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Amy Fan
View on WikipediaAmy Fan Yik Man (born 28 May 1971) is a Hong Kong–based actress.
Key Information
Biography
[edit]Born on 28 May 1971 in Hong Kong, Fan grew up in a single-parent family after her parents divorced. Her stepfather is a Japanese engineer. Fan attend Holy Angels Canossian School and St. Mary's Canossian College. To have her able to communicate with him in Japanese, her stepfather sent her to study at the Japanese Language School of the Tokyo International University for two years.
Fan began her acting career in commercials. In 1991, she entered the Miss Hong Kong pageant and she won the Miss Photogenic award, placing 5th overall. After the pageant, Fan joined TVB and took part in numerous drama series.[1]
Fan suffered from sudden hair loss for four years from 1991 to 1994.[2] Later in 1996, she left TVB for Mainland China, where she was cast in the movie Tai Chi Master on the same year. She would often return to Hong Kong due to her frequent hospitalisation and also that the living environment in China was average. She joined ATV from 2007 to November 2009 before focusing her acting career in China again. She returned to work in TVB in March 2012. In 2022 she was one of the 12 contestants and the winner of the second season of TVB's Variety Show: Dub of War.
Personal life
[edit]She currently lives with her two pomeranian dogs, Kuma and Hana in Hong Kong. In 2013, she was appointed by close friend and veteran actor Gordon Liu as his new legal guardian of his assets and Fan assisted Liu with managing his affairs as he has physical limitations on his health issues.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]- Victory (1994)[4]
- Highs and Lows (2012)
- A Great Way To Care II (2013)
- Karma Rider (2013)
- Outbound Love (2014)
- ICAC Investigators 2014 (2014)
- Rear Mirror (2015)
- Momentary Lapse of Reason (2015)
- Lord of Shanghai (2015)
- The Last Healer in Forbidden City (2016)
- Come Home Love (series 2) (2016)
- My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan (2016)
- May Fortune Smile On You (2017)
- Married But Available (2017)
- The No No Girl (2017)
- Nothing Special Force (2017)
- Come Home Love: Lo and Behold (2017-present)
- My Ages Apart (2017-2018)
- Watch Out Boss (2018)
- Apple-colada (2018)
- My Life As Loan Shark (2019)
- Death By Zero (2020)
Variety Show
[edit]- Dub of War (2022)
Films
[edit]- All About Love (2010)
- I Love Hong Kong 2013 (2013)
- Office (2015)
Dubbing
[edit]- Dub of War's Second Season's Graduation Project: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2022) - May Parker [7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Miss Hong Kong Now & Then". www.misshongkongpageant.com. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "The bald and the beautiful - a gal's spot of bother". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Amy Fan Received No Financial Benefits in Being Gordon Liu's Guardian". JayneStars.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ Charles, John (2009). The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977–1997: A Reference Guide to 1,100 Films Produced by British Hong Kong Studios. McFarland. p. 333.
- ^ Amy Fan at hkmdb.com
- ^ Amy Fan at chinesemov.com
- ^ "【娛樂熱話】 《好聲好戲》第二屆畢業作品《蜘蛛俠:不戰無歸》 畢業藝員聲演荷里活猛片". tvbweekly.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
Amy Fan
View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Childhood and family background
Amy Fan was born on May 28, 1971, in British Hong Kong to parents who divorced during her early years, leaving her in a single-parent household headed by her mother.[5] Fan was primarily raised by her maternal grandparents.[5] This family dynamic exposed her to challenges, including societal stigma against single-parent families in 1970s Hong Kong, where divorce was relatively rare. Fan has stated that her parents' divorce affected her views on marriage during her secondary school years.[6]Formal education
Amy Fan completed her primary education at Holy Angels Canossian School, a Catholic institution in Hong Kong's Hung Hom district.[7] She continued her secondary studies at St. Mary's Canossian College, another Catholic girls' school in Hong Kong, where she graduated.[7] Following graduation, Fan enrolled at the Japanese Language School affiliated with Tokyo International University, where she studied Japanese and gained exposure to Japanese culture and language before returning to Hong Kong at age 20 to participate in the 1991 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.[5] Fan did not pursue a higher degree, opting instead to enter the entertainment industry after returning to Hong Kong.[5]Career beginnings
Miss Hong Kong participation
At the age of 20, Amy Fan entered the 1991 Miss Hong Kong pageant, organized by TVB, where she competed against other contestants including eventual winner Amy Kwok, first runner-up Valerie Chow, and second runner-up Ada Choi.[8][9] Fan advanced to the top five but did not secure a spot in the top three, ultimately placing fifth overall.[8] Despite this, she was awarded the "Miss Photogenic" title, recognizing her striking on-camera presence characterized by large eyes and defined facial features.[8][9] Her performance in the pageant garnered significant media attention, with viewers and commentators praising her bright smile and overall beauty as standout qualities that captured public affection.[8] However, her fifth-place finish was viewed by some as an unexpected outcome given her photogenic appeal, highlighting the intense competition and subjective judging criteria of the event.[8] The pageant served as a pivotal entry point into the entertainment industry for Fan, directly resulting in a contract with TVB as an artist trainee, where she began her professional career in hosting and acting.[8][10]Initial acting roles in commercials and TV
Amy Fan began her acting career in commercials at the age of 6, appearing in a chocolate advertisement, marking her entry into the entertainment industry before gaining wider recognition.[11][1] Her participation in the 1991 Miss Hong Kong pageant, where she placed fifth overall and earned the Miss Photogenic title, served as a catalyst for transitioning to television opportunities, leading her to join Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB).[1] Fan made her television debut shortly thereafter in the 1992 TVB drama Angel's Call, portraying the supporting character Yue Chi Yan across 20 episodes, which provided her first on-screen exposure in a major series.[12][1] That same year, she appeared in another supporting role as Betty in the 10-episode series Letting Go, further establishing her presence in Hong Kong's television landscape.[1] In 1993, Fan continued building her portfolio with additional supporting roles in TVB productions, such as Lei Yuet Ming in The Edge of Righteousness (30 episodes) and Chan Bo Lin in Being Honest (20 episodes), roles that helped her gain visibility among local audiences through consistent minor but notable parts in popular dramas.[1] These early television appearances, alongside her prior commercial work, laid the foundation for her professional development in the industry.[1]Professional career
TVB tenure (1991–1996)
Fan signed with Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) in 1991 shortly after placing fifth in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant and winning the Miss Photogenic award, marking the start of her professional acting career in Hong Kong television.[1] Her early roles primarily featured in TVB's drama series, where she gained visibility through supporting parts in romantic and dramatic narratives that explored themes of love, family, and personal growth.[13] A pivotal moment in her TVB career occurred in 1992 with her lead supporting role as Yue Chi Yan in the fantasy-romance series Angel's Call (Chinese: 他來自天堂; English: He Comes from Heaven), a 20-episode production that blended comedy, romance, and supernatural elements, helping to establish her as a rising talent in the station's lineup. Building on this, Fan appeared in numerous other dramas over the next few years, including Letting Go (1992) as Betty, Being Honest (1993) as Chan Bo Lin, The Chord to Victory (1993) as Lau Oi Chi, The Edge of Righteousness (1993) as Lei Yuet Ming, When Gorgon Met Elaine (1994) in a supporting capacity, Passion Among Us (1994) as Hung Suk Ching, Detective Investigation Files (1994) in a guest role, The Criminal Investigator (1995), and Detective Investigation Files II (1995) as Yeung Lei Lei, among others, totaling over ten series that showcased her versatility in romantic leads and dramatic supporting characters.[1][13] These roles often highlighted interpersonal conflicts and emotional depth, contributing to her growing presence in TVB's 1990s programming slate. In 1996, upon the expiration of her contract, Fan departed TVB to seek expanded opportunities in Mainland China, where she transitioned into television roles, including a lead part in The Tai Chi Master (1998).[1][14] This move reflected her ambition for broader exposure beyond Hong Kong's local television market, though she maintained ties to the industry through occasional returns later in her career.Mainland China developments (1996–2000s)
In 1996, following the expiration of her contract with TVB, Amy Fan relocated to mainland China to pursue broader acting opportunities, leveraging her experience from Hong Kong television as a foundation for these ventures.[15] Her debut mainland project was the 1998 TV series The Tai Chi Master (太極宗師), where she portrayed the lead role of Chen Shaoqi in a historical martial arts drama co-produced with mainland networks, blending Hong Kong stylistic elements like dynamic action sequences with Chinese historical narratives.[1] Fan expanded her mainland presence through collaborations with state-affiliated broadcasters such as CCTV, appearing in several productions that fused Hong Kong's fast-paced drama techniques with mainland's emphasis on period authenticity and social themes. Notable among these was her role as Yao Yao, a capable businesswoman, in the 1999 TV series Yang Zong Zheng Zhuan (楊總正傳), a modern drama exploring entrepreneurship and family dynamics, which aired in 2000 and received widespread acclaim for her nuanced historical and contemporary portrayals.[16] For this performance, she won the Beijing TV Weekly Award for Most Popular Actress and the 21st Feitian Award for Outstanding Actress (Third Prize), marking her as the first Hong Kong actress nominated in the lead category.[17] During this period, Fan's work extended to other mainland series like Divine Detective (神捕, 1999), where she played Liu Ruoshui in a historical detective story co-starring Hong Kong veteran Adam Cheng, and Chess Warriors (棋武士, 2001), portraying Leng Yan alongside Dicky Cheung, further demonstrating her versatility in genre-blending projects.[18] These roles highlighted her ability to adapt Hong Kong's character-driven storytelling to mainland formats, contributing to her recognition in over a dozen productions by the mid-2000s, though she later scaled back due to health concerns and living conditions.[15]ATV period (2007–2012)
In 2007, Amy Fan joined Asia Television (ATV), Hong Kong's rival free-to-air broadcaster to TVB, transitioning from her earlier mainland China projects that had expanded her exposure to diverse genres. This move represented a significant pivot in her career, allowing her to take on prominent roles in ATV's programming slate amid the network's efforts to compete in the local television market. Fan debuted at ATV with a lead role in the supernatural comedy sitcom Hong Kong Ghostbusters (靈舍不同; Ling She Bu Tong), a 43-episode series that aired in 2007 and blended humor with ghostly adventures in a Hong Kong setting. In the show, she portrayed a central character alongside cast members including Benny Chan and Billy Lau, contributing to its lighthearted exploration of paranormal investigations by a team of misfits. The series highlighted her comedic timing and ability to handle fantastical elements, departing from TVB's more traditional drama focus and attracting viewers with its episodic format.[19][20] Throughout her ATV tenure, Fan featured in a variety of action, comedy, and drama series, totaling approximately eight major appearances that emphasized her range in ensemble casts. Notable examples include her supporting turn in the 2010 gambling drama Who's the Hero (勝者為王; Sing3 Ze2 Wui4 Wong4), where she played the wife of a casino owner amid high-stakes conflicts involving leads Julian Cheung and Ada Choi. These projects, often involving supernatural or action-comedy elements, built on her prior mainland experience to showcase genre versatility, with Fan delivering reliable performances in fast-paced narratives typical of ATV's output.[21][22] Fan's ATV contract concluded in 2012, coinciding with the network's ongoing financial challenges and restructuring, including staff reductions and reduced production that impacted artist opportunities. Seeking greater stability, she pursued roles elsewhere while leveraging the broader skill set gained from ATV's diverse slate.[23]Shaw Brothers and return to TVB (2012–present)
Following her tenure at ATV, Amy Fan returned to TVB in 2012, marking a renewed commitment to the broadcaster where she had begun her career. Her comeback featured a supporting role in the crime drama Highs and Lows (雷霆掃毒), which aired that September and explored themes of undercover operations and moral dilemmas in Hong Kong's law enforcement.[24] Fan solidified her presence in TVB's lineup through recurring appearances in long-running sitcoms and dramas, including a prominent role as Pak Tin Ngor (also known as Cindy) in Come Home Love: Lo and Behold (愛·回家之開心速遞), which premiered in 2017 and continues to air as of 2025. This everyday-life series, focusing on family dynamics and neighborhood antics, has allowed her to portray relatable, comedic characters, contributing to the show's enduring popularity on TVB Jade.[25] In recent years, Fan has maintained steady output with diverse TVB roles, such as Hung Mui-kwai in the 2024 family thriller Broken Trust (失控與追兇), Keung Chin-kiu in the 2025 mystery Anonymous Signal (匿影群英), and appearances in The Invisibles (2023) and The Knockout (2022), reflecting her versatility in suspense and ensemble casts. These projects underscore her sustained relevance in Hong Kong television, blending dramatic depth with lighter fare. No direct acting roles with Shaw Brothers were identified; her association is through guardianship of Shaw Brothers alumnus Gordon Liu's assets since 2013.Personal life
Health challenges
Following her participation in the 1991 Miss Hong Kong pageant, Amy Fan experienced severe hair loss due to an immune system disorder, which caused her to lose nearly all of her hair and appear almost bald. This condition, which began in 1992 and persisted until 1994, was exacerbated by stress from her rising career demands and led to significant emotional strain, prompting her to wear wigs for public appearances and limit on-screen roles.[26][27] The health issue sparked public discussions in Hong Kong media, with reports highlighting the pressures faced by young entertainers and drawing comparisons to similar cases among other celebrities.[27] Despite the severity, TVB provided support by transitioning her to hosting duties, such as on music programs, allowing her to continue working while she underwent treatments including medication and alternative therapies, which eventually led to partial regrowth.[26] This period marked temporary career pauses in acting, as the visible effects made dramatic roles challenging, though it ultimately contributed to Fan's narrative of resilience, often cited in later interviews as a formative challenge that built her perseverance in the industry.Relationships and guardianship roles
Amy Fan has been in several relationships, including with individuals in the entertainment industry, but these ended due to her ongoing health challenges. Due to lifelong health conditions, she has chosen not to have children.[28][29] She has remained single and childless as of 2025, embracing the freedom and self-reliance that come with her lifestyle choices. In a 2020 television appearance, she described enjoying the ability to pursue her interests without coordinating around a partner's needs, noting that while she occasionally seeks companionship during moments of vulnerability, solitude does not necessarily equate to loneliness for her.[30] Fan practices Taoism, converting in 2002 following the death of her grandmother the previous year.[31] She regularly engages in spiritual rituals, including visits to Wong Tai Sin Temple's "愿诚园" for spirit-writing sessions, and was eventually initiated as a disciple. Her Taoist beliefs contribute to her emphasis on personal independence and harmonious living, shaping her approach to relationships by prioritizing inner peace over conventional partnerships.[32] In a notable guardianship role, Fan was appointed legal guardian of actor Gordon Liu's assets and affairs on January 10, 2013, following his debilitating stroke in August 2011 that caused partial paralysis on his right side and speech impairment. Motivated by their prior professional acquaintance and Liu's vulnerability after his former assistant stepped down, Fan has managed his finances and care without any personal financial benefit, viewing her duties as an act of quiet support rather than heroism. She has continued in this capacity into the 2020s, occasionally updating the public on Liu's stable condition while navigating family-related legal matters on his behalf.[33][34][35]Filmography
Television series
Amy Fan has appeared in over 50 television series across her career, showcasing genre diversity from romantic dramas and wuxia epics to supernatural comedies and family sitcoms, primarily with TVB but also including stints at ATV and mainland Chinese broadcasters.[1] Her roles typically feature supporting romantic leads or comedic characters, often providing emotional depth or humorous relief within ensemble casts. In her early years at TVB, following her 1991 Miss Hong Kong Pageant recognition, Fan debuted in the 1992 romantic drama He Comes from Heaven, portraying the third female lead in a story of love and heavenly intervention amid everyday struggles.[36] That year, she also supported as Yue Chi Yan in Angel's Call, a family-oriented series exploring themes of loss, redemption, and angelic guidance in human lives.[1] Subsequent early roles included Chan Bo Lin in the 1993 integrity-focused drama Being Honest, where her character navigates moral dilemmas in relationships, and Lei Yuet Ming in the wuxia adventure The Edge of Righteousness, depicting a tale of justice and martial prowess in ancient settings.[1] These appearances established her as a versatile newcomer in TVB's romantic and historical genres before a health-related hiatus. Transitioning to mainland China in the late 1990s and 2000s, Fan secured lead roles, such as Long Yan in the 2000 historical action series King of Beggars: Su Can, where she played a resilient warrior aiding the beggar king's rise against corruption in the Song Dynasty.[1] She continued with the main role of Leng Yan in Chess Warriors (2001), a fantasy drama blending strategy games with martial arts battles in a mythical world of rival clans.[1] During her ATV tenure from 2007 to 2009, Fan contributed to supernatural and comedic fare, including a supporting role in Hong Kong Ghostbusters (2007), a light-hearted series following a ragtag team exorcising spirits in contemporary urban Hong Kong amid humorous mishaps.[20] Returning to TVB in 2012, Fan embraced recurring comedic parts in long-form sitcoms and dramas. In the ongoing family comedy Come Home Love: Lo and Behold (2017–present), she recurs as Pak Tin Ngor ("Cindy"), a quirky neighbor injecting humor into domestic chaos and interpersonal bonds.[1] Notable later roles encompass Ho Yim Hung in the 2017 feel-good series May Fortune Smile on You, centered on luck and family reconciliation, and Fung Siu Han ("Judy") in My Life as Loan Shark (2019), supporting narratives of financial hardship and moral redemption in a debt-collection agency.[1] More recently, she took a main role as Hong Mei Gui in the 2024 thriller Broken Trust, portraying a cunning figure entangled in family betrayals and corporate intrigue. In 2024, she also appeared in supporting roles in Call of Destiny and A Fallen Xian. In 2025, Fan played Keung Chin Kiu, Hei Man's cousin, in the crime thriller Anonymous Signal.[1][13]Films
Amy Fan's contributions to Hong Kong cinema span supporting roles in both comedic and dramatic features, often portraying everyday characters or professionals in ensemble casts. Beginning her film career in the 1990s, she debuted in youth-oriented comedies before transitioning to more varied genres, including culinary dramas and corporate musicals. Her roles typically emphasize relatable, grounded performances amid high-profile co-stars, contributing to the local industry's focus on character-driven narratives. In Why Wild Girls (1994), Fan played Frankie, a spirited friend in a coming-of-age comedy about rebellious teenagers navigating school and relationships, co-starring alongside Jordan Chan and Gigi Leung.[37] The film, directed by Johnny To and Wai Ka-fai, highlighted the vibrant energy of Hong Kong's youth culture during the era. Similarly, in Victory (1994), she portrayed Mary Chong, a team member in a sports drama centered on a group's underdog triumph in a basketball tournament, featuring Eric Tsang and Anita Yuen Wing-yee as leads.[38] One of Fan's notable early roles was as Fan Fan, the ex-girlfriend of the protagonist, in the culinary adventure The Chinese Feast (1995). Directed by Tsui Hark, the film follows a former triad member (Leslie Cheung) aspiring to become a master chef to reclaim his love and emigrate to Canada, blending humor, action, and food culture with co-stars including Anita Yuen and Kenny Bee.[39] Later, in the thriller Backstage Killer (2003), Fan took on the dramatic part of Captain Kwan Pek Yi, a determined police officer investigating murders at a theater, opposite Ekin Cheng and Kelly Chen in a tense cat-and-mouse narrative.[40] Fan continued with smaller but pivotal supporting appearances in the 2010s. In All About Love (2010), directed by Ann Hui, she appeared as Anita's colleague A in a poignant drama about two former lovers (Sandra Ng and Vivian Chow) reuniting while pregnant, exploring themes of love, regret, and single motherhood in contemporary Hong Kong society.[41] The ensemble comedy I Love Hong Kong 2013 (2013) featured Fan as a bank customer in a nostalgic tale of friendship and urban life set in the 1970s, starring Alan Tam, Veronica Yip, and Eric Tsang under the direction of Chung Shu Kai.[42] Her most recent major film role came in Office (2015), a Johnnie To-directed musical dramedy where Fan played Lawyer Ip amid corporate mergers and office romances. The story revolves around ambitious assistants (Tang Wei and Eason Chan) navigating intrigue at a financial firm led by Sylvia Chang and Chow Yun-fat, satirizing Hong Kong's cutthroat business world through song and dance.[43] These appearances underscore Fan's versatility in supporting ensemble productions, often drawing from her television background for authentic portrayals.Variety shows
Amy Fan's involvement in variety shows spans her career across TVB and ATV, where she demonstrated strong hosting abilities and guest charisma in non-scripted formats. Early in her TVB tenure, she co-hosted the music countdown program Jade Solid Gold (勁歌金曲) from 1993 to 1994, engaging audiences with her vibrant delivery and interactions with performers, which helped establish her as a versatile entertainer.[44] During her ATV period from 2007 to 2012, Fan embraced hosting in lighter, exploratory content, most notably co-hosting the 2008 variety series AV Office (AV事務所), a 20-episode program that delved into the Japanese adult video industry through on-location segments in Japan, blending education, humor, and interviews with industry figures to demystify the topic for viewers.[45] Returning to TVB in the 2010s, Fan made recurring guest spots on personality-focused programs, including several episodes of the sketch-based variety show Off Pedder (最緊要好玩) in 2017, where she featured in comedic skits that played to her expressive timing and relatable humor. In the 2020s, her appearances emphasized candid discussions and competitive flair. As a guest on the female-centric talk show All Things Girl (姊妹淘) in March 2020, Fan joined Pinky Cheung to discuss embracing single life, independence, and personal growth, offering relatable anecdotes that resonated with audiences navigating similar experiences.[46] Fan achieved prominence in competitive variety with her 2022 win in the second season of Dub of War (好聲好戲), a TVB dubbing contest featuring 12 participants; she claimed the "Outstanding Voice Acting" championship after multi-round challenges, including voicing Aunt May in a dubbed segment of Spider-Man: No Way Home for the show's finale broadcast. This victory highlighted her dubbing skills in dynamic, audience-engaging challenges.[47] Her recent cameos include a lively 2024 guest role on the interactive live show My Pushed Wild Man LIVE! (我推的野男LIVE!), where she participated in physical games and celebrity appraisals, infusing segments with her enthusiastic and humorous persona. That year, she also guested on the Super Trio: Christmas Special.[1]Dubbing work
Amy Fan demonstrated her dubbing prowess as a contestant in the second season of TVB's dubbing competition variety show Good Voice Good Show (好聲好戲), which aired in 2022.Competing against 11 other artists, Fan advanced through multiple rounds featuring challenges in voice matching for classic TVB scenes and film excerpts, highlighting her ability to adapt tones from comedic to dramatic roles.[48]
In the finale, she outperformed finalists Su Yun-zi and Yuan Wen-jie, securing the "Outstanding Voice Acting" championship title through performances that earned praise for their precision and emotional depth from judges including director Chan Tak-sen and veteran Liza Wang.[49] As the season's capstone, Fan contributed to the program's graduation project by providing the Cantonese voice for Aunt May (梅嬸), portrayed by Marisa Tomei, in selected scenes from the 2021 film Spider-Man: No Way Home for its Hong Kong broadcast version.[47]
Under guidance from veteran dubbers such as Wong Fung-ying and Lung Tin-sang, her performance captured the character's maternal warmth and urgency, showcasing vocal versatility in synchronizing with fast-paced action sequences.[47]
The dubbed excerpts aired on TVB's Jade Channel on October 15, 2022, marking Fan's notable entry into film voice acting through this competitive showcase.[47]