Cheryl Chou facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cheryl Chou
Chou in 2017
Born	(1996-03-15) 15 March 1996 (age 29) Singapore
Nationality	Singaporean
Alma mater	LASALLE College of the Arts (BA)
Occupation	Actress host model
Modeling information
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Dark brown
Agency	The Celebrity Agency
Chinese name
Chinese	周智慧
Hanyu Pinyin	Zhōu Zhìhuì

Cheryl Chou (born March 15, 1996) is a talented Singaporean actress, TV host, and model. She became well-known after winning the Miss Universe Singapore pageant in 2016, which helped her start her career in the entertainment world.

About Cheryl Chou

Early Life and Education

Cheryl was born and grew up in Singapore. When she was 8 years old, her family moved to Shanghai, China, where she lived for ten years. She went to the Shanghai Singapore International School. At 18, she earned her International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

Cheryl started college at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She studied Fashion Marketing and Management there. Later, she moved back to Singapore. She then attended LASALLE College of the Arts, where she focused on Fashion Media and Industries.

Cheryl is very good at languages. She can speak fluent English and Mandarin. She can also speak Cantonese well. People sometimes call her the "Song Hye-kyo of Singapore" because she looks a bit like the famous Korean actress. She can also play the guitar professionally.

Her Career Journey

Miss Universe Singapore

In 2016, Cheryl decided to join the Miss Universe Singapore competition. She won the title of Miss Universe Singapore 2016!

During the final round, the judges asked her a question: "What do you believe is the essence of a true Singapore woman?" Cheryl's answer was the best. She said a true Singapore woman is "confident in her own skin and not afraid of failure and to follow her dreams."

After winning, she represented Singapore at the Miss Universe 2016 competition. This big event was held in Manila, Philippines. Even though she did not win the international title, it was a great experience.

Acting and Hosting

Cheryl has also worked as a TV host. She hosted a travel show called "Beautivels" in Hong Kong.

On April 13, 2023, Cheryl officially joined Mediacorp. This is a big entertainment company in Singapore. She signed a contract with their talent agency, The Celebrity Agency (TCA). This means she is now a full-time actress and host with them.

Cheryl has appeared in many TV shows. She has acted in popular series like VIC, My Star Bride, and Soul Detective. She has also been in recent shows like Strike Gold, Silent Walls, and Shero.

Awards and Nominations

Cheryl has been recognized for her growing talent.