Myolie Wu

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Myolie Wu
MyolieWu2007.jpg
Myolie Wu in 2007
Chinese name 胡杏兒
Chinese name 胡杏兒 (traditional)
Chinese name 胡杏儿 (simplified)
Pinyin Hú Xìng'ér (Mandarin)
Jyutping Wu4 Hang6-ji4 (Cantonese)
Origin Hong Kong
Born (1979-11-06) November 6, 1979 (age 44)
Hong Kong
Occupation Actress, Singer
Genre(s) Cantopop
Instrument(s) Vocals
Label(s) TVB, Neway Star
Years active 1999 - present
Spouse(s) Philip Lee (2015-present)
Partner(s) Bosco Wong (2005-2012)
Ancestry Taishan, Guangdong, China
Awards

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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wu (胡).

Myolie Wu Hang-yee (born 6 November 1979), is a Hong Kong actress and singer. Born in Hong Kong with Guangdong Taishan ancestry, she is signed under for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star. She has twice won "My Favorite TV Actress" at the Astro Favorites Awards Ceremony. She has also won "Best Actress" for her role in Curse of the Royal Harem, a TVB grand production, "Most Favourite TV Female Character" for her role in Ghetto Justice and also won "Extraordinary Elegant Actress" at the TVB Anniversary Awards 2011, making her the first ever Triple TV Queen of the year. By summer of 2015, Myolie left TVB to explore new avenues.[1]

Early years

In her schooling days, Myolie received high school education in Boarding School at Methodist College Belfast, Northern Ireland. She later returned to Hong Kong and attended the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, majoring in Biochemistry.

During her first year in university, Myolie took part the Miss Hong Kong pageant in 1999 and clinched second runner-up. Shortly afterward, she signed on to TVB as a full-time contracted artiste and withdrew from school.

Acting career

In her early years, Myolie started out as supporting characters in television serials. Her acting began to gain recognition through her breakthrough performance in Golden Faith, in which she portrayed the mentally challenged younger sister of Gallen Lo.[2] Her role was well received by the audience and she was awarded the Most Improved Female Artiste Award at the 2002 TVB Anniversary Awards.[3]

Myolie was offered her first lead role in Survivor's Law in 2003.[4] In the same year, she also starred in the classic TVB drama Triumph in the Skies alongside veteran actors Francis Ng and Flora Chan.[5] Both series received high viewership ratings and Myolie soon rose to popularity.

In 2005, TVB aired five drama serials in which Myolie was lead actress. She received further acknowledgement for her acting in the hit series Wars of In-Laws where she played the shrewd daughter in-law of Liza Wang. The same serial was also what sparked her ongoing rumours with co-star Bosco Wong.[6]

Despite widespread criticism, Myolie gained major weight for her role as an overweight woman in the 2006 television series To Grow With Love. Through her role, she was awarded "Best Comedy Performance by an Actress" at the Asian Television Award, making her the first Hong Kong artiste to win an award at the prestigious ceremony.

In 2007, Myolie was paired with Mainland actor Feng Shao Feng in the TVB-CCTV joint production The Drive Of Life. The couple was well received by fans. She also starred as Chow Lai-Man in the second installment of War of In-Laws, Wars of In-Laws II in same year.

Myolie took another step in her acting career in 2009 by filming her first Mainland drama Beauty's Rival in Palace, in which she guest-starred in for five episodes and was once again paired with Feng Shao Feng. The drama achieved a high viewership rating and her performance was well-praised. She continued to film her second Mainland series Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law as lead actress the same year and gained widespread popularity in Mainland China.

She also filmed her third Mainland drama Racecourse alongside boyfriend Bosco Wong in late 2010. The series was their third collaboration portraying a couple.

In 2011, Myolie starred in TVB dramas The Rippling Blossom, Ghetto Justice, and Curse of the Royal Harem and all three series were listed as Top 5 in viewership ratings of the year. She was crowned "TV Queen" at the 2011 TVB Anniversary Awards after being awarded Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in Curse of the Royal Harem and My Favorite Female Character for her role in Ghetto Justice. She was also voted by the audience as the Most Extraordinary Elegant Actress (Bosco Wong won the male equivalent) during the awards, making her the first ever TVB actress to win 3 awards at the same award ceremony. By the summer of 2015, after 16 years with TVB, Myolie decided not to renew her contract with TVB to explore new prospects. Despite former TVB actors heavily critical of TVB's treatment towards their stars, Myolie only offered her gratitude and bid farewell to the station. [7] With the support of her fellow TVB actresses, Myolie opened a bridal studio business as part of her venture into business. [8]

Music career

Myolie took the first step in her singing career through singing the theme song for her television series War and Destiny in 2007.

She then signed on to the music label Neway Star in 2008 and released her first EP entitled Evolve. In 2009, she released her second EP Loveholic and held her first solo mini-concert. The concert version Liveholic of her EP Loveholic was then released in early 2010.

Myolie continues to sing theme songs for TVB's television series.

Personal life

Wu is best friends with fellow TVB actresses Nancy Wu and Paisley Wu. The three not only share the same surname but is also of Taishan ancestry.[9] Besides Nancy and Paisley, comic actor Johnson Lee is also a good friend of Myolie. With their similar personality the two had once prank the press and netizens that they were dating.[10]

In 2012, Myolie ended her 8-year relationship with her ex-boyfriend Bosco Wong.[11] Reflecting on it, Myolie stated: “Falling in love is up to fate. We tried our best and gave our best, but there’s nothing we can do if our ending doesn’t turn out to be what we predicted. I can only say that we were not fated to be”.[12]

In early 2015, Wu revealed that she has been dating Hong Kong businessman Philip Lee since late 2014. Lee is known as the former boyfriend of fellow TVB actress Selena Li and Miss Chinese International 2012, Kelly Cheung. Wu and Lee met through mutual friends.[13] On December 28, 2015 Wu and Lee wed at a lavish wedding held at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. The bridal party included Wu's good friends Nancy Wu, Paisley Wu, Selena Li, Mandy Wong and Elaine Yiu. Nancy Wu served as the brides maid while Paisley Wu served as head of the bridal party.[14] Wu wore a custom made wedding dress embroidered in gold and silver threads that took 12 month to compete and cost $25,800 USD. [15]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Scaremonger
2010 72 Tenants of Prosperity Myolie Wu Cameo
2011 The Founding of a Party Yuan Shikai's concubine Cameo
Life Without Principle Connie
2014 Temporary Family Cheung Yee
Television dramas
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Colourful Life Ching Wing-chi
The Awakening Story Sheung Ping-ping
At Point Blank Samantha Ching Hiu-kwan
2002 Legal Entanglement To Bi-bi
Eternal Happiness Lau Yin-yuk
Golden Faith Elaine Ting Sin-yan TVB Anniversary Awards for Most Improved Actress
Family Man Ko Chui-yi
2003 Virtues of Harmony II Mandy Yuen Ying Episodes 22–25
Survivor's Law Chung Ching-ling (Ling Ling)
Triumph in the Skies Zoe So Yi
2004 Dream of Colours Michelle Koo Lok-man Astro Drama Awards for Favourite Character
Nominated — Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Leading Actress
2005 Lost in the Chamber of Love Hung Leung
Scavengers' Paradise Cheng Pik-wan
The Gateau Affairs Tong Sheung
Wars of In-Laws Tin Lik (Eleven) Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Leading Actress
Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Character
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for Best Actress (Top 5)
Nominated — Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Couple with Bosco Wong
Nominated — Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Bizarre Appearance
2005–6 When Rules Turn Loose Shum Yat-yin (Yan)
2006 Net Deception Nancy Kong Kin-yee
To Grow With Love Tina Ho Mei-tin Asian Television Award for Best Comedy Performance by an Actress
Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Character
Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Bizarre Appearance
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for Best Actress (Top 5)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for My Favourite Female TV Character (Top 5)
Nominated — Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Leading Actress
2007 Doomed to Oblivion Hiu Ng-mui
War and Destiny Koo Ping-on Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Character
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for Best Actress (Top 20)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for My Favourite Female TV Character
Nominated — Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Leading Actress
Nominated — Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Theme Song
The Drive of Life Yuki Fong Bing-yi
2008 Wars of In-Laws II Chow Lai-man Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for My Favourite TV Female Character (Top 10)
The Master of Tai Chi Yin Chi-kwai
When a Dog Loves a Cat Chow Chi-yu (Chow Chow)
2009 Burning Flame III Ko Wai-ying Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for Best Actress (Top 15)
2009–10 A Chip Off the Old Block So Fung-nei Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for Best Actress (Top 15)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for My Favourite Female TV Character (Top 15)
Nominated — My AOD Favourite TVB Drama Awards for My Favourite Actress
Nominated — My AOD Favourite TVB Drama Awards for My Favourite Top Ten Drama Character
2010 In the Eye of the Beholder Chau-heung
Beauty's Rival in Palace Lu Yu
Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law Qian Manguan
2011 The Rippling Blossom Keung Keung
Ghetto Justice Kris Wong Sze-fu TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character
StarHub TVB Awards 2012 — My Favorite TVB Female Character
StarHub TVB Award 2012 - My Favourite TVB Actress
Curse of the Royal Harem Empress Consort Hao-sun TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
My AOD Awards for My Favourite Actress in a Leading Role
My AOD Awards for My Top 15 Favourite Television Characters
2012 Wish and Switch Fan Suk-heung
Racecourse Lu Bihui
House of Harmony and Vengeance Lei Tsoi-shan
Ghetto Justice II Kris Wong Sze-fu Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress
Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character
My AOD Awards for My Top 15 Favourite Television Characters
2013 Season of Love Yiu Tung-nei
La Ma Qiao Ba Gu Dandan
Triumph in the Skies II Zoe So Yi / Summer Koo Ha-san
A Splendid Family Zhang Hanyan
2014 Wine Beauty Chen Yiman
Lady Sour Cho Ching
2015 Every Step You Take Phoebe Sung Tin Chung
Lord of Shanghai Gu Xiaolou
TBA No Reserve Cheung Kei-sang Post-production

Variety Shows

Music videos

Discography

Singles

Theme Songs

Albums

  • Myolie Wu : Evolve (2008)
  • Myolie Wu : Loveholic (December 2009)

Awards

2012

  • Top 10 character with impressive style in the world's greatest catwalk 2012 in Hong Kong
  • 2012 Astro On Demand Top 15 Favourite TV Character Award
  • 2012 StarHub TVB Awards - My Favourite TVB Actress
  • 2012 StarHub TVB Awards - My Favourite TVB Female TV Character
  • 2012 Asian Idol Awards Ceremony
  • 2012 7th Huading Awards - China Best Drama Actress
  • 2012 NEXT Magazine TV Artists Awards - Rank #3
  • 2012 NEXT Magazine MOISELLE Elegant Fashion Female Artiste Award
  • 2012 2nd LETV Entertainment Awards in HK's Best TV Actress
  • 2012 RTHK Best Actress Award

2011

  • 2011 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards - Popular Female Artiste Award
  • 2011 TVB Anniversary Best Actress Award in a Female Leading role - Curse of the Royal Harem
  • 2011 TVB Anniversary My Favourite Femele Character Award - Ghetto Justice
  • 2011 TVB Anniversary Extraordinary Elegant Female Artistes Award
  • 2011 Astro On Demand Top 15 Favourite TV Character Award - Curse of the Royal Harem
  • 2011 Astro On Demand My Favourite Leading Actress Award - Curse of the Royal Harem
  • 2011 StarHub TVB Awards My Favourite Character - The Rippling Blossom
  • 2011 StarHub TVB Awards The Partners with Most Sparks Award: Chilam Cheung, Myolie Wu

2009 & 2010

  • 2009 Music Pioneer Award - Most Outstanding Movies & Television Singer
  • 2009 Music Pioneer List Award - Most Popular Duet Gold Song with Chilam/ Myolie Wu "Once Loved
  • 2009 Jade Solid Gold Most Popular Duet (Silver)
  • 2009 Metro Radio - Most Popular Duet with Chilam
  • 2009 9th Chinese Music Media Award - New Most Powerful Singer Award 2009
  • 2009 IFPI Female Newcomer
  • 2009 Neway Music Awards
  • 2009 Next Magazine TV Artists Awards: 10th
  • 2009 Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards: Favourite Bizarre Character - Ho Mei Tin in "To Grow With Love"
  • 2009 Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards: Favourite Character - Ho Mei Tin in "To Grow With Love"

2008

  • 2008 IFPI Awards: Best Selling Local Female Newcomer
  • 2008 RTHK Top 10 Gold Song Awards: Newcomer Merit Award
  • 2008 Sina Music Awards Most Favorite Female Newcomer Award (Silver)
  • 2008 Jade Solid Gold Most Popular Duet (Bronze)
  • 2008 Jade Solid Gold Recommended Newcomer Outstanding Award
  • 2008 Chik Chak 903 Music Award Female Newcomer (Silver)
  • 2008 Metro Hits Award Female Newcomer (新城勁爆新登場女歌手)
  • 2008 9+2音樂先鋒榜2008 Female Newcomer Award
  • 2008 9+2音樂先鋒榜2008 Best Actor-Singer Award
  • 2008 TVB 41st Anniversary: Most Fashionable Artiste Award
  • 2008 China Fashion Carnival - Most Fashionable Artiste (2008)
  • 2008 Outstanding Charitable Artiste Award
  • 2008 Quality Life Award
  • 2008 Jessica Code Magazine Most Stylish Cover Award
  • 2008 3D-Gold Charismatic Actress Award
  • 2008 Next Magazine TV Artists Awards: 4th
  • 2008 Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards: Favourite character award - Ping On from " War And Destiny"

2007

  • 2007 Yahoo Buzz! Award: Most Searched Upcoming Rising Artist
  • 2007 Asian Television Awards: Best Comedy Performance by an Actress
  • 2007 TVB Children's Songs Award: Top 10 (with Bernice Liu)
  • 2007 Next Magazine TV Artists Awards: 3rd

2006

  • 2006 Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards: Best Actress Award - Tin Lik in "War of In-Laws"
  • 2006 Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards: Favourite character from "War of In-Laws"
  • 2006 Annual Artiste Award: Best Music Newcomer - Silver
  • 2006 Annual Artiste Award: Best TV Actress Award - Bronze
  • 2006 Yahoo Buzz! Award: Yahoo most searched TV Actress Award
  • 2006 Metro Showbiz Television Awards: Top 12 Popular TV Series Actor/Actress Award
  • 2006 TVB Popularity Awards: Most Popular On-Screen Couple - Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu
  • 2006 TVB Popularity Awards: Top 10 Favourite Characters - Myolie Wu for "Tin Lik" in WOIL
  • 2006 Next Magazine TV Artists Awards: 7th

2005

  • 2005 Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards: Favorite character from "Dream of Colours"
  • 2005 Golden TVS Awards from South China: Most Popular Cantonese Speaking Actress
  • 2005 Yahoo Buzz! Award: Yahoo most searched TV Actress Award
  • 2005 TVB Weekly: Most Popular Female Idol Award
  • 2005 Next TV Magazine: Ferti "Style & Chic" Award
  • 2005 Smiling Together & Lifting our Spirits Function: Brightest Smile Award
  • 2004 Entertainment Weekly: Future Galore Star

2003

  • 2003 3rd Weekly: Popular Actress Award
  • 2003 Next TV Magazine: Best "Personal Style" Smile

2002

  • 2002 TVB 35th Anniversary: Most Improved Actress Award

1999

  • 1999 Miss Hong Kong: 2nd runner up & "Most Energetic" Award

References

  1. ↑ http://www.jaynestars.com/news/myolie-wu-leaves-tvb-after-16-years-of-employment/
  2. ↑ Myolie Wu lost all confidence and considered giving up Jaynestars.com (November 18, 2011). Retrieved on May 27, 2014.
  3. ↑ Myolie Wu finally makes accomplishments Myoliewunewses.blogspot.com (January 18, 2013). Retrieved on May 27, 2014.
  4. ↑ Myolie Wu Looks Forward to Long Break in October Jaynestars.com (September 11, 2013). Retrieved on May 27, 2014.
  5. ↑ Francis Ng: I didn't say Myolie Wu wasn't good, just talking about S4 Asianuniverse.net (January 1, 2012). Retrieved on May 27, 2014.
  6. ↑ “War of In-Laws 3″ Cancelled Due to “Boscolie” Breakup Jaynestars.com (July 30, 2012). Retrieved on May 27, 2014.
  7. ↑ http://www.jaynestars.com/news/myolie-wu-leaves-tvb-after-16-years-of-employment/
  8. ↑ http://www.jaynestars.com/news/myolie-wu-opens-bridal-studio-business/
  9. ↑ [1] Myolie Wu, Nancy Wu Show Off Bikini Bodies. Retrieved on Feb 14, 2015
  10. ↑ [2] Myolie Wu and Johnson Lee’s Dating News is Only a Prank?. Retrieved on Feb 14, 2015
  11. ↑ Bosco Wong Reveals Tearful Breakup with Myolie Wu Jaynestars.com (July 25, 2012). Retrieved on May 27, 2014.
  12. ↑ Myolie Wu not afraid to pursue her dreams Jaynestars.com (August 4, 2013). Retrieved on May 27, 2014.
  13. ↑ [3] http://www.jaynestars.com/news/caught-kissing-on-camera-myolie-wu-admits-dating-new-boyfriend/. Retrieved on Feb 14, 2015
  14. ↑ [4] Myolie Wu gets married today. Retrieved on December 31, 2015.
  15. ↑ [5] Celebrity Weddings: Myolie Wu and Philip Lee

External links

Awards and achievements
TVB Anniversary Awards
Preceded by
None
 Most Improved Actress
2002
for Golden Faith		 Succeeded by
Tavia Yeung
for Vigilante Force
Preceded by Best Actress
2011
for Curse of the Royal Harem		 Succeeded by
Tavia Yeung
for Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
Preceded by My Favourite Female Character
2011
for Ghetto Justice		 Succeeded by
Kate Tsui
for Highs and Lows
Miss Hong Kong
Preceded by
Natalie Ng
吳文忻
 Miss Hong Kong 2nd Runner-Up
1999		 Succeeded by
Maree Lau
劉嘉慧
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