Kathy Chow Hoi-mei (; born 6 December 1966 in

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) is a

actress and singer who is widely known for her leading roles in Hong Kong

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series during the late 1980s to 1990s such as ''The Breaking Point'' and ''

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''. Her popularity peaked in Asia following her portrayal of

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in the 1994 Taiwanese adaptation of ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber''. She is an ethnic

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, being descended from the

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clan of the Bordered White Banner.

Career

She is a former

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pageant participant. During the late 1980s and 1990s, she actively modeled and starred in Hong Kong TVB series. She switched work to ATV in 1998. During this time she would occasionally be featured in Hong Kong films and appear in award shows. Kathy was only with ATV up to 2001 and later left to

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for new prospects in her career. After a period of time, in March 2008, Chow returned to TVB and signed on to TVB's action ''

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'', the sequel to '' The Academy'' and ''

On the First Beat ''On the First Beat'' (Traditional Chinese: 學警出更) is a TVB modern action series broadcast in June 2007. The series is a direct sequel to 2005's '' The Academy'' ( 學警雄心). The main cast features Ron Ng, Sammul Chan and Chin Ka Lok f ...

''. In recent years, she starred occasionally in a few TVB series, but her focus is still in mainland China's productions.

Filmography

Television series

*2020 ''

Count Your Lucky Stars ''Count Your Lucky Stars'' () is a 2020 mainland Chinese television series starring Shen Yue and Jerry Yan. It airs on the video platform Youku and Mango TV between August 3, 2020 and September 3, 2020. Synopsis Lu Xingcheng (Jerry Yan) is the e ...

'' 我好喜欢你 (Youku) *2019 ''

Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre ''Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre'' is a 2019 Chinese wuxia television series adapted from the novel ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'' by Jin Yong. Originally published in newspapers from 1961 to 1963, the story has been revised twice; ...

'' 倚天屠龙记 (Tencent) *2018 '' Ashes of Love'' 香蜜沉沉烬如霜 (JSTV) *2017 '' As Flowers Fade And Fly Across The Sky'' 花谢花飞花满天 (ZJTV) *2017 '' Xuan-Yuan Sword Legend: The Clouds of Han'' 轩辕剑之汉之云 (Dragon TV) *2015 ''

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'' 抓住彩虹的男人 (ZJTV) *2014 ''

The Empress of China ''The Empress of China'' () is a 2014 Chinese television series based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty, starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian—the only female emperor (empress regnant) in Chinese histo ...

'' 武媚娘传奇 (Hunan TV) *2013 ''

Sniper Standoff ''Sniper Standoff'' (Chinese: "神鎗狙擊") is a 2013 Hong Kong action crime thriller television series produced by TVB and starring Eddie Cheung, Michael Tse, Kathy Chow, Kate Tsui, Eliza Sam and Alice Chan. A costume fitting ceremony was ...

'' 神枪狙击 (TVB) *2012 '' Wang Yang Ming'' 王阳明 (韩国CHING TV) *2009 ''

In The Chamber Of Bliss ''In the Chamber of Bliss'' (Traditional Chinese: 蔡鍔與小鳳仙) is an TVB period drama series, starring Damian Lau, Kathy Chow, Kenneth Ma, Angela Tong and Toby Leung as the main leads. Cast Plot Military Governor Choi Ngok (Damia ...

'' 蔡鍔與小鳳仙 (TVB) *2009 '' E.U. (Emergency Unit)'' 學警狙擊 (TVB) *2008 ''

The Legend of the Condor Heroes ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' is a wuxia novel by Chinese writer Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the first part of the ''Condor Trilogy'' and is followed by ''The Return of the Condor Heroes'' and ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber''. It w ...

'' 射雕英雄传 (KMTV-1) *2007 ''

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'' 傲剑江湖 (CTV) *2003 ''

Asian Heroes Asian may refer to: * Items from or related to the continent of Asia: ** Asian people, people in or descending from Asia ** Asian culture, the culture of the people from Asia ** Asian cuisine, food based on the style of food of the people from Asi ...

'' 亚洲英雄亞洲英雄 (ATV) *2001 '' To Where He Belongs'' 縱橫天下 / 纵横天下 (ATV) *2000 ''

Showbiz Tycoon ''Showbiz Tycoon'' is a 2000 Hong Kong semi-biographical television drama loosely based on the life of Hong Kong entertainment mogul Run Run Shaw, founder of film company Shaw Brothers Studio and television company TVB. The drama stars Michael T ...

'' 影城大亨 (ATV) *1999 ''

Flaming Brothers ''Flaming Brothers'' is a 1987 Hong Kong crime action film directed by Joe Cheung. The film stars Chow Yun-fat, Alan Tang, Pat Ha and Jenny Tseng. The film was shot in Hong Kong, Macau and Thailand. Plot Alan Chan (Alan Tang) and Cheung Ho-t ...

'' 縱橫四海 (ATV) *1998 ''

Secret of the Heart ''Secret of the Heart'' is a 1998 Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB that was first aired from 16 February to 10 May 1998. The drama had a powerful roster cast that is made up of Felix Wong, Gallen Lo, Sunny Chan, Nick Cheung, Amy Kwok, ...

'' 天地豪情 (TVB) *1997 ''

'' 大鬧廣昌隆 (TVB) *1996 今生今世 (TVS－4"黄金剧场") *1995 ''

Plain Love Plain Love ({{zh, t=情濃大地, Mandarin: qíng nóng dà dì, Cantonese: ching nung daai dei, "Everlasting Earth") was a television drama series produced by TVB. The series takes place in Republican China, focusing on the lives and trials ...

'' 情濃大地 (TVB) *1994 ''

The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'' (), also translated as ''The Sword and the Knife'', is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the third and final installment in the ''Condor Trilogy'', preceded by ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes ...

'' 倚天屠龍記 (TTV) *1991 ''The Breaking Point'' 今生無悔 (TVB) *1991 '' The Sword Of Conquest'' 怒劍嘯狂沙 (TVB) *1990 ''Cherished Moments'' 回到未嫁時 (TVB) *1990 '' Rain in the Heart'' 成功路上 (TVB) *1990 ''Where I Belong'' 笑傲在明天 (TVB) *1989 ''

Looking Back in Anger ''Looking Back in Anger'' () was a 1989 Hong Kong TV series and one of the most watched TVB series by Chinese people in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and around the world. Many factors contributed to the success of this series. As well as its tra ...

'' 義不容情 (TVB) *1989 '' The Legend of Master Chan'' 吉星報喜 (TVB) *1988 ''

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'' 贏單傳奇 (TVB) *1987 ''

The Price of Growing Up ''The Price of Growing Up'' (生命之旅) is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" (無限旅程) composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "S ...

'' 生命之旅 (TVB) *1987 ''

Fate Takes A Hand ''Fate Takes a Hand'' is a 1961 British anthology drama film. Plot The recovery of a mail bag stolen in a robbery 15 years before has varying consequences on the lives of five of the recipients of the letters, when the post office decide that t ...

'' 杜心五 (TVB) *1986 '' The Superlative Affections'' 赤腳紳士 (TVB) *1986 '' The Upheaval'' 小岛风云 (TVB) *1986 '' Heir to the Throne Is...'' 真命天子 (TVB) *1986 ''

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'' 流氓大亨 (TVB) *1985 ''

The Yang's Saga ''The Yang's Saga'' () is a 1985 Hong Kong historical fantasy action miniseries based on a series of novels and plays titled '' The Generals of the Yang Family'' produced by TVB. It aired from 23 to 28 September 1985 on TVB Jade, during the st ...

'' 楊家將 (TVB)

Films

*2020 ''Returning from Armor'' (卸甲归来) *2019 ''Bone China'' (骨瓷) *2019 ''

The Rookies ''The Rookies'' is an American police procedural series that aired on ABC from 1972 until 1976. It follows the exploits of three rookie police officers working in an unidentified city for the fictitious Southern California Police Department (SC ...

'' (素人特工) *2019 ''The Magic School'' (捉妖学院) *2019 ''The Incredible Monk 3'' (济公之降龙有悔) *2017 '' Mr.Pride VS Miss Prejudice'' (傲娇与偏见) *2015 ''

Hot Blood Band ''Hot Blood Band'' () is a 2015 Chinese comedy film directed by Zha Muchun. It was released on January 29, 2015. Cast *Chen Xiang *Ying Da *Leon Dai * Anthony Wong *Annie Zhou *Kathy Chow Kathy Chow Hoi-mei (; born 6 December 1966 in Hong ...

'' (熱血男人幫) *2013 ''The Legend of Dunhuang'' (敦煌傳奇) *2011 ''

Legendary Amazons ''Legendary Amazons'' is a 2011 Chinese film based on the stories of the Yang Clan Generals. The film was directed by Frankie Chan and starred Richie Jen, Cecilia Cheung, Cheng Pei-pei, Liu Xiaoqing and Kathy Chow. The film is based on the s ...

'' (楊門女將之軍令如山) *2011 '' To Love or Not'' (一夜未了情) *2007 ''Crazy Money & Funny Men'' (大話股神) *2004 ''A Decisive Move'' (同步凶間) *2004 ''City Crisis'' (中年危機) *2003 ''We're Not the Worst'' (五個墮落的男女) *2002 ''Memento'' (35米厘兇心人) *2001 ''

Vampire Controller ''Vampire Controller'' is a 2001 Hong Kong action comedy horror film produced, written and directed by Tony Leung and starring Gallen Lo, Wayne Lai, Kathy Chow, Joey Meng, Yuen Wah and Kingdom Yuen. The film is considered a throwback of the j ...

'' (趕屍先生) *2000 ''A Game of No Rule'' (無法無天) *2000 ''Sound from the Dark'' (陰風耳) *1998 '' Nude Fear'' (追兇20年) *1998 ''The Sleepless Town'' (不夜城) *1998 ''

Beast Cops ''Beast Cops'' () is a 1998 Hong Kong action film directed by Gordon Chan (who produced with John Ching, and writer with Chan Hing-ka) and Dante Lam. The film stars Michael Wong and Anthony Wong. The film was released on 9 April 1998. Plot Tu ...

'' (野獸刑警) *1998 ''Cheap Killers'' (愈墮落愈英雄) *1998 ''The Love and Sex of the Eastern Hollywood'' (愛在娛樂圈的日子) *1997 ''Cause We Are So Young'' (求戀期) *1996 ''

First Option ''First Option'' is a 1996 Hong Kong action film directed by Gordon Chan, who wrote with Chan Hing-ka. The film stars Michael Wong and Gigi Leung. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on 14 September 1996. It was entered into the 20t ...

'' (飛虎) *1995 ''

Don't Give a Damn ''Don't Give a Damn'', also known as ''Burger Cop'' in the United States, (Chinese: 冇面俾) is a 1995 Hong Kong action cinema, Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Sammo Hung and starring Hung, Yuen Biao, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Kath ...

'' (冇面俾) *1994 ''Love Recipe'' (愛情色香味) *1994 '' The Private Eye Blues'' (非常偵探) *1993 ''

Fight Back to School III ''Fight Back to School 3'' (逃學威龍3之龍過雞年) is a Hong Kong comedy film produced in 1993 starring Stephen Chow, Anita Mui and Anthony Wong Chau-sang. The film was written and directed by Wong Jing, who replaced Gordon Chan as the di ...

'' (逃學威龍III之龍過雞年) *1993 ''Insanity'' (觸目驚心) *1992 ''James Wong in Japan & Korea'' (帶你嫖韓日) *1991 ''The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead'' (魔唇劫) *1990 ''King of Gambler'' (賭王) *1990 ''The Wildgoose Chase'' (不文小丈夫) *1989 ''

My Dear Son ''My Dear Son'' is a 1989 Hong Kong action drama film directed by David Chiang and starring Jacky Cheung, Bill Tung, Maggie Cheung and Sean Lau. Plot Ho Ka-chai (Bill Tung) makes a living by singing sex songs at a public square in Yung Shue ...

'' (我要富貴) *1989 ''Nobody's Hero'' (情義我心知) *1988 ''

The Truth The Truth may refer to: Film * ''The Truth'' (1920 film) starring Madge Kennedy * ''The Truth'' (1960 film) or ''La Vérité'', a French film by Henri-Georges Clouzot starring Brigitte Bardot * ''The Truth'' (1988 film), a Hong Kong trial crim ...

'' (法內情) *1988 ''

How to Pick Girls Up! ''How to Pick Girls Up!'' () is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Jing. Cast and roles * Eric Tsang as Tan Yu-lun. a Dj * Stanley Fung as Fei Chang-fan * Wilson Lam Chun Yi as He Ma-tong * Wong Jing as Xin Jie-jing * Maggie Cheung as Fa ...

'' (求愛敢死隊) *1986 ''Cadets on the Beat'' (豬仔出更)

Studio albums

*1995 ''Sunrise Love'' (日出愛情) *1997 ''Loving You'' (迷戀你)

Other appearances

Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei also appeared in ''

Jacky Cheung Jacky Cheung Hok-yau (born 10 July 1961) is a Hong Kong singer and actor. Dubbed the "God of Songs", he is regarded as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong pop music. Cheung is known for his technically skilled vocals, lengthy tours, and m ...

s music video for the song 吻別 in 1993.

References

External links

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