Quick Facts
Born:
1970-12-16
Birthplace:
Hong Kong, China
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Valerie Chow
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Biography
Valerie Chow Kar-Ling (Chinese: ćšćçČ) is a former Hong Kong actress, fashion publicist and entrepreneur.
She has starred in numerous films and several television series, most memorably in Wong Kar-wai's internationally acclaimed 1994 feature, Chungking Express, which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards. A former Miss Hong Kong runner-up (1991), she is also the first Chinese model to be signed by US cosmetics company Revlon in 1998.
Since 2003, she has worked primarily as a fashion publicist and in 2010, opened Mama Kid, a children's designer concept store in Hong Kong.
In 2018, she made a surprising return to acting, starring in the film Prison Architect by renowned Chinese visual artist Cao Fei. The film was commissioned by Tai Kwun, the Centre for Heritage and Arts in Hong Kong, and screened at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival as part of their Forum Expanded programme.
She has starred in numerous films and several television series, most memorably in Wong Kar-wai's internationally acclaimed 1994 feature, Chungking Express, which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards. A former Miss Hong Kong runner-up (1991), she is also the first Chinese model to be signed by US cosmetics company Revlon in 1998.
Since 2003, she has worked primarily as a fashion publicist and in 2010, opened Mama Kid, a children's designer concept store in Hong Kong.
In 2018, she made a surprising return to acting, starring in the film Prison Architect by renowned Chinese visual artist Cao Fei. The film was commissioned by Tai Kwun, the Centre for Heritage and Arts in Hong Kong, and screened at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival as part of their Forum Expanded programme.
Known For
Chungking Express
Air Hostess
Phantoms
Scientist Yamaguchi
High Risk
Fai-Fai
The Blade
Prostitute
Bridge of Dragons
Princess Halo
Futuresport
Jet Yuen
Inner Senses
Mrs. Chan
Hero
Yam Yeung Tien
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Prison Architect MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Shanghai Legend TV | è””ææ |
| 2002 | Freaky Story MOVIE | Chung Chun |
| 2002 | Inner Senses MOVIE | Mrs. Chan |
| 2001 | The Vampire Combat MOVIE | Piu Hung / Lin Qian / Shen |
| 2001 | Healing Hearts TV | Self |
| 2000 | Healing Hearts MOVIE | Lawyer Tsing |
| 2000 | Sausalito MOVIE | Virginia Chow |
| 1999 | Futuresport MOVIE | Jet Yuen |
| 1999 | Bridge of Dragons MOVIE | Princess Halo |