Grace Wong Kwan-hing[1] (born 5 May 1986) is a Hongkong actress, dancer, singer, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder. She formerly contracted to TVB. She is best known for her role as Fa Man in the martial arts television drama A Fist Within Four Walls.
Grace Wong | |||||||||||
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 Wong in 2023 | |||||||||||
| Born | 5 May 1986 | ||||||||||
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| Years active | 2007–present | ||||||||||
| Spouse |
Daniel Chang (m. 2016) | ||||||||||
| Awards | Miss Hong Kong 2007 – First Runner-up, Miss Photogenic & Miss International Goodwill TVB Anniversary Awards – Most Popular Female Character 2016 A Fist Within Four Walls | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 王君馨 | ||||||||||
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| Origin | New York City[citation needed] | ||||||||||
| Instrument(s) | Violin, clarinet, piano | ||||||||||
| Labels | TVB (2007-2021) | ||||||||||
Early life
editGrace Wong was born in Hong Kong and emigrated to the United States with her family at the age of four. She grew up in Brooklyn and Queens in New York City.[2] She attended Babson College[3] and went to Hong Kong for an exchange program at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.[2]
Career
editIn 2007, Grace Wong's career began by winning in beauty pageants. On 21 July 2007, Wong returned to Hong Kong from New York City, New York (state), U.S. and entered in the 35th Miss Hong Kong pageant as contestant No. 9. Wong was the first runner up at the Miss Hong Kong 2007 beauty pageant as well as winning the Miss Photogenic and Miss International Goodwill awards. At the Miss International 2007 pageant, Wong also made top 15 at the pageant, as well as Miss Friendship. After signing a contract with TVB, Wong made her acting debut with a cameo appearance in the 2009 drama Born Rich.
In 2016, Wong gained recognition in the critical acclaimed martial arts drama A Fist Within Four Walls. With her role as Fa Man, Wong won the Most Popular Female Character award at the 2016 TVB Anniversary Awards.
In December 2021, Wong announced via Weibo and Instagram that her contract with TVB had ended.[4]
Personal life
editGrace Wong has publicly declared that she is a devout Christian.
Wong is close friends with Linda Chung, Eliza Sam, Leanne Li and Christine Kuo.[5]
In 2017, Wong married her boyfriend, Daniel Chang.
Filmography
editTelevision dramas
edit| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Born Rich | Elsa Yu Yee-lam | Cameo |
| 2010 | My Better Half | May So Sin-hung | Supporting Role |
| OL Supreme | Margaret Chow Chi-yeuk | Supporting Role | |
| Gun Metal Grey | WPC Kong Hoi-ching (Leng Bao) | Major Supporting Role | |
| 2011 | Show Me the Happy | Jackie | Ep. 34 |
| Relic of an Emissary | Chuk Yim-yim | Supporting Role | |
| The Life and Times of a Sentinel | Ngan Yeung-suet (Consort Wai) | Supporting Role | |
| 2012 | House of Harmony and Vengeance | Tai Ho-sau | Major Supporting Role |
| Tiger Cubs | Laurine Shu Tsz-lai | Ep. 8 | |
| 2012-13 | Friendly Fire | Moon Chuk Sheung-yuet | Supporting Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste |
| 2013 | Sergeant Tabloid | WPC Goldie Kam Sui-na | Supporting Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste |
| Awfully Lawful | Honey Yau Mat | Main Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste Nominated — TVB Star Award Malaysia for Favourite TVB Supporting Actress Nominated — TVB Star Award Malaysia for Most Promising TVB Female Artiste | |
| The Hippocratic Crush II | Amber Ling Kwan | Supporting Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste Nominated — TVB Star Award Malaysia for Most Promising TVB Female Artiste | |
| Bounty Lady | Yam Mo-lin | Ep. 6-7, 20 Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste | |
| 2013-14 | Return of the Silver Tongue | Suen Chor-chor | Supporting Role |
| 2014 | Tiger Cubs II | Laurine Shu Tsz-lai | Ep. 4 |
| Come On, Cousin | young Barbara | Guest Appearance | |
| 2015 | Limelight Years | Lydia Nam Ting-nga | Guest Appearance |
| Lord of Shanghai | Chor Ting-ting | Supporting Role | |
| 2016 | Short End of the Stick | Kam Tai-tai | Major Supporting Role |
| A Fist Within Four Walls | Fa Man | Main Role Won — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress Won — TVB Star Award Malaysia for Top 15 Favourite TVB Drama Characters Nominated — TVB Star Award Malaysia for Favourite TVB Supporting Actress (Top 3) Nominated — TVB Star Award Malaysia for Favourite TVB Onscreen Couple (Top 3; with Benjamin Yuen) Won — StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Female TV Characters Nominated — StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Supporting Actress Won — StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Onscreen Couple (shared with Yuen) Nominated — People's Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 5) Nominated — People's Choice Television Award for Most Improved Female Artiste (Top 5) | |
| 2017 | My Dearly Sinful Mind | Wong Hoi-ching | Main Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character Nominated — TVB Star Award Malaysia for Favourite TVB Actress Nominated — TVB Star Award Malaysia for Top 17 Favourite TVB Drama Characters Nominated — People's Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 5) |
| A General, a Scholar and a Eunuch | Sandy Wong Yi-san / Crown Princess Kwok Sin | Main Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress Nominated — StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Actress Nominated — StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Female TV Characters Nominated — StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Onscreen Couple (with Raymond Cho) | |
| Come with Me | Emma Chung Ying-man / Dan-dan | Major Supporting Role Role of two identical twin sisters | |
| 2018 | OMG, Your Honour | Ophelia Mok Hei-loi | Main Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character (Top 5) Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Singapore Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia |
| 2019 | The Defected | Yeung Hiu-yee | Main Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character |
| 2021 | The Forgotten Day | Freeya Yau Fei-yee | Main Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia |
| The Kwoks And What | Chong Chi-ching | Main Role Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia | |
| 2022 | The Righteous Fists | Ching On-na / Lo Kin-suet | Main Role |
| I’ve Got The Power | Wai Sui-kei | Major Supporting Role | |
| 2024 | Expats | Priscilla | Guest Role |
Film
edit- From Vegas to Macau III (2016) – Interpol police.
- Line Walker (2016) – CIB detective.
- The Beauty (2016)
- Line Walker 2 (2019)
- Sakra (2023) – Kang Min.
Discography
edit- 她最好-Ghost Dragon of Cold Mountain
- Casada
References
edit- ^ "2007 Miss International". Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: GRACE WONG". #legend. 19 December 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Rocket Pitch to a Crown". Babson Blogs. 30 November 2007. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "我 畢 業 啦！". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021. Instagram
- ^ "Popular Asians.com". Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.
- ^ Grace Wong at hkmdb.com
- ^ Grace Wong at chinesemov.com
External links
edit- [1] Archived 29 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine (in Chinese)
- Official TVB Blog (in Chinese)
- Grace Wong at Sina Weibo (in Chinese)
- Miss HK Beauties 2007