Maggie Shiu | |||||||||||
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 Shiu in 2018 | |||||||||||
| Born | (1965-02-27) 27 February 1965 | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Actress | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1985–present | ||||||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 邵美琪 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 邵美琪 | ||||||||||
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Maggie Shiu (born 27 February 1965) is a Hong Kong actress known for her extensive work in television, film, and international productions. A veteran of TVB, she has appeared in numerous acclaimed series and films.
Life and Career
1965-1984:Early Days and Training
Maggie was born in February 27 1965 in Hong Kong. There are no further information about her earlier days until her entry into the entertainment industry. She entered the entertainment industry by joining the TVB Artist Training Program in 1984 and began her acting career in 1985.[1]
1985-2009:TVB Era and Film Career
After training for a year, Maggie began appearing TVB dramas in 1985. Her early work included appearances in music videos for Jacky Cheung (“輕撫你的臉”, “情已逝”) and George Lam (“愛到發燒”, “十分十二吋”), as well as early television roles such as Class of 4D (1985), Take Care, Your Highness! (1985), and Happy Spirit (1985).[2]
She gained recognition in TVB dramas including New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (1986), Blood of Good and Evil (1990), The Breaking Point (1991), Conscience (1994), and Healing Hands II (2001). During her TVB tenure, Shiu was in a long-term relationship with actor Ekin Cheng in the late 1990s, which was noted in entertainment media.[3]
Her film work includes Unfaithfully Yours (1989), Ghost for Sale (1991), and 92 Legendary La Rose Noire (1992). She won the Golden Bauhinia Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in PTU (2003) and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards for Breaking News (2004), Election (2005), and Eye in the Sky (2007). She also received a Golden Horse Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Eye in the Sky in 2007.[4]
2010–Present: Leaving TVB and Mainland Projects
After 25 years with TVB, Shiu left the station in 2010 to pursue work in Mainland China and international projects.[5]
She has since appeared in Mainland China dramas such as Palace (2011), Happy General (2012), and The Confidant (2012). In 2024, Shiu returned to TVB to work on the drama Undercover Girl alongside Eddie Kwan.[6]
Outside her main screen work, she has also participated in stage productions and radio dramas over her career.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Unfaithfully Yours | ||
| 1991 | Ghost for Sale | 小雨 Rain Siu Yi | |
| 1992 | 92 Legendary La Rose Noire | 黃蝴蝶 Butterfly Wong | |
| 2003 | PTU | Sgt. Kat | Golden Bauhinia Awards – Best Supporting Actress |
| 2004 | Breaking News | Grace Chow Wai Yee | Nominated – Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress |
| 2005 | Election | Mrs. Big D | Nominated – Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress |
| 2007 | Eye in the Sky | Inspector Cheung | Nominated – Hong Kong Film Awards & Golden Horse Awards |
| 2009 | A Very Short Life | ||
| 2011 | Ghost Buddies | Pearl | |
| 2015 | Port of Call | Madam Law | |
| 2017 | Between Love & Desire | Rebecca Tsang Bo-lam | |
| 2022 | A Murder Erased | Inspector Cheung Ka Yan | |
| 2025 | My Best Bet | Madam |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Class of 4D | TVB | |
| 1985 | Take Care, Your Highness! | Princess Fragrant | TVB |
| 1986 | New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre | Siu Ciu | TVB |
| 1998 | Web of Love | Lead role | TVB |
| 2001 | Healing Hands II | Anson Man | TVB |
| 2005 | Healing Hands III | Anson Man | TVB |
| 2006 | C.I.B. Files | Shek Giu | TVB |
| 2008–2009 | The Gem of Life | Sylvia Hong | TVB |
| 2009–2010 | A Watchdog's Tale | TVB | |
| 2011 | Palace | Concubine Liang / Empress Xiaochengren | Mainland China |
| 2012 | Happy General | Princess of South Sea | Mainland China |
| 2012 | The Confidant | Empress Dowager Ci’an | Mainland China |
| 2014 | Storm in a Cocoon | Madam Yu | Mainland China |
| 2015 | Captain of Destiny | Shek Giu | Mainland China |
| 2016 | My Ages Apart | Bau Mei Na | Mainland China |
| 2017 | Between Love & Desire | Rebecca | Mainland China |
| 2018 | Siege in Fog | Zhun Xiu | Mainland China |
| 2024 | Undercover Girl | Supporting role | TVB |
TV movies and specials
- Call Me Scoundrel (1992)
- Dead End (1992)
- RTHK productions: A World Without Wall (2010), Equal Opportunities (2013)
Music videos
- Jacky Cheung – “輕撫你的臉”, “情已逝” (1985)
- George Lam – “愛到發燒”, “十分十二吋” (1985)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Golden Bauhinia Awards – Best Supporting Actress | PTU | Won |
| 2004 | Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress | Breaking News | Nominated |
| 2005 | Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress | Election | Nominated |
| 2007 | Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress | Eye in the Sky | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Horse Awards – Best Supporting Actress | Eye in the Sky | Nominated |
References
- ^ "邵美琪迎接入行40周年搞見面會". HK01. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ https://en.hkcinema.ru/film/18242
- ^ "Maggie Shiu and Ekin Cheng relationship". JayneStars. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/maggie-shiu/bio/3030035712/
- ^ "邵美琪迎接入行40周年搞見面會". HK01. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ "Maggie Shiu Makes TVB Comeback". JayneStars. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
External links
- Maggie Shiu at IMDb
- HK cinemagic Archived 2010-12-17 at the Wayback Machine
- Maggie Shiu – Wikipedia
