Teresa Cheung (actress)

Teresa Cheung
Chinese name 章小蕙
Born (1963-06-10) June 10, 1963
Hong Kong
Other names Teresa Cheung Siu-wai
Zhang Xiaohui
Teresa Bee
Occupation Actress
Film producer
Spouse(s) Kenny Bee (1987–1997)
Website http://www.teresa.cc/

Teresa Cheung Siu-wai (Chinese: 章小蕙) (born 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]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Colour BlossomsMeili
2008W.Asian journalistCameo; also credited as executive producer.

Awards and nominations

YearAwards groupAward category—FilmResultRef.
2005Cinemanila International Film FestivalRising Star Award—Colour BlossomsWon[13]
Chennai International Film Festival AwardsMost Promising Actress—Colour BlossomsWon[14]
Hong Kong Film AwardsBest New Performer—Colour BlossomsNominated[15]
Hong Kong Film Critics Society AwardsBest Actress—Colour BlossomsNominated

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. Archived from the original on 2013-11-27. 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. Archived from the original on 2013-09-19. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  12. ↑ So, Antoine. "The rumours are true". The Standard. Archived from the original on 7 January 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  13. ↑ Awards, 7th Cinemanila International Film Festival. Retrieved on February 14, 2007.
  14. ↑ S.R. Ashok Kumar, "Spanish film bags award at Chennai festival", The Hindu. Retrieved on February 14, 2007.
  15. ↑ The 25th Hong Kong Film Awards. Retrieved on February 14, 2007.
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