Corinna Chamberlain

Corinna Kathy Chamberlain Cheng
Born	Corinna Kathy Chamberlain Cheng Template:Birth year and age Hong Kong
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress, musical theatre performer, model, TV host, choreographer, teacher
Years active	2000–present
Known for	TVB acting roles, musical theatre performances, hosting TVB programs

Corinna Kathy Chamberlain Cheng () is a multifaceted artist from New Zealand and Hong Kong, known for her work as a singer, actress, musical theatre performer, model, and occasional host on TVB. She served as the director of the dance troupe "Morethandance" until December 2008.

Early life

Chamberlain was born to parents of Australian and New Zealand descent and grew up in Hong Kong, where she became fluent in Cantonese. Her family initially moved to Hong Kong as missionaries. Her elder brother, who also speaks Cantonese fluently, has been residing in Japan since 2009. A practicing Christian, Chamberlain’s Chinese name "Ming Yan" translates to "understanding and grace."

Career

Chamberlain completed her studies at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, specializing in Musical Theatre Dance. Throughout her education, she earned several scholarships such as The Society of APA Scholarship, Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation Scholarships (with Outstanding Awards), and the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarship. She secured first place in the duet category at the Olympic 2000 competition, which included tours across Hong Kong and Australia.

Her career is marked by versatility, encompassing roles as a vocalist, dancer, actress, teacher, choreographer, model, and MC. Significant musical theatre credits include portraying Sally in "Leaving," B.B. Tang in "Vision Party," Lady Marmalade in "Disco Inferno," Masie in "The Boyfriend," Grace Farrell in "Annie," as well as solo performances like "Postcards From Broadway." She has also featured in numerous commercials for brands such as Rene Martin, Hennessey, Adidas, Gucci, and Miss Sixty.

In choreography, Chamberlain has contributed as assistant choreographer for Goodnews Communications International’s musical "Burning My Life 201," led choreography for "Moses" at United Christian College Kowloon East, co-choreographed Eternity's concert at Queen Elizabeth Stadium with Morethandance, and worked on projects including Gucci’s 2004 watch launch and shows at Millennium Centre. Her teaching experience spans various dance styles and vocal coaching at institutions like CCDC and 3ami.

Beginning in May 2008, Chamberlain took on hosting duties for TVB programs. On 16 July 2008, she appeared in the TVB comedy soap "Best Selling Secrets," demonstrating her fluency in Cantonese alongside her acting talent. Audiences have noted a resemblance between her appearance and that of British television presenter Terri Dwyer.

In 2008, she performed duet numbers with William So during his "So I Sing" concert series and sang both the Australian and New Zealand national anthems at the Bledisloe Cup rugby match hosted in Hong Kong.

By August 2013, Chamberlain achieved third place in TVB’s actor singing competition, The Voice of the Stars (zh:星夢傳奇).

Personal life

In February 2017, Chamberlain wed Eddy Cheng in Hong Kong.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2007	Best Selling Secrets	Nicole
2009	You're Hired	Annie Leung
2010	Every Move You Make	Angela
2012	Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles	Sze Wai-nga
2013	Inbound Troubles	Cindy
	Bullet Brain	Joanna Rose
2014	Come On, Cousin	Mo Dik
2015	Limelight Years	Alice
2019	Flying Tiger 2	Tom

Awards

Year	Competition	Result
2013	The Voice of the Stars	Third place

External links

• IMDb Profile
• Official TVB Profile