Angie Chiu (; born 15 November 1954) is a

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, and was the third runner up in the 1973

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pageant.

Early life

In 1954, Chiu was born in

. In 1971, Chiu graduated from Shung Tak Catholic English College and later worked as a flight attendant at Japan Airlines. In 1973, Chiu participated in the first Miss Hong Kong contest organized by TVB and won the third runner-up.

Career

Chiu started her career as a flight attendant for Japan Airline. In 1973, Chiu participated in Miss Hong Kong Pageant. In 1970s, Chiu's acting career began. Chiu is most noted for her leading role in ''

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'', ''Chor Lau Heung'', ''The Bund'', opposite

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and Lui Leung-Wai. Chiu is a well known actress in Hong Kong,

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and Mainland China.

Personal life

In 1975, Chiu married Wong Hon-wai (黃漢偉), a medical doctor. They had two children, Gary Wong (黃光宏) and Ronnie Wong (黃光宜). In 1983, Chiu divorced Wong Hon-wai. In 1984, Chiu married Melvin Wong, an actor. On 7 January 1986, their son Wesley Wong (黃愷傑) was born. Chiu's son Wesley later became an actor.

Filmography

Film

This is a partial list of films.

Television series

Awards & titles

Miss Hong Kong Pageant The Miss Hong Kong Pageant (), or Miss HK () for short, is an annual beauty pageant organised by local Hong Kong television station, TVB. The pageant was established in 1946, and acquired by TVB in 1973. The current Miss Hong Kong is Denice Lam ...

1973 Third Runner-up *

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1999 All-Time Most Memorable Female Leading Role ~ ''

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References

External links

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Angie Chiu at hkcinemagic.com

Angie Chiu at senscritique.com

Angie Chiu at dianying.com

Angie Chiu at rottentomatoes.com

Angie Chiu at go.asia
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