Priscilla Wong
Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor Priscilla Wong (born 23 October 1981) is a Hong Kong television actress and host, currently under TVB management.[1] Wong is a devoted Christian. She speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Wong made her debut in 2003 anchoring i-Cable entertainment news program before signing with TVB in 2012 as an actress.
Biography
Wong was born the second oldest of five girls. She grew up in a family where money was tight. Her father worked as a fish monger while her mother was a homemaker.[2] She graduated from Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong secondary school in 2000.
Wong later attended and graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2003, majoring in communications and public relations. During University Wong took an internship at i-Cable and was later offered a full-time job as a host when she graduated from university.[3]
Career
Hosting
Wong was discovered while she was in Secondary School at the age of 17 by Sandy Yu who was then an artiste management exec and later became a top TVB drama production executive. Signed under management by Sundream Motion Pictures she did not fully start her career in the entertainment industry until after graduating from university. Wong worked as an anchor for travelogue programs and entertainment news reporter for i-Cable. She was dubbed as "Stephen Chow’s personal host.", due to her easy access to interview the legendary comic actor.[4]
In 2010 Wong left i-Cable for Now TV, only to return one year later.
Acting
In 2008, Wong starred opposite Dicky Cheung in Sundream’s 2008 film The Champions (奪標), and earned critical praise for her performance.[4] She also had some previous acting experience from the film Love Dog Doc (妙狗仁心) [4]
In 2012, Wong signed with Hong Kong television station TVB as an actor. Her move to TVB proved successful as she gained a recognition as an actress and in 2014 Won the "Most Improved Female Artiste award".[5]
Personal life
In 2014 Priscilla Wong and Edwin Siu started dating after Madam Cutie On Duty finished filming. The two became close after filming the drama in which they played undercover police officers posing as husband and wife. Initially secretive of their relationship, the two were caught on a date at the beach by gossip news photographers.
Filmography
Television dramas
Films
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | I Will Be A Model | 我要做Model | Receptionist |
| 2008 | The Champions | 奪標 | Nan Ling |
| 2014 | Mom, I love you | 媽媽，我愛您 | Chan Suet |
Presenter
i-CABLE
| Year | English title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2009, 2011 | Entertainment News | 有線娛樂新聞台 | |
| 2007 | Wonderful Life | 活得很滋味 | |
| 2008 | 40 Day Wild Vacation | 40日峰狂嘆世界 | |
| 2009 | Love Match Turnaround | 玩轉姻玄路 | |
| 2011 | World Exploration With Every Single Person | 地平線上 這個世界那些人 | |
| The Stories Of Those | 那些人的故事 |
Now TV
| Year | English title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lifetival | ||
| Tiger Has Party | 老虎都要 party | ||
| One Life One Earth | 一個地球 |
TVB
| Year | English title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pilgrimage of Wealth | 走過浮華大地 | with Tony Hung |
| Fun Hotels | 蒲.酒店 | with Jason Chan | |
| Pilgrimage of Wealth (Sr.2) | 走過浮華大地 亞洲篇 | with Tony Hung | |
| 2014 | The Conquerors | 快樂聯盟 | |
| Pilgrimage to Football Meccas | 走過足球聖地 | with Tony Hung | |
| Chef Minor | 我係小廚神 | with Bob Lam | |
| 2015 | Chef Minor 2 | 我係小廚神2 | with Bob Lam |
| Make Your Choice | 超強選擇一分鐘 | with Sammy Leung ,Ka-Lok Chin | |
| DoDo Goes Shopping | Do姐去Shopping | with DoDo Cheng,FAMA |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TVB Anniversary Awards | My Favourite Female Character | Reality Check | Nominated |
| Most Improved Female Artist | Reality Check, Karma Rider, Pilgrimage of Wealth, Explore Hotels, Pilgrimage of Wealth II |
Nominated | ||
| Best Host (with Tony Hung) | Pilgrimage of Wealth II | Won | ||
| TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Promising Actress | Reality Check, Karma Rider | Nominated | |
| My Favourite TVB Host in Variety Program | Pilgrimage of Wealth | Won | ||
| Yahoo！Asia Buzz Awards | Most Searched TV Actress | Won | ||
| 2014 | TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards | Best Actress | Extra chewing gum | Won |
| StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Actress | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | |
| My Favourite TVB Female TV Character | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | ||
| My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple (with Raymond Wong) | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | ||
| TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | |
| My Favourite TVB On Screen Couple (with Raymond Wong) | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | ||
| My Favourite TVB Host in Variety Program (with Tony Hung) | Pilgrimage to Football Meccas | Nominated | ||
| TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Actress | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | |
| My Favourite Female Character | Swipe Tap Love | Nominated | ||
| Most Improved Female Artist | Return of the Silver Tongue, Swipe Tap Love, The Conquerors, Pilgrimage to Football Meccas, Chef Minor |
Won | ||
| Best Host (with Tony Hung) | Pilgrimage to Football Meccas | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Actress | Madam Cutie on Duty | Nominated |
| My Favourite TVB Female TV Character | Madam Cutie on Duty | Won | ||
| My Favourite Onscreen Couple(with Edwin Siu) | Madam Cutie on Duty | Won | ||
| TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role | Madam Cutie on Duty | Nominated | |
| My Favourite TVB Drama Characters | Madam Cutie on Duty | Won | ||
| My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple(with Edwin Siu) | Madam Cutie on Duty | Won | ||
| TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Actress | Madam Cutie on Duty | Nominated | |
| My Favourite Female Character | Madam Cutie on Duty | Nominated |
References
- ^ "黃翠如的廣播 - TVB藝人微博 - tvb.com". TVB. Archived from the original on 6 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ [1] Growing Up Poor, Priscilla Wong’s Needs in Life are Simple. Retrieved April 16, 2015
- ^ [2] Priscilla Wong and Edwin Siu: Introverts in Love
- ^ a b c Ruco Chan at "Heart Road GPS" Costume Fitting Jaynestars.com (July 12, 2012). Retrieved on May 26, 2014.
- ^ [3] 2014 TVB Anniversary Awards
External links
- TVB.com Priscilla Wong - Official Website Template:Zh icon
- Priscilla Wong at the Hong Kong Movie Database
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