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Stephanie Cheng
Stephanie Cheng (born 10 October 1984) is a Hong Kong cantopop singer. She debuted under Go East Entertainment with the song "Grown Up" in 2003 and has since released more than six albums and EPs. She is best known for her song "Traffic Light" 紅綠燈 released in 2006; the song topped all four major radio stations in Hong Kong and garnered many year-end chart awards. Life and career 2003–2006: Career beginnings and breakthrough She was born in Hong Kong and studied at Heep Yunn School and the Australian International School. After her graduation, she began modeling jobs until she was invited to be a singer. She took singing lessons from veteran singer Teresa Carpio. She signed a record deal with Go East Entertainment and a management contract with Starz People. In 2003, she made her debut with the single "Grown Up" 成人對待. She released her EP ''Grown Up'' on 27 November 2003. She released her first studio album ''Step by Step'' on 24 September 2004, promoted by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
British Hong Kong
Hong Kong was under British Empire, British rule from 1841 to 1997, except for a Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, brief period of Japanese occupation during World War II from 1941 to 1945. It was a crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1841 to 1981, and a British Dependent Territory, dependent territory from 1981 to 1997. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island under the Convention of Chuenpi in 1841 of the Victorian era, and ended with the handover of Hong Kong to the China, People's Republic of China in July 1997. In accordance with Art. III of the Treaty of Nanking of 1842, signed in the aftermath of the First Opium War, the island of Hong Kong was ceded in perpetuity to Great Britain. It was established as a Crown colony in 1843. In 1860, the British expanded the colony with the addition of the Kowloon Peninsula and was further extended in 1898 when the British obtained Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory, a 99-year lease ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Shiga Lin
Shiga Taguchi, better known as Shiga Lin Sze-nga (born 29 June 1988), is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. As a singer, she is known for songs including "I'm Still Loving You" (2011) and "The End" (2012, 到此為止). As an actress, she is known for her performances in the film ''Lan Kwai Fong (film), Lan Kwai Fong'' (2011) and television drama ''Life After Death (TV series), Life After Death'' (2020). Life and career 1988–2010: Early life Shiga Lin was born on 29 June 1988 in Hong Kong as the only child in her family. While her parents are from Hong Kong, her mother had acquired naturalised Japanese citizenship after studying and living in Japan. As a result, Lin became a Japanese people, Japanese citizen by Jus sanguinis, birthright. Her family resided in Kowloon Tong where her father worked as a businessman, and her mother served as a translator at the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao, Canadian Consulate General. During her childhood, Lin witnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
21st-century Hong Kong Actresses
File:1st century collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Jesus is Crucifixion of Jesus, crucified by Roman authorities in Judaea (17th century painting). Four different men (Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian) Year of the Four Emperors, claim the title of Emperor within the span of a year; The Great Fire of Rome (18th-century painting) sees the destruction of two-thirds of the city, precipitating the empire's Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire#Neronian persecution, first persecution against Christians, who are blamed for the disaster; The Roman Colosseum is built and Inaugural games of the Flavian Amphitheatre, holds its inaugural games; Roman forces Siege of Jerusalem (70 CE), besiege Jerusalem during the First Jewish–Roman War (19th-century painting); The Trưng sisters Trung sisters' rebellion, lead a rebellion against the Chinese Han dynasty (anachronistic depiction); Boudica, queen of the British Iceni leads Boudican revolt, a rebellion against Rome (19th-century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Living People
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1984 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 9 – Van Halen releases their sixth studio album ''1984 (Van Halen album), 1984'' (''MCMLXXXIV''), which debuts at number 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and will go to sell over 10 million copies in the United States. * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican City, Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria, Seychelles, Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh 128K, Macintosh personal computer in the United States. *January 27 – American singer Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire during the making of the Pepsi commercial. February * February 3 ** John Buster and the research ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
ViuTV
ViuTV is a Cantonese language Generalist channel, general entertainment television channel in Hong Kong operated by HK Television Entertainment (HKTVE), whose parent company PCCW also operates the IPTV platform Now TV (Hong Kong), Now TV and the Streaming media, media streaming service Viu (streaming media), Viu. The channel serves as a free-to-air Broadcast syndication, syndicator for television programmes of Now TV. Its sister station is the English-language channel ViuTVsix. The boy band Mirror (group), Mirror became known following the ViuTV's talent show Good Night Show - King Maker, ''Goodnight Show - King Maker''. History In 2016, ViuTV was launched. In 2020, ViuTV had a reach (advertising), reach of four million audiences. Notable shows from ViuTV Survival reality show : * ''Goodnight Show - King Maker'' (2018) * ''King Maker II'' (2019) * ''King Maker III'' (2020) * ''King Maker IV'' (2021) Music show * ''Chill Club'' (2019–present) Music award * ''Chill Club Awards' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
King Maker IV
''King Maker IV'' ( zh, t=全民造星IV) is a 2021 Hong Kong Reality television#Reality competition or game shows, survival reality show on ViuTV as fourth season of , accepting only female contestants. It aired from 30 October to 25 December 2021, with Marife Yau (Marf) being the champion, (Gao) being the first runner-up and (Day) being the second runner-up. Aftermath Yau, Shum and Simkhada, along with five other contestants , (So Ching), , and , formed the official girl group Collar (group), Collar after the competition, with their first single released on 13 January 2022. Two additional girl groups, namely Lolly Talk and Strayz, are also formed after the competition. Two contestants from the competition, (Ho Pui) and (Kwan Yi), debuted as soloists after the competition. Five contestants from the competition, Sica Ho, , , Win Win Yeung and , signed to MakerVille, the production company split off from ViuTV, after the competition. References External linksOfficial You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Fantastic Television
i-CABLE HOY Limited (, or HOY, formerly known as Fantastic Television Limited () ) is a commercial free-to-air television broadcasting company in Hong Kong owned by i-Cable Communications, which previously owned and operated Hong Kong Cable Television (Cable TV). Established in 2009, the company's broadcast licence was granted by the Hong Kong Government on 31 May 2016. The company operates three channels: Cantonese HOY TV since 14 May 2017, English Hong Kong International Business Channel (HKIBC) since 30 July 2018, and Cantonese HOY Information Channel since 21 November 2022. Prior to 1 April 2022, HOY TV's channels were broadcast through Cable TV's network, and not available on free-to-air terrestrial television. Channels * HOY TV (channel 77): Formerly named Fantastic TV Chinese Channel and Hong Kong Open TV ( zh, t=香港開電視). * HOY International Business Channel ( zh, t=HOY國際財經台, channel 76): The channel was tentatively named Fantastic TV English Channe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Lan Kwai Fong (film)
''Lan Kwai Fong'' () is a 2011 Hong Kong film directed by Wilson Chin, starring Shiga Lin, Zo, Jeana Ho, Jason Chan, Gregory Wong and Dada Chan. The film dwelt with subjects that were considered to be "daring" in Hong Kong at the time. The film takes place in the Lan Kwai Fong square, a place known for its bars, nightclubs, neon lights and luxurious appearance. It is considered one of the more famous areas of the city. The film explores the lavish lifestyle of a group of wealthy young people. The film was deliberately cast with young actors and actresses to have a real feel. The story also looks at nightlife in Lan Kwai Fong, the ubiquity of temptation and the opened notions about love and sex in Hong Kong today, depicting the love stories of three playboys—bar manager Jacky (Jason Chan), wine salesman Steven (Zo) and rich Sean Yi (Gregory Wong), with their romantic interests Jeana (Jeana Ho), Jennifer (Shiga Lin) and Cat (Dada Chan). Plot The movie follows three budding c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Seven 2 One
''Seven 2 One'' ( is a 2009 Hong Kong crime drama film directed by Danny Pang. Plot Convenience store clerks Chrissie (Chrissie Chau) and Katy (Katy Kung) decide to get back at their sleazy manager Leo (Leo Chim) by having their friends pose as robbers and hold up the store, but events escalate out of control into murder. What started as an elaborate prank sets off a butterfly effect of crime, consequence, and desperation as more and more people get pulled into the mess. Cast * Elanne Kong as Ling * Pakho Chow as Pak-ho * William Chan as William * Stephanie Cheng * Siu Fay * James Ho * Gary Chiu as Gary * Chrissie Chau as Chrissie * Izz Tsu * Wylie Chiu as Wylie * Jeremy Tsui as Cheng-hei * Katy Kung as Katy * Chan Chor-kiu as Carolyn * Yung Cheng as Yung * Leo Chim as Leo * Terence Chui as Gut * Ho Seung-him as Orange * Mimi Chi Yan Kung External links * *Seven 2 One' at the Hong Kong Movie Database *Seven 2 One' at the Hong Kong Cinemagic Hong Kong Cinemagic, someti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Split Second Murders
Split(s) or The Split may refer to: Places * Split, Croatia, the largest coastal city in Croatia * Split Island, Canada, an island in the Hudson Bay * Split Island, Falkland Islands * Split Island, Fiji, better known as Hạfliua Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Split'' (1989 film), a science fiction film * ''Split'' (2016 American film), a psychological horror thriller film * ''Split'' (2016 Canadian film), also known as ''Écartée'', a Canadian drama film directed by Lawrence Côté-Collins * ''Split'' (2016 South Korean film), a sports drama film * '' Split: A Divided America'', a 2008 documentary on American politics * ''The Split'' (film), a 1968 heist film * ''The Split'', or ''The Manster'', a U.S.-Japanese horror film Games * Split (poker), the division of winnings in the card game * Split (blackjack), a possible player decision in the card game Music Albums * ''Split'' (The Groundhogs album), 1971 * ''Split'' (Lush album), 1994 * ''Split'' (Patricia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Happy Funeral
Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in enjoyable activities. However, happiness can also arise spontaneously, without any apparent external cause. Happiness is closely linked to well-being and overall life satisfaction. Studies have shown that individuals who experience higher levels of happiness tend to have better physical and mental health, stronger social relationships, and greater resilience in the face of adversity. The pursuit of happiness has been a central theme in philosophy and psychology for centuries. While there is no single, universally accepted definition of happiness, it is generally understood to be a state of mind characterized by positive emotions, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of fulfillment. Definitions "Happiness" is subject to deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
