Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delt ...
actress
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currently contracted to
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 ...
.
Early life
Alice Chan was born in
Beijing
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, with ancestry in the county-level city of
Puning
Puning (; postal: Puning) is a county-level city in the municipal region of Jieyang, in the southeast of Guangdong Province, China.
Economy
Puning's main industries include: citrus, Plum, clothing, traditional Chinese medicine and so on. The sp ...
in
Guangdong
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. She settled in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delt ...
with her parents and elder sister when she was one-and-a-half years old. After graduating high school, she attended
Chu Hai College of Higher Education
Chu Hai College of Higher Education is a private degree-granting institute in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. At present, Chu Hai College is recognised as an Approved Post Secondary College under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap 320).Chu Hai Coll ...
Chan began her television and acting career after winning the Miss Asia 1996 beauty pageant. She signed a management contract with
Asia Television
Asia Television Limited (, also known as ATV) is a digital media and broadcasting company in Hong Kong. Established as the first television service in Hong Kong as Rediffusion Television () on 29 May 1957, it shifted to terrestrial televisio ...
(ATV) that same year, and began filming her first television production. Chan quickly became one of the most popular actresses in ATV, alongside
Joey Meng
Joey Meng Yee-man born 2 October 1970 is a Hong Kong actress, model and beauty spokesperson. She is best known for her roles with television network ATV before moving to network TVB in 2013. Her contract with TVB ended in 2020.
Life and career
...
,
Kristal Tin
Kristal Tin Yui Nei (, born (); 28 September 1977) is a Hong Kong singer and a former TVB actress.
Career
Tin's career began with a first place in a singing contest in 1993. After the competition, she was offered a contract at Asia Televisi ...
and
Kristy Yang
Kristy Yang (born 7 January 1974), also known as Yang Gongru, is a Chinese-born Canadian actress based in Hong Kong.
Early life
Yang was born in Shanghai, China, to a Chinese father and Jenny Liu, a half American-half Chinese. Ms.Liu was invited ...
. In 2005, she gained recognition for her leading role of a series that was loosely based on the late actress
Anita Mui
Anita Mui Yim-fong (; 10 October 1963 – 30 December 2003) was a Hong Kong singer and actress who made major contributions to the Cantopop music scene and received numerous awards and honours. She remained an idol throughout her career, and i ...
.
Chan retired from the industry after marrying the Taiwanese businessman James Yen. In 2012, after divorcing with Yen, Chan returned to acting and signed an artiste contract with
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 ...
.
In 2018, Chan earned critical acclaim with her role as the villainous
Princess Taiping
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in the period drama ''
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 ...
'' and won the Most Popular Female Character award at the 2018
TVB Anniversary Awards
The TVB Anniversary Awards (), officially known as the TVB Awards Presentation, is an annual awards ceremony honoring TVB's programming achievements in Hong Kong television; despite claims that it is the region's equivalent to the American E ...
.
Personal life
In 2008, Chan married Taiwanese businessman James Yen. They divorced in 2012. In 2019, Chan was spotted dating with a doctor. She later admitted that she was in a new relationship with a doctor named Aldous Chan. On 22 November 2021, Chan announced her engagement with her boyfriend. On 26 September 2022, the couple held their wedding in The Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Chan is good friends with ''Wonder Women'' co-actresses
Miriam Yeung
Miriam Yeung (born 3 February 1974) is a Hong Kong actress and Cantopop diva. As of 2020, she has released more than 35 albums and has starred in more than 40 films. In 2012, Yeung won the Award for Best Actress at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards ...
and
Rebecca Zhu
Rebecca Zhu (; born 2 December 1987) is a Hong Kong actress and a beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Hong Kong 2011. As a result of her pageant win, Zhu was offered a starring role in the 2012 TVB television drama '' Silver Spoon, St ...
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 ...
)
Television dramas (
Shaw Brothers Studio
Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd. () was the largest film production company in Hong Kong, and operated from 1925 to 2011.
In 1925, three Shaw brothers— Runje, Runme, and Runde—founded Tianyi Film Company (also called "Unique") in Shangh ...
)
Film
*1997: ''97 Lan Kwai Fong''
*1999: '' Dial D for Demons''
*2000: ''Guilty or Not''
*2000: '' A Wicked Ghost II: The Fear''
*2000: ''Phantom Call''
*2000: ''Bio-Cops''
*2000: ''Ransom Express''
*2001: ''City of Desire''
*2006: ''Wise Guys Never Die''
*2007: ''
The Lady Iron Chef
''The Lady Iron Chef'' () is a 2007 Cantonese language Hong Kong Chinese New Year film produced by Wong Jing and directed by Chung Siu-Hung.
Cast
* Charmaine Sheh as Ceci
* Hacken Lee as S.K To a.k.a. SK2
* Yuen Qiu as Lady Green
* Wong Jin ...
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Ko ...
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character
The TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong ...
Top 5 Nomination — ''Lord of Shanghai''
2016
* StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite Female Characters — ''Lord of Shanghai''
* StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite Supporting Actress — ''Lord of Shanghai''
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Ko ...
Nomination — ''
My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
''My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan'' (; literally "Triad Boss Under the Line of Fire") is a 2016 Hong Kong modern comedy television drama produced by Leung Choi-yuen for TVB, starring Kent Cheng, Tommy Wong, Alice Chan and Eliza Sam as the main ...
''
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character
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Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong ...
TVB Anniversary Award
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for Best Show Host Nomination — ''Wai Gor's Wok''
2017
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress
The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong ...
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Ko ...
Top 5 Nomination — ''
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 ...
''
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character
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Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong ...
— ''Deep in the Realm of Conscience''
* TVB Anniversary Gala for Favourite TVB Actress in Singapore Nomination — ''Deep in the Realm of Conscience''
* TVB Anniversary Gala for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia Nomination — ''Deep in the Realm of Conscience''
* Hong Kong Television Award for Best Leading Actress in Drama Series Top 5 Nomination — ''Deep in the Realm of Conscience''
2019
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Ko ...
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character
The TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong ...
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Ko ...
Nomination — ''
Forensic Heroes IV
''Forensic Heroes IV'' is a 2020 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). It stars Raymond Wong, Selena Lee, Shaun Tam, Alice Chan, Rebecca Zhu and Roxanne Tong in the reboot installment an ...
''
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character
The TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong ...
Nomination — ''Forensic Heroes IV''
*
TVB Anniversary Award
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for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia Nomination — ''Forensic Heroes IV''
2021
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress
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Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong ...
Top 10 Nomination — ''
Murder Diary
''Murder Diary'' is a Hong Kong crime thriller produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), starring Kara Wai, Vincent Wong, Philip Keung, Benjamin Yuen, Mandy Wong, Lai Lok-yi and Venus Wong as the main cast.
The drama first premiered ...
''
2022
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TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
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Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Ko ...
Top 10 Nomination — ''Communion''
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
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Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Ko ...
Nomination — ''Against Darkness''
*
TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character
The TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong ...
Nomination — ''Communion'' and ''Against Darkness''
*TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia Top 10 Nomination — ''Communion''
*TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia Nomination — ''Against Darkness''
*TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Onscreen Partnership Nomination — ''Communion'' (with
Roger Kwok
Roger Kwok Chun-on is a Hong Kong television actor and former singer, who works for the TV station TVB. Kwok was born in Hong Kong, and his native family roots are in Zhongshan, Guangdong. He is one of the three actors who won Best Actor three ...