Moon Lau
| Moon Lau | |||||||
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.jpg) Lau at a Swatch event on 25 Oct 2015 | |||||||
| Background information | |||||||
| Chinese name | 劉佩玥 (traditional) | ||||||
| Chinese name | 刘佩玥 (simplified) | ||||||
| Pinyin | Liú Pèiyuè (Mandarin) | ||||||
| Yale | Làuh Pui-yuht (Cantonese) | ||||||
| Jyutping | Lau4 Pui3jyut6 (Cantonese) | ||||||
| Born |
9 September 1989 British Hong Kong | ||||||
| Other names | moonie, moon moon, 玥玥 | ||||||
| Origin | Hong Kong | ||||||
| Ethnicity | Han Chinese | ||||||
| Occupation | Actress, presenter | ||||||
| Years active | 2013–present | ||||||
| Label(s) |
Jacso Entertainment (During College) TVB (2013–present) | ||||||
| Website | webpage | ||||||
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Moon Lau Pui-yuet (Chinese: 劉佩玥, born 9 September 1989) is a Hong Kong actress under Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) management. She also holds the second runner-up title of the 2013 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.[1]
Early and Personal Life
Moon Lau was born in Hong Kong and lived with a large family of seven. Her mother Lam Giu (林嬌), was contestant #15 in the 1985 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.[2] She has a younger brother. Lau attended Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School located in the Sha Tin district of Hong Kong. In 2011 she graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University, majoring in Film and Television.
During college, Moon worked as a model, signed under agency Jacso Entertainment for two years.[3] After graduating from college she worked as an airline flight attendant for two years and later as an office project officer before signing up for the 2013 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.
Friendship
She is best friends with Jeannie Chan, Stephanie Ho, William Chak, Adrian Chau, Daniel Chau, Roxanne Tong, Tammy Ouyang, Grace Chan, Dada Wong, Alice Chan, Matthew Ho and Sisley Choi.
Pageant Career (2013)
Lau entered the 2013 Miss Hong Kong Pageant in May 2013. She was contestant #6 and was the tallest of all the participants, standing at 5'8.5″.[4] The final list of 20 constants was revealed at a press conference on July 4, 2013. Lau's chosen location for her photoshoot was Taipei, Taiwan, where she was grouped together with fellow contestants Sisley Choi (蔡思貝) and Vicky Chan (陳偉琪).[5] The semifinal round was held live on Sunday, August 25, 2013. Lau's Q&A question was given by Carol Cheng, who asked Lau the size of the home she grew up in since she came from a large family of seven, to which Lau answered, "I grew up in a comfortably well-off family. Our house is about a 1,000 feet." With 29,835 votes, Lau became the fifth of ten total contestants to make it into the final round.[6] On September 1, 2013 in Tseung Kwan O at TVB City, Lau was crowned the 2013 Miss Hong Kong second runner-up with a total of 60,000 votes.[7]
Acting Career (2015–present)
After participating in the 2013 Miss Hong Kong Pageant, Moon hosted many variety shows as a beginner. In 2015, she was given her first role and was cast majorly in 'Raising The Bar'. She continued to gain popularity after starring in dramas such as Angel In-the-Making, Over Run Over, Blue Veins and House of Spirits. In mid-late 2016, her role in A Fist Within Four Walls was commended by the public allowing her to win Best New Artiste awards.[8] In Two Steps from Heaven, she acted as 'Emma', the third party which showed her acting skills to the public and gained ecognition.[9] In 2017, Moon's performance in The Exorcist's Meter was majorly favoured by the public.[10] In 2018, Moon took on her first lead role in upcoming drama 'Life On The Line' and second female lead in dramas 'The Offliners' and Our Unwinding Ethos'.
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Raising the Bar | 四個女仔三個BAR | Holly Tsang Ho-yan (曾可欣) | Supporting Major Role |
| Wudang Rules | 潮拜武當 | Yeung Sam-wu (楊三瑚) | Special Appearance | |
| Angel In-the-Making | 實習天使 | Abby Tang Lai-ching (鄧勵幀) | Supporting Major Role | |
| 2016 | Over Run Over | EU超時任務 | Ho Siu-mei (賀小美) | Supporting Role |
| Blue Veins | 殭 | Rosa Law Wing-yi (羅穎兒) | Supporting Role | |
| House of Spirits | 一屋老友記 | Lui Sing-sun (呂星晨) | Supporting Major Role | |
| A Fist Within Four Walls | 城寨英雄 | Audrey Or Tak-li (柯德莉) | Supporting Major Role | |
| Two Steps from Heaven | 幕後玩家 | Emma Yip-yip (葉燁) | Supporting Major Role | |
| 2017 | The Exorcist's Meter | 降魔的 | Bella Pui Pui-na (貝貝娜) | Supporting Major Role |
| My Ages Apart | 誇世代 | Annoying Customer (麻煩客) | Special Appearance (episode 15) | |
| 2018 | Life On The Line | 跳躍生命線 | Tanya Zhang Ho-kei (章可祈) | Main Role |
| TBA | The Offliners | 堅離地愛堅離地 | Moment Cheung-lai (張萊) | Supporting Major Role |
| Our Unwinding Ethos | 十二傳說 | Topaz Ya Din-yin (雅典燕 ) | Supporting Major Role | |
| Filming | Wife Interrupted | 救妻同學會 | Jill Chiu Cheuk-wing (趙卓穎) | Main Role |
Host
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Other Hosts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2015 | Own Sweet Home | 安樂蝸 | Bella Lam, Erin Wong, Cindy Yeung, Det Dik, Alex Yung |
| 2014-2015 | Youth Nation | 激優一族 | Matthew Ho, Kayee Tam, Jarvis Chow, Christy Chan |
| 2015 | Y Angle | Matthew Ho, Kayee Tam, Jarvis Chow, Christy Chan, Jarry Tam, Dickson Yu, Charles Sze-To | |
| 2017 | Wellness On The Go | 星級健康 | Nancy Wu, Elaine Yiu, Chris Lai, Katy Kung |
| 2018 | Fun Abroad | 3日2夜 | Jeannie Chan |
Awards and Nominations
Starhub TVB Awards
| Year | Award | Drama | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best New TVB Female Artiste | Over Run Over, Blue Veins, House of Spirits, A Fist Within Four Walls | Ho Siu-mei (賀小美), Rosa Law Wing-yi (羅穎兒), Lui Sing-sun (呂星晨), Audrey Or Tak-li (柯德莉) | Won |
| 2017 | My Favourite TVB Female Character | 幕後玩家 (Two Steps From Heaven) | Emma Yip Yip (葉燁) | Nomination |
TVB Star Awards Malaysia
| Year | Award | Drama | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | My Favourite Most Improved TVB Actress | Over Run Over, Blue Veins, House of Spirits, A Fist Within Four Walls | Ho Siu-mei (賀小美), Rosa Law Wing-yi (羅穎兒), Lui Sing-sun (呂星晨), Audrey Or Tak-li (柯德莉) | Won |
| My Favourite Top 16 Drama Characters | 城寨英雄 (A Fist Within Four Walls) | Audrey Or Tak-li (柯德莉) | Nomination | |
| My Favourite On-Screen Couple | 城寨英雄 (A Fist Within Four Walls) with Philip Ng | Audrey Or Tak-li (柯德莉) and Lung Shing-fu (龍成虎) | Nomination | |
| My Favourite TVB Actress in a Supporting Role | 城寨英雄 (A Fist Within Four Walls) | Audrey Or Tak-li (柯德莉) | Nomination | |
| Online Most Beloved Star | - | Moon Lau (herself) | Nomination |
TVB Anniversary Awards
| Year | Award | Drama | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Most Improved Female Artiste | 幕後玩家 (Two Steps From Heaven) | Emma Yip Yip (葉燁) | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Over Run Over, Blue Veins, House of Spirits, A Fist Within Four Walls, Two Steps From Heaven | Ho Siu-mei (賀小美), Rosa Law Wing-yi (羅穎兒), Lui Sing-sun (呂星晨), Audrey Or Tak-li (柯德莉), Emma Yip Yip (葉燁) | Nomination | |
| 2017 | My Favourite TVB Female Character | 降魔的 (The Exorcist's Meter) | Bella Pui Pui-na (貝貝娜) | Nomination |
References
- ↑ Grace Chan Wins 2013 Miss Hong Kong Pageant!. Retrieved Aug 4, 2016
- ↑ 1985年第十三届香港小姐. Retrieved Aug 4, 2016
- ↑ 劉佩玥熱愛創作才女攻影圈. Retrieved Aug 4, 2016
- ↑ 2013 Miss Hong Kong: Contestants’ Profiles Revealed. Retrieved Aug 4, 2016
- ↑ 2013 Miss Hong Kong Pageant: List of 20 Official Contestants. Retrieved Aug 4, 2016
- ↑ 2013 Miss Hong Kong Semifinals: Top 10 Finalists Chosen. Retrieved Aug 4, 2016
- ↑ TVB Stars Channel 明星頻道 (2018-01-05), [香港小姐檔案] 啤啤 劉佩玥 - 2013年度香港小姐競選 季軍, retrieved 2018-04-19
- ↑ 郭敏玲 (2016-10-23). "劉佩玥奪得最佳新人獎︰想起特別多回憶很感動". 香港01 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ↑ 林通賢 (2016-11-25). "【幕後玩家】「最強小三」劉佩玥對賤男要狠心：唔可以姑息！". 香港01 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ↑ 郭敏玲 (2018-01-16). "【萬千星輝】《降魔的》啤啤勁催淚 劉佩玥女配角20大不入冇天理". 香港01 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
External links
| Preceded by Tracy Chu 朱千雪 |
Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2nd Runner-Up 2013 |
Succeeded by Katherine Ho 何艷娟 |