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Miss Vancouver Chinatown
Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant (Chinese: 溫哥華華裔小姐競選), also known as MCV and formerly branded as Miss Chinese (Vancouver) Pageant, is an annual beauty pageant organized by Fairchild TV that selects Vancouver's representative for the annual Miss Chinese International Pageant that is held in Hong Kong, organized by TVB. The current Miss Chinese Vancouver is Yi Yi Wang (王一亦) winner of the 2022 pageant. The pageant replaced the Miss Vancouver Chinatown Pageant, which selected Vancouver's representatives to the Miss Chinese International Pageant from 1988 to 1995. It is one of the most recognized beauty pageants among Chinese Canadian diaspora, alongside its Toronto counterpart. In 2020, the Miss Chinese (Vancouver) Pageant was rebranded as the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant. History The pageant began in 1995. Contestants must be of at least partial Chinese descent and have resided in Canada for continuous period of 6 months on the day the application fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the List of cities in British Columbia, most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver, Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6million in 2021, making it the List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada#List, third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley Regional District, Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 people per square kilometre, and fourth highest in North America (after New York City, San Francisco, and Mexico City). Vancouver is one of the most Ethnic origins of people in Canada, ethnically and Languages of Canada, linguistically diverse cities in Canada: 49.3 percent of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Au
Stephen Au Kam-tong (born 26 April 1963) is a Hong Kong actor for TVB (2000–present). He was formerly an actor for ATV (1990–2000). He played David Mo (武紀勇) in TVB sitcom Best Selling Secrets (2007–2008). He also played the role of Yim Yue Dai (閆汝大) in TVB sitcom Off Pedder. Au is also a black belt in full contact karate. Filmography Films *''The God of Cookery'' (1996) - MC for Stephen *''Forbidden City Cop'' (1996) - Presents Flying Fairy *'' Bloody Friday'' (1996) - Ken *'' July 13th (1996) - Lung's ghost son *''Banana Club'' (1996) *'' Hong Kong Night Club'' (1998) - Michael *'' You Light Up My Life'' (1998) *''Body Weapon'' (1999) - Officer Sam Lee *''Century Hero'' (1999) *''What You Gonna Do, Sai Fung'' (1999) - Sai-fung *''Tsimshatsui Floating Corpse'' (1999) (TV Movie) *'' The Blood Rules'' (2000) - Tom *''A Game of No Rule'' (2000) - Officer Dick Ko *''Fatal Attraction'' (2000) *''A Decade of Love'' (2008) *'' Overheard'' (2009) - Weber *''Once a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekin Cheng
Ekin Cheng is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Early in his career, he used the name Dior as a first name (because that was what it sounded like when his younger sister tried to call him 二哥 in Cantonese). He has also been referred to as Noodle Cheng, () after a popular noodle dish with a similar name and his wavy long hair. Currently Ekin is the name used. Career Television Cheng began acting in commercials when he was in high school, the most well-known being for Hi-C Lemon Tea. After high school, he enrolled in TVB's Martial Arts school, but did not like it and switched to their acting school. After that he began to get a number of TV roles. The latest TVB series he participated in was '' Always Ready'', working with Charmaine Sheh, Bowie Lam and Linda Chung. Film His first film was '' Girls Without Tomorrow 1992'' (1992) and at the time he was still called by the name Dior Cheng. He changed his name to "Ekin" before his break-out role in the ''Young and Dangerous'' ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ah Niu
Tan Kheng Seong (Simplified Chinese: 陈庆祥; Traditional Chinese: 陳慶祥; ), better known by his stage namAh Niu or Ah Gu(), is a Malaysian Chinese singer in Malaysia and Singapore. In 1997, his popularity was restricted to mainly Malaysia and Singapore, until Richie Jen (Traditional Chinese:任賢齊, Taiwanese singer) sung his song (Dui Mian De Nü Hai Kan Guo Lai- " direct translation = Look over here, girl in front of me") which became widely popular. In December 1998, Rock Records sent Ah Niu to expand his singing career in Taiwan. He quickly gained popularity with the Taiwanese masses with his brand of quirky, folkish songs that mainly focused on his daily life as a kampung boy in Malaysia and unrequited love. His popularity gained even more momentum when the likes of Rene Liu and Karen Mok requested Ah Niu to compose songs for them which steadfastly placed him as a firm staple not only in Taiwan, but also in China and Hong Kong. Ah Niu has been a special gues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benny Yau
Benny Yau (Traditional Chinese: 邱穟恆), born 8 May 1980 is a Canadian television presenter, singer, and actor known for hosting '' What's On'' on Fairchild TV, and as the lead singer of the band The WestCoast Players. Career Yau entered a DJ competition in May 1999 for a Vancouver Chinese radio station CHMB AM 1320 (華僑之聲) and placed fourth. He then entered the station in hopes of becoming a successful radio DJ. He was set to host a weekly late night music program in September 1999. However, within weeks of those plans being made, they were put on hold by the station indefinitely. Yau entered the New Talent Singing Awards Vancouver Audition 2000 (新秀歌唱大賽溫哥華選拔賽2000) organized by Fairchild Television, and was garnered first runner-up with the songs ''Palm'' (掌心) by No Name Brand (無印良品) and ''Con te partirò'' by Andrea Bocelli. He was later approached by Fairchild Television producers to co-host the infotainment program, " What's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Dreams Society
Public Dreams Society was a non-profit organization and registered charity to celebrate and strengthen community spirit in Vancouver. It was founded in 1985 by Dolly Hopkins, Paula Jardine and Lesley Fiddler. It promoted creative expression, turning passive consumption into active participation, and the experience of belonging within a community. Its stated mission was to: * Create artistically, innovative, culturally inclusive and environmentally sensitive productions * Encourage creative collaborations and build fellowship among diverse communities * Foster the fertile ground necessary to create and enhance community vitality * Provide economic opportunities for local artists, communities and businesses Its most notable community events included: * Illuminares Lantern Procession (1989–2013) * Parade of Lost Souls The ''Parade of Lost Souls'', is an annual event in Vancouver organized by Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, which took over in 2013 from the Public Dreams Society. It t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teresa Carpio
Teresa Carpio (born 30 September 1956) is a Hong Kong English- and Cantonese-language pop singer, actress, and singing teacher. Carpio was popular in Hong Kong during the 1970s and 1980s. She is the paternal cousin of actress and singer Rita Carpio, and also the mother of actress and singer T.V. Carpio. She is most well known for her Cantonese-language hits, 假如 (''If''), 仍然記得嗰一次 (''I Still Remember That Time''), 眉頭不再猛皺 (''Sukiyaki''), 何必放棄 (''Why Give Up'') and 真愛 (''True Love''). Family background Carpio was born in St. Teresa's Hospital in Ma Tau Wai, to a Filipino father and a Shanghainese mother. Born into a musical family (her grandfather was a concert violinist and jazz guitarist, her father Fernando, a jazz drummer, and several uncles were also professional musicians), she began singing at age 6 when she entered and won Hong Kong's first Amateur Talent Quest. She is the eldest of five, all of whom have at some time been active i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angus Tung
Angus Tung (; born 26 July 1959) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter and record producer from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. Blessed with boyish good looks and talent, Angus Tung debuted in 1983 and released his first solo album "Miss You" (想你) two years after. He subsequently released 14 albums, including a Chinese pop classic "Thinking of You" (其实你不懂我的心). To date, he has won numerous musical and popularity awards such as "Best Male Vocalist" and "Top Ten Most Popular Artiste in China". In recent years, despite being more active with drama serials and radio hosting in China, Tung continues to compose and sing songs. Discography *想你 (1985) *女人 (1986) *我曾經愛過 (1986) *跟我來 (1987) *其實你不懂我的心 (1989) *夢開始的地方 (1989) *花瓣雨 (1990) *真愛是誰 (1990) *一世情緣 (1991) *愛與哀愁 (1992) *現在以後 (1994) *聽海的歌 (1995) *看未來有甚麼不一樣 (1995) *收留 (1996) *青春手卷 (2003) External linksAn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandra Lang
Sandra Lang (, born ) is a former Chinese Cantopop singer who was active in the 1970s and actress in Hong Kong. Lang is credited with over 25 films. Early life In 1953, Lang was born in the United States. Career During the late 1960s, Lang's career began as a singer in the HK English pop group named The Chopsticks. The group did not last long, as Lang soon went solo for TVB. In 1970, Lang became an actress in Taiwanese film. Lang appeared as Linda in The Wandering Generation, a 1970 Taiwan film directed by Yang Tun-Ping. In 1974, Lang became an actress in Hong Kong film. Lang was known as Sin Do-Laai (). Lang first appeared in Hong Kong film in Fun, Hong Kong Style, a 1974 Comedy film directed by Ng Wui. Lang's last film was Family Affairs, a 1994 Comedy Drama film directed by Cheung Ji-Kok. Lang is credited with over 25 films. In 1974 her Cantonese TV theme song "The Yuanfen of a Wedding that Cries and Laughs" (啼笑姻緣) would make Cantopop the new music phenomenon. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Tang
Patrick Tang (; born 6 May 1974) is a Hong Kong singer, actor, and TV show host who has been involved in numerous drama and movie productions. He has three sisters. He started his career with TVB, where he has been from 2000 to the present day. Filmography Television Film External links Official Blog of Patrick TangPatrick Tangon Sina Weibo Sina Weibo (新浪微博) is a Chinese microblogging ( weibo) website. Launched by Sina Corporation on 14 August 2009, it is one of the biggest social media platforms in China, with over 582 million monthly active users (252 million daily acti ... * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tang, Patrick 1974 births Hong Kong male television actors Hong Kong male singers TVB veteran actors Living people New Talent Singing Awards contestants 20th-century Hong Kong male actors Hong Kong male film actors 21st-century Hong Kong male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Huynh
Stefan Wong (born 22 September 1978) is a former Mr. Hong Kong contestant, and is currently an actor with Hong Kong's TVB Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong SAR. The Company operates five free-to-air terrestrial television channels in Hong Kong, with TVB Jade as its main Cantonese language service, and TVB .... Personal life Wong was born in Hong Kong, but his family emigrated to France when he was five years old. Wong returned to Hong Kong after finishing his studies. His ancestors had migrated from China to Vietnam, and used the surname Huỳnh, the Vietnamese reading of the Chinese character pronounced Wong in Cantonese. His brother, François Wong, also took part in Mr. Hong Kong, and became a TVB artiste before becoming an accountant. In 2011, Wong opened a French restaurant in Hong Kong. Wong married his fiancé Peggy in France on 3 August 2012. Filmography Television Film References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
