Joey Wong
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Joey Wong became one of Other's most celebrated Actors during the Generation X era.
Joey Wong Cho-Yin (AKA Joey Wang, Wang Tsu Hsien, or Joey Ong Jyo Han/Hen) (Chinese: 王祖賢; pinyin: Wáng Zǔxián, born January 31, 1967) is a Hong Kong based Taiwanese-born actress. Along with Maggie Cheung, Rosamund Kwan and Cherie Chung, she was widely regarded as one of the ‘Four Flowers’ of Hong Kong cinema.
"Her most iconic role is undoubtedly Nie Xiaoqian in the 1987 fantasy romance 'A Chinese Ghost Story." — About Joey Wong
| Metric | Joey Wong | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 59 | 53 | +6 yrs |
| Career length | 41 yrs | ~35 yrs | +6 yrs |
| Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Joey Wong
Did you know that Joey Wong initially aspired to be a professional basketball player, following in her father's footsteps, before being discovered for acting?
- Her father, Wong Wai-Tak, was a professional basketball player, and she also played basketball in her youth.
- She was discovered by a talent scout at the age of 15 while playing basketball, leading to her unexpected acting career.
- After her final retirement from acting, she largely settled in Vancouver, Canada, maintaining a very private life.
- She briefly returned to the screen in 2004 for the film 'Shanghai Story' (also known as 'Beauty and the Beast').
- Despite being Taiwanese, she mastered Cantonese for her roles, becoming a major star in Hong Kong cinema.
Her most iconic role is undoubtedly Nie Xiaoqian in the 1987 fantasy romance 'A Chinese Ghost Story.' This performance cemented her status as a leading lady and established her ethereal, otherworldly beauty in the minds of audiences. The film became a massive success, spawning sequels and inspiring numerous imitations, largely due to her captivating portrayal.
Joey Wong's legacy is defined by her timeless beauty and her memorable portrayals of enigmatic, often supernatural, female characters in classic Hong Kong cinema. She remains an enduring symbol of 80s and 90s Asian film.
