Charmaine Sheh facts for kids
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Charmaine Sheh
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Sheh in January 2024
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| Born | 28 May 1975 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 佘詩曼 |
| Simplified Chinese | 佘诗曼 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Shé Shīmàn |
| Jyutping | Se4 Si1-maan6 |
Charmaine Sheh Sze-man is a famous actress and former beauty queen from Hong Kong. She was born on May 28, 1975. Charmaine became well-known after placing third in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant in 1997. She then started her acting career with TVB in 1998.
Charmaine is celebrated for her amazing acting in many popular TV shows. Some of her most famous roles include Return of the Cuckoo (2000), War and Beauty (2004), Maidens' Vow (2006), Line Walker (2014), and Story of Yanxi Palace (2018). She also starred in The QUEEN of News (2023), which was a big hit.
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Charmaine's Acting Journey
Early Career and Breakthrough
Charmaine Sheh studied hotel management in Switzerland and graduated in 1994. In October 1997, she joined TVB, a major TV network in Hong Kong. This happened after she won second runner-up in the 1997 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.
At the beginning of her acting career, some people criticized her voice and acting. However, Charmaine worked hard to improve. She had a big breakthrough in the TV show Return of the Cuckoo in 2000. This show helped her become a recognized actress.
Winning Awards and Recognition
In 2006, Charmaine made history at the TVB Anniversary Awards. She was the first TVB actress to win two big awards at the same time. She won both the Best Actress Award and My Favourite Female TV Character for her role in Maidens' Vow.
Charmaine has won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress three times. She won in 2006, 2014, and again in 2023. This shows how talented and consistent she is as an actress.
She also received the Top Four Actresses Award alongside other famous actresses like Ruby Lin and Zhao Wei. In 2007, she was even considered for an award at the International Emmy Awards. In 2011, she won Best Actress at the Asian Television Awards for her performance in Can't Buy Me Love.
Working in China and Big Hits
After working with TVB for 14 years, Charmaine decided to explore acting opportunities in China. She later returned to TVB in 2014 for a special two-year contract.
In 2014, she starred as an undercover police officer named Ting Siu Ka in the show Line Walker. Her acting in this role was highly praised. She won many awards for Line Walker, including Best Actress and Favourite TV Character at the TVB 48th Anniversary Awards. She set a new record for winning the most awards for a single role at TVB.
In 2018, Charmaine received a lot of praise for her role as Hoifa-Nara Shushen in the Chinese historical drama Story of Yanxi Palace. This role made her famous around the world. She was even nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 24th Huading Awards.
In 2019, there was a misunderstanding when she liked a post on social media. She quickly clarified that she did not know the context of the photo and was surprised by the situation.
In 2020, Charmaine appeared in Winter Begonia and played Xiao Hunian in The Legend of Xiao Chuo.
Most recently, in 2023, Charmaine played an ambitious news anchor named Man Wai-sum in The Queen of News. Her performance was highly acclaimed, and she won several awards, including Best Actress at the TVB Anniversary Awards.
Television Shows
Charmaine Sheh has starred in many television series throughout her career. Here are some of her notable roles:
- 1998: Time Off as Mak Yun-Yee
- 1999: Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain as Miu Yeuk-lan
- 2000: Return of the Cuckoo as Chuk Kwan-ho (Won My Favourite Television Character)
- 2004: War and Beauty as Tung-ka Yee-sun (Won My Favourite Television Character)
- 2006: Maidens' Vow as Ngai Yu-fung / Wong Tze-kwan / Jenny Bak Wai-jan / Dai Sze-ka (Won Best Actress and My Favourite Female Character)
- 2008: Forensic Heroes II as Bell Ma Kwok-ying
- 2009: Beyond the Realm of Conscience as Lau Sam-ho
- 2010: Can't Buy Me Love as Princess Chiu-yeung (Won My Favourite Female TV Character and Best Actress at Asian Television Awards)
- 2011: When Heaven Burns as Hazel Yip Chi-Yan
- 2014: Line Walker as Ding Siu-Ka (Won Best Actress and My Favourite Female Character)
- 2018: Story of Yanxi Palace as Hoifa-Nara Shushen
- 2020: Winter Begonia as Fan Xiang'er
- 2023: The QUEEN of News as Man Wai-sum (Won Best Actress)
Movies
Charmaine has also acted in several films:
- 2000: Perfect Match as Ah Yun
- 2007: The Lady Iron Chef as Siu Ah-si
- 2010: 72 Tenants of Prosperity as Aunt Three
- 2015: Return of the Cuckoo as Chuk Kwan-ho
- 2016: Line Walker as Ding Siu Ka
- 2018: The Leaker as Carly Yuen
Music and Songs
Charmaine Sheh has also sung songs for some of her TV shows.
- The Fragrance of the Princess' Soul (Theme song for Perish in the Name of Love)
- Crowning of Stars (Theme song for HK Children's version of Jewel in the Palace)
- With Friends (Theme song for Yummy Yummy – Food for Life)
- Butterfly Changes (Theme song for Maidens' Vow)
- Waiting for You (Ending song for Forensic Heroes II)
- (Red) Pinwheel (Ending song for Beyond the Realm of Conscience)
Awards and Achievements
Charmaine Sheh has received many awards throughout her career, recognizing her talent and popularity.
- 1997: Miss Hong Kong pageant 2nd runner-up
- 2000: Hong Kong TVB 33rd Anniversary: My Favorite Character Award for Return of the Cuckoo
- 2004: Hong Kong TVB 37th Anniversary: My Favourite Character Award for War and Beauty
- 2005: Malaysia Astro TV Drama Award: Best Actress Award for War and Beauty
- 2006: Hong Kong TVB 39th Anniversary: Best Actress Award for Maidens' Vow
- 2006: Hong Kong TVB 39th Anniversary: My Favourite Female TV Character Award for Maidens' Vow
- 2010: Seoul International Drama Awards: The Most Beloved Asian Stars and Hong Kong Best Star for Beyond The Realm of Conscience
- 2010: Hong Kong TVB 43rd Anniversary: My Favourite Female TV Character Award for Can't Buy Me Love
- 2011: 16th Asian Television Award: Best Actress for Can't Buy Me Love
- 2014: Starhub TVB Awards: Best TV Actress for Line Walker
- 2014: TVB 47th Anniversary Award: Best Actress for Line Walker
- 2014: TVB 47th Anniversary Award: My Favorite Female Character for Line Walker
- 2015: Huading 15th Award 2015: Best Chinese TV Actress for Line Walker
- 2018: Domestic TV Series Ceremony, China: Breakthrough Actress of the Year for Story of Yanxi Palace
- 2020: Chinese American Film Festival: Golden Angel TV Award Best Leading Actress for Winter Begonia
- 2023: TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress for The Queen of News
- 2023: TVB Anniversary Awards for Malaysia's Most Favorite Actress for The Queen of News
- 2024: 29th Asian Television Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Queen of News
See also
In Spanish: Charmaine Sheh para niños
