Christy Chung
Christy Chung | |
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鍾麗緹 | |
| Born | 19 September 1970[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Université du Québec à Montréal |
| Occupation(s) | restaurateur, actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
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| Chinese name | |
Hanyu Pinyin | Zhōng Lìtí |
| Yue: Cantonese | |
| Jyutping | Zung1 Lai6 Tai4 |
Christy Chung (born 19 September 1970)[1] is a Canadian actress and restaurateur. She is best known for starring in films Mermaid Got Married, The Bodyguard from Beijing, Love on Delivery and Jan Dara.
Early life
Chung was born in
Career
While studying for a career in the tourism industry at the
A role in The Bride with White Hair 2 brought her instant recognition, and she became a well-known star in Chinese-language popular culture, acting in a large number of films including some films starring Stephen Chow, as well as The Bodyguard from Beijing starring Jet Li.
Giving birth to her daughter in 1998 temporarily had a negative effect on her career because of a stereotypical impression that a mother could not function as a sex symbol, but her career recovered in 2000. More recently, she had roles in Samsara and Jackie Chan's movie The Medallion. She added Thai to her language repertoire when she starred in Nonzee Nimibutr's 2001 film Jan Dara. Singapore FHM magazine voted her the "Sexiest Woman in Asia" in 2000.
She recently starred in
She is a brand ambassador and spokeswoman to slimming service Marie France Bodyline, prominently appearing on billboards and print ads.
Despite her success, she remains mostly unknown in Quebec, where she was born and grew up, because she has done most of her film work in Cantonese.
Personal life
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Chung married Glen Ross in 1998, and gave birth to their daughter Yasmine in Montreal in the middle of the
In 2003, Chung married music producer Jon Yen. They have two daughters, Jaden Chloe, born in August 2008, and Cayla Janie, born in February 2010. Chung and Yen divorced in 2011.
In November 2016, Chung married Chinese actor Shawn Zhang Lunshuo, also known as Golden Zhang who is 12 years her junior.[4]
Chung currently resides in Beijing. She is currently a restaurant owner.
Filmography
- Sisters Who Make Waves (2020)
- Fall in Love at First Kiss (2019)
- Into the Rainbow (2017)
- The Right Mistake (2015)
- Bad Sister (2014)
- The Incredible Truth (2013)
- Better and Better (2013)
- Good-for-Nothing Heros (2012)
- Dear Enemy (2011)
- The Bright Eleven (2010)
- Bruce Lee, My Brother (2010)
- Hong Kong Express(2005) (TV)
- Asian Charlie's Angels (2004) (TV)
- Astonishing (2004) – Mandy
- Fantasia (2004) – Jane Lam, aka Little Britney
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (2003 TV series) – Kang Min
- The Medallion (2003) – Charlotte Watson
- Never Again (Lee Soo Young Music Video) (2001) – the Mother in the Video
- Samsara (2001) – Pema
- Jan Dara (2001) – Khun Boonlueang
- Un Baiser Volé - Sophia
- Gen-Y Cops (2000) – Inspector Chung
- Conman in Tokyo (2000) – Banana
- Tau mung (2000) – Sophia
- Troublesome Night (1997) – Mrs. To
- All's Well, Ends Well 1997 (1997) – Little Shien
- 97 Aces Go Places (1997) – Li Lai-Shen
- The God of Cookery (1996) – High School Fantasy Girl
- Tai Chi Boxer (1996) – Rose
- Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star (Yun cai zhi li xing) (1996) – Christie Lee/Angel of Nine Heavens
- Red Wolf (1995) – Lai
- Mack the Knife (1995) – Jamie
- Passion 1995 (1995) – Tina
- Faithfully Yours (1995) – Miss Tang
- Man Wanted (1995) – Yung
- Love on Delivery (1994) – Lily
- Hail the Judge (1994) – Stone Mansion
- Modern Romance (1994) – Ady
- Mermaid Got Married (1994) – Wong Siu May, the mermaid
- I Wanna Be Your Man (1994) – Ron
- The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994) – Michelle Yeung
- Whatever You Want (1994) – Pearl Ko
- Perfect Exchange (1993) – Lily
- The Bride with White Hair 2 (1993) – Moon
References
- ^ a b 周静. "Christy Chung celebrates birthday with daughter". China.org.cn. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ "Christy Chung". IMDb.
- ^ Hktopten (2010-07-21). "HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office: [2010.07.21] ARAIF LEE TURNS PRESSURE INTO MOTIVATION". HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
- ^ "Christy Chung, 48, reveals IVF journey behind weight gain; wants 4th child". AsiaOne. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
- ^ "Christy Chung". IMDb.com. Retrieved March 31, 2010.
- ^ "Christy Chung". chinesemov.com. Retrieved March 31, 2010.
External links
- Christy Chung at IMDb
- hkcinemagic entry
- Interview (in French)
- La Presse article Archived 2008-05-01 at the Wayback Machine (in French)
- Hong Kong star power
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