Here are some of the best mother-daughter power duos taking on the city’s entertainment industry.
1. Chingmy Yau and Ayla Sham Yuet
At the height of her career, Chingmy Yau was one of the most well-known actresses in Hong Kong, despite starting off with only small roles in mainstream films.
Yau, now 54, quickly established herself as a powerful sex symbol after venturing into Category III films. Her fierce and unrestricted performance in the 1992 erotic thriller Naked Killer catapulted her into the spotlight.
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Following in Yau’s footsteps is daughter Ayla Sham Yuet whom she shares with Hong Kong fashion tycoon Sham Kar-wai.
Ayla gets not only her looks but also her penchant for the limelight from her famous mum. The 21-year-old is a fashionista who is often seen donning luxurious ensembles on her social media. She is also a model and made her catwalk debut during the 2019 London Fashion Week.
2. Faye Wong and Leah Dou
While Faye Wong, 53, is highly lauded for starring in Wong Kar-wai’s films such as the Chungking Express and 2046, it is her highly successful 30-year-plus career as a singer that earned her the title of Hong Kong’s diva. She even held the Guinness World Record title of “bestselling Cantopop female singer” in 2000 with cumulative record sales in the millions.
With the voice of a nightingale, a strong sense of individuality in her style and her artistic flair, Wong is a legend of sorts. And now this description is now befitting to both Wong and her daughter Leah Dou.
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Like her mother, Dou, who is 26, is also a singer-songwriter already making a big name for herself in the industry. In 2021, she even ventured into acting with her first lead role in the film Bipolar.
3. Mimi Kung and Ashley Lin
Hong Kong actress Mimi Kung, 59, is best known for her role in Hong Kong’s beloved TV show Journey to the West, but she’s built an extensive list of credentials over the years.
Kung is now passing the torch to her 23-year-old daughter Ashley Lin, who seems to be an all-rounder pursuing multiple paths in the entertainment industry. Lin graduated from HKU with a degree in architecture but is also talented in singing, songwriting and modelling. But she might just shine best on the big screen like her mother.
The youngster made her acting debut in Find Your Voice alongside superstar Andy Lau and has been dubbed the “Prettiest Second-Gen Star”.4. Sandra Ng and Jillian Chan
Considered one of the most bankable actresses in Hong Kong, Sandra Ng, 57, has over a 100 movie credentials to her name. The industry veteran was in fact the first Hong Kong actress to join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in 2022, per Hong Kong media.
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Ng shares 17-year-old daughter Jillian Chan with her husband Peter Chan. While Ng has previously been protective of her daughter, aiming to keep her away from the eyes of the media, Jillian has been making more frequent appearances on her mother’s Instagram lately.
According to The Star, Jillian has started expressing interest in the entertainment industry and just this month made her official debut into showbiz life with a bank advertisement alongside her mother.
5. Christy Chung and Yasmine Ross
After winning the 1993 Miss Chinese International beauty pageant in Hong Kong, actress Christy Chung, now 52, made her claim to fame and entered the entertainment industry. Her films Love on Delivery and The Bodyguard from Beijing are well known among cinema lovers.
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Chung’s eldest daughter Yasmine Ross also has also been emerging into the limelight. Ross, who is now 25, has a YouTube channel, a penchant for fashion and experience with beauty pageants – like her mum. At the age of 23, Ross was a first runner-up in the Miss Chinese Vancouver beauty pageant in 2021.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tK%2FMqWWcp51kuqKzwLOgp52jZMC1xcueZpydnJqvs7XTsmaaqqSesK2xjmxpa2hjaIZwgYympqysXaW8uLHRn6ylZZiku6h5yqiloGWTmrmmrtGiq7JlnaTBqbHRZpuarZedwaa%2BjJ2sqKtdm666sYywpqefXZa7pXnLnpihZZSkwrR50qKloKGenHq0wMCrm6ilXZa7pQ%3D%3D