Maggie Cheung

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AKA: Zhang Manyu, Zhang Man Yu, Zhang Mangu, Cheung Man-yuk, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk
Birthdate: 09/20/1964
Birthplace: Hong Kong

biography

As one of Hong Kong’s most respected and well-liked actresses, Maggie Cheung has thrived on versatility. In the last twenty years, Cheung has appeared in over seventy movies to date, playing everything from an action hero, a comedienne, a damsel in distress, and in one film, herself. Despite numerous awards and widespread recognition in her native land, success overseas, particularly in America, has eluded the talented actress. But with “Hero” (2002), Zhang Yimou’s epic historical fantasy, Cheung finally had the opportunity to be recognized by a foreign audience.

Cheung was born in Hong Continued

Credits

The Woman
2008
Emily Wang
2006
Slz1960
2005
Su Li-zhen -- Mrs Chan
2001
Barbara
1999
Jean
1998
May
1996
The Woman
1996
Jade King
1992
Su Lizhen
1991
Hueyin
1990
Cast
Actor
Flying Snow
Actor
Soong Ching-ling
Li Feng Jiao
Chat--The Thief Catcher
Chat--The Thief Catcher
Actor
Ah Ngor
Ruan Ling-yu
Chi Hsiao-min
Maggie--Herself
Green Snake

milestones

Year
Milestone
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Moved at the age of 8 with her family to England
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Retuned to Hong Kong to begin modeling and appearing in commercials
1983 
Participated in the Miss Hong Kong pageant for which she was awarded first runner-up
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Signed contracts with both TVB and Shaw Brothers Studios; appeared in several drama series and low budget comedies
1985 
Appeared alongside Jackie Chan in "Police Story"
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