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* Family: Ho Ping Ng, Yu Ting Ng, Emmeline Jow (Sister), Della Ng (Sister), Kimberly Ng (Sister |
* Family: Ho Ping Ng, Yu Ting Ng, Emmeline Jow (Sister), Della Ng (Sister), Kimberly Ng (Sister), Ryan Jow (Nephew), Ashlie Jow (Niece), Spencer Lo (Nephew) , Ben Jow (Brother-In-Law), Johnny Lo (Brother-In-Law), Brian Hwang (Brother-In-Law). |
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* Education: San Francisco State University (Degree of International Relations and Minor in Marketing) Graduated in 1995 |
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* High School: Mission High School, San Francisco (was a member of Mission In Motion dance group) Graduated in 1990 |
* High School: Mission High School, San Francisco (was a member of Mission In Motion dance group) Graduated in 1990 |
Revision as of 22:17, 22 November 2006
Melissa Ng Mei Hang (Traditional Chinese: 吳美珩, born 5 May 1972 in Guangdong, China) is a popular TV actress in Hong Kong. After studying international relations and marketing at San Francisco State University, she entered the Hong Kong entertainment industry in 1996, after placing 1st runner up in Miss Chinese International 1996 (representing San Francisco). She started out with minor roles, appearing in only a few episodes. Then she played second female lead for a long time, and recently, she has been playing main female lead in her series. Her many series include A Kindred Spirit, Legend of Lady Yang, Riches and Stitches, A Herbalist Affair, King of Yesterday and Tomorrow, Healing Hands III, Into Thin Air and most recently, in La Femme Desperado which garnered the best ratings for TVB for a series in 2006 so far. It is rumoured that Melissa is married. She has never denied or admitted it though.
Pageant Career
Melissa first won the Miss Chinatown USA 1995 pageant. After winning the pageant based in the city of San Francisco, Melissa represented San Francisco at Miss Chinese International 1996. Melissa had a great interview during the final night, where she challenged Eric Tsang in the interview. She was crowned as 1st runner up later. Due to her strong Cantonese and communication skills, she earned a contract with TVB. She is also a host.
Profile
- Name: 吳美珩 / Ng Mei Hang
- English Name: Melissa Ng
- Date of birth: 1972 May 05
- Birthplace: China
- Nationality: America / Hong Kong
- Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
- Height: 172cm
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
- Immigrated to US at the age of 9
- Family: Ho Ping Ng, Yu Ting Ng, Emmeline Jow (Sister), Della Ng (Sister), Kimberly Ng (Sister), Ryan Jow (Nephew), Ashlie Jow (Niece), Spencer Lo (Nephew) , Ben Jow (Brother-In-Law), Johnny Lo (Brother-In-Law), Brian Hwang (Brother-In-Law).
- Education: San Francisco State University (Degree of International Relations and Minor in Marketing) Graduated in 1995
- High School: Mission High School, San Francisco (was a member of Mission In Motion dance group) Graduated in 1990
- Hobbies: Dancing, Singing, Reading
- Special skills: Modern Dance, Chinese Dance
- Favorite Character: Winnie the Pooh
- Favorite Colour: Black, white, beige
- Favorite Singer: Jacky Cheung, A*mei
- Friends: Kenix Kwok, Fiona Yuen, Lawrence Ng, Michael Tse, Carrie Ng
Selected Filmography
- A Kindred Spirit (1999)
- ICAC Investigations 2001 (2001)
- Hope for Sale (2001)
- A Herbalist Affair (2002)
- The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow (2003)
- Riches and Stitches (2004)
- The Conqueror's Story (2004)
- Dreams of Colours (2004)
- Fantasy Hotel (2005)
- Into Thin Air (2005)
- Healing Hands III (2005)
- La Femme Desperado (2006)
- Love Guaranteed (2006)
- Tai Gik (2007)
- Agents in Charge (2007)
Notable Roles
- Lai Siu in Into Thin Air (2005)
- Ka Man in Fantasy Hotel (2005)
- Dr. Sarah Yip To in Healing Hands III (2005)
- Go Ling in La Femme Desperado (2006)
- Hazel Kuk Yeuk Hei in Love Guaranteed (2006)
Awards
- 1996 Miss Chinese International Pageant: First Runner Up [1] (http://www.misshkbeauties.com/96mci.htm)
- 1995 Miss Chinatown USA Winner