Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Model, Beauty pageant contestant, Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Olivier Assayas (1998-2001)
Education
St Edmund's School, St Paul's Girls' School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 28,295 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Year context
Born in 1964 -- Civil Rights Act signed; Gulf of Tonkin incident; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1984-2010)
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Filmography (27)
AWARDS (3)
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Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
2004
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
2004
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Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
1997
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Biography
Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk (born 20 September 1964) is a former Hong Kong actress. Raised in England and Hong Kong, she has over 70 films to her credit since starting her career in 1983. Some of her most commercially successful work was in the action genre, but Cheung once said in an interview that of all the work she has done, the films that really meant something to her are Song of the Exile, Center Stage, Comrades: Almost a Love Story and In the Mood for Love. As Emily Wang in Clean, her last starring role to date, she became the first Asian actress to win a prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Cheung's native language is Cantonese, but she is multilingual, having learned to speak English, Mandarin and French.
Connections (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Maggie Cheung?
Maggie Cheung is 61 years old, born on .
Where was Maggie Cheung born?
Maggie Cheung was born in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony.
What movies or shows has Maggie Cheung been in?
Maggie Cheung has 27 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hot Summer Days (2010), Clean (2004), Hero (2002), In the Mood for Love (2000), Augustin, King of Kung-Fu (1999).
What is Maggie Cheung known for?
Maggie Cheung is primarily known as an actor. Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk (born 20 September 1964) is a former Hong Kong actress. Raised in England and Hong Kong, she has over 70 films to her credit…
Where can I find more information about Maggie Cheung?
You can find more about Maggie Cheung on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
