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Jacqueline Wong
Jacqueline Wong Sum-wing (, born 23 January 1989) is an American-born Hong Kong Canadian actress and television host. She won the Miss Hong Kong 2012 first runner-up title and placed in the top 12 talents at Miss World 2013. In 2022, her contract with Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) ended. Life and career 1989-2012: Early years On 23 January 1989, Wong was born in New York City. She is the youngest sister of four, with Scarlett Wong (artiste and former host of ViuTV) as her elder sister. At the age of seven, she moved and settled in Vancouver with her family. In 2012, Wong was attending the University of British Columbia, studying her Master of Business Administration before competing for Miss Hong Kong 2012. Raised by her Cantonese family in the United States and Canada, Wong is fluent in English and Cantonese. 2012-2018: Beauty pageants and TVB career Wong competed at Miss Hong Kong 2012 and won the first runner-up title. In the following year, she represented Hong K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huang (surname)
Huang (; ) is a Chinese surname that originally means and refers to jade people were wearing and decorating in ancient times. While ''Huáng'' is the pinyin romanization of the word, it may also be romanized as Hwang (Korean surname), Hwang, Wong (surname), Wong, Waan, Wan, Waon, Hwong, Vong, Hung, Hong, Bong, Eng, Ng (name), Ng, Uy (surname), Uy, Wee, Oi, Oei, Oey, Ooi, Ong, or Ung due to pronunciations of the word in different dialects and languages. It is the 96th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem.K. S. Tom. [1989] (1989). Echoes from Old China: Life, Legends and Lore of the Middle Kingdom. University of Hawaii Press. . This surname is known as Hwang (Korean name), Hwang in Korean language, Korean. In Vietnamese language, Vietnamese, the name is known as Hoàng or Huỳnh. Huang is the 7th most common surname in China. Huynh is the 5th most common surname in Vietnam. The population of Huangs in China and Taiwan was estimated at more than 35 million in 2020; it was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxanne Tong
Roxanne Tong Lok Man () is a Hong Kong actress and former beauty pageant contestant contracted to TVB. Background Roxanne Tong was born in Hong Kong, the older of two children. Her father, Tong Chun Chung, was an actor. She is the niece of Hong Kong actor Kent Tong. She graduated from University College London with a degree in Psychology. Career Roxanne Tong had signed with Primo and became a model. She competed in the Miss Hong Kong 2012 beauty pageant, receiving the Tourism Ambassador, Beauty Sublimation and Most Popular Pageant on Scene awards, and was eventually placed in Top 6. Later, she joined TVB and made her acting debut in the sitcom ''Come Home Love'' as Lee Sze-sze. She co-hosted the education program ''Sidewalk Scientist'' (season 2) as well. In 2014, Tong competed in the Mainland China competition The Chinese Dream Show ( 中国梦想秀). Michael Miu came as the special guest for her. She was eventually placed 4th in the competition. In 2017, Tong won the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidewalk Scientist
Sidewalk Scientist () is a Hong Kong TV programme broadcast by TVB and presented by Kaki Leung, Ali Lee, Jacqueline Wong, Mayanne Mak, Sammi Cheung, Roxanne Tong, Crystal Fung, Bowie Cheung, Tiffany Lau, Judy Kwong, Regina Ho, Honey Ho, Eunice Chan and Joey Thye. This programme explores the scientific knowledge in daily life through different experiments. Despite its English title, there are also segments to correct common misuse of English or Chinese, to clarify of legal misconceptions and to introduce local history. Sammy Leung Sammy Leung Chi Kin is an actor under TVB, DJ, singer, and host for Commercial Radio Hong Kong. Life and career Leung was raised in Kwai Shing Estate, and received his secondary education at St. Stephen's College and La Salle College, gradu ... was invited as guest host of the special episode of season 1 and has since become a returning guest host in following seasons. In season 2, a male guest host will join in as 'Captain'. In season 3, all of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minute To Win It
''Minute to Win It'' is an international game show franchise where contestants take part in a series of 60-second challenges that use objects that are commonly available around the house. The first version of ''Minute to Win It'' to air was the American primetime game show, which premiered on NBC on March 14, 2010 and ran till 2011 with host Guy Fieri. It was revived in 2013 on GSN with host Apolo Ohno. The second network to air a version of the concept was Brazil's SBT, on April 17, 2010. This series was called ''Nada Além de um Minuto'' (Portuguese for ''Nothing But a Minute'') and was played as part of the pre-existing program ''Programa Silvio Santos'', hosted by Silvio Santos. Then on April 30, 2010 Germany's Sat.1 aired ''Die perfekte Minute'' (''The perfect Minute'') and on June 22, 2010 Australia's Seven Network aired ''Minute to Win It''. Currently over fifty countries worldwide have produced a version of ''Minute to Win It''. The first two episodes of the American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep In The Realm Of Conscience
''Deep in the Realm of Conscience'' () is a 2018 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB, Tengent Penguin Pictures and by producer Mui Siu-ching. It is the sequel to the 2009 drama '' Beyond the Realm of Conscience.'' The drama aired five days a week on the TVB network with 45-minute episodes starting May 21, 2018. It stars Nancy Wu, Annie Liu, Steven Ma, Kenneth Ma, Edwin Siu and Alice Chan in this reboot installment. Plot During the reign of Emperor Shang of Tang, Prince of Ping ( Steven Ma), and Princess Taiping (Alice Chan) stage a coup and execute the Empress Dowager Wei (Michelle Yim) who seized power within the court. They support Prince of Xiang (Lee Lung Kei) in reclaiming the throne. The palace appears to be returning to peace, but, the great waves are secretly approaching. Princess Taiping and Prince of Ping begin to be divided like fire and water. Within the inner palace, Prince of Ping 's first wife, Wong Zhen (Nancy Wu) and favorite concubine Zheng Chunxi (Chr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provocateur (TV Series)
''Provocateur'' () is a 2017 Hong Kong television drama produced by Wong Wai-sing and TVB. It premiered on TVB Jade in Hong Kong, Hub Drama First in Singapore and Astro On Demand in Malaysia on 6 March 2017. It stars Gallen Lo in his first TVB drama since 2009's '' Born Rich''. Synopsis After the deaths of his first and second wife, cosmetic mogul Cheuk Kwan-lam, known as "King", tries to turn over a new leaf. As fate would have it, he encounters a resourceful young man known as Ringo Poon, through whom he sees a younger version of himself. King develops a familial attachment towards Ringo. The young man also wins the favor of King's secretary Rachel Chan, who believes that Ringo would lead the company, Endless Beauty, to success. Rachel, still mourning over the disappearance of her husband Vincent many years ago, drowns herself with work. Endless Beauty, as well as King himself, becomes her sole purpose in life. Ringo exploits the trust Rachel has in him, also winning King's ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector Gourmet
''Inspector Gourmet'' (; literally "Gluttonous Detective") is a 2016 Hong Kong television comedy and fictional detective drama produced by Leung Choi-yuen for TVB, starring Kenneth Ma, Louis Yuen, Priscilla Wong and Eliza Sam as the main cast. It premiered on Hong Kong's TVB Jade and Malaysia's Astro On Demand on August 29, 2016, airing Monday through Sunday during its 9:30-10:30 pm timeslot and concluding September 19, 2016 with a total of 20 episodes. ''Inspector Gourmet'' centers on solving mysteries with a food theme. The title of the drama is in reference to Louis Yuen's character Mak Sai. Mak Sai is described as a food addict with amazing crime solving skills due to his extraordinary sense of taste, smell and sight. Synopsis Yeung Tak-kei (Kenneth Ma), who calls himself Bill Kei, is a line cook at a high end traditional Cantonese restaurant. He is an unruly worker who spends his time on his cellular phone and flirting with the restaurant's hostess during work hours. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
With Or Without You (TV Series)
''With or Without You'' () is a 2015 Hong Kong period historical fiction comedy drama produced by TVB, starring Bobby Au-Yeung and Joey Meng as the main leads. Filming took place from October 2014 to February 2015 on location in Hong Kong and China Central Television Wuxi Film & Television Base. The drama is broadcast on Hong Kong's Jade and HD Jade channels from 26 October till 6 December 2015 every Monday through Friday during its 8:30–9:30 pm timeslot with a total of 30 episodes. The drama is a fictional telling of Song dynasty poet Su Shi and is the last of TVB's four 2015 grand anniversary dramas to be broadcast. Synopsis The drama is a fictional account of the family life of Song dynasty poet Su Shi also known as So Tung Po. Unable to forget his late wife, So Tung Po (Bobby Au Yeung) has refused to remarry until he meets talented female chef Wong Yun Chi (Joey Meng) who wins him over with her cooking. Thinking life will get better, he marries Yun Chi, but after mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limelight Years
''Limelight Years'' (; literally "Elegant Transformation") is a 2015 Hong Kong romantic television drama created and produced by TVB, starring Linda Chung, Liza Wang, Alex Fong, Damian Lau and Eliza Sam as the main cast. Filming took place from June till September 2014. The drama began airing on Hong Kong's Jade and HD Jade channels April 27 till May 22, 2015 every Monday through Friday during its 8:30-9:30 pm timeslot with a total of 22 episodes. The final 2 episodes aired on the same night as a 2-hour finale special on Sunday May 24, 2015 starting at 8:00 pm. This is the third time Wang and Lau have collaborated playing a couple. The two previously worked together in TVB's 1980 ''Yesterday's Glitter'' (京華春夢) and 2001 ''The Awakening Story'' (婚前昏後) This is Alex Fong's first drama with TVB in nine years. His last collaboration with TVB was in 2005 ''My Family'' (甜孫爺爺). Synopsis After recovering from a long term illness, semi-retired popular singer Wah F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madam Cutie On Duty
''Madam Cutie On Duty'' () is a 2015 Hong Kong modern comedy romance action drama produced by TVB, starring Edwin Siu, Priscilla Wong, Raymond Cho and Mandy Wong as the main cast. Filming of the series took place from November 2013 till January 2014. The series began airing January 12, 2015 and broadcast weekly from Monday to Friday on TVB Jade channel 9:30-10:30 pm timeslot. Synopsis Apple Fa Ping (Priscilla Wong) was born into a wealthy family but unfortunate for her she has unflattering looks and was made fun of when she was younger. An accident forced her to undergo cosmetic surgery that made her appearance more attractive. Ever since then her former appearance has given her nightmares making her believe being beautiful is the way of life. Even though she is a materialistic person she still choose to become a police officer for the excitement. When she accidentally volunteers to go undercover, she is partnered with Law Dai Shu (Edwin Siu), a former high school classmate of he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
