Melissa Ng
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Melissa Ng Mei Hang is a semi-retired TV actress in Hong Kong. She has been a TVB actress since 1996 after coming second in the Miss Chinese International Pageant, retiring from acting in 2007 to start a family. Melissa speaks fluent English with American accent
, Cantonese
, and Mandarin.
at San Francisco State University
, she entered the Hong Kong entertainment industry in 1996, after placing 1st runner up in Miss Chinese International 1996; she was representing San Francisco after she won Miss Chinatown USA
in 1992. She started out with minor roles, appearing in only a few episodes. She has portrayed roles that have to commit suicide, being killed, or even lesbian
roles in the early years of her acting in entertainment industry.
However when years passed, she started playing second female lead, and eventually, she has been playing the first female lead in all her series with positive reviews. Her many series include A Kindred Spirit, Legend of Lady Yang, Secret of the Heart, Riches and Stitches
, A Herbalist Affair, King of Yesterday and Tomorrow, Healing Hands III
, Into Thin Air
and most recently, La Femme Desperado
and Love Guaranteed
which received the best and 4th best ratings for TVB series in 2006 respectively. Her hard work and prominent achievement has secured her a high status as one of the most valuable Fa-dans(actress) in TVB.
Since the filming of Tai Chi in early 2006 (which was aired in 2008), Melissa has not been in any other series. After the airing of La Femme Desperado (May 2006) and Love Guaranteed (July 2006), she has been out of the spotlight. It turns out that she became pregnant during the ending of the year, and her baby was born in July 2007. During a promotion for Tai Chi, Melissa has announced that she would spend more time with her newborn before a possibility that she will re-join TVB.
1992. After winning the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant based in the city of San Francisco, Melissa represented San Francisco at Miss Chinese International 1996. Melissa had a great interview during the final night, where she challenged Eric Tsang
in the interview, and was later crowned as 1st runner up. Due to her strong Cantonese and communication skills, she earned a contract with TVB.
Accent (linguistics)
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, Cantonese
Standard Cantonese
Cantonese, or Standard Cantonese, is a language that originated in the vicinity of Canton in southern China, and is often regarded as the prestige dialect of Yue Chinese....
, and Mandarin.
Acting career
After graduating with a major in international relations and a minor in marketingMarketing
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at San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers over 100 areas of study from nine academic colleges...
, she entered the Hong Kong entertainment industry in 1996, after placing 1st runner up in Miss Chinese International 1996; she was representing San Francisco after she won Miss Chinatown USA
Miss Chinatown USA
The Miss Chinatown USA pageant, based on Chinese communities within the U.S., greets delegates around the country. The pageant has been an annual Lunar New Year event since 1958. The winners of this pageant represent the Chinese community and act as ambassadors promoting Chinese culture and heritage...
in 1992. She started out with minor roles, appearing in only a few episodes. She has portrayed roles that have to commit suicide, being killed, or even lesbian
Lesbian
Lesbian is a term most widely used in the English language to describe sexual and romantic desire between females. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an...
roles in the early years of her acting in entertainment industry.
However when years passed, she started playing second female lead, and eventually, she has been playing the first female lead in all her series with positive reviews. Her many series include A Kindred Spirit, Legend of Lady Yang, Secret of the Heart, Riches and Stitches
Riches and Stitches
Riches and Stitches is a Hong Kong period drama produced by TVB starring Moses Chan, Kwong Wah, Anne Heung, Gigi Lai and Melissa Ng. It was filmed in 2003, and then released overseas in December 2003. Then it was aired on TVB Pay Vision's TVB Drama channel from 27 June to 5 August 2005...
, A Herbalist Affair, King of Yesterday and Tomorrow, Healing Hands III
Healing Hands III
Following the success of Healing Hands I and II, Hong Kong's No.1 Television Channel, TVB, introduced Healing Hands III.It starred the original casts of Healing Hands I: Lawrence Ng and Bowie Lam; and Healing Hands II: Moses Chan, Maggie Shiu and Raymond Cho along with new additions to the series,...
, Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air (TVB)
Into Thin Air is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in September 2005.-Synopsis:Ko Chung Ching , an ex-policeman, quit his job to set up a private investigation company two years ago, right after his son Tsun Sing went missing. His subordinates include Man Kai Ching Super , Man Tai Po and Lam...
and most recently, La Femme Desperado
La Femme Desperado
La Femme Desperado is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in April 2006. The series contains many realistic elements relating to the life of a woman in today's modern society, particularly in Hong Kong. It is noted that this show is primarily based on the U.S...
and Love Guaranteed
Love Guaranteed
Love Guaranteed is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in July 2006.-Cast:-Viewership ratings:-Award nominations:39th TVB Anniversary Awards * "Best Drama"...
which received the best and 4th best ratings for TVB series in 2006 respectively. Her hard work and prominent achievement has secured her a high status as one of the most valuable Fa-dans(actress) in TVB.
Since the filming of Tai Chi in early 2006 (which was aired in 2008), Melissa has not been in any other series. After the airing of La Femme Desperado (May 2006) and Love Guaranteed (July 2006), she has been out of the spotlight. It turns out that she became pregnant during the ending of the year, and her baby was born in July 2007. During a promotion for Tai Chi, Melissa has announced that she would spend more time with her newborn before a possibility that she will re-join TVB.
Pageant career
Melissa was crowned Miss Chinatown USAMiss Chinatown USA
The Miss Chinatown USA pageant, based on Chinese communities within the U.S., greets delegates around the country. The pageant has been an annual Lunar New Year event since 1958. The winners of this pageant represent the Chinese community and act as ambassadors promoting Chinese culture and heritage...
1992. After winning the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant based in the city of San Francisco, Melissa represented San Francisco at Miss Chinese International 1996. Melissa had a great interview during the final night, where she challenged Eric Tsang
Eric Tsang
Eric Tsang Chi-wai , MH is a prolific Hong Kong actor, film director, film producer and television host best known for hosting the Super Trio series on TVB over the course of 10 years.-Biography:Due to his popularity, he is often the MC in events organized by TVB, and is nicknamed "the Prize Master"...
in the interview, and was later crowned as 1st runner up. Due to her strong Cantonese and communication skills, she earned a contract with TVB.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dark Tales 2 | Supporting Role |
| Detective Investigation Files III | Minor Role | |
| 1998 | Burning Flame | Minor Role |
| Secret of the Heart | Supporting Role | |
| Journey To The West II | Non-speaking Role/ Cameo | |
| 1999 | Detective Investigation Files IV Detective Investigation Files IV Detective Investigation Files IV is the 4th installment in the Detective Investigation Files TV franchise by TVB in Hong Kong. It ran for 50 episodes on TVB Jade from 1999-03-29 to 1999-06-04.... |
Minor Role |
| Till When Do Us Part | Supporting Role | |
| A Kindred Spirit | Supporting Role | |
| 2000 | Legend of Lady Yang | Second Lead Role (to Anne Heung) |
| A Matter of Customs A Matter of Customs A Matter of Customs is a TVB program in Hong Kong starring Wong He, Jessica Hsuan, Danny Lee and Liza Wang. The story is about customs agents in Hong Kong.-Cast:*Liza Wang as Lui Fok Ming*Danny Lee as Tao Ling Shan*Wong He as Lam Chi Kon... |
Supporting Role | |
| The Green Hope The Green Hope The Green Hope is a Hong Kong TV drama series.* Chinese title : 新鮮人* Genre: Romance* Country of origin: Hong Kong* Language: Cantonese* No. of episodes: 25* Broadcast: 2000* Original channel: TVB on TVB Jade-Synopsis:... |
Supporting Role | |
| The Crimson Sabre | Second Lead Role (to Charmaine Sheh) | |
| 2001 | ICAC Investigations 2001 | Supporting Role |
| Hope for Sale | Supporting/Second Lead Role (to Christine Ng) | |
| 2002 | A Herbalist Affair | Second Lead Role (to Charmaine Sheh) |
| Good Against Evil | Supporting Role | |
| 2003 | The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow is a Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB in 2003. According to legend, Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty may not have died of natural death and was actually assassinated... |
Second Lead Role (to Maggie Cheung) |
| 2004 | Riches and Stitches Riches and Stitches Riches and Stitches is a Hong Kong period drama produced by TVB starring Moses Chan, Kwong Wah, Anne Heung, Gigi Lai and Melissa Ng. It was filmed in 2003, and then released overseas in December 2003. Then it was aired on TVB Pay Vision's TVB Drama channel from 27 June to 5 August 2005... |
Supporting Role |
| The Conqueror's Story The Conqueror's Story The Conqueror's Story is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 2004 in Hong Kong on TVB.-Plot:... |
Co-Lead Role (with Maggie Cheung) | |
| Dreams of Colours | Second Lead Role (to Myolie Wu) | |
| 2005 | Fantasy Hotel Fantasy Hotel Fantasy Hotel is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in July 2005.-Synopsis:There are three tour guides, Kam Ji-Kit , Yung Ka-Man , and Hon Shan lead tours from mainland china. One day, unexpectantly, a friend Kam Kong-Hoi , gives them his hotel to take care of... |
Lead Role |
| Into Thin Air Into Thin Air (TVB) Into Thin Air is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in September 2005.-Synopsis:Ko Chung Ching , an ex-policeman, quit his job to set up a private investigation company two years ago, right after his son Tsun Sing went missing. His subordinates include Man Kai Ching Super , Man Tai Po and Lam... |
Lead Role | |
| Healing Hands III Healing Hands III Following the success of Healing Hands I and II, Hong Kong's No.1 Television Channel, TVB, introduced Healing Hands III.It starred the original casts of Healing Hands I: Lawrence Ng and Bowie Lam; and Healing Hands II: Moses Chan, Maggie Shiu and Raymond Cho along with new additions to the series,... |
One of the Lead Role | |
| 2006 | La Femme Desperado La Femme Desperado La Femme Desperado is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in April 2006. The series contains many realistic elements relating to the life of a woman in today's modern society, particularly in Hong Kong. It is noted that this show is primarily based on the U.S... |
Lead Role |
| Love Guaranteed Love Guaranteed Love Guaranteed is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in July 2006.-Cast:-Viewership ratings:-Award nominations:39th TVB Anniversary Awards * "Best Drama"... |
Lead Role | |
| 2008 | The Master of Tai Chi | Lead Role |
Notable roles
- Lai Siu in Into Thin AirInto Thin Air (TVB)Into Thin Air is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in September 2005.-Synopsis:Ko Chung Ching , an ex-policeman, quit his job to set up a private investigation company two years ago, right after his son Tsun Sing went missing. His subordinates include Man Kai Ching Super , Man Tai Po and Lam...
(2005) - Ka Man in Fantasy HotelFantasy HotelFantasy Hotel is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in July 2005.-Synopsis:There are three tour guides, Kam Ji-Kit , Yung Ka-Man , and Hon Shan lead tours from mainland china. One day, unexpectantly, a friend Kam Kong-Hoi , gives them his hotel to take care of...
(2005) - Dr. Sarah Yip To in Healing Hands IIIHealing Hands IIIFollowing the success of Healing Hands I and II, Hong Kong's No.1 Television Channel, TVB, introduced Healing Hands III.It starred the original casts of Healing Hands I: Lawrence Ng and Bowie Lam; and Healing Hands II: Moses Chan, Maggie Shiu and Raymond Cho along with new additions to the series,...
(2005) - Ko Ling in La Femme DesperadoLa Femme DesperadoLa Femme Desperado is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in April 2006. The series contains many realistic elements relating to the life of a woman in today's modern society, particularly in Hong Kong. It is noted that this show is primarily based on the U.S...
(2006) - Hazel Kuk Yeuk Hei in Love GuaranteedLove GuaranteedLove Guaranteed is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in July 2006.-Cast:-Viewership ratings:-Award nominations:39th TVB Anniversary Awards * "Best Drama"...
(2006) - Song Ching in The Master of Tai Chi (2008)
Awards
- 1996 Miss Chinese International Pageant: First Runner Up
- 1992 Miss Chinatown USA Winner