Cherie Chung Net Worth

Cherie Chung is a Hong Kong actress who was born on February 16, 1960. She was a third runner-up in the 1979 Miss Hong Kong Pageant and went on to star in dozens of comedy and drama films, as well as action, horror and fantasy films. In 1991, she retired from show business and married advertising guru Michael Chu. Since then, she has been active in promoting environmental protection and running a furniture store in Hong Kong.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day February 16, 1960
Age 64 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Chinese name 钟楚红 (simplified)
Pinyin Zhōng Chu Hóng (Mandarin)
Jyutping Chung Cho Hung (Cantonese)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1973-1994
Spouse(s) Mike Chu (1991-2007, his death)
Ancestry Boluo, Huizhou, Guangdong (Hakka)
Awards Awards Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actress 1984 Hong Kong, Hong Kong Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actress 1987 An Autumn's Tale Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actress 1984 Hong Kong, Hong Kong Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actress 1987 An Autumn's Tale Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actress 1984 Hong Kong, Hong Kong Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actress 1987 An Autumn's Tale

💰 Net worth

Cherie Chung, a renowned actress born in 1960, has garnered significant success and recognition throughout her career. With her impressive body of work and undeniable talent, it comes as no surprise that her net worth is estimated to range from $100K to $1M in 2024. Over the years, Chung has captivated audiences worldwide with her mesmerizing performances, versatility, and natural beauty. Her contributions to the film industry have undoubtedly been both impactful and invaluable, signifying a remarkable journey that has propelled her to great heights.

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Biography/Timeline

1979

She participated in the 1979 Miss Hong Kong competition and came in 3rd runner-up. She was later discovered by film Director Johnnie To and debuted in his first film The Enigmatic Case (1980).

1987

Her beauty and charm led her to become one of the top actresses in Hong Kong at the time. In her film career, one of her most famous performances was in Mabel Cheung's An Autumn's Tale (1987), where she portrayed Jennifer, an educated middle-class woman who falls in love with a rude and uneducated man played by Chow Yun-fat. The film became one of the most successful romance flicks in Hong Kong film history. She is known as the "Marilyn Monroe" of Hong Kong entertainment industry due to her beautiful looks.

1990

Chung retired from acting in the 1990s. Her last film was John Woo's Once a Thief (1991), which was also a classic.

2007

She married advertising guru Mike Chu in 1991 in the United States. They had no children. Chu was known for his achievements in the Hong Kong advertising industry. Before the wedding, they come into agreement to be "child-free". On 24 August 2007, Chu died of stomach cancer. He was given a Catholic funeral.