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