Linda Chung
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| Chinese name | 鍾嘉欣 | |||||
| Chinese name | 鍾嘉欣 (Traditional) | |||||
| Chinese name | 钟嘉欣 (Simplified) | |||||
| Pinyin | zhong jia xin (Mandarin) | |||||
| Jyutping | zung1 gaa1 jan1 (Cantonese) | |||||
| Ancestry | Maoming, Guangdong, China | |||||
| Origin | Hong Kong | |||||
| Born | April 9, 1984 Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Occupation | Actress | |||||
| Label(s) | Star Entertainment Ltd | |||||
| Years active | 2004 - present | |||||
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Linda Chung Ka-Yan (traditional Chinese: 鍾嘉欣) (born April 9, 1984) was the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant winner and is now an actress with TVB in Hong Kong. She speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.[1]. She has appeared in many successful series including Best Bet (2007), Heart of Greed (2007) along with its indirect sequel Moonlight Resonance (2008), A Journey Called Life (2008), Legends of the Demigods (2008) and the upcoming grand production The Gem of Life.
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[edit] Biography
Linda was born in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. After graduating from Vancouver's Templeton Secondary School in 2002, Linda attended the University of British Columbia for a year. During that same year, Linda participated and won first place in a beauty-talent show hosted by Crystal Mall, an Asian mall located in Burnaby, British Columbia.
In 2003, Linda won the title of Miss Chinese Vancouver, along with three awards in the same event. In 2004, she joined Miss Chinese International, a beauty contest organized by TVB, and became the third Vancouverite in 4 years to win Miss Chinese International after Bernice Liu in 2001 and Shirley Zhou in 2002. The 1st and 2nd runner-up in the same year was Mandy Cho (Hong Kong) and Carlene Aguilar (Manila).
[edit] Career
Linda made her acting debut in the series Virtues of Harmony II, the modern spin-off of the highly successful sitcom, Virtues of Harmony. Her role in Always Ready earned her the Most Improved Female Actress Award in 2006's TVB Anniversary Awards. Her role in the high-rating series, Heart of Greed, has been described as her breakthrough role and was nominated for TVB's "My Most Favourite Female Character Role" and "Best Actress" Awards. At the 41st TVB Anniversary Awards show, Linda was nominated and was top 5 in the "Best Actress" award for her successful role in A Journey Called Life. She was also nominated for "Most Favourite Female Character Role" Award for her role in Legend of the Demigods.
In addition to acting, Linda has also sung themesongs for some of the serials that she has participated in, including the themesongs for Legends of Demigods, Best Bet, A Journey Called Life and the subtheme for Heart of Greed. In May 2008, Linda signed a deal with Star Entertainment to attempt a music career. Due to her soft-spoken voice, the company's CEO praised her diligence and youthful vigor. Her album was released on August 20th. [2][3]
[edit] Awards
- Miss Chinese Vancouver 2003
- Miss Photogenic (Miss Chinese Vancouver 2003)
- Miss Talent (Miss Chinese Vancouver 2003)
- Miss Snow Beauty (Miss Chinese Vancouver 2003)
- Miss Chinese International 2004
- TVB Anniversary Awards Most Improved Female Actress Award 2006
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Virtues Of Harmony II 《皆大歡喜》 |
Michelle (洪白嵐) |
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| 2005 | Fantasy Zone 《奇幻潮》 |
Cathy | |
| Always Ready 《隨時候命》 |
Sandra (施楚淇) |
Won: Most Improved Actress | |
| 2006 | The Bitter Bitten 《人生馬戲團》 |
Lo Dan (路 丹) |
Won: Most Improved Actress Nominated: Best Drama |
| Forensic Heroes 《法證先鋒》 |
Lam Ding Ding (林汀汀) |
Won: Most Improved Actress Nominated: Best Actress, Best Drama, My Favourite Female Character |
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| 2007 | Heavenly In-Laws 《我外母唔係人》 |
Zhi Mei (紫 微) |
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| Best Bet 《迎妻接福》 |
To Lai Ying/Sheila (杜麗瑩) |
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| Heart of Greed 《溏心風暴》 |
Sheung Joi Sum (常在心) |
Won: Best Drama Nominated: Best Actress & Favourite Female Character |
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| 2008 | A Journey Called Life 《金石良緣》 |
Sze Ka-Ka (施嘉嘉) |
Nominated: Best Actress, Best Drama |
| Forensic Heroes II 《法證先鋒II》 |
Lam Ding Ding (林汀汀) |
Nominated: Best Drama Guest Starring |
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| Moonlight Resonance 《溏心風暴之家好月圓》 |
Yue So Sum (于素心) |
Won: Best Drama | |
| Legend of the Demigods 《搜神傳》 |
Gai Choi-chi (薊彩芝) |
Nominated: Best Drama, My Favourite Female Character | |
| The Gem of Life 《珠光寶氣》 |
Sung Chi Ling (宋子淩) |
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| 2009 | Dogs on the Beat 《好狗出更》 |
Lai Siu-yu (黎小如) |
[edit] Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Love Is Not All Around 《十分愛》 |
Ching-ching (晴 晴) |
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| 2008 | Playboy Cops 《花花型警》 |
Lisa | |
| L For Love♥ L For Lies 《我的最愛》 |
Yan (阿 欣) |
Guest Starring |
[edit] Discography
- Lady in Red Album (Various Artists), Legends of Demigods theme-song. - "Swear" (發誓)
- Heart of Greed sub-theme - "My Heart Understands" (心領) - Linda Chung & Raymond Lam
- Best Bet theme-song - (心心相印)
- A Journey Called Life theme-song - "Small Story" (小故事) Linda Chung & Steven Ma
- Saiunkoku Monogatari 彩雲國物語 chinese verson of the theme song
- Dinner for One, World for Two Debut Album 一人晚餐二人世界
- The Gem of Life sub-theme
[edit] Commercials
- PureVision
- Cosmo Slim
- New Earth's Wedding (with Ron Ng)
- Planters' Toothpaste
- Blood Donation Commercial
- Crystal Mall Commercial
- Stayfree
- Reductil
- Bio-essence
- Valentines Day (with Bosco Wong)
[edit] References
- ^ "Miss Chinese International 2004 Profile". TVB. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
- ^ "Linda Chung Transforms Into Jade Girl to Enter Music Industry (鍾嘉欣變身玉女闖樂壇)" (in Chinese), The Sun (2008-05-09). Retrieved on 9 May 2008.
- ^ "Linda Chung Enters Music Industry as Jade Girl (鍾嘉欣玉女形象闖樂壇)" (in Chinese), Oriental Daily (2008-05-09). Retrieved on 9 May 2008.
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| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Miss Chinese International | ||
| Preceded by Rachel Tan |
Miss Chinese International 2004 |
Succeeded by Leanne Li |
| TVB Anniversary Awards | ||
| Preceded by Niki Chow for The Gentle Crackdown |
Most Improved Actress 2006 for Always Ready ; The Bitter Bitten ; Forensic Heroes |
Succeeded by Kate Tsui for On The First Beat ; Steps |
