Carat Cheung
Carat Cheung Ming Nga | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 7, 1987 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, beauty pageant titleholder |
| Years active | 2014–2022 |
| Known for | Miss Hong Kong 2012 winner, TVB actress |
Carat Cheung Ming Nga (; born December 7, 1987) is a Canadian-Chinese actress and model, as well as a former beauty pageant titleholder who is currently based in Hong Kong. She was represented by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) and earned the crown of Miss Hong Kong 2012.
Biography
Originating from Vancouver, British Columbia, Carat Cheung completed her education at Killarney Secondary School and later graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Economics Business Studies. She is related to TVB drama producer Alfred Cheung Kin-ting as his niece. Prior to relocating back to Hong Kong, Cheung worked as a host for Fairchild TV, a Chinese-language broadcaster in Canada.
Pageant career
In the 2009 Miss Chinese (Vancouver) Pageant, Cheung secured the position of 1st Runner-Up, following the winner Eliza Sam. She returned to Hong Kong in 2012 to participate in the Miss Hong Kong contest, which featured online audience voting for the first time. On August 26, 2012, she was declared the winner; however, her triumph was met with controversy due to technical issues with TVB’s servers that hindered public voting. The final verdict was determined by judges, leading to demands for a recount. Her uncle Alfred Cheung supported the result, pointing out that previous victors were also chosen by judges.
After winning Miss Hong Kong, Cheung achieved 2nd Runner-Up at the Miss Chinese International Pageant 2013.
Acting career
Cheung's acting debut occurred in 2014 with a small part in TVB's Tomorrow Is Another Day. The following year, she appeared in supporting roles in Smooth Talker, Wudang Rules, and the popular series Ghost of Relativity, which enhanced her recognition among viewers.
On February 7, 2022, Cheung announced via Instagram that her contract with TVB had concluded.
Personal life
Cheung revealed her engagement to lawyer Joe Choy on July 31, 2016. The couple wed on September 9, 2016, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Hong Kong.
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tomorrow Is Another Day | 再戰明天 | Kelly | |
| 2015 | Smooth Talker | 以和為貴 | Betty So Fa-yi (蘇花兒) | |
| Wudang Rules | 潮拜武當 | Diana Dai On-na (戴安娜) | ||
| Ghost of Relativity | 鬼同你OT | Anna (狄安娜) | ||
| 2016 | House of Spirits | 一屋老友記 | Joanne Chin Cho-kwan (錢祖君) | |
| Daddy Dearest | 超能老豆 | Mak Ka-ka (麥家嘉) | ||
| A Fist Within Four Walls | 城寨英雄 | Wu Nei (胡妮) | ||
| 2017 | Provocateur | 與諜同謀 | Apple (戴如寶) |