Tavia Yeung facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tavia Yeung
Yeung in 2012
Born	(1979-08-30) 30 August 1979 (age 45) British Hong Kong
Other names	Yeung Yi (楊怡)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1999–present
Spouse(s)	Him Law ​ (m. 2016)​
Children	2
Awards	TVB Anniversary Awards – Most Improved Female Artiste 2003 Vigilante Force Best Supporting Actress 2008 Moonlight Resonance My Favourite Female Character 2009 Beyond the Realm of Conscience Best Performance of the Year 2009 Sweetness in the Salt ; Beyond the Realm of Conscience Best Actress 2012 Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	楊茜堯
Simplified Chinese	杨茜尧
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Yáng Qiàn Yáo Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Joeng4 Sin3 jiu4

Tavia Yeung Sin-yiu (born August 30, 1979) is a famous actress from Hong Kong. She was also known as Tavia Yeung Yi. She is best known for starring in TV shows like Vigilante Force (2003), Moonlight Resonance (2008), Beyond the Realm of Conscience (2009), and Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles (2012).

Tavia started her acting journey in 1999 after finishing acting classes at TVB, a big TV company. She first appeared in music videos and as an extra in TV shows. In 2003, she became well-known for her role in Vigilante Force. She won the TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste award.

In 2008, Tavia became even more famous for her role in Moonlight Resonance. She won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress award. In 2009, she played a tricky character in Beyond the Realm of Conscience. This role earned her the TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character. In 2012, she won the top award, TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress, for her work in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles. This made her the first TVB actress to win all four main individual TVB awards.

What Was Tavia Yeung's Early Career Like?

Starting Out: 1999–2007

Tavia Yeung finished her acting training in 1999. She began by acting in music videos. Her first small roles were in shows like Justice Sung II. She played many small parts in series such as Street Fighters (2000).

Her first bigger role was in The Awakening Story (2001). She played the younger sister of the main character. She also had a supporting role in Eternal Happiness.

In 2003, Tavia had a big breakthrough as Kelly in Vigilante Force. She won the TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste award that year. In 2004, she got a main role in The Vigilante in the Mask. Her popularity grew a lot with Twin of Brothers. Tavia continued to get many important roles. She starred in The Academy, Yummy Yummy, and Land of Wealth. In 2007, she changed her usual "girl-next-door" image in Dicey Business. Tavia also starred in the popular show Heart of Greed. This helped her become a rising star.

What Were Tavia Yeung's Biggest Successes?

Becoming a Top Star: 2008–2012

In 2008, Tavia starred in Moonlight Resonance, a spin-off of Heart of Greed. Her role as Suen Ho Yuet was highly praised. She won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress award.

In 2009, Tavia took on her first villain role in Beyond the Realm of Conscience. She played the clever Yiu Kam Ling. This show was a huge hit and was the most-watched TVB series of 2009. Tavia was nominated for Best Actress. She won My Favourite Female Character and Best Performance of the Year for her role.

In 2010, Tavia starred in the romantic drama The Mysteries of Love. She played a police officer who falls in love with a professor. The show was very popular. Tavia was nominated for Best Actress again. In 2011, she appeared in four TVB shows. These included The Rippling Blossom and The Other Truth.

In 2011, Tavia also filmed her first Chinese TV series, The Emperor's Harem. She played an evil character named Imperial Consort Wan. Later, she filmed Three Kingdoms RPG. After that, she joined the medical drama The Hippocratic Crush. She played Dr. Fan. This show was very successful when it aired in 2012. For her role, Tavia won several awards. She won My Favourite Actress in a Leading Role. She also won My Favorite TV Character and My Favorite On-Screen Couple with Kenneth Ma.

In November 2012, Tavia starred in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles. She played a Peking opera singer who becomes a wife in a powerful family. On December 17, 2012, Tavia won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress. This made her the only actress to win all four major individual awards at the TVB Anniversary Awards.

What Has Tavia Yeung Done Recently?

Theatre and Beyond: 2013–Present

After winning Best Actress in 2012, Tavia continued to play lead roles. She returned as Dr. Fan in The Hippocratic Crush II (2013). She also starred in Storm in A Cocoon (2014). In 2014, Tavia filmed Eye in the Sky. In this crime thriller, she played a private investigator with a special memory. She won My Favourite TVB Female TV Character for this role.

After filming Wudang Rules in 2014, Tavia worked on Momentary Lapse of Reason. This show was set in Hong Kong in the 1930s. In 2015, she filmed The Last Healer in Forbidden City. Tavia's contract with TVB ended in April 2016. She decided not to renew it.

Tavia made her first appearance in a stage play in January 2017. It was called I Have a Date with Spring. She also starred in the comedy play Oh My X 72 Tenants that same year. In 2018, Tavia worked with Roger Kwok again in the drama series Another Era. She played Hayley, a clever wife of a business leader. The show was praised for its strong cast and story. Tavia was nominated for Best Actress at the 2018 TVB Anniversary Awards. In 2022, she starred in Modern Dynasty.

What is Tavia Yeung's Personal Life Like?

On February 12, 2020, Tavia Yeung announced her pregnancy. She gave birth to a girl two months later. This photo shows her during her pregnancy.

Tavia's older sister, Griselda Yeung, is also an actress. In 2011, Tavia started dating actor Him Law. They met while filming The Hippocratic Crush. The couple got married in October 2016.

On February 12, 2020, Tavia announced she was pregnant. She gave birth to a daughter later that year. On October 26, 2020, Tavia shared on Instagram that she had changed her Chinese name to Yeung Sin-yiu. Her husband, Him Law, also changed his Chinese name. In December 2021, Tavia gave birth to a son.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Awards and Achievements

Tavia Yeung has won many awards for her acting. Here are some of her most important achievements:

• 2003:
  • TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste for her role in Vigilante Force.
• 2008:
  • TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Moonlight Resonance.
• 2009:
  • TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character for her role as Yiu Gam Ling in Beyond the Realm of Conscience.
  • Best Performance of the Year at the 42nd TVB Anniversary Awards.
• 2010:
  • My Favourite TVB Female Character at Singapore's 1st StarHub TVB Awards for Moonlight Resonance.
  • My Favourite Drama Character for The Mysteries of Love at Astro On Demand's Awards.
• 2011:
  • My Favourite TVB Female Character at Singapore's 2nd StarHub TVB Awards for The Mysteries of Love.
• 2012:
  • My Favourite TVB Female Character at Singapore's 3rd StarHub TVB Awards for The Hippocratic Crush.
  • My Favourite Actress in a Leading Role for The Hippocratic Crush at Astro On Demand's Awards.
  • My Favourite On-Screen Couple with Kenneth Ma for The Hippocratic Crush.
  • TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress for her role in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles.
• 2013:
  • My Favourite TVB Female Character at Singapore's 4th StarHub TVB Awards for Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles.
  • My Favourite TVB Actress at Singapore's 4th Starhub TVB Awards.
  • My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple with Kenneth Ma for The Hippocratic Crush II at Astro TVB Star Awards.
• 2014:
  • Weibo's Most Powerful Hong Kong TV Female Character for The Hippocratic Crush II.

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