Liza Wang
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Elizabeth Wang Ming-chun, SBS
, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva
, actress and MC in Hong Kong
. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle. Wang was formerly a delegate in the National People's Congress
from 1988 to 1997, she is currently a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
.
. Wang initially made her mark in the entertainment industry in drama series. Her success in front of the camera allowed her to work behind the scenes with television productions.
In 2005, she received the Best Actress award during TVB's 38th Anniversary. She received this award the 2nd time for her breakthrough role in Wars of In-laws
. Liza Wang received her first Best Actress award for her drama series The Awakening Story
in 2001. She celebrated her 40th anniversary in the entertainment industry in 2007.
as well as mandopop
songs. Earlier in her career, she performed memorable duets with singer Adam Cheng
. She continues to perform TV theme songs such as "東方之珠" for musical series like the 2006 Glittering Days
.
led her to experiment with stage musicals, before becoming a fully fledged Cantonese opera actress. Her involvement in this scene greatly contributed to her musical abilities; and it was within the Cantonese opera community that Wang met her longtime partner Law Kar-ying
. In 2005 the Sunbeam Theatre
in North Point
, Hong Kong's only regular venue for Cantonese Opera performances, was planned to close following a change of ownership. Wang decided to negotiate with the new owner, who then promised to extend the contract with the Cantonese Opera groups. Wang then criticized the Government for its lack of support for Cantonese Opera, and the Government promised to adopt Wang's request.
Wang was Chairman of the Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong
(香港八和會館) from 1992 to 1997, then again 2005 to 2009. In 2007 Wang was awarded the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award. She was later awarded the Honorary Doctoral of Letters by the City University of Hong Kong
to recognize her significant contributions to the community and in particular to the art and cultural development of Hong Kong.
In February 2009 Wang fought for the development rights to restore the North Kowloon Magistracy
building (北九龍裁判法院) in Sham Shui Po
. The building was originally proposed to be a new Cantonese opera
training and performance center. Hong Kong's government granted the bid to the US Savannah College of Art and Design
. Wang was upset over the loss, and said the government was only paying lip service to causes such as Cantonese opera. The magistracy building is to be turned into a school specializing in creative and digital media
.
, the Communist Party of China
have banned 8 of the 25 Hong Kong pan-democrat legislative councilors
. They are barred from the mainland except for tours organized by the government. On March 6, 2008 Wang began publicizing the need to grant 24 Home Return Permit
to the pro-democracy lawmakers.
The Pro-Beijing party
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong
member Tam Yiu Chung
responded that the Olympics was not a good reason for changing what the central government used to do. Her concerns baffled her colleagues in the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
. Democrat member Albert Ho
said the issue of a home visit permit was such a rightful thing. It has never been mentioned by any politician but a performer. He appreciates Wang's efforts. Wang is a member, but not a standing committee member of the CPPCC.
with a heart for social works and for improving lives in rural China
and other areas. Within Hong Kong, she has also been a MC hosting TVB telethons for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
and many other charities.
Wang, being a two time cancer survivor (first thyroid
then breast cancer
), she decided to be an executive committee member of the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society. A series of informative radio talk shows on RTHK
was also hosted where medical specialists were invited to discuss the many types of cancer. She has helped raised charities, awareness and fundings for cancer patients. Recently a free concert was given at Tin Shui Wai
for 4,500 residents; the concert was filled to capacity and hundreds were turned away. The crowd prevented guest performers like Miriam Yeung
and Denise Ho
from arriving on time. Denise Ho ascribed the audience overflow to Wang's popularity.
, openly acknowledged as her partner for over twenty years, and whom she married on May 2, 2009 in Las Vegas.
Silver Bauhinia Star
The Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva
Diva
A diva is a celebrated female singer. The term is used to describe a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and, by extension, in theatre, cinema and popular music. The meaning of diva is closely related to that of "prima donna"....
, actress and MC in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle. Wang was formerly a delegate in the National People's Congress
National People's Congress
The National People's Congress , abbreviated NPC , is the highest state body and the only legislative house in the People's Republic of China. The National People's Congress is held in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China; with 2,987 members, it is the...
from 1988 to 1997, she is currently a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference [], shortened as 人民政协, Rénmín Zhèngxié, i.e. "People's PCC"; or just 政协, Zhèngxié, i.e. "The PCC"), abbreviated CPPCC, is a political advisory body in the People's Republic of China...
.
Entertainment career
Liza moved to Hong Kong in the autumn of 1956 and her passion for performing arts drove her to sign up for Rediffusion Hong Kong's first Artist Academy class in 1967. Out of the thousands of applicants, the 20-year-old Liza was one of the lucky 9 that were handpicked to attend acting classes. Liza was also the first to graduate from the academy and Liza holds the graduation certificate with the serial number: 001.Television
As one of the most prolific television actors in Hong Kong, her career has spanned four decades, since 1967. She began working for a different television station until she joined TVB in 1971. She was one of the members of the all-girl music group Four Golden FlowersFour Golden Flowers
The Four Golden Flowers was a TV theme song musical performance group in the early 1970s. They are one of the first all-girl modern music group in Hong Kong. They are mostly notable for performing on the show Enjoy Yourself Tonight.-Legacy:...
. Wang initially made her mark in the entertainment industry in drama series. Her success in front of the camera allowed her to work behind the scenes with television productions.
In 2005, she received the Best Actress award during TVB's 38th Anniversary. She received this award the 2nd time for her breakthrough role in Wars of In-laws
Wars of In-laws
Wars of In-Laws is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in July 2005.An indirect modern sequel, Wars of In-Laws II was produced and broadcast in 2008 continued with Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, and Bosco Wong....
. Liza Wang received her first Best Actress award for her drama series The Awakening Story
The Awakening Story
The Awakening Story is a 2000 TVB drama series. The story mainly surrounds the main character waking from a 16-year coma after a car accident and how she deals with the changed world, and her husband's infidelity.-Main Plot:...
in 2001. She celebrated her 40th anniversary in the entertainment industry in 2007.
Singing career
In parallel with her acting career Wang had, and to some extent still has, a successful singing career. This was a career originally based around albums for her television series consisting of TV theme songs. She has sung in cantopopCantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
as well as mandopop
Mandopop
Mandopop is a colloquial abbreviation for "Mandarin popular music." It is categorized as a subgenre of commercial Chinese-language music within C-pop. Mandopop was the first variety of popular music in Chinese to establish itself as a viable industry. As the name implies, Mandopop features songs...
songs. Earlier in her career, she performed memorable duets with singer Adam Cheng
Adam Cheng
Adam Cheng Siu-chow is a Hong Kong TVB actor and Cantopop singer.-Career:Cheng started his career in the 1970s, where he gained a reputation for playing the lead roles in TVB Wuxia drama series based on the works of Louis Cha and Gu Long, such as The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber and Chor Lau Heung...
. She continues to perform TV theme songs such as "東方之珠" for musical series like the 2006 Glittering Days
Glittering Days
Glittering Days is a TVB period drama series broadcast in November 2006. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 39th Anniversary....
.
Cantonese Opera
Her love of Cantonese operaCantonese opera
Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing,...
led her to experiment with stage musicals, before becoming a fully fledged Cantonese opera actress. Her involvement in this scene greatly contributed to her musical abilities; and it was within the Cantonese opera community that Wang met her longtime partner Law Kar-ying
Law Kar-Ying
Law Kar-ying is a Hong Kong-based actor. He was originally a Cantonese Opera artiste. In 1990 he turned to acting in movies. He became popular after being cast in From Beijing with Love, which also starred Stephen Chow, as Da Vinci, an inventor whose list of gadgets include a solar-powered...
. In 2005 the Sunbeam Theatre
Sunbeam Theatre
Sunbeam Theatre is a landmark theatre in Hong Kong showcasing Cantonese opera. It is located at 423 King's Road, North Point, near the intersection with Shu Kuk Street.-History:...
in North Point
North Point
North Point is a mixed-use urban area in the Eastern District of Hong Kong. It is the northernmost point of Hong Kong Island, adjacent to both Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay, and projecting toward Kowloon Bay. Fortress Hill occupies the western end of the North Point area.-History:In 1899, The...
, Hong Kong's only regular venue for Cantonese Opera performances, was planned to close following a change of ownership. Wang decided to negotiate with the new owner, who then promised to extend the contract with the Cantonese Opera groups. Wang then criticized the Government for its lack of support for Cantonese Opera, and the Government promised to adopt Wang's request.
Wang was Chairman of the Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong
Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong
Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong is a non-profit association of Cantonese opera groups and artists in Hong Kong, established in 1953. Sun Ma-Si-tsang was the first chairman, succeeded by Kwan Tak Hing. Dr...
(香港八和會館) from 1992 to 1997, then again 2005 to 2009. In 2007 Wang was awarded the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award. She was later awarded the Honorary Doctoral of Letters by the City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong is a comprehensive research university in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1984 as City Polytechnic of Hong Kong and became a fully accredited university in 1994. It has achieved fast growth in recent years and received international recognition for its academic achievements...
to recognize her significant contributions to the community and in particular to the art and cultural development of Hong Kong.
In February 2009 Wang fought for the development rights to restore the North Kowloon Magistracy
North Kowloon Magistracy
The North Kowloon Magistracy is a historic building and former Magistrate's Court located at No. 292, Tai Po Road, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong....
building (北九龍裁判法院) in Sham Shui Po
Sham Shui Po
Sham Shui Po, or Shamshuipo, is an area of Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong, situated in the northwestern part of the Kowloon Peninsula, north of Tai Kok Tsui, east of Cheung Sha Wan and south of Shek Kip Mei. Sham Shui Po is known for its street market for electronic devices.-History:Sham Shui Po...
. The building was originally proposed to be a new Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing,...
training and performance center. Hong Kong's government granted the bid to the US Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
SCAD, the Savannah College of Art and Design, is a private, accredited and degree-granting university with locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, Hong Kong, and Lacoste, France.-History:...
. Wang was upset over the loss, and said the government was only paying lip service to causes such as Cantonese opera. The magistracy building is to be turned into a school specializing in creative and digital media
Digital media
Digital media is a form of electronic media where data is stored in digital form. It can refer to the technical aspect of storage and transmission Digital media is a form of electronic media where data is stored in digital (as opposed to analog) form. It can refer to the technical aspect of...
.
Pan-democrat home return permits request
Since the 1997 transfer of sovereigntyTransfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong
The transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China, referred to as ‘the Return’ or ‘the Reunification’ by the Chinese and ‘the Handover’ by others, took place on 1 July 1997...
, the Communist Party of China
Communist Party of China
The Communist Party of China , also known as the Chinese Communist Party , is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China...
have banned 8 of the 25 Hong Kong pan-democrat legislative councilors
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
. They are barred from the mainland except for tours organized by the government. On March 6, 2008 Wang began publicizing the need to grant 24 Home Return Permit
Home Return Permit
A ‘Home Return Permit’ , also referred to as a ‘Home Visit Permit’ or ‘China Back Home Pass’ , is the colloquial name for the national identity document officially known as the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents issued to PRC citizens who are permanent residents of Hong Kong...
to the pro-democracy lawmakers.
2008 Beijing Olympics
Wang mentioned that it was good timing to invite the democrats to enter mainland China in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.The Pro-Beijing party
Pro-Beijing Camp
The Pro-Beijing Camp, pro-Establishment Camp, pan-Establishment Camp is a segment of Hong Kong society that supports the policies and views of the People's Republic of China before and after the handover of Hong Kong in 1997.It is also nicknamed the royalists or loyalists.The term can be used to...
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong , formerly known as Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, is the largest pro-Beijing political party in Hong Kong...
member Tam Yiu Chung
Tam Yiu Chung
Tam Yiu-chung, GBS, JP, is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, representing the New Territories West constituency. He was a member of the Executive Council from 1997 to 2002...
responded that the Olympics was not a good reason for changing what the central government used to do. Her concerns baffled her colleagues in the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference [], shortened as 人民政协, Rénmín Zhèngxié, i.e. "People's PCC"; or just 政协, Zhèngxié, i.e. "The PCC"), abbreviated CPPCC, is a political advisory body in the People's Republic of China...
. Democrat member Albert Ho
Albert Ho
Albert Ho Chun-yan . He is currently secretary general of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China and chairman of the Democratic Party. He is a solicitor and a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong....
said the issue of a home visit permit was such a rightful thing. It has never been mentioned by any politician but a performer. He appreciates Wang's efforts. Wang is a member, but not a standing committee member of the CPPCC.
Community work
As a mainstay at the TVB television network, Wang has gained almost legendary status for her efforts not merely as an entertainer but also as a philanthropistPhilanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
with a heart for social works and for improving lives in rural China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
and other areas. Within Hong Kong, she has also been a MC hosting TVB telethons for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals , with a long history from 1870, is the oldest and the largest charitable organisation in Hong Kong. Their education Services and Community Services to the community with a total of 194 service centres spreading over the territory of Hong Kong.Although it appears a...
and many other charities.
Wang, being a two time cancer survivor (first thyroid
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid neoplasm is a neoplasm or tumor of the thyroid. It can be a benign tumor such as thyroid adenoma, or it can be a malignant neoplasm , such as papillary, follicular, medullary or anaplastic thyroid cancer. Most patients are 25 to 65 years of age when first diagnosed; women are more affected...
then breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
), she decided to be an executive committee member of the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society. A series of informative radio talk shows on RTHK
Radio Television Hong Kong
Radio Television Hong Kong is a public broadcasting organisation in Hong Kong that is operated as an independent department in the government under the Broadcasting Authority. RTHK operates seven radio channels, and produces television programmes that are then broadcast through local television...
was also hosted where medical specialists were invited to discuss the many types of cancer. She has helped raised charities, awareness and fundings for cancer patients. Recently a free concert was given at Tin Shui Wai
Tin Shui Wai
Tin Shui Wai is an area of Hong Kong, located in Yuen Long District, in the northwestern part of the New Territories. Originally a gei wai fish pond area, the ponds were reclaimed for the development of Tin Shui Wai New Town in the late 1980s...
for 4,500 residents; the concert was filled to capacity and hundreds were turned away. The crowd prevented guest performers like Miriam Yeung
Miriam Yeung
Miriam Yeung, RN, is a Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer. Before entering the entertainment business, she was a registered nurse at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong. She studied at the Holy Family Canossian College Kowloon...
and Denise Ho
Denise Ho
Denise Ho Wan-See, also known as HOCC, is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer.-1996-2001:Denise Ho was born in Hong Kong and received her education in Canada and Diocesan Girls' Junior School, Hong Kong. She emigrated with her family to Montreal, Quebec at the age of 11. She studied and graduated High...
from arriving on time. Denise Ho ascribed the audience overflow to Wang's popularity.
Personal life
Liza Wang was married during the height of her career to a businessman. The marriage ended in divorce. In the late 1980s, she met Law Kar-yingLaw Kar-Ying
Law Kar-ying is a Hong Kong-based actor. He was originally a Cantonese Opera artiste. In 1990 he turned to acting in movies. He became popular after being cast in From Beijing with Love, which also starred Stephen Chow, as Da Vinci, an inventor whose list of gadgets include a solar-powered...
, openly acknowledged as her partner for over twenty years, and whom she married on May 2, 2009 in Las Vegas.
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | TVB Anniversary Awards TVB Anniversary Awards TVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards.... |
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| 1974 | Eternal Spring 《永恆的春天》 |
Mao Yuin Yuin 毛圓圓 |
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| 1975 | The Golden Chrysanthemum 《金葉菊》 |
Zhau Yuk Sin 周玉仙 |
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| 1975 | Lady with the Lute 《趙五娘》 |
Zhiu Ng Niong 趙五娘 |
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| 1975 | Legend of the Purple Hairpin 《紫釵記》 |
Fok Siu Yuk 霍小玉 |
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| 1976 | The Legend of the Book and the Sword The Legend of the Book and the Sword (1976 TV series) The Legend of the Book and the Sword is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Book and the Sword. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1976.-Cast:*Adam Cheng as Chan Ka-lok / Kin-lung Emperor... 《書劍恩仇錄》 |
Fok Ching-tong 霍青桐 |
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| 1977 | A House Is Not a Home A House Is Not a Home (TV series) A House Is Not a Home is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 August 1977. It is a very successful classic series boasting the likes of stars Liza Wang, Simon Yam, Ha Yu and also veteran actors like Bak Man-biu, Tang Pik-wan and Lee Heung-kam... 《家變》 |
Lok Lam 洛琳 |
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| 1979 | Chor Lau-heung 《楚留香》 |
Shum Wai-san 沈慧珊 |
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| 1980 | Yesterday's Glitter 《京華春夢》 |
Ho Yin-chau 賀燕秋 |
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| 1981 | Young's Female Warrior 《楊門女將》 |
Muk Gui-yin 穆桂英 |
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| 1982 | Love and Passion 《萬水千山總是情》 |
Chong Mung-deep 莊夢蝶 |
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| 1984 | Qiu Jin: A Woman To Remember 《秋瑾》 |
Qiu Jin Qiu Jin Qiū Jǐn Courtesy names: Xuánqīng and Jìngxióng Sobriquet: The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake was a Chinese anti-Qing Empire revolutionary, feminist and writer... 秋瑾 |
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| 1999 | At the Threshold of an Era At the Threshold of an Era At the Threshold of an Era was a Hong Kong epic drama series broadcast by TVB Jade Channel from October 11, 1999 to December 18, 1999 and March 13, 2000 to May 26, 2000, and was extensively promoted by TVB as its cross-milliennium, one-hundred-episode-long epic... 《創世紀》 |
Fong Kin-ping 方健平 |
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| 2000 | At the Threshold of an Era II 《創世紀 II》 |
Fong Kin-ping 方健平 |
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| 2001 | The Awakening Story The Awakening Story The Awakening Story is a 2000 TVB drama series. The story mainly surrounds the main character waking from a 16-year coma after a car accident and how she deals with the changed world, and her husband's infidelity.-Main Plot:... 《婚前昏後》 |
Lam Ho Suet 林皓雪 |
Won - Best Actress 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 to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... Won - My Favourite Television Character |
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| 2004 | Blade Heart Blade Heart Blade Heart is a Hong Kong television series released in 12 March 2004 by TVB.-Cast:*Adam Cheng as Ling Fung / Yu Man-fung*Liza Wang as Tong Bik / Mrs Wong*Raymond Lam as Mang Lui / Captain Cho Ngan*Shirley Yeung as Wong Yee... 《血薦軒轅》 |
Tong Bik 唐碧 |
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| 2005 | Wars of In-Laws Wars of In-laws Wars of In-Laws is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in July 2005.An indirect modern sequel, Wars of In-Laws II was produced and broadcast in 2008 continued with Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, and Bosco Wong.... 《我的野蠻奶奶》 |
Hei Tap-Lap Shek Lan 喜塔臘鑠蘭 |
Won - Best Actress 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 to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... |
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| The Unforgettables 《名曲滿天星》 |
Nominated - Best Presenter (Top 5) | |||
| 2006 | When Rules Turn Loose When Rules Turn Loose When Rules Turn Loose is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in December 2005.Though the series backdrop revolves around the court; however, the main theme of the series deals with family bond... 《識法代言人》 |
Suen Man-Yee 孫敏儀 |
Nominated - Best Actress (Top 20) 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 to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... |
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| Glittering Days Glittering Days Glittering Days is a TVB period drama series broadcast in November 2006. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 39th Anniversary.... 《東方之珠》 |
Gam Yin 金燕 |
Nominated - Best Actress (Top 20) 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 to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... |
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| 2008 | Wars of In-Laws II Wars of In-Laws II Wars of In-Laws II is a TVB modern comedy series broadcast in January 2008.The series is an indirect sequel to 2005's Wars of In-Laws . The main cast features Liza Wang, Myolie Wu and Bosco Wong from the original series and new cast including Benz Hui, Joyce Tang, and Derek Kok... 《野蠻奶奶大戰戈師奶》 |
Gwo Bik 戈碧 |
Nominated - Best Actress (Top 5) 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 to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... Nominated - My Favourite Female Character (Top 10) TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character The TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Television Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance as a television role in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the... |
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| When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West is a Hong Kong TVB period drama series broadcasting from October till December 2008. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary... 《東山飄雨西關晴》 |
Chong Fung-yi 莊鳳儀 |
Nominated - Best Actress (Top 15) 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 to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... |
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| 2010 | OL Supreme OL Supreme -Synopsis:Divorced LUI SIU FUNG is the CEO's secretary of a mall management company and is the head of the company's secretaries. She has been working hard for many years in the company, deeply gaining the trust of the CEO SO DAI TUNG... 《女皇辦公室》 |
Lui Siu-fung 雷小鳳 |
Nominated - Best Actress (Top 15) 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 to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... Nominated - My Favourite Female Character (Top 15) TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character The TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Television Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance as a television role in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the... |
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| Fun with Liza and Gods 《荃加福祿壽》 |
Host/Various | Won - Best Presenter | ||
| Home Troopers Home Troopers Home Troopers is a 2010–11 Hong Kong television serial drama starring Liza Wang, Ha Yu, Kevin Cheng and Bernice Liu. Produced by Lam Chi-wah, the series is a TVB production. The drama follow the lives of the middle class Chukot family, who helps organize a housekeeping business in Hong Kong... 《居家兵團》 |
Lai Ka-ka 黎嘉嘉 |
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress (Top 15) | ||
| 2011 | Super Snoops Super Snoops Super Snoops Super Snoops Super Snoops (Traditional Chinese: (荃加福祿壽探案) is an TVB modern drama series set in the 1960s.-Casts:* Sun Chiu-tung (辛潮彤) (portrayed by Liza Wang), a detective agency owner, with super power of knowing the future... |
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character (Top 15) |
Series
- Legend of the Purple Hairpin (紫钗记）(based on a classic Cantonese opera and a possible inspiration for Wang's move into Cantonese Opera) (1975)
- A House Is Not a HomeA House Is Not a Home (TV series)A House Is Not a Home is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 August 1977. It is a very successful classic series boasting the likes of stars Liza Wang, Simon Yam, Ha Yu and also veteran actors like Bak Man-biu, Tang Pik-wan and Lee Heung-kam...
(1977) - The Heaven Sword and Dragon SaberThe Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (1978 TV series)The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1978.-Cast:*Adam Cheng as Cheung Mo-kei**Wong Tsung-chi as young Cheung Mo-kei...
(倚天屠龙记) (1978) with Adam ChengAdam ChengAdam Cheng Siu-chow is a Hong Kong TVB actor and Cantopop singer.-Career:Cheng started his career in the 1970s, where he gained a reputation for playing the lead roles in TVB Wuxia drama series based on the works of Louis Cha and Gu Long, such as The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber and Chor Lau Heung...
, Angie ChiuAngie ChiuAngie Chiu , born 15 November 1954 in Hong Kong is an actress, and was the third runner up in the 1973 Miss Hong Kong pageant...
and Idy ChanIdy ChanIdy Chan Yuk Lin is a popular Hong Kong TV actress, especially during the 1980s.-Career:She joined showbiz when she was 17 in 1977. She is most famous for her portrayal of three of the characters from The Condor Trilogy; her heavenly role of Xiaolongnü along with Andy Lau as Yang Guo in the 1983... - Chor Lau Heung (楚留香) (1979), also with Adam ChengAdam ChengAdam Cheng Siu-chow is a Hong Kong TVB actor and Cantopop singer.-Career:Cheng started his career in the 1970s, where he gained a reputation for playing the lead roles in TVB Wuxia drama series based on the works of Louis Cha and Gu Long, such as The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber and Chor Lau Heung...
and Angie ChiuAngie ChiuAngie Chiu , born 15 November 1954 in Hong Kong is an actress, and was the third runner up in the 1973 Miss Hong Kong pageant... - The Shell Game I (1980) and The Shell Game II (although there was continuity between the storylines of the two series, Patrick Tse and Liza Wang each played a different role in the sequel than they had in the original)
- Yesterday’s Glitter (京华春梦)(1980)
- Love and Passion (万水千山总是情)(1982)
- Yang's Female Warriors
- Qiú JǐnQiu JinQiū Jǐn Courtesy names: Xuánqīng and Jìngxióng Sobriquet: The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake was a Chinese anti-Qing Empire revolutionary, feminist and writer...
(秋瑾) (1984) - The Lamp Lore (1985)
- The Awakening StoryThe Awakening StoryThe Awakening Story is a 2000 TVB drama series. The story mainly surrounds the main character waking from a 16-year coma after a car accident and how she deals with the changed world, and her husband's infidelity.-Main Plot:...
婚前昏后 2001 - Let's Face ItLet's Face ItLet's Face It is an album by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. It was released on March 11, 1997 by Mercury Records. This album sold very well due to the success of its single "The Impression That I Get", which reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Also faring well were the album's...
无考不成冤家 2002 - Blade HeartBlade HeartBlade Heart is a Hong Kong television series released in 12 March 2004 by TVB.-Cast:*Adam Cheng as Ling Fung / Yu Man-fung*Liza Wang as Tong Bik / Mrs Wong*Raymond Lam as Mang Lui / Captain Cho Ngan*Shirley Yeung as Wong Yee...
血荐轩辕 2004 - War of In-LawsWars of In-lawsWars of In-Laws is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in July 2005.An indirect modern sequel, Wars of In-Laws II was produced and broadcast in 2008 continued with Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, and Bosco Wong....
(野蛮奶奶) (2005) - When Rules Turn LooseWhen Rules Turn LooseWhen Rules Turn Loose is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in December 2005.Though the series backdrop revolves around the court; however, the main theme of the series deals with family bond...
(識法代言人) (2005) - Glittering DaysGlittering DaysGlittering Days is a TVB period drama series broadcast in November 2006. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 39th Anniversary....
(東方之珠)(2006) - War of In-Laws II (野蛮奶奶之大战戈师奶)(2007)
- When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny WestWhen Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny WestWhen Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West is a Hong Kong TVB period drama series broadcasting from October till December 2008. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary...
(东山飘雨西关晴)(2008) starring with Charmaine ShehCharmaine ShehCharmaine Sheh Sze-man is a Hong Kong TVB actress.Sheh is best known for her roles in TVB dramas, including Return of the Cuckoo, Country Spirit, Perish in the Name of Love, Angels of Mission, War and Beauty, The Dance of Passion,The Drive of Life, Maidens' Vow, Forensic Heroes II,Beyond the Realm...
and Joe Ma - Home TroopersHome TroopersHome Troopers is a 2010–11 Hong Kong television serial drama starring Liza Wang, Ha Yu, Kevin Cheng and Bernice Liu. Produced by Lam Chi-wah, the series is a TVB production. The drama follow the lives of the middle class Chukot family, who helps organize a housekeeping business in Hong Kong...
(居家兵團)(2010) starring with Kevin ChengKevin ChengKevin Cheng Ka-wing is a Chinese American singer and television actor from Hong Kong. He is currently an artist under the management of TVB. Kevin Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after his first lead role in Hard Fate as "Ken"...
, Bernice LiuBernice LiuBernice Jan Liu is a Chinese Canadian actress, singer, and commercial model based in Hong Kong. She has previously held the title Miss Chinese Vancouver 2000 as well as Miss Chinese International 2001, the latter position bringing her fame in Hong Kong.Liu is best known for her role as Princess...
and Ha YuHa YuHa Yu is a Hong Kong actor who works on the network TVB.-Biography:Born in Guangzhou in 1946, Ha Yu went to Hong Kong in 1962 where he studied there becoming a temporary actor whilst being a student. Later he went to Rediffusion, now ATV, as a key male actor changing his name to Ha Yu... - Liza and Gods investigations (荃加福祿壽探案)(2011) starring with Wong Cho-lam, Johnson LeeJohnson Lee-TV series:-Film:-External links:** at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase...
and Louis YuenLouis YuenLouis Yuen is a Hong Kong TVB actor. He co-hosted the Super Trio series, Supreme Trio Supreme, in season 8 with Eric Tsang, Chin Kar-lok, and Wong Cho-lam.Finalist in the 1986 5th TVB New Talent Singing Awards.-Filmography:Actor...
Awards
- Silver Bauhinia StarSilver Bauhinia StarThe Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
(2004) - TVB Best Actress (2001, 2005)
- RTHK Gold Needle Award (2005)
- Mont Blanc de la Culture International Award (2007)