In this Hong Kong name, the surname is Wong. In accordance with Hong Kong custom, the Western-style name is Priscilla Wong and the Chinese-style name is Wong Tsui-yu.
Priscilla Wong Tsui-yu[A] (born 23 October 1981) is a Hong Kong actress and television host. Wong began her career as an anchor at i-Cable in 2003, later joining TVB in 2012 for her acting career. She made her TV acting debut in Reality Check (2013) and received the "Most Improved Female Artiste" award at the 47th TVB Anniversary Awards in 2014.
Life and career
1981–2003: Early life
Priscilla Wong was born on 23 October 1981 in Hong Kong,[1] the second oldest of five daughters. Her father worked as a fishmonger, originating from Chaozhou, while her mother is a homemaker.[2][3] Growing up, her family struggled financially and lived in a public housing unit in Ma On Shan.[3][4] In 1998, her father co-founded Luen Wong, a construction company that later became publicly listed in 2016.[5] She attended Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong Secondary School and graduated in 2000. During her time at school, Wong developed an interest in acting, particularly in stage theater. She actively participated in the school's drama club, assuming leadership responsibilities and taking part in various performances.[6][7] It was during this time that she also received a scholarship to study acting in England.[8] Wong initially dreamt of entering the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts[9] but ultimately pursued a degree in communications and public relations at Hong Kong Baptist University, graduating in 2003.[10]
2003–2020: Career beginnings and early works
In 2003, Wong began working as an anchor for travelogue and entertainment news programs at the cable network i-Cable. She had a brief stint at Now TV in 2010 but returned to i-Cable a year later.[11][12] At the time, she was known for having easy access to holding interviews with the comedian Stephen Chow.[2] While Wong had a few opportunities in acting early on, including her role opposite Dicky Cheung in the film The Champions (2008), she did not fully transition into a professional acting career until she signed with the television network TVB in 2012.[1][11][12]
Wong ventured into TV acting with her debut in the television drama Reality Check (2013), where she portrayed the role of a television production assistant.[13] During the same year, she also appeared as a pickpocket in the costume drama Karma Rider and co-hosted the travelogue Pilgrimage of Wealth 2 alongside Tony Hung. Her hosting skills earned the "Best Host" at the 46th TVB Anniversary Awards.[14][15] In 2014, Wong was recognized for her progress as an actress and received the "Most Improved Female Artiste" at the 47th TVB Anniversary Awards, for her performances in the television dramas Return of the Silver Tongue and Swipe Tap Love.[16] The following year, Wong's on-screen chemistry with Edwin Siu in television drama Madam Cutie On Duty scored them two "Favorite Onscreen Couple" Awards at the StarHub TVB Awards and TVB Star Awards Malaysia, respectively.[17][18]
In the following years, Wong's notable works included her role in Two Steps From Heaven (2016), where she portrayed a two-faced and manipulative character. This marked her first antagonistic role, a departure from her previous more straightforward characters. Her performance in the series earned her a Top 5 nomination for "Best Actress" at the 49th TVB Anniversary Awards.[19] In 2017, Wong received recognition as one of the "Best Hosts" at the 50th TVB Anniversary Awards for her participation in the travelogue program Dodo Goes Shopping Season 2. She co-hosted the show alongside Carol Cheng and the hip-hop group FAMA.[20] During the same year, Wong also took on the role of an undercover police officer in the crime drama Line Walker: The Prelude. She later reprised the same character in the sequel Line Walker: Bull Fight (2020).[21]
2020–present: Life After Death
Wong starred in the melodramaLife After Death (2020), where she portrayed a young widow navigating life challenges following her husband's demise. The show was relatively popular, and secured the fifth position on Yahoo! Hong Kong's "Most Search Television Dramas" of the year.[22][23] She was generally praised for her performance.[24]
Personal life
In 2014, Wong met fellow actor Edwin Siu on the set of television drama Madam Cutie On Duty. They started dating some time later and were married in 2018.[25] Additionally, she developed a close friendship with Shiga Lin and Yoyo Chen after working together on the TV series Life After Death (2020).[26]
On 17 November 2024, Wong revealed that her husband and her are expecting a child, through a video clip posted on her social media account. She also revealed that she had a miscarriage earlier and it was a sad experience for the couple.[27]
^ ab知福惜福 黃翠如 [Priscilla Wong - Appreciate, Cherish and Cultivate Your Blessings]. GC Media Teamwork (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao News Corporation. 12 March 2013. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^ ab潮州家族：數度訪問星爺成名 [Chaozhou Family: Becoming famous after interviewing Stephen Chow several times]. Apple Daily (in Traditional Chinese). 13 April 2016. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
^黃欣華 (11 December 2020). 香港愛情故事｜王敏奕游嘉欣現實係屋邨妹 一次數盡公屋出身藝人 [Hong Kong artists who used to live in public housing]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021. English translation
^錢德順. 我在五旬節林漢光中學的日子 – 一批演藝天份極高的學生 [My days at Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School - A Group of Students With Great Acting Talents] (in Traditional Chinese). Hong Kong Teachers Drama Association. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^【短片】黃翠如談六四： 自己嘅軍隊將未來棟樑一個一個殺死 [Priscilla Wong talks about June 4th: The army will destroy the foundation of the future]. Apple Daily (in Traditional Chinese). 19 May 2013. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
^呂慧儀讀科大工程識整電器 娛樂圈12個高才生大公開 [Koni Lui attended Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 12 entertainers who used to be talented students]. Sky Post (in Traditional Chinese). Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings. 13 March 2019. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^ ab女主播黃翠如轉投TVB 曾是周星馳御用主持 [Priscilla Wong switched to TVB]. Sina Taiwan (in Traditional Chinese). 25 April 2012. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
^ abYim, Cassandra (27 December 2020). 39歲黃翠如被三哥笑「整埋容返嚟」 入行17年曾被質疑整容改運 曬學生相證由細靚到大 [Priscilla Wong was teased by Michael Miu for having "transformed herself"]. Sky Post (in Traditional Chinese). Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^ ab《心路GPS》陳展鵬演編導搭檔新人黃翠如 [Reality Check: Ruco Chan acts as a TV producer alongside newcomer Priscilla Wong]. Sina Taiwan (in Traditional Chinese). 19 February 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
^ abTVB46周年万千星辉颁奖典礼 完全获奖名单 [Winners list of 2013 TVB Anniversary Awards] (in Simplified Chinese). Sohu. 16 December 2013. Archived from the original on 12 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
^ ab翠如攞女飛躍 男友冧爆 [Priscilla Wong won Most Improved Female Artist Awards]. on.cc (in Traditional Chinese). Oriental Press Group. 15 December 2014. Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2021. English Translation
^《星和無綫電視大獎2015》得獎名單 ["2015 StarHub TVB Awards" Winners List]. Oriental Daily News (in Traditional Chinese). 25 October 2015. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^【马来西亚星光荟萃颁奖礼】得奖名单 ["2015 TVB Star Awards Malaysia" Winners List]. Oriental Daily Malaysia (in Simplified Chinese). 28 November 2015. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^《萬千星輝頒獎典禮2016》「最佳女主角」得主：胡定欣 [49th TVB Anniversary Awards "Best Actress" Award] (Video) (in Cantonese). Hong Kong: TVB on Youtube / Google, Inc. 18 December 2016. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^ ab張嘉敏 (21 January 2018). 【萬千星輝】《Do姐再shopping》大熱奪最佳節目主持 [Dodo Goes Shopping Season 2 wins Best show hosts]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^董欣琪 (18 December 2020). 使徒行者3｜「正梅」黃翠如比上一輯更正 回顧17年外貌進化史 [Priscilla Wong character's appearance transformation in the Line Walker series]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^【2020關鍵字】「Yahoo全年搜尋人氣榜」結果出爐 口罩成最多人搵關鍵字 [Yahoo 2020 Year-end Search Popularity List] (in Traditional Chinese). Yahoo! Hong Kong. 8 December 2020. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
^梁樂欣 (30 December 2020). 【2020回顧】大台《香港愛情故事》成壓軸驚喜 ViuTV《二月廿九》《男排女將》贏盡口碑 [2020 Review:TVB's Hong Kong Love Stories finale surprises; ViuTV's Leap Day and We Are The Littles were popular]. Hong Kong Economic Times (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
^【那些我愛過的人】姜師傅為救樂汶葬身火海 黃翠如派洋蔥獲讚演技進步【有片】 [Life After Death Frankie Lam character dies to save Priscilla Wong character; Priscilla Wong was praised for her performance improvements]. Hong Kong Economic Times (in Traditional Chinese). 11 July 2020. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
^連詩雅獲陳自瑤黃翠如補祝生日 開雪櫃拎嘢飲發現蛋糕冇晒驚喜 [Shiga Lin got a birthday present from Priscilla Wong and Yoyo Chen]. Headline Daily (in Traditional Chinese). 27 July 2022. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
^《舌劍上的公堂》第二代陳夢吉 荒唐鏡 獻上連場唇槍舌劍 [Return of the Silver Tongue Synopsis]. TVB USA (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
^Chau, Candy (6 September 2019). 《愛我請留言》悠悠豬、朱古力姐姐重聚👭 黃翠如驚訝Celine妹妹變少女👧🏻：「長高了、長大了」 [Priscilla Wong and Celine Yeung met 5 years later after cooperating in Swipe Tap Love]. Cosmopolitan Hong Kong (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
^葉念琛 (25 September 2015). 影迷情琛——陪著你走 [Every Step You Take Review]. Headline Daily (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
^張繼聰黃翠如為《愛．回家》吸二百萬觀眾 [Come Home Love 2 attracts 2 million viewers on its debut]. on.cc (in Traditional Chinese). Oriental Press Group. 10 July 2015. Archived from the original on 16 September 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
^《愛情來的時候2》周柏豪黃浩然你點揀？ [A Time of Love 2: Pakho Chau or Raymond Wong, who would you pick?- Drama Synopsis]. New Monday Plus (in Traditional Chinese). 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
^翠如洪永城瞞婚驚爆四角戀 [Priscilla Wong and Tony Hung 's hidden marriage leads to a love square storyline in Marriage but Available]. Oriental Daily News (in Traditional Chinese). 10 March 2017. Archived from the original on 20 April 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
^客串《誇世代》做張繼聰女神-黃翠如回眸鏡頭嚇親網民 [A guest star in My Ages Apart - Priscilla Wong plays Louis Cheung's crush]. Ming Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 9 November 2017. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
^黃欣華 (24 April 2019). 【鐵探】黃翠如神秘客串被觀眾識破 竟是楊明拒絕蔡思貝主因！ [The Defected: Priscilla Wong's cameo spotted by the viewers]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
^森美飛簷走壁 瞓身發鼠威 [Sammy Leung transform into a superhero in the new drama]. on.cc (in Traditional Chinese). Oriental Press Group. 16 August 2020. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
^《使徒行者3》結局馬國明惡有惡報-黃翠如被賜死-網民鬧爆 [Line Walker: Bull Fight: Kenneth Ma character reaps karma; Priscilla Wong character has a death ending which caused viewers uproar]. Ming Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 5 November 2020. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
^賴家杰 (25 July 2018). 【過街英雄】黃翠如原來曾同森美拍電影 大家記唔記得係邊套？ [Priscilla Wong has cooperated with Sammy Leung in a movie in the past]. HK01. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
^有線6月結束收費電視 黃翠如︰謝謝在電視台裏每一個陪伴過我的你 [i-Cable announced the ending of its cable subscription service; Priscilla Wong: Thank you to everyone who has accompanied me in the TV station]. Ming Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 16 February 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
^ abcdeStark, Ellie (27 October 2019). 《出走澳洲》紀念10年超友誼關係！黃翠如洪永城友達以上的5個證據 [Travel show Here We Go Again commemorates Tony Hung and Priscilla Wong's friendship]. Elle Hong Kong (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
^旧东家有线电视将停播 黄翠如洪永城发文回顾往昔 [i-Cable is ending its subscription service; Priscilla Wong and Tony Hung reminisced the past years working at the TV station]. Oriental Daily Malaysia (in Simplified Chinese). 16 February 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
^黃翠如近水樓台識靚仔 [Priscilla Wong's variety show]. Oriental Daily News (in Traditional Chinese). 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 26 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
^洪永成 黃翠如 夢想走遍地球 [Tony Hung and Priscilla Wong dream of traveling the world]. Recruit HK (Interview) (in Traditional Chinese). 6 April 2010. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
^遊走世界天與地｜黃翠如體驗摩納哥富豪生活 再到摩爾多瓦探訪小難民 [Exploring the World: Priscilla Wong's Encounter with the Luxurious Lifestyle in Monaco and Visiting Young Refugees in Moldova]. Ming Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 27 November 2022. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
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