Put on a boat at age 9 with her younger sister by their mother; traveled for four weeks to Hong Kong, where her father and older brother had previously landed (date approximate)

Lived in refugee camps with her sister for three months before their father and brother found them (date approximate)

Emigrated to the United States from Hong Kong on September 24

Entire family finally reunited

Made feature film debut in "Heaven and Earth"; also sang in the film

Had lead role in "Bugis Street" (released in 1997)