Samantha Ko
Samantha Ko Hoi-ling | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 13, 1987 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Miss Hong Kong 2008 top-five finalist, TVB actress |
Samantha Ko Hoi-ling (; born January 13, 1987, in Nanjing) is a former top-five finalist of the Miss Hong Kong 2008 pageant, a Chinese-born actress and model currently active in Hong Kong.
Early years
Ko entered the world in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, with family origins tracing back to Chaozhou, Guangdong. She relocated to Hong Kong at the age of thirteen. While initially using her grandmother’s surname in mainland China, she adopted the name "Ko Hoi-ling" upon turning 18. Her upbringing took place alongside her parents and two younger siblings in a rooftop apartment on Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon.
She completed her primary education at Nanjing Shuangqiaomen Central Primary School (now renamed Nanjing Qinhuai Experimental Primary School) in 1999. After moving to Hong Kong, she enrolled at SKH St. Mary's Church Mok Hing Yiu College where she finished Secondary 5 in 2005, achieving a score of 22 points on the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination.
Career beginnings and artistic growth
Ko launched her professional journey as a model under Elite Model Management Hong Kong. Motivated by her parents’ encouragement, she joined the 2008 Miss Hong Kong Pageant, advancing to the finals and securing the Tourism Ambassador Award. Following this success, she signed a contract with TVB as an artist and represented Miss Hong Kong at numerous events.
By 2023, Ko had sustained a 12-year partnership endorsing a beauty center. In November of that year, she took on the role of news anchor Kathy Hui Sze-ching in TVB’s anniversary drama the QUEEN of news. Her portrayal was met with critical praise and earned her the Best Supporting Actress accolade at the TVB Awards Presentation 2023.
Notable event
In February 2024, Argentina’s King of Football Messi attended the match between Inter Miami and the Hong Kong Team held in Hong Kong but was sidelined due to injury. Ko expressed understanding regarding Messi’s absence, which led to some online backlash. She subsequently issued an apology on social media, stating her commitment to monitor developments and seek a fair explanation.
Personal details
Ko’s previous partner was former TVB music director Tang Chi Wai, who now operates his own music label. Though their relationship was seldom publicized, they were recognized as a semi-public couple before parting on good terms. Ko has mentioned managing her natural predisposition for weight gain and edema through hot yoga practice.
She possesses the uncommon Rh-negative blood type ("panda blood"), found in only about 0.7% of Hong Kong's population. Due to this rarity, the Hong Kong Red Cross has made urgent appeals for her blood donations.
Television dramas
TBA| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Some Day | Chou Mei-mei | Cameo appearance |
| Ghost Writer | Nine-tailed fox | Supporting role | |
| Every Move You Make | Annie Leung Sze-man | Episodes 1-2 | |
| 2011 | Forensic Heroes III | Tracy Lam Yuen-yuen | Cameo role |
| 2012 | Daddy Good Deeds | Ho Mei-yee | Cameo role |
| Gloves Come Off | Daisy | Introduced in episode 5 | |
| Three Kingdoms RPG | Annie Leung Sze-man | Episode 1 | |
| The Last Steep Ascent | Keung Yim-ping | Supporting role | |
| 2012–2013 | Friendly Fire | KiKi Kei Mo-chi | Supporting role |
| 2013 | Will Power | Elly Yip Nga-lai | Episodes 13-15 |
| Bounty Lady | Sing Fa-yui (Mika S. / Yui Yui) | Major supporting role | |
| 2014 | Outbound Love | Wong Kei-ying | Major supporting role |
| Line Walker | Lam Hei-mei | Supporting role | |
| All That Is Bitter Is Sweet | Pin Pin | Supporting role | |
| Come Home Love | Lovely Ling Lei | Supporting role | |
| Eye in the Sky | Agatha Lam Ling | Major supporting role | |
| 2016 | Love as a Predatory Affair | Hestia Ko Kwai-fun | Leading role |
| Tin Mut | Major supporting role | ||
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| 2018 | [[:zh:飛虎極戰\|\u98db\u864e\u6975\u6230}} | Jomine Fok Wai-wan | Supporting role |
| [[:zh:BB来了\|\u54b1\u8981BB}} | Katrina Hui Ching | Major supporting role | |
| 2019 | [[:zh:婚姻合伙人\|\u5ab3\u5a66\u5408\u4f19\u4eba}} | Kimchi Pui King-chi | Leading role |
| [[:zh:殺手 (無綫電視劇)\|\u6bba\u624b}} | Lam Sum-sum | Major supporting role | |
| [[:zh:迷網 (無綫電視劇)\|\u8ff7\u7db2}} | Vincy Cheung Wai | Leading role | |
| Nothing But Thirty | Zhao Jingyu | Guest appearance | |
| Al Cappuccino | Angel Chong Ming-lai | Leading role | |
| [[:zh:C9特工\|\u4e09C9}} | Yu Siu-kiu (C9 / Cute Ma) | Leading role | |
| Guest appearance | |||
| Battle Of The Seven Sisters | Koo Ching-tung | Leading role | |
| [[:zh:童時愛上你\|\u7ae5\u6642\u611b\u4e0a\u4f60}} | Amanda Lui chi-tung | Leading role | |
| [[:zh:NEWS新聞女王\|\u65b0\u805e\u5973\u738b}} | Cathy Hui Sze-ching | Major supporting role | |
| [[:zh:飛常日誌\|\u98db\u5e38\u65e5\u8a18}} | Lui Tsz-shan | Leading role | |
Variety Shows
- 2024 Memories Beyond Horizon: Season 2 (Youku/TVB)
- 2024 Because We Are Friends: Season 2 (, Douyin/Emperor Motion Pictures)
Films
- 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
- Perfect Wedding (2010)
- Beauty on Duty! (2010)
- I Love Hong Kong (2011)
- Delete My Love (2014)
- From Vegas to Macau II (2015)
- Never Too Late (2017)
- The Sexy Guys (2019)