy Story (1989) ... Ms Huang
		Hearts No Flowers (1989) ... Ms Tsang
		Little Cop (1989) ... Restuarant customer
		In Between Loves (1989) ... Jenny Tung
		Full Moon in New York (1989)
		Heart Into Hearts (1990) ... Joe
		Song of the Exile (1990)
		The Dragon from Russia (1990) ... May Yip
		Red Dust (1990) ... Yueh Feng
		Farewell China (1990) ... Li Hong
		Days of Being Wild (1990) ... So Lai Chun
		The Perfect Match (1991) ... Ms Kim/Carrie
		Alan & Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye (1991) ... Olive Cheung
		Will of Iron (1991) ... Maggie
		Today's Hero (1991) ... Annie
		The Banquet (1991) ... Dancer
		Too Happy for Words (1992)
		The Twin Dragons (1992) ... Barbara
		All's Well End's Well (1992) ... Holliyok
		Centre Stage (1992) ... Ruan Ling-Yu
		What a Hero! (1992) ... Nan
		Heart Against Hearts (1992) ... In flashback
		Police Story III Super Cop (1992) ... May
		Dragon Inn (1992) ... Jin Xiang-Yu
		Rose (1992) ... Rose
		True Love (1992) ... Angel
		The Moon Warriors (1992) ... Mo Xian Er
		Millionaire Cop (1993) ... Jacky Chuck
		The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993) ... Imperial sorceress
		The Heroic Trio (1993) ... Chat, The Thief Catcher
		First Shot (1993) ... Annie Ma
		The Bare-Footed Kid (1993) ... Miss Ho
		Flying Dagger (1993) ... Flying Cat
		Holy Weapon (1993) ... Princess Tin Heung
		The Enigma of Love (1993) ... Tammy Cheung
		The Mad Monk (1993) ... Pai Hsiao Yu
		Boys Are Easy (1993) ... Ching Siu Nam
		Executioners (1993) ... Thief Catcher/Chat
		Green Snake (1993) ... Green Snake
		The New Age of Living Together (1994) ... Coco
		Ashes of Time (1994) ... Feng's sister-in-law
		Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) ... Lee Kiu
		The Soong Sisters (1997) ... Rosamund Sung Hing-Ling
		Sausalito (2000) ... Ellen
		In the Mood for Love (2000) ... Su Li-zhen
		Cause - Birth of Hero (2002) ... Herself
		Hero (2002) ... Flying Snow
		2046 (2004) ... Mrs Chan [cameo]
		Hot Summer Days (2010) ... Sushi customer


Biography

	Renowned film actress known for her contributions to the Hong Kong entertainment industry. She studied at St. Paul Primary School in Hong Kong before moving with her family to the UK at the age of 8, where she spent her youth in Kent, England. After graduating from high school, she worked as a bookstore clerk in London. In 1982, Cheung was discovered by scouts from an advertising company during her vacation in Hong Kong, and she began working as a part-time model. Her talent and beauty caught the attention of the entertainment industry, and in 1983, she participated in the "Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant" where she won the runner-up title and "Miss Photogenic" award, marking her entry into showbiz. The same year, she represented Hong Kong in the "Miss World Beauty Pageant" held in the United Kingdom, where she was selected as one of the top 15 contestants. Cheung was subsequently signed to a contract by TVB, and in 1984, she made her acting debut in the TV series "Draw a Rainbow". Her performance in the show garnered attention from director Wang Jing, who invited her to star in the comedy movie "The Frog Prince", marking her screen debut. Since then, Cheung's career has been characterized by her versatility and talent as an actress. She has appeared in numerous films and TV series, earning critical acclaim for her performances. Her dedication to her craft and ability to portray diverse characters with depth and authenticity have made her a respected figure in the industry. Cheung has received awards throughout her career, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the world of cinema. Her work has gained international recognition, and she has been praised for her performances in various genres, including drama, comedy, action, and romance. (c) BKasten 2023