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Fish Liew Chi Yu (Chinese: 廖子妤; born 31 March 1990) is a Malaysian-born Hong Kong actress and model.[1] She earned her Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Anita Mui's sister, Ann Mui, in the biopic Anita at the 40th Hongkong Film Awards.
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Biography
[edit]Liew was born on 31 March 1990, in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. In 2012, she was determined to grow her career in Hong Kong’s film industry. With her first film, Doomsday Party, she earned her first nomination for Best New Performer at the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards.
She received nomination, Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sisterhood, at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 2022, Liew received two nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards for her performance in the biopic Anita and the thriller Limbo. She won Best Supporting Actress for her role Ann Mui in the biopic Anita.
She was once again shortlisted for the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards and nominated for the Best Supporting Actress in film A Guilty Conscience.
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Doomsday Party | Fish | ||
| 2014 | Twilight Online | Lam Siu-yu | ||
| 2015 | Lazy Hazy Crazy | Alice | ||
| 2016 | Sisterhood | Sei (young) | Nominated for Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Pseudo Secular | Li Er | |||
| 2017 | Love Off the Cuff | Night club twins | ||
| 2018 | No. 1 Chung Ying Street | Sze Wai/Lai Wah | ||
| Distinction | Shun | |||
| 2021 | Anita | Ann Mui | Won Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Limbo | Coco | Nominated for Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2022 | Table for Six | Mother | ||
| 2023 | A Guilty Conscience | Victoria Chung | Nominated for Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Lonely Eighteen | Jacky | |||
| Ready Or Rot | ||||
| Trolls Band Together | Viva | Cantonese dubbing | ||
| 2024 | Table for Six 2 | Mother | ||
| All Shall Be Well | Fanny | [2][3] | ||
| Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | Fanny | |||
| Cesium Fallout | Zoe | |||
| An Abandoned Team | Zoie | |||
| 2025 | Remember What I Forgot | Ginger | ||
| Pavane for an Infant | Lai Sum | [4] | ||
| The Remnant | Fa | |||
| Girlfriends | Lok | Premiere at the Busan in September | [5] |
Dramas
[edit]| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Who Sell Bricks in Hong Kong 地產仔 | Yu Wan | |||
| 2023 | Beyond the Common Ground 和解在後 | ||||
| Sparks 冰上火花 | Wing | ||||
| 2024 | Margaret & David Tie 瑪嘉烈與大衛系列 絲絲 | Margaret | |||
| Cicada Cycle 十七年命運週期 | Tomato | ||||
| 2025 | City Of Light 光明大押 | Jennifer Ho |
Music Videos
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Jay Fung - Take A Breath |
| Jeremy Lee - Half | |
| 2021 | Panther Chan - I Wanna Be With You |
| Manson Cheung - 無可救藥的浪漫 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Nominee / Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Film Award | 2017 | Sisterhood | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Anita | Won | |||
| Limbo | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | A Guilty Conscience | Nominated | [6] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Fish Liew". hkmdb.com. Archived from the original on 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
- ^ Petkovic, Vladan (14 December 2023). "The Berlinale announces the first batch of Panorama and Forum titles". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "All Shall Be Well". Berlinale. 6 February 2024. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (28 October 2024). "Malaysian Director Chong Keat Aun Spotlights Abandoned Babies Crisis in Tokyo Selection 'Pavane for an Infant'". Variety. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Choi Young-joo (August 19, 2025). "아시아의 현재와 미래 이끌 감독의 23편, 부산서 만난다" [23 films by directors leading Asia's present and future will be presented in Busan.]. Nocut News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Wong, Sylvia (February 6, 2024). "Hong Kong Film Awards nominations led by newsroom drama 'In Broad Daylight'". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
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Fish Liew
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Early life
Birth and upbringing
Fish Liew was born on 31 March 1990 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, to Malaysian parents of Chinese descent.[1][3][9] She grew up primarily in Kuala Lumpur within a strict household shaped by traditional Malaysian-Chinese cultural values emphasizing discipline and family duty. Her father, a chef who frequently worked abroad, contributed to her early environment by bringing home souvenirs and DVDs of international films during his travels, fostering a household atmosphere of curiosity about global stories despite the conservative setting. This Malaysian-Chinese upbringing instilled in her a blend of cultural influences, including Confucian principles of perseverance and respect for elders, which later informed her personal resilience.[10] From a young age, Liew displayed an enthusiasm for the performing arts, sparked by her exposure to cinema through her father's film collections, which ignited her passion for storytelling and acting. She pursued formal education in broadcasting, television, and film production in Malaysia, viewing it as a practical pathway to enter the entertainment field, though she had initially considered studying fine arts or theatre. Anecdotes from her childhood highlight her independent streak; for instance, she often immersed herself in watching and analyzing movies alone, dreaming of creating her own narratives, which planted the seeds for her future aspirations before her relocation to Hong Kong in 2012.[10][3][11]Relocation to Hong Kong
In 2012, Fish Liew, having completed her studies in radio, film, and television in Malaysia, decided to relocate to Hong Kong to pursue opportunities in its vibrant film industry, influenced by her lifelong admiration for Hong Kong cinema during her Malaysian upbringing.[9][3] She arrived in July of that year alone, with just a plush toy and her luggage, after sending her modeling portfolio to various international markets and accepting Hong Kong's first offer as a chance to escape her hometown and chase her acting dreams.[9][2] This move marked a deliberate step toward professional growth, as she sought to transition from modeling into acting in a competitive environment.[5] Upon arrival, Liew faced significant challenges adapting to Hong Kong's fast-paced urban life, experiencing culture shock from the city's cramped living conditions, including tiny flats with high rents and the common practice of sharing restaurant tables.[9] Financially strained, her initial modeling gigs for beauty and fashion magazines barely covered rent, forcing her to take advances from her agency and accumulate debt just to survive.[9][10] Starting with no personal connections in the city—she later reflected, "I came to Hong Kong 10 years ago and I started out not knowing a single person"—Liew navigated isolation while building a network through auditions and preliminary industry contacts.[2] Her fluency in Cantonese, rooted in her Chinese heritage, eased some integration but did not fully mitigate the broader adjustments to Hong Kong's demanding lifestyle.[9] These early experiences in Hong Kong tested Liew's resilience, as she balanced modest modeling work with persistent auditions, laying the groundwork for her entry into acting despite the uncertainties of starting anew in an unfamiliar metropolis.[10] Over time, she credited the city's opportunities for helping her overcome these hurdles, transforming her initial struggles into a foundation for professional development.[2]Career
Debut and early roles
Fish Liew made her film debut in the 2013 Hong Kong drama Doomsday Party, directed by Ho Hong, where she portrayed Fish, the acolyte to a robber named Lang (played by Kelvin Kwan) during a chaotic bank heist set against the backdrop of social unrest. This supporting role marked her entry into the Hong Kong film industry following her relocation from Malaysia in 2012, and it required her to perform a nude scene, which she described as physically and emotionally draining due to her conservative upbringing.[10] The film's ensemble cast and thematic exploration of societal despair provided Liew with her first on-screen opportunity to demonstrate dramatic intensity in a high-stakes scenario.[12] Building on her debut, Liew took on supporting and youthful roles in subsequent early projects that showcased her versatility in genre films. In 2014's horror-thriller Twilight Online, directed by Maggie To, she played Lam Siu-yu, a schoolgirl entangled in supernatural events inspired by real-life urban legends and tragic incidents in Hong Kong.[13] The following year, in the coming-of-age drama Lazy Hazy Crazy, directed by Luk Yee-sum and produced by Pang Ho-cheung, Liew portrayed Alice, one of three high school girlfriends navigating sexuality and independence; her character works as a part-time sex worker via WeChat, again involving bold, intimate scenes that highlighted her willingness to tackle complex, edgy youth portrayals.[14] By 2016, she appeared in the ensemble drama Pseudo Secular, directed by Rita Hui, as Li Er (also credited as Li-mei), a young woman frozen in personal stagnation amid Hong Kong's rapid changes, contributing to the film's introspective narrative on societal inertia.[15] These roles, often centering on vulnerable or rebellious young women, helped Liew build a portfolio of diverse supporting parts in independent and genre-driven cinema. Liew's early performances garnered initial industry recognition, particularly for her debut, where her portrayal in Doomsday Party earned her a nomination for Best New Performer at the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards in 2014, signaling promise in her raw, committed screen presence despite the film's modest reception.[5] Critics noted the natural authenticity she brought to her characters, as seen in reviews praising the ensemble dynamics in her initial works, though specific anecdotes on preparation remain limited beyond her accounts of overcoming personal reservations for demanding scenes like nudity to fully embody roles.[16] These early opportunities established her as an emerging talent in Hong Kong's competitive film scene, paving the way for further development.[3]Breakthrough and major roles
Liew's breakthrough came with her role as the young Sei in the 2016 drama Sisterhood, directed by Tracy Choi, where she portrayed a troubled masseuse navigating personal hardships and complex relationships. This performance earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2017, marking a significant step up from her earlier nomination for Best New Performer in Doomsday Party (2013). Additionally, her work in Sisterhood garnered a nomination at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Film Festival, highlighting her emerging talent in emotionally layered characters.[17] Following this recognition, Liew took on several prominent supporting roles that solidified her presence in Hong Kong cinema. In 2017's romantic comedy Love Off the Cuff, directed by Pang Ho-cheung, she appeared as one of the night club twins, adding a vibrant edge to the ensemble. She then delivered dual-layered performances in the 2018 crime thriller No. 1 Chung Ying Street as Sze Wai/Lai Wah, a character entangled in espionage and identity deception, and in the drama Distinction as Shun, a student grappling with academic pressures and personal turmoil. These roles showcased her ability to handle multifaceted narratives in both high-stakes thrillers and intimate dramas.[18] Liew's career reached new heights with her portrayals in 2021 films Anita and Limbo. In the biopic Anita, directed by Longmond Leung, she played Ann Mui, the sister of iconic singer Anita Mui, capturing the familial bonds and emotional depth that contributed to her winning the Best Supporting Actress award at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2022. In the crime thriller Limbo, directed by Soi Cheang, Liew portrayed Coco, a resilient figure in a gritty underworld story, earning her another nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the same awards ceremony. These accolades underscored the dual nominations she received, a rare achievement that affirmed her rising status.[19][20] Continuing her momentum, Liew appeared in the 2022 family comedy Table for Six as the second brother's mother, contributing to the film's ensemble warmth. In 2023, she played Victoria Chung in the legal drama A Guilty Conscience, Hong Kong's highest-grossing film of the year, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards in 2024. Her 2024 roles included Fanny in both All Shall Be Well and Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, further demonstrating her range in dramatic and action genres.[21][17] Through these roles from 2016 to 2024, Liew demonstrated notable versatility, transitioning seamlessly between dramatic biopics like Anita and intense thrillers such as Limbo and No. 1 Chung Ying Street, while her background as a model since 2009 enhanced her on-screen poise and visual appeal in character-driven stories. This evolution not only elevated her from peripheral parts to award-winning performances but also expanded her opportunities in diverse genres, establishing her as a reliable supporting actress in Hong Kong's film industry.[10][5]Television and music video work
Liew expanded her acting portfolio into television with her debut in the 2020 ViuTV series Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong, where she portrayed Yu Wan, a character navigating the competitive real estate world. This role marked her entry into episodic drama, building on her film experience to explore ensemble-driven narratives focused on urban struggles in Hong Kong society. Following this, she made a guest appearance in episodes 11 and 12 of Beyond the Common Ground (2023), a ViuTV anthology series addressing social issues like misinformation and ethics, allowing her to contribute to short-form storytelling that emphasized moral dilemmas.[22] In 2023, Liew took on a more prominent role as Wing (Chan Wing-Chi) in the ViuTV skating drama Sparks, playing a supportive figure in a story of rivalry and personal growth among young athletes.[23] She continued this trajectory in 2024 with the lead role of Margaret in Margaret & David Tie, the third installment of ViuTV's popular Margaret & David series, where she depicted a complex romantic lead entangled in themes of fate and reconciliation.[24] That same year, Liew starred as Tomato (Tou Ka-tou) in Cicada Cycle, a ViuTV drama exploring grief and cyclical life patterns, with her performance as a widowed woman drawing attention for its emotional depth amid the series' focus on interpersonal healing.[25] Her television work culminated in a supporting role as Jennifer Ho in the 2025 ViuTV series City of Light, a 10-episode production highlighting urban redevelopment and family dynamics in Hong Kong.[26] Parallel to her television roles, Liew ventured into music videos, leveraging her on-screen presence to enhance visual storytelling through expressive performances. In 2021, she appeared in Panther Chan's I Wanna Be With You, embodying a poignant romantic narrative that complemented the song's themes of longing and reconciliation.[27] Later that year, she starred alongside Manson Cheung in 無可救藥的浪漫 (Irredeemable Romance), directed by Heiward Mak, where her portrayal of an adventurous partner underscored the track's whimsical exploration of life's romantic escapades.[28] In 2022, Liew featured in Jay Fung's Take A Breath, a visually introspective video that highlighted her ability to convey subtle emotional release, aligning with the song's message of letting go in relationships.[29] These music video appearances diversified her career by showcasing her in concise, stylized formats that emphasized performative nuance and visual appeal, often during periods of lighter film commitments.Filmography
Films
Fish Liew's feature film career began with her debut in 2013 and has encompassed a range of supporting and leading roles in Hong Kong cinema, often highlighting her versatility in dramatic and comedic parts.[21]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Doomsday Party (末日派對) | Fish | Debut role; earned nomination for Best New Performer at the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards.[17][30] |
| 2014 | Twilight Online (網內人) | Lam Siu-Yu | Supporting role in this crime thriller.[31] |
| 2015 | Lazy Hazy Crazy (闖蕩) | Alice | One of three leads in this coming-of-age drama about high school students.[32] |
| 2016 | Pseudo Secular | Li Lei | Role in this drama.[15] |
| 2016 | Sisterhood (桃姐) | Sei (young) | Supporting role; earned nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards.[33][34] |
| 2017 | Love Off the Cuff (春嬌救志明) | Night club twins | Cameo appearance.[35] |
| 2018 | Distinction (選擇) | Shun | Lead role in this drama about moral dilemmas.[36] |
| 2018 | No. 1 Chung Ying Street (一號通訊行) | Sze Wai / Lai Wah | Dual role in this action film.[37] |
| 2021 | Anita (梅艷芳) | Ann Mui | Portrayed the sister of Anita Mui in this biopic chronicling the singer's life and career.[38][39] |
| 2021 | Limbo (限期) | Coco | Supporting role in this suspense thriller.[40][41] |
| 2022 | Table for Six (飯戲攻心) | Mother (Chan Lai and Chan Hei's mother) | Guest role in this family comedy.[42][43] |
| 2023 | Trolls Band Together (魔髮精靈: 夾BAND天團) | Crimp | Cantonese dubbing for the animated feature.[44] |
| 2023 | Lonely Eighteen | - | Support role.[45] |
| 2023 | Remember What I Forgot | Ginger | Role in this nostalgic comedy-drama.[46] |
| 2023 | A Guilty Conscience (毒舌大狀) | Victoria Chung | Supporting role; nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards.[17][47] |
| 2023 | The Remnant (殘影) | Fa | Supporting role.[48][49] |
| 2024 | An Abandoned Team (後翼棄兵) | Zoie | Supporting role in this basketball drama.[50] |
| 2024 | Table for Six 2 (飯戲攻心2) | Mother | Guest role in the sequel to the family comedy.[51] |
| 2024 | All Shall Be Well (一切安好) | Fanny | Supporting role in this drama exploring family and queerness.[52][53] |
| 2024 | Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (九龍城寨之圍城) | Fanny | Supporting role as a local resident in this action film set in Kowloon Walled City.[54] |
| 2024 | Cesium Fallout (輻射島) | Zoe | Supporting role.[55] |
| 2025 | Girlfriends (女孩不平凡) | Lok | Lead role as the older version of the protagonist in this coming-of-age LGBTQ romance; premiered at Busan International Film Festival.[56][57][58] |
| 2025 | Someone Like Me | - | Lead role in this drama about independence and self-acceptance; premiered at Tokyo International Film Festival in November 2025.[59] |
Television dramas
Fish Liew's television drama appearances are primarily in Hong Kong productions, often on ViuTV, spanning supporting and guest roles in early works to leading parts in recent series.[11]| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Trading Floor | 東方華爾街 | Law Kit Yee | Support role in 5-episode financial thriller miniseries produced by ViuTV.[60] |
| 2018 | Hong Kong West Side Stories | 向西聽風 | Janice | Main role in episodes 6-7 of the 12-episode anthology series on ViuTV.[61] |
| 2019 | The Republic | 理想國 | Lily | Main role in episode 8 of the 13-episode RTHK drama.[11][61] |
| 2020 | Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong | 地產仔 | Yu Wan ("Yu Gor") | Main role in 20-episode ViuTV series about real estate agents.[62][61] |
| 2023 | Beyond the Common Ground | 和解在後 | Gwok Hou Lam | Guest role in episodes 11-12 of the 15-episode ViuTV drama exploring mediation and social issues.[63][61] |
| 2023 | Sparks | 冰上火花 | Wing (Chan Wing-Chi) | Guest role across 8 episodes of the 20-episode ViuTV sports drama.[64] |
| 2024 | Margaret & David Tie | 瑪嘉烈與大衛. 絲絲 | Margaret | Main role in 15-episode ViuTV installment of the anthology series; co-stars include Charm Man Peter Chan and details on viewership remain limited in public records.[11][61] |
| 2024 | Cicada Cycle | 十七年命運週期 | Tou Ka-tou "Tomato" | Main role in 15-episode ViuTV drama following personal loss and cycles of fate.[65][66] |
| 2025 | City of Light | 光明大押 | Jennifer Ho | Support role in 10-episode ViuTV series about a family-run pawnshop; premiered May 2025.[26][67] |
Music videos
Fish Liew has expanded her career into music videos, leveraging her modeling background to portray emotionally nuanced characters in romantic and narrative-driven visuals. These appearances often highlight her expressive presence and visual elegance, aligning with her established style in fashion and advertising campaigns. Her roles typically involve intimate relationships fraught with tension, loss, or resilience, contributing to the videos' storytelling through subtle performances that emphasize vulnerability and connection.[68] The following table catalogs her key music video contributions in chronological order, focusing on the specified projects:| Year | Artist | Title | Details on Portrayal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Panther Chan | I Wanna Be With You (我想和你好好的) | Liew stars as the female lead in a narrative exploring love, mistrust, and regret in a strained relationship, embodying emotional turmoil and longing that fits her poised, introspective modeling aesthetic. Directed by Bert.[69][27] |
| 2021 | Manson Cheung | 無可救藥的浪漫 (Hopelessly Romantic) | Liew co-stars as a resilient adventurer alongside Cheung, depicting a romantic journey through life's uncertainties in a surreal landscape; her character shares a deep, supportive bond, portraying hope and bold romance with a sensual, free-spirited edge. Directed by Heiward Mak.[28][70] |
| 2022 | Jay Fung | Take A Breath | Liew features as a central figure in a story of relational release and healing, conveying quiet sorrow and acceptance in scenes of separation that underscore her ability to evoke subtle emotional depth visually. Directed by Siuyea Lo.[71][29] |
| 2022 | Jeremy Lee | Half (半) | Liew appears in a narrative examining identity and duality, contributing to the introspective visuals through her role in symbolic, relational elements that enhance the theme of seeking completeness.[72][68] |
Awards and nominations
Hong Kong Film Awards
The Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) are the most prestigious film honors in Hong Kong cinema, annually recognizing outstanding achievements in local productions since their inception in 1982 and often likened to the Oscars for their influence on the industry's trajectory.[19] Fish Liew first gained recognition at the HKFA with a nomination in her debut year. She received a Best New Performer nomination at the 33rd ceremony in 2014 for her role in Doomsday Party.[17] Her subsequent work led to a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 36th HKFA in 2017 for Sisterhood.[17] Liew achieved a career milestone at the 40th HKFA in 2022, securing a win for Best Supporting Actress for portraying Ann Mui in the biopic Anita, while also earning a nomination in the same category for her performance in the thriller Limbo.[73][19] In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to Hong Kong for fulfilling her dreams after a decade of perseverance in the industry.[73] She continued her acclaim with another Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 42nd HKFA in 2024 for A Guilty Conscience.[17]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Film | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 33rd | Best New Performer | Doomsday Party | Nominated [17] |
| 2017 | 36th | Best Supporting Actress | Sisterhood | Nominated [17] |
| 2022 | 40th | Best Supporting Actress | Anita | Won [73] |
| 2022 | 40th | Best Supporting Actress | Limbo | Nominated [19] |
| 2024 | 42nd | Best Supporting Actress | A Guilty Conscience | Nominated [17] |