Kayi Cheung
Kayi Cheung | |
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| Born | November 18, 1983 British Hong Kong |
| Occupation(s) | Model, beauty pageant winner, television host, realtor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Miss Hong Kong 2007, 1st Runner-up Miss Chinese International 2008, Beauty With A Purpose award at Miss World 2007 |
Kayi Cheung (; born on 18 November 1983) is a model and beauty pageant winner holding dual Hong Kong and Canadian nationality. She earned the title of Miss Hong Kong 2007 and was awarded 1st Runner-up at the Miss Chinese International 2008 competition. Additionally, she received recognition as Miss Vitality Ambassador. Cheung aspires to establish herself as a prominent television host while advocating for wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Early life
Cheung was born in British Hong Kong with ancestral ties to Chaozhou, Guangdong. Her education includes attendance at David Thompson Secondary School in Vancouver, followed by graduation from both the University of British Columbia and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. At age nine, her family emigrated to Vancouver, Canada.
Pageant career
In 2005, Cheung participated in the Miss Chinese (Vancouver) Pageant but did not rank among the Top 3 finalists, though she earned the Miss Vivacious Beauty title. She worked as a host for What's On on Fairchild Television until April 2007, when she returned to Hong Kong to compete as an overseas contestant in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant. Despite modest expectations, she won the crown amid considerable public debate regarding her looks. TVB defended their decision by highlighting her excellent communication abilities during judging; however, doubts remained, with allegations suggesting the results were predetermined.
Cheung represented Hong Kong at the Miss World 2007 pageant held in Sanya, China. There, she became the first Miss Hong Kong to receive the Beauty With A Purpose award due to her charitable efforts with the Wai Yin Association. This honor secured her a spot in the semifinals, marking the first time since 1987 that a Miss Hong Kong contestant advanced that far. The overall winner was Zhang Zilin from China.
In January 2008, Cheung took part in the Miss Chinese International 2008 pageant representing Hong Kong. Despite facing similar criticism and low public expectations, she achieved 1st runner-up status once again, which reignited speculation about TVB's possible influence over outcomes.
Post TVB Career
In 2022, Kayi Cheung and her family permanently moved to Richmond, British Columbia, where she pursued obtaining her real estate license. By early 2025, she had launched her profession as a realtor, concentrating her social media efforts on promoting properties within the Greater Vancouver region.
Films
- 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
- I Love Hong Kong 2013 (2013)
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | OL Supreme | Seung Ka-ka | |
| Beauty Knows No Pain | Betty | ||
| Growing Through Life | Fanny | ||
| 2011 | Til Love Do Us Lie | Ling | |
| 2012 | Tiger Cubs | Tong Yuen-kei (唐宛琪) | |
| Highs and Lows | Operations Officer (霍霜華) | ||
| 2013 | Sergeant Tabloid | Ivy Wong | |
| Sniper Standoff | Kwok Mei-kam (郭美金) | ||
| 2014 | Come Home Love | Isabella | |
| 2015 | Brick Slaves | Nana Che Bou-na (車寶娜) | |
| Angel In-the-Making | Ray's mother (楊志明媽媽) | ||
| 2016 | K9 Cop | Lai Suk-chu (黎淑珠) | |
| ICAC Investigators 2016 | |||
| 2019 | My Commissioned Lover |