Grace Chan
Grace Chan (born 23 June 1991) is a Hong Kong-born Canadian actress, television show host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was Miss Hong Kong 2013 and Miss Chinese International 2014.[1][2] Chan made her acting debut in the 2014 drama, Overachievers.
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陳凱琳 | |||||||||||
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| Born | 23 June 1991 | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | Simon Fraser University Department of Communication | ||||||||||
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| Years active | 2013–present | ||||||||||
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| Children | Rafael Cheng (Son) | ||||||||||
| Parent(s) | Chan Gwai Coeng (Father) Chan Lau Wai Haan (Mother) | ||||||||||
| Family | Joyce Chan (Sister) Derek Chan (Twin Brother) | ||||||||||
| Awards | StarHub TVB Awards Best New TVB Artist 2015 Captain of DestinyTVB Anniversary Awards – Most Improved Female Artist 2015 | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 陳凱琳 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 陈凯琳 | ||||||||||
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Miss Hong Kong 2013
Right from the beginning of the pageant, Grace expressed that it was her childhood dream to enter the Miss Hong Kong Pageant. After completing her university studies, Grace immediately returned to Hong Kong for the pageant; she even sacrificed her own graduation ceremony in Vancouver.
This year's pageant voting system differed from the past as the committee introduced a one-vote-one-person from Hong Kong citizens which would account for 50 percent of the final score; the other 50 percent was awarded by the panel of professional judges.
As an early favourite, Grace beat the other nine contestants by gaining a majority of the 170,000 votes that were cast from the Hong Kong audience.[3]
Finally, after various rounds she was crowned the 2013 Miss Hong Kong winner on 1 September 2013.
Miss Chinese International 2014
Organizers this year decided to change the formula of the competition and introduced an elimination round after nearly every segment.
Not only did Grace Chan represent herself well in the pageant, she is also the 3rd representative from Hong Kong to have held both titles, the last title belonging to Sonija Kwok 14 years ago. She defeated the hottest favourite contestant Cindy Zhong, who is from Vancouver and become the winner of Miss Chinese International 2014. Indeed, Cindy was placed 1st runner up.
Personal life
She was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 5. Because of her facial features, Grace was speculated to be a mixed Chinese. Grace clarified that both her biological parents are ethnically Chinese. Grace graduated from Simon Fraser University with a major in Communications[4] and a minor in Publishing.
On 26 July 2018 after much speculation, Chan announced via Instagram that she was engaged to her boyfriend of three years, actor, Kevin Cheng. On 12 August 2018, she married Cheng, in Bali, Indonesia. Grace has a fraternal twin brother and an older sister.[5] On 22 November 2018, Grace announced via Instagram that she is expecting her first child with her husband. In February 2019, Chan announced on Instagram that she gave birth to their son Rafael Cheng. Grace announced on instagram in 20 May 2020 they are expecting a new member on their family[6][7][8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Awards | Notes |
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| 2014 | Overachievers 名門暗戰 | Abby Chiang Lai | Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste |
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| Sun After The Rain 雨後驕陽 | Jin- Mu Dan |
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| 2015 | Raising the Bar 四個女仔三個BAR | Giselle Tong Ching-chi | Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artist Nominated—StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Actress Nominated—StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Female TV Character Nominated—StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite Onscreen Couple (with Louis Cheung) |
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| Captain of Destiny 張保仔 | Wong Tai-mui | TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artist StarHub TVB Award for Best New TVB Artist |
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| 2016 | Blue Veins 僵 | Yoyo Lam Mung-yiu |
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| Brother's Keeper II 巨轮II | Ko Yee-na (Nana) |
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| 2018 | My Ages Apart 誇世代 |
Sheung Shui |
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| The Forgotten Valley 平安谷之詭谷傳說 | Law Gwai Sze | Nominated— TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite TVB Actress Nominated— TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite TVB Female TV Character |
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| Birth of a Hero 翻生武林 | Shou Joy Sum |
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| Flying Tiger 飛虎極戰 | Cheung Ya Sun (莊雅璇) |
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| 2019 | Justice Bao: The First Year 包青天再起風雲 | Fuk Lan (伏色喀思) |
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References
- "Miss HK cried when she was announced winner of Miss Chinese International pageant". lollipop.sg/. 27 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- "University graduate is Miss Hong Kong 2013 – Archives – World Pageants – Beauty Pageants – Indiatimes". The Times of India. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- "Grace Chan Is Crowned Miss Hong Kong 2013". 24-7kpop.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- "曝港姐陳凱琳背景：名校畢業 九龍塘過億豪宅". Dailynews.sina.com. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- "長青網：陳凱琳返獨立屋 家人拉隊狂歡". E123.hk. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- "17號港姐陳凱琳賽前被黑 忙澄清：我是爸媽親生的_娛樂頻道_新浪網-北美". Dailynews.sina.com. 1 September 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- "陳凱琳唔似父母 龍鳳胎弟弟都似混血兒 – 香港娛樂頻道@HKChannel". Ihktv.com. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- "陈凯琳有整容吗 2013香港小姐17号陈凯琳个人资料及照片 – 极热网". Jihot.com. 28 August 2013. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- Grace Chan at hkmdb.com
- Grace Chan at chinesemov.com