Kelly Cheung (Chinese: 張曦雯; pinyin: Cheung Hei-Man, born 11 May 1990) is a Hongkonger-American actress, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder. She currently contracted to TVB. She is the winner of Miss Chinese International 2012 and represented Hong Kong at Miss World 2012.

Early life and personal life

Cheung was born in Hong Kong and was raised there until she was ten years old before moving to Chicago where she attended St. Therese Chinese Catholic School and later graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a degree in Business Administration.

Mark Brunyez of American and Japanese descent, have been dating for 6 years. The couple met in the United States, Kelly’s home country, prior to her entry into the Miss Chinese International Pageant. They had stayed in touch as friends for many years, before deciding to take their relationship to the next step in 2018.

Career

Cheung was 21 when she won the Miss Friendship Ambassador Pageant and represented Chicago at Miss Chinese International 2012. She was crowned the winner, becoming the only Chicago representative to have won the beauty pageant title. She was the winner of Friendship Ambassador as well.[citation needed] Cheung represented Hong Kong, at Miss World 2012 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, marking the first time a Miss Chinese International titleholder represented Hong Kong at Miss World instead of a Miss Hong Kong Pageant titleholder. This was due to the Miss World pageant timeframe shifting from November to August and thus conflicting with that of Miss Hong Kong Pageant. At Miss World Pageant 2012, Cheung entered top 47 in Top Model and top 40 in Beach Fashion.

Cheung relocated to Hong Kong and joined TVB after crowning her successor at Miss Chinese International in January 2013. With her fluent English, she joined the English language channel TVB Pearl and TVB Jade as a television presenter, hosting Dolce Vita and Pearl Entertainment Tonight, and Scoop (東張西望).

Cheung also had a successful modeling career prior to her pageant wins. She was awarded "Best New Model 2010" by Elite HK Model Management. She had appeared in numerous television commercials as well as featuring in fashion and beauty magazines.[citation needed]

In 2016, Cheung made her acting debut in the legal drama Law dis-Order. In 2019, she starred in the critical acclaimed medical drama Big White Duel, receiving attention from netizens. She gained recognition by winning the Most Improved Female Artiste award at the 2019 TVB Anniversary Awards.

Filmography

Television dramas ( TVB )

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Law dis-OrderLibby Poon Hei-manSupporting Role
2017The AdoptChow Yu-tung
2018The Taxorcist Sidequel - Chapter OneLaw KaWeb Miniseries
Life on the LineMan" Mandy Man FaiMajor Supporting Role
Wife, InterruptedTing Ka-yanGuest Appearance
2019Big White DuelDr. "Yan" Lui Ngoi-lingMain Role TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste
Barrack O'KarmaKelly Cheung Hei-man (herself)Ep. 17–18, 20 TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste
The Man Who Kills TroublesChloe Ko Hei-yiMajor Supporting Role TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste
2020Forensic Heroes IVEmma Ma Oi-mei / Ko SinEp. 25–30
The WitnessChris Lee Chung-yingMain Role
Legal Mavericks 2020Eva Shaw Mei-naMain Role
2021Armed Reaction 2021BarristerEp. 30
Shadow of JusticeCathy Fong Lok-yiGuest Appearance
2022Big White Duel IIDr. "Yan" Lui Ngoi-lingMain Role
2023Narcotics HeroesJackie Ting Yeuk-ning, Senior Inspector of Narcotics BureauMain Role
2024In Bed With A StrangerRachel Chu Sin-meiMain Role
Big Biz DuelSong KiuMain Role

Television dramas ( Shaw Brothers Pictures )

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Flying Tiger 2Jean Yau Ho-yuetMain Role

Awards and nominations

YearAwardRoleResult
2011Miss Friendship Ambassador Pageant & Miss PhotogenicWon
2012Miss Chinese International PageantWon
2018TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female ArtisteNominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated (Top 5)
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female CharacterNominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in MalaysiaNominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in SingaporeNominated
People's Choice Television Award for Most Improved Female ArtisteNominated (Ranked 5th)
2019TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female ArtisteWon
TVB Anniversary Award for Best ActressNominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female CharacterNominated
People's Choice Television Award for Most Improved Female ArtisteNominated (Ranked 4th)
2020TVB Anniversary Award for Best ActressNominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female CharacterNominated (Top 5)
TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in MalaysiaNominated (Top 5)
2022TVB Anniversary Award for Best ActressNominated (Top 10)
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female CharacterNominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in MalaysiaNominated
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Onscreen Partnership (with Roger Kwok)Nominated
2023TVB Anniversary Award for Best ActressNominated
2024TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in MalaysiaSong Kiu in Big Biz DuelWon
TVB Anniversary Award for Best ActressSong Kiu in Big Biz DuelNominated (Top 5)

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Preceded byEliza SamMiss Chinese International 2012Succeeded byGloria Tang (actress)