Myolie Wu

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Myolie Wu (胡杏兒)

Myolie Wu
Born November 6, 1979 (age 27)
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Official site Myolie Wu Official Page on TVB.com
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Myolie Wu (Traditional Chinese: 胡杏兒, Simplified Chinese: 胡杏儿) is a Hong Kong actress for the popular TVB television station. Myolie entered the Miss Hong Kong pageant in 1999 and won second-runner up of that year. That was her first step into the entertainment field. She joined TVB and started out as minor characters in a few of her first TV dramas, but her talent was recognized after starring in Golden Faith as the mentally challenged little sister of Gallen Lo. That had became her most breakthrough role and for that year, Myolie was the first young actress to receive the Most Improved Artist Award from TVB Anniversary. She has been promoted ever since leading in almost all of her series starring opposite many popular veterans and young stars. Myolie is now one of the most promising young actresses at TVB gaining many new fans by her acting charm and charismatic screen presence.

In 2006, Myolie has taken another step in her career to sing the theme song for her series War and Destiny. She was praised by the producer Mark Lui and singer Justin Lo for her ability to control her voice. TVB is now in the process of planning to help her release a personal album for herself. Back in 2001, when she was on the set of "Family Man", one of the directors predicted that she will never gain popularity. He told her, "No matter how I look at you, you will only be a fourth-tier actress! For people like you, if you can't come out on top from the start, you don't stand a chance to compete. It will be difficult for you to succeed!". However, as the years passed, Myolie has proven the director to be wrong and has risen to the top to become one of the "new generation" of TVB fa dans. At the "Next Magazine TV Artists Awards 2006", she was placed 7th respectively out of the 10 most popular TV artists voted by the audience. Her future goal is to get the "Best Actress Award".

Despite wide criticism, Myolie decided to gain major weight for her role as an overweight woman in the 2006 TVB series, "To Grow With Love", in which she also starred with Andy Hui. Audiences had mixed reactions in her decision to gain weight for the role, instead of using alternative methods (like wearing a fat suit). Many did not think it was worth it for Myolie to undergo weight gain and some were even concerned that she would not be able to successfully lose it all. Hong Kong press and viewers watched her gain weight for months and, subsequently, slim back down after the series ended filming. Many speculated that Myolie took on the task to garner the Best Female Actress win at the TVB Anniversary Awards held in November each year; however, as Myolie had stated numerous times in various interviews, she took on the role because she saw it as a challenge and a new experience for her, and not because of the award.

She has two older sisters with whom she had a rough childhood, but has mellowed since all three became adults. Myolie's parents divorced and she and her sisters lived with their mother until Myolie was eight and moved back with their father. Her father later married a Japanese woman, who gave "Miyori" as her Japanese name and "Myolie" as her English name. Her English name literally means "My Only" as it implies that she is "her mother's only".

On January 20th, 2007, she won the "Best Actress" Award at the Astro Award in Malaysia. Upon receiving her award for the Favourite Female Lead Role, Myolie said: "This award is not just mine. It also belongs to all the cast and crew who have given out for this show." Many of her fans feel justified that Myolie has finally been given the recognition that she deserves.

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[edit] Profile

  • Name: 胡杏兒
  • English Name: Myolie Wu
  • Cantonese/Mandarin Name: Wu Hang Yee / Hu Xing Er
  • Nickname: My Lo My / Myo
  • Profession: Actress / singer
  • Date of birth: November 6, 1979
  • Height: 172cm (5'7")
  • Birthplace: Hong Kong
  • Star sign: Scorpio
  • Blood type: A
  • Family: Parents, grandmother, two older sisters, and a Japanese step-mother
  • Education: Methodist College Belfast in Northern Ireland UK and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Biochemistry major)
  • Language: Cantonese, Mandarin, English and a little Japanese

[edit] Quotes

  • Speak less and work more, it is actually better that I was not in the spotlight, hence, no one else tried to get me out.
  • It's not about memorizing the lines, the expressions, or the smile but it's all about acting with your heart. I was confused in the past but Francis Ng is one of those people who opened my mind. I finally learned how to feel the character's life!
  • I won't give up who I love easily, it's important for people to fight for happiness. People are chances, if you miss them, they are unlikely to come back for you.
  • Sometimes I'd like to cook in a big pot, then I can share with others, bring along happiness for them.
  • If you think I can't, I will prove that I can.

[edit] Trivia

  • Catch Phrase: "Hai la!" (Yeah; OK!)
  • Relationship Status: Single, but rumoured with boyfriend Bosco Wong
  • Hobbies: Eating, cooking, singing, and playing Xbox game console
  • Clothing Style: Casual
  • Favorite Sport: Fishing
  • Favorite Part of Body: Waist
  • Favorite type of food: Food which is hot and spicy
  • Favorite Food: Mostly anything except for internal organs of animals
  • Favorite Fruit: Pineapple, mango, and seedless grapes
  • Favorite Drink: Sugarless fruit juice
  • Dislike Weather: Hot weather
  • Favorite Color: Bright colors
  • Favorite Animal: Cat
  • Favorite Places: London, Rome, Japan and etc.
  • Favorite Movie: Kill Bill 1 and 2
  • Favorite Singers: Love Psychedelico, Jay Chou, Eason Chan, and Joey Yung
  • Idols: Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, and Andy Lau
  • Idol most wanted to work with: Andy Lau
  • Favorite character role: Ling Ling from Survivor's Law
  • Most memorable character role: Yan Yan from Golden Faith
  • Unforgettable experience: Winner of the first TVB Most Improved Actress Award in 2002
  • Goal: To become a successful actress & to win the Best Actress Award
  • At the age of 12, she went to study in the UK for 6 years before coming back to HK .
  • The combined names of Myolie and her co-stars ("-olie" pairing) started back when "Survivor's Law" was filming and overseas fans came up with the name Rayolie first for Raymond Lam and Myolie. After that, Ronolie (Ron Ng & Myolie), Samolie (Sammul Chan & Myolie), Boscolie (Bosco Wong & Myolie), and Jackolie (Jack Wu & Myolie) joined in the trend.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Discography & Songs

  • To Grow With Love Sub-Themesong aka Miss Pig
  • To Grow With Love Themesong - Myolie Wu & Andy Hui
  • Lady in Red Album (Various Artists) - Fortunately (War & Destiny Themesong)
  • 1+1 (Radio Drama Theme Song)
  • Lost in the Chamber of Love Themesong - Ron Ng & Myolie Wu
  • Scavenger's Paradise Themesong - Myolie Wu, Roger Kwok, Kenneth Ma & Cherrie Kong
  • War of In Laws Themesong - Myolie Wu, Liza Wang & Bosco Wong
  • EEG TVB Kids Songs Selection Album - Chocolate and Vanilla - Myolie Wu & Bernice Liu

[edit] Awards

  • 2006 Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards: Favourite Actress - 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 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 3rd Weekly: Popular Actress Award
  • 2003 Next TV Magazine: Best "Personal Style" Smile
  • 2002 TVB 35th Anniversary: Most Improved Actress Award
  • 1999 Miss Hong Kong: 2nd runner up & "Most Energetic" Award

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