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Nicola Cheung | |||||||||||
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| Born | Nicola Cheung Sun Yuet 31 May 1976 Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Citizenship | Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | University of Hong Kong (LLB, 1997) | ||||||||||
| Occupations | Actress, singer | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1997–2005 | ||||||||||
| Spouse | Jeremy Young (m. 2007–present) | ||||||||||
| Children | Lucy Young (b. 2009), Lily Young (b. 2010), Leah Young (b. 2014), Fourth daughter (b. 2018) | ||||||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 張燊悅 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 张燊悦 | ||||||||||
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Nicola Cheung Sun Yuet (張燊悅; born 31 May 1976) is a retired Hong Kong actress and singer, best known for her work in TVB television dramas during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Life and career
[edit]1976–1997: Early life and Education
[edit]Cheung was born on 31 May 1976 in Hong Kong. She completed her secondary education locally and later attended the University of Hong Kong, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 1997.[1]
1997–1998: Film and Media debut
[edit]Cheung began her acting career in films, appearing in The Wedding Days (1997) as Joyce, He Comes From Planet K (1997) as Carol, and Cause We Are So Young (1997) as herself.[2] She continued with roles in City of Glass (1998) and Twelve Nights (2000).
1999–2005: TVB Career
[edit]In 1999, Cheung joined TVB and gained recognition for her portrayal of Princess Sun Yuet in Dragon Love (人龍傳說).[3] She also starred in Feminine Masculinity (先生貴性, 1999), Aiming High (撻出愛火花, 2000), FM701 (2000), and Reaching Out (美麗人生, 2001). In 2002, she appeared in the drama Feel 100% (百分百感覺).[4] It would be her last drama with TVB as she would focus only on her movie career afterwards.
During this period, Cheung also pursued a music career, releasing albums including 一不小心 (2001), 再不小心 (2001), and Angel of Mercy (2002).[5]
2005–2007: Retirement and Marriage
[edit]After leaving TVB, Cheung focused on movies for another three years before retiring in 2005 to focus on her personal life. She married businessman Jeremy Young in 2007.[6]
2009–Present: Civilian and Family Life
[edit]Retired from the entertainment industry, Nicola focused on developing and growing her family with Jeremy. The couple has four daughters: Lucy (born 2009), Lily (born 2010), Leah (born 2014), and a fourth daughter (born 2018). Cheung has remained out of the public eye since retiring from acting.[7]
In January 2023, Cheung experienced an emotional moment when her 13-year-old daughter underwent surgery and spent 10 days in a coma. The child made a full recovery.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | English Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Wedding Days | Joyce |
| 1997 | He Comes From Planet K | Carol |
| 1997 | Cause We Are So Young | Nicola |
| 1998 | City of Glass | Susie |
| 2000 | Twelve Nights | Clara |
| 2002 | Interactive Murders | Shana |
| 2002 | Love Is Butterfly | Funny |
| 2003 | Autumn Diary | Wing E |
| 2003 | Snow Falling From The Sky Of June | Lok Wah |
| 2004 | Magic Kitchen | Kwai |
| 2004 | Can't Shout Out | Lan |
| 2005 | Wait 'Til You're Older | Miss Wong |
| 2005 | Demoniac Flash | Mei |
| 2005 | It Had to Be You! | Moon |
| 2005 | Wondrous Bet | Mei |
Television series
[edit]| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dragon Love | 人龍傳說 | Princess Sun Yuet |
| 1999 | Feminine Masculinity | 先生貴性 | Sardonna Fong |
| 2000 | Aiming High | 撻出愛火花 | Lo Jing Jing |
| 2000 | FM701 | FM701 | Da Bei Ah Un |
| 2001 | Reaching Out | 美麗人生 | Ko Wai Ting |
| 2002 | Feel 100% | 百分百感覺 | Girl Friend in the Dream |
Discography
[edit]| Year | Song Name |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 一不小心 |
| 2001 | 再不小心 |
| 2002 | Angel of Mercy |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Nicola Cheung – IMDb". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Nicola Cheung – IMDb". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Dragon Love Cast – TVB". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Reaching Out – TVB". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Nicola Cheung – IMDb". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "HK Artiste Nicola Cheung's 13yo Daughter Makes Remarkable Recovery – The Star". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Nicola Cheung – IMDb". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "HK Artiste Nicola Cheung's 13yo Daughter Makes Remarkable Recovery – The Star". Retrieved 2025-11-03.