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Kate Tsui

Kate Tsui Tsz-shan is a former Hong Kong actress, who is best known for her work with Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), her movies, and her singing career. She also holds the Miss Hong Kong 2004 title. In December 2019, she announced her retirement from the entertainment industry with plans of moving to Europe and furthering her education.[citation needed]

Kate Tsui
徐子珊
Kate Tsui in 2011
Born (1979-06-19) 19 June 1979 (age 45)
British Hong Kong
Alma materUniversity of California, Davis
University of Hong Kong
University of Manchester
Occupation(s)Clinical Psychologist, Actress, Singer, Jewelry Designer, Curator
Known forMiss Hong Kong 2004
AwardsHong Kong SME Awards – Most Promising New Entrepreneur (katetsui.com)
–2016
JSG Music Awards – Top Hits Award– 2015
Hong Kong Film Awards|Best New Performer
–2008 Eye in the Sky
TVB Anniversary Awards – My Favourite Female Character
–2012 Highs and Lows
IFPI Hong Kong Top Record Sale Awards – Top Selling Female Newcomer Award
–2010
Hong Kong Film Director’s Guild – Best Newcomer Award–2008
Most Improved Female Artiste
–2007 On the First Beat; Steps

Websitekatetsui.com
In this Chinese name, the family name is Tsui.

Early life

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Kate was born and raised in Hong Kong.

Prior to winning her beauty queen title, Kate had originally aspired to become a professional dancer.[1] She had begun practicing ballet since the age of 4 but was forced to quit when she was 11 due to an injury on her right ankle. At the age of 14, she had begun to practice Jazz dancing, Salsa, and Argentina Tango.

She graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in psychology.[2] After completing her degree in the United States, she returned to Hong Kong and worked as a translator and project coordinator at an engineering firm.

In 2004, she entered the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant and was crowned the winner along with the titles of Miss Photogenic, Miss International Goodwill, and the Slimming Beauty Award. After the pageant, she signed with TVB and began her career as an actress.

TV career

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Following guest roles in The Zone and When Rules Turn Loose in 2005, Kate made her official TV debut in the TVB series, La Femme Desperado in 2006. Professional Taiwanese film critic, Mai Ruoyu, while critiquing Kate's film performance, had said that Tsui had demonstrated strong charisma and had effectively held her own in La Femme Desperado, even while starring alongside veteran actresses, Sheren Tang and Melissa Ng.[3] Her role as Ida in the series was also nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category, as well as the Favourite Female Character category, in the TVB Anniversary Awards 2006.

In 2007, Kate participated in three TVB drama series, including The Brink of Law, On the First Beat, and Steps. The roles cumulatively earned her the Most Improved Female Artist award from the TVB Anniversary Awards 2007. Her role in Steps also earned her nominations in the Best Actress category, as well Favourite Female Character category for the same awards show.

In 2008, Kate took on her first role as a villain in Moonlight Resonance, and the role earned her a Top 5 position in the Best Supporting Actress category of the TVB Anniversary Awards 2008. On the other hand, her leading role in Speech of Silence, in which she played a deaf character, had earned her a Top 10 position in the Best Actress category of the aforementioned awards show.

While Kate's TV career quieted down from 2009 to 2010 due to her focus on her film career, 2011 was a fruitful year for her; with six of her TV dramas airing on TVB. Of the six roles, Paris Yiu from Lives of Omission garnered the most attention. Kate was awarded a My Favourite TVB Female TV Character award from the StarHub TVB Awards, nominations in the Best Actress and Favourite Female Character categories for the TVB Anniversary Awards 2011, as well as a nomination for Outstanding Actress in Television by the Ming Pao Anniversary Award.

Additionally, in 2011, with the high turnover rate in contracted TVB artists, TVB executive, Virginia Lok, appointed Tsui, Myolie Wu, Linda Chung, and Fala Chen, as the new Top 4 "Fa Dans" (a Cantonese term that is used for actresses with high popularity and status in TVB),[4] with their predecessors being Flora Chan, Ada Choi, Kenix Kwok, and Jessica Hsuan.

In Highs and Lows (2012), Tsui portrayed an extremely tragic character that struggled with substance abuse, gang rape, and eventually, drug dealing. Kate described her experience of filming this drama as "being on an emotional roller coaster", to the extent that she did not wish to speak to anyone or pick up the phone after work.[5] The producer of the drama, Lam Chi Wah, referred to Tsui's role in Highs and Lows as the greatest breakthrough in her career and applauded her for setting down her image as a beauty pageant winner to dive into such a complex character in the drama.[6] Film director, Patrick Kong, also noted in his column that Tsui's acting had greatly matured in Highs and Lows, particularly in her portrayal of emotional scenes.[7]

In 2014, Kate took part in the TVB-produced microfilm, A Time of Love, which consisted of four individual stories with an individual theme. Kate starred opposite Taiwanese actors, James Wen and Chris Wang, in the "sorrow" themed story. After the airing of the microfilm, TVB received 39 individual viewer statements that commended Tsui for her outstanding performance in the microfilm.[8] Column writer, Ko Leung, of Macao Daily, also stated Tsui portrayed her character in the microfilm perfectly and that Tsui's acting is comparable to that of Bai Baihe in The Stolen Years.[9]

In 2015, Kate's management contract with TVB ended.[10][11] She is still on very good terms with TVB, and TVB has arranged numerous jobs for her up until February 2016.[12] Despite having received several offers, Tsui stated that she will not finalize any management contract agreements until she has completed her jewelry design courses.[12]

Film career

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Aside from her acting career in television, Kate also experienced success in developing her career in the film industry. In 2007, through a series of auditions, Tsui was cast as the female lead, alongside A-list actors Tony Leung Ka-fai and Simon Yam, in Eye in the Sky, which is a film produced by Johnnie To and directed by Yau Nai-hoi.[13] With her performance in Eye in the Sky, Tsui earned the Best Newcomer – Gold Award from Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2007,[14] as well as Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer from the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards,[15] held in 2008.

In 2009, Kate starred in I Corrupt All Cops, a Hong Kong crime drama, directed by Wong Jing, who was impressed with the success of her debut performance in Eye in the Sky.[16] Eason Chan, who plays Tsui's husband in the film, said Tsui's character is based on Shuang'er from The Deer and the Cauldron.[16]

In 2010, Kate starred in the Wuxia film, 14 Blades, alongside Donnie Yen, Zhao Wei, and Wu Chun.[13]

In 2011, Kate reprised her role as Paris Yiu Ho Ho from the TVB series Lives of Omission in its film sequel, Turning Point 2, in which she starred opposite Francis Ng. Playing a character with a mental disorder in the film, Kate said that collaborating with Ng was a valuable experience because Ng was extremely willing to teach and give her suggestions about her acting and performances.[17] From working with Tsui, Ng had openly praised her for her acting potential.[18]

In 2013, Kate took part in a comedy film, I Love Hong Kong 2013. It is also the first film that veteran actress, Veronica Yip, has taken part in since her retirement in 1996.[19] In the film, Kate plays the younger version of Yip's character. The producer of the film, Eric Tsang, specifically praised Kate for providing the best performance out of the entire cast, referring to it as a "Best Actress performance".[20] In the same year, Tsui was also cast in Giddens Ko film, A Choo, alongside Ariel Lin and Kai Ko.[21]

In 2015, Kate was cast in the thriller film, Knock Knock, Who's There?. The film is the first directorial effort by veteran actress, Carrie Ng. Tsui said that upon receiving the script, she had intended to reject the role because of the frightening content.[22] However, Tsui eventually agreed to the role due to Ng's persistence and persuasion.[22][23] With reference to collaborating with Kate, Ng said that Tsui is a very professional and admirable actress.[24]

Jewelry design career

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In December 2015, Kate launched a fine jewelry line with K.S. Sze & Sons Ltd. Her debut collection, "Rabbit-Duck Illusion", was a success.[25] She indicated that her designs are inspired by Ludwig Wittgenstein's concept on seeing with different perceptions, using the ambiguous image of a "duckrabbit".[25] She spoke of the concept behind her jewelry designs, "It's something that I like to remind myself of, that there are many situations in life that aren't worth splitting hairs over, and if I simply adjust the angle that I'm viewing things from, I can easily see a different perspective."[25] In early 2016, Kate founded her own fine jewelry brand and online shop; katetsui.com

Further education

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Between the years of 2015–2016, Kate completed her Jewelry Design course at GIA and Colored Gem Professional Level II at the Gübelin Academy.

In June 2019, Kate received her master's degree in psychology at the University of Hong Kong. She engaged a program at University of Manchester in United Kingdom and pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She became a clinical psychologist after she graduated from the university.

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Eye in the Sky Ho Ka-po (Piggy) Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer
Contract Lover Rachel
2008 Lady Cop & Papa Crook Fiona Chan
2009 I Corrupt All Cops May
Short of Love Scar Sandy
The Super Snail Adventure Pretty Goat Animated Film
Voice Role (Cantonese)
Bodyguards and Assassins Fang Hong Character portrayed by Li Yuchun
Voice Role (Cantonese)
Avatar Neytiri Character portrayed by Zoe Saldana
Voice Role (Cantonese)
2010 14 Blades Tuo Tuo
72 Tenants of Prosperity Bobo Cameo
Perfect Wedding Remmy Cameo
Just Another Pandora's Box Nurse Character portrayed by Xu Wanqiu
Voice Role (Cantonese)
2011 I Love Hong Kong Young Twin Cameo
Turning Point 2 Yiu Ho-ho (Paris)
Moon Castle: The Space Adventure Lazy Goat Animated Film
Voice Role (Cantonese)
2012 Mission Incredible: Adventures on the Dragon's Trail Pretty Goat Animated Film
Voice Role (Cantonese)
2013 I Love Hong Kong 2013 Mei Yeung-yeung
Baby Blues Ying Nam
2015 Knock Knock, Who's There? Sau Yung
2016 Buddy Cops Little Princess
TBA A Choo

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 The Zone Joanna Cameo
Episode 8
When Rules Turn Loose Ada Siu Mei-Wah Cameo
2006 La Femme Desperado Ida Hoi Suen Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 20)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character (Top 20)
2007 The Brink of Law Yan Heung-Ching
On the First Beat Man Ching Won — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artist
Steps Victoria Yeung Sze-Man Won — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artist
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress (Top 20)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character (Top 20)
2008 The Price of Greed Lam Ping Previously warehoused; released overseas December 2006
Speech of Silence Tong Tong Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress (Top 10)
Moonlight Resonance Camie Lo Ka-Mei Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 5)
The Four Song Zhi-Yan
2009 Man in Charge Chiu Yuk-Hing
2009–10 The Beauty of the Game Ko Ching-man Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress (Top 15)
2010 Don Juan DeMercado Tse On Fei
When Lanes Merge Ko Lai-sum Won — StarHub TVB Awards 2011 — My Favourite Female TV Character
2011 A Great Way to Care Mandy Mok Man Yee (Monkey) Previously warehoused; released overseas June 2009
Dropping By Cloud Nine June Guest appearance
Relic of an Emissary Shum Chin-sam /
Chor-chor
Wax and Wane Peace Man Ka-fu
Lives of Omission Paris Yiu Ho-ho Won — StarHub TVB Awards 2012 — My Favourite Female TV Character
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress (Top 15)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character (Top 15)
Nominated — Ming Pao Anniversary Award for Outstanding Actress in Television
Forensic Heroes III Ada Ling Sin-yee Won — My AOD Awards for My Top 15 Favourite Characters
2012 Gloves Come Off Cheuk Man Guest appearance
Episode 2
Highs and Lows Pat Chan Ka-Bik Won — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character
Won — My AOD Awards for My Top 15 Favourite Characters
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress (Top 5)
Nominated — My AOD Awards for My Favourite Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated — My AOD Awards for My Favourite On-Screen Couple (Raymond Lam & Kate Tsui)
2013 Season of Love Summer Ha Chi-yan Episodes 6–10
A Great Way to Care II Mandy Mok Man-yee Guest appearance
Episode 1
Sniper Standoff Sheung Koon Ming Chu Nominated — TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2013 for My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated — TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2013 for My Favourite TVB Drama Character
Bounty Lady Jennifer Sing Fa-lui Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress 2013 (Top 5)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character (Top 5)

Nominated — TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2014 for My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple (Dayo Wong & Kate Tsui) (Top 3)
Won — StarHub TVB Awards 2014 for My Top 6 Favourite TVB Female TV Character

2014 A Time of Love Ah San/Kelly TVB-Produced Micro Film
Episode 01
The Ultimate Addiction Gia Chi Nga Nominated — StarHub TVB Awards 2014 for My Favourite TVB Actress
Nominated — StarHub TVB Awards 2014 for My Favourite TVB Female TV Character

Nominated — StarHub TVB Awards 2014 for My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple (Bosco Wong & Kate Tsui) (Top 5)

Tomorrow Is Another Day Yiu Ngoi-ka Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress 2014 (Top 5)
Nominated — TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2014 for My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role (Top 5)
Won — TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2014 for My Top 15 Favourite TVB Drama Characters
2015 Smooth Talker Mo Sui-yee Nominated — StarHub TVB Awards 2015 for My Favourite TVB Actress
Nominated — StarHub TVB Awards 2015 for My Favourite TVB Female TV Character
Nominated — TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2015 for My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated — TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2015 for My Top 15 Favourite TVB Drama Characters
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Awards for Best Actress 2015
2018 Guardian Angel Yip Chi Introduced in Episode 03

Awards

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2016

  • The most promising new entrepreneur of the year - katetsui.com

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2005

2004

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Notes Details
2009 Kiss Me Kate EP album Release Date: 10 September 2009
1. 讀心術
2. Hit Me
3. 惡作劇
4. 血拼
5. 讀心術 remix (Master Mind Mix)
6. 讀心術 remix (Carnival Mix)

Songs

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Year Title Notes
2009 Les Misérables Les Misérables theme song
Cheer Up sang with other artistes
2011 I will wait for you
(我等你)		 Subtheme of Relic of an Emissary
Duet with Michael Tse
Half Circle
(半圓)		 Subtheme of Wax and Wane
2014 I've met my match
(棋逢敵手)		 Subtheme of The Ultimate Addiction
Duet with Hubert Wu

References

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Awards and achievements
Miss Hong Kong
Preceded by Miss Hong Kong
2004 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Miss Photogenic
2004 		Succeeded by
TVB Anniversary Awards
Preceded by Most Improved Actress
2007
for On the First Beat; Steps 		Succeeded by
Preceded by My Favourite Female Character
2012
for Highs and Lows 		Succeeded by
Hong Kong Film Awards
Preceded by Best New Performer
2008
for Eye in the Sky 		Succeeded by
Metro Radio Hit Music Awards
Preceded by Best New Female Artist
2009 		Succeeded by
Commercial Radio Song Awards
Preceded by Best Female Newcomer (Silver)
2009 		Succeeded by
Sugar Club (Best Newcomer, Silver)
Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation
Preceded by
William Chan (male)
G.E.M. (female)
 Best Popular New Artist
2009 		Succeeded by
RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards
Preceded by Best Prospect Award (Gold)
2009 		Succeeded by
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