Maggie Cheung Ho Yee - Truong Kha Di

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English: Maggie Cheung
Cantonese: Cheung Ho Yee
Mandarin: Zhang1 Ke3 Yi2
Vietnamese: Truong Kha Di
Former Stage Name: Tina Cheung
Nickname: Chu Hor (Pig Head)
Date of Birth: 20 March, 1970
Place of Birth: Hong Kong, China
Nationalities: Chinese/British (dual)
Origin: Taisan, Guangdong Province, Mainland China
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Western Zodiac: (Star Sign) Pisces - (Moon Sign) Aries
Languages Spoken: English, French, Cantonese, Mandarin
Height: 170 cm / 5'7"
Weight: 49.3 kg / 110 lb (as of 2003)
Measurements: 33B" 24" 34.5" (as of 2003)
Clothes Size: 38
Pants Size: Medium
Shoes Size: 38.5 (Europe) / 8 (U.S.)
Eyes Sight: L150 R175 (myopic)
Blood Type: O+
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Primary Education: St. Mary's Canossian College [Graduated Valedictorian]
Secondary Education: Plymouth College (UK)
Tertiary Education: Oxford College (UK) - Nutritional Science, Anatomical Biology
Former Companions:
- Frederick Tung Bo, Shanghainese businessman
- Samm Chan Yung Sum, Singaporean producer
Current Companion: None at the moment
Marital Status: Single/Never married
Cars Owned: Blue Mercedes-Benz & Black Volkswagen, Black Lexus
Recent Purchased Car: Indigo Lexus
Hairstylist: Oasis Salon Director Jessica Yuen of Oasis Salon Ltd.
Bedtime Habit: Mild exercise
Avg. Sleeping Hours: 9 hours (once she slept for 23 hrs!)
Former Occupations: Cruise liner clerk in HK; White-collar stockbroker at London Stock Exchange; Fashion Merchandiser in UK
Family: Father, Mother, Elder Sister (Wylie), Younger sister (Carrie), Youngest sister (Susie), Irish Setter (Frankie)
Mentors: actor Damian Lau Chung Yan, executive producer Tommy Leung Ka Shu
Goddaughter: Etta Wu Zelian (Ng Chok Lam), daughter of Elaine Ng and Jackie Chan

FAVORITES
Musical: Victor Hugo's "Hunchback De Notre-Dame"
Actors: Gary Oldman, Bette Midler, Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Damian Lau, Liza Wang, Stephen Chow, Leslie Cheung, Audrey Hepburn
Singers: The Cranberries, Elva Hsiao, Landy Wen, Jay Chou
Designers: Vivienne Westwood, Clements Ribeiro
Animals: Dogs and wolves
Sports: Swimming, gymnastic, tennis, squash, and skiing
Shops: Joyce Boutique (Central), Seibu for Red Label (Central)
Colors: Blue, pink, white, and beige
Drink: Iced Cappuccino
Dress Code: Casual T-Shirts/tanktops with navy-blue colored Jeans
Fruits: Mangosteen, mangoes, durians
Food: Caesar Salad, big hairy crabs, steam fish, raw fish slices, steamboat (spicy flavor), a special type of tea with milk and contains little inside, or any food made of egg and milk
Snack: Lindt chocolates
Hobbies: Reading William Shakespeare's plays, listening to music, watching LD, playing mahjong, cruising to the sea with friends, creative writing, watching Western Broadway/Musicals, or sleeping
Subject: Art and biology
Countries: Switzerland and Egypt
Type of Music: Jazz, French Musicals, Alternative Rocks, R&B

AWARDS
1994 ~ Miss Hong Kong Pageant '94 ~ Miss Talented & Prominent Star Award
1997 ~ RTHK TV Awards ~ Best Newcomer Award
1997 ~ RTHK TV Awards ~ Ranked 5th, Top 10 TV Stars
1998 ~ TVB Weekly Magazine ~ Ranked 3rd, Top 10 TVB Artists
1998 ~ Clarins Paris ~ Best Complexion Award
1998 ~ Pantene Pro-V ~ Pearly Lustrousness Best Hair Award
1998 ~ Oriental Sunday Magazine ~ Best Cover Girl (for issue 36) Award
1999 ~ TVB 32nd Anniversary ~ The Millennium Most Memorable Actress in a Leading Role (as Chan Po Chu in Old Time Buddy)
2000 ~ Express Weekly ~ The Most Intimate TV Couple Award (with Gordon Lam Ka Tung for Plain Love II)
2000 ~ TVB Children Music Festival Best Song Award (Happily Welcome a New Year)
2001 ~ TVB Anniversary 2001 ~ My Character Award (as Rose Suen Hin Ka in The Awakening Story)
2003 ~ Next TV Awards ~ Ranked 7th, Top 10 Artists
2003 ~ Three Weekly ~ Most Mega-Artist Award
2003 ~ Three Weekly ~ Most Beautiful Complexion Award
2003 ~ Complete La Femme - Honored Steward of LF Award

TV SERIES
The Condor Heroes 1995
The Unexpected
A Kindred Spirit
Cold Blood Warm Heart
Ancient Heroes
Once Upon A Time in Shanghai
One Good Turn Deserves Another
Mystery Files
A Road and A Will
Old Time Buddy
A Recipe for the Heart
Old Time Buddy-To Catch A Thief
A Smiling Ghost Story
Plain Love II
The Sky is the Limit
The Awakening Story
Police Station No.7
Burning Flame II
Let's Face It
Ups and Downs In the Sea of Love
The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow
Better Halves
War and Beauty
Proud of Chu and Han(unreleased)

OTHER TV WORKS
The Bird of Prey {telemovie}
Wild Castaway {reality)

MOVIES
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Spy Games
Highway Man
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Those Were the Days '97
Thou Shall Not Commit
Troublesome Night 8
Troublesome Night 9
The Reunion

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[Ta Kung Pao 29/09/04]

Maggie Cheung and Alice Tang have recently been the target of the press, but they continue to stick together and often join up to attend various public events without fear of rumours. The pair took part in a diamond event earlier and Maggie indicated that she was attending to support her friend as she is also a fan of diamond jewellery as she finds a clear and sparkling diamond extremely attractive. When asked if she collects jewellery, she says: "I do like to collect jewellery and watches, the most valuable watch I own is worth over $100,000." As for the first diamond that Maggie owned, it was one she bought herself with money she made from her salary and she has kept this as a souvenir.

As for the constant reports that suggest a romantic affair between her and Alice and also indicating their close relationship, Maggie does not mind about these reports, neither confirming nor denying them, just laughing that these puzzling issues are best left to the press to second guess. As for whether she has anyone courting her, she says that she is concentrating on work as she has to return to Shanghai tomorrow to continue filming for "Song of Everlasting Sorrow".

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[Ta Kung Pao & The Sun 22/09/04]

The DKNY 2004 Autumn/Winter collection show was held two nights ago and Maggie Cheung arrived after the show had started and was immediately the focus of interviews from the press. Maggie's 'rumoured girlfriend' Alice Tang was also present and it turned out that the two friends had arranged to watch the show together. As they sat together without any hint of awkwardness, they chatted and laughed through the show and Maggie seemed very flirtatious throughout the evening as she leaned against the sofa for the press to take photos.

When the reporters commented that Maggie was dressed very sexily, she laughed that for her, watching a fashion show is still work. Did she arrange to meet Alice for the show? She syas that they both came after work. As for their relationship, Maggie says that she has always seen Alice as a big sister and a very close friend, because in this industry it is very difficult to find someone that you can share all your secrets with.

Earlier, there were reports that she shared seven rather ominous hours together at home with Alice and Maggie says: "Do you think it looks like that? We are around the same age, so we are good friends." She believes that this news is too pointless and points out that it is difficult for artistes to make friends, like when she went for dinner with Joe Ma earlier, it was twisted into another story and this left her feeling very frustrated. When asked if she knows Alice's background, Maggie laughs: "Is she a triad? Haha.. I don't care about backgrounds." Does she feel that there is a romantic intention? Maggie said to the reporters: "You really need to tweak your mind a little." The reporters then suggested that she should find her Prince Charming soon to avoid any more rumours, but she laughs she will not because any princes will be frightened off by the press.

Alice happily answered questions from the press, saying that she and Maggie have been good friends all along and maybe because they are so close, that they have been misunderstood. She feels hard done by because the rumours started just a few months into their friendship. As for romance, Alice says there is no chance of this because although she is yet to find her other half, she will introduce men to Maggie. Alice then went on to praise her good friend's performance in "War and Beauty", saying she is the best out of the cast.

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Although Maggie Cheung and Alice Tang are rumored to be a couple, they both ignore the reports and continue to show up in public events together. When Maggie was being interviewed last night, Alice waited patiently by her side. Asked whether she was affected by the rumors, Alice said no, and added Maggie was just a friend. Alice also stressed she never gave Maggie "an expensive watch", and she would like to confront the person who wrote that in the paper.

As for Maggie, she seemed tired of the rumors. She said they were completely untrue, but fortunately, they did not affect the friendship between her and Alice. Asked if being pursued by men, Maggie said she would let nature take its own course. Right now, she just wants to enjoy her days off and have a good rest.

Earlier, Charmaine Sheh said in an interview that her character was the most evil lady in "War And Beauty". Maggie laughingly agreed, and said her evilness would hit a peak next week. Asked to comment on the rumored animosity between herself and Charmaine, Maggie said it was far from the truth, and added they were actually very courteous to each other after work.

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The rumors of Maggie Cheung and Charmaine Sheh not getting along continue to be a hot topic as "War and Beauty" comes close to its grand finale. As the latest report reveals, Charmaine was mad at Maggie because she went overboard and tried to direct some of Charmaine's scenes while shooting.

Maggie finally responds, as she feels she's been exploited time and time again. "I find that the harder you work and the better results you get, the more rumors you have. It won't affect me, though. I'll continue to work hard, and I'm ready for more rumors. But I have to say that people better stop using me to promote themselves!"

Model Samantha Chow also supports her friend Maggie. She hints that somebody is trying to stir things up. "I've been following entertainment news. I remember Charmaine Sheh and Shirley Yeung were said to have friction. And now, Charmaine and Maggie. Is it a coincidence (that somebody is always said to have problems with others)?" Samantha explains that even if Maggie did try to direct some of the scenes, she was qualified to do so, because she's a veteran and has had much experience. "Sheren Tang, Gigi Lai and Maggie all did very well. Charmaine was okay." Samantha adds.

As for the other "headline piece", Samantha confirms Maggie and Alice (Tang) are just friends.

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Having been away filming in Beijing for a few months, Charmaine Sheh was back in Hong Kong yesterday as a judge for a model competition. As for the gossip that has surrounded the lead stars of "War and Beauty" since the show began airing, Charmaine, who has been embroiled in rumours of conflicts with Maggie Cheung and even slanging matches during magazine interviews, responded to the press saying: "I feel we really need to take a break. I am happy that everyone is supporting the show, but if we continue to be entangled in all these rumours then it is not a good thing. In reality, all the cast members got on peacefully."

Talking of the award for the female lead at the TVB anniversary becoming the target for all the female cast members, Charmaine says that until the company reveals that nominations then she does not know whether she will be up for the award and so it is too early to discuss this just now and each of the female cast members do stand an equal chance. As for the suggestion that Maggie has offered to 'let her have the award', Charmaine says: "I have already responded, I think it is a misunderstanding. (Do you not think that she is undermining you?) I have already responded to this in the magazine interview."

Maggie has also expressed that she does not wish to comment on these rumours to avoid it being used as promotion. When Charmaine heard this, she laughed coldly and said: "Why do I have to respond to what she says? I will just say the same thing and I hope that the rumours will stop for a while. (She says she does not want to be used for promotion.) Who is she referring to? (Are you not worried that someone is profiting from this?) I don't think so!" As for the arguments between her and Maggie's fans on the internet, Charmaine says she thanks her fans for their support, but arguing is an unhealthy way of expressing oneself. On top of this, the news linking Maggie and Alice Tang, hinting a possible lesbian relationship, Charmaine says: "I think this is just an untrue rumour." When asked if she felt that Maggie was 'touching up' other female cast members whilst filming, Charmaine laughs: "There was no such thing!"

Charmaine will be taking part in Saturday's special screening of the grand finale of "War" and when it was mentioned that Gigi Lai had offered to donate a camisole for the auction, Charmaine laughed: "If the public request it, then I don't mind donating a camisole after wearing it, maybe the fragrance will demand a higher price!"

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[Ta Kung Pao, Oriental Daily & The Sun 01/10/04]

"War and Beauty" reaches a climax this week and the finale will be aired on Saturday. As the show has stirred up quite a frenzy, TVB has arranged a special charity presentation that will be attended by the cast members. After the news of their arguments have broken, Charmaine Sheh and Maggie Cheung will met again for the first time at this event and this will surely become the focus for the evening.

Charmaine appeared at a cosmetics promotional event yesterday and she says that she will be supporting her own show and has bought tickets for a table to hand out to her own friends. She says that she can also do something for charity at the same time. Charmaine indicates that she wanted to buy a few tables worth, but the ticket sales were so strong that they had all been sold beforehand and she was not even able to reserve another table. She laughs that those she has invited are female friends because women are more assertive and they are all leaving their men at home.

When asked about her meeting with Maggie, Charmaine says that she will not feel awkward: "We were only written about in this way, but it is not as exaggerated as that. (Will you not be speaking to each other?) Ai! If we don't speak then you say there is something going on, if we do speak then you say we are pretending to be friendly, so whatever we do, someone will write about it, so we'll just go with the flow."

Charmaine has had two series aired this year, but with the rave reviews of "War" and the great audience reactions, there is more concern about whether the four female leads will become the favourite female lead this year. However, no-one knows the nominations as yet, so speculation is still a little early.

Charmaine returned from Beijing on mid-autumn festival and when asked why she did not stay that day and spend it with 'good friend' Benny Chan, she says rather coldly: "What does it have to do with him? Spending the festival on th plane was quite unusual, because they handed out mooncakes on the plane and when I left Beijing, some local fans gave me a lantern."

***WARNING: SPOILERS FOR "WAR AND BEAUTY"***

"War" will be airing episode 29 tonight and the story tells of Hung Mo urging On Sin not to be used by Yu Yuet, Suen Ching Wah taking his son to bid leave from the Empress and Fuk Nga finding out that Lau Sik Chun has committed suicide after the torture received during the investigation into Tsiu Man Tin. For Yee Shun's safety, Fuk Nga pleads with Pak Yeung to take Yee Shun away from the palace, while she commits suicide. On the other hand, Yuk Ying's maid tells the Empress of Yuk Ying's secret and the Empress tells the Emperor about all the evildoings of the women, but the Emperor is more troubled by the rebels in his land and reprimands the Empress, whilst Yu Yuet and On Sin adopt each other as sisters.

[Julie]

[heavenlyangel]

that is pretty crazy how maggie and charmaine dont like each other...who do u guys prefer better

[Julie]

I think both have great qualities

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