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Stephy Tang Lai-yan (Chinese: 鄧麗欣; born 15 October 1983) is a Hong Kong singer and actress. She was formerly the leader of the Cantopop group Cookies. She won the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress in 2017 for her performance in The Empty Hands, and was nominated twice for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Tang is a Hakka of Dongguan ancestry, and is able to speak Hakka, Cantonese and Mandarin. She graduated from Buddhist Sum Heung Lam Memorial College and the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education's Department of Fashion Design.
She represented Hong Kong in volleyball since Form 1 mainly as a left wing spiker or libero, but gave up to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. In March 2015, Tang, who became a fashion label founder/owner (Loey), got sponsorship from the shop to reassemble a women's volleyball team, with herself being a left wing spiker as well as the captain and founder of the team (she cannot become a captain as a libero), and participated in an open-grade C-class qualifications, where it got a record of a win and a loss.[1] She then led Loey to play charity matches against Chinese National Volleyball team, and had trained in Taiwan against secondary school teams in late 2015.
Career
[edit]Musical career
[edit]In 2002, she started her singing career in the Hong Kong music group Cookies and became the lead singer. The main style of music from Cookies was teen pop.[2] When Tang started her solo singing career, her record company, EMI, wanted a change to a more grown-up look and style. Some songs on her first album, Coloring Stephy, had a more mature and soft jazz influence than her previous music in Cookies. Generally, the album was widely heard and was popular, and it was certified Gold by IFPI Hong Kong.
She sang with Alex Fong in 「好心好報」, 「好好戀愛」, 「十分．愛(合唱版)」 (which won a Jade Solid Gold Award for the best duet in 2006), 「我的最愛」, 「重愛」,「七年」,「同屋主」and 「危城」. She also appeared on TVB's variety show Beautiful Cooking.
Tang's second solo album was Fantasy. The album had a total of five editions. One was a deluxe edition which contains a DVD featuring her music videos from this album. The only difference between the other four was the color themes of the album covers: red, yellow, blue, and green, which were four different themes for photo shoots.
Her third album is Dating Stephy. This album also features different covers, and a special edition was released three months after the original release. The album also sold as well as her previous two. There was no official announcement of the certification, as Gold Label Entertainment Ltd and EMI Music Hong Kong did not participate in IFPI Hong Kong. However, the newspapers announced that Dating Stephy has sold over 30,000 in one month, and it was at least Gold certified.[3]
In 2007, she performed at the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Charity Gala at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with many other artists.
Tang performed her first headline solo concert, called "Stephy, See Thru Live 2007". It was held from December 7 to 9, 2007 at the Star Hall in Hong Kong. A live album was released featuring songs performed at this concert.
She also did a Mandarin version of "Breaking Free" from High School Musical with Anson Hu.
Tang released her new album The Red Album in November 2008. Some tracks in this album, such as "女兒紅", have led to media attention on the improvement in Tang's voice.
In July 2009, Tang published her first romance novel, Running Alongside Me (陪著我走). The book takes the form of a diary about a girl who has recently broken up with her lover. She goes on a cruise and writes about the things she sees and does. This book also includes 100+ pages of photos, making it a photo book as well.
In December 2009, Tang released her collection of "Greatest Hits" plus "New Songs" songs in a 2CD+ DVD Collection called 'Music Cafe' which includes four new songs, including Running Alongside Me, which served as the same name as her novel. The collectors edition comes with a mousepad featuring Tang's face that is available in two designs.
In 2010, Tang released the dance-driven mini-album “No One Knows” with the intention of showing a different side of her personality.[2]
In 2011, Tang left her previous record company Gold Typhoon and signed to Neway Star as her new record label.
Acting career
[edit]In 2002, Stephy Tang played the role of Kaka in Nine Girls and a Ghost, which starred the full Cookies team and Edison Chen. She also sang the song 不要離我太遠 for the film. The next year she performed in TVB drama series Aqua Heroes, which depicted a youth swimming team, and starred alongside Ronald Cheng in comedy film Dragon Loaded 2003.
Between 2004 and 2016, Tang played the leading roles in several films directed by Patrick Kong, most notably his "Love Quadrilogy" — Marriage with a Fool (2006), Love Is Not All Around (2007), L for Love L for Lies (2008) and Anniversary (2016) — which also starred Alex Fong as the leading actor.
Tang's portrayal of a Karate athlete in The Empty Hands (2017) saw a breakthrough of her acting performance, which earned her the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress and a nomination for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. Her performance in My Prince Edward (2020) earned her second nominations in the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award and the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. She also sang the titular theme song for the film.
In 2020, Tang starred alongside Zeno Koo, Mirror and Error in ViuTV drama series We are the Littles. She portrayed Chiang Ka-yu, a veteran volleyball player-turned coach who trained a novice volleyball team to advance through the top league.
Personal life
[edit]Tang and Alex Fong, her on-screen partner in films such as L for Love L for Lies, Love Is Not All Around, Marriage with a Fool and Anniversary, were in a relationship for 10 years. Their relationship was revealed by Mark Lui at his concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum in June 2013. However, on March 15, 2016, Tang and Fong announced the end of their relationship. In 2018, she announced to be in relationship with former JPM member Prince Chiu. Tang and Chiu announced the end of their relationship in 2021.
Discography
[edit]Cookies
[edit]Cantonese albums/EPs
- Happy Birthday (2002)
- Merry Christmas (2002)
- All the Best (2003) - first album as Mini-Cookies
- 4 Play (2004)
- 4 in Love (2004)
Karaoke albums
- Holidays (2002)
- Channel Cookies (2003)
Mini-concert album
- 903 California Red: Eleven Fires Concert (2004)
Solo
[edit]Cantonese albums
- Coloring Stephy (2005 August 5, 2nd ver:2005 September 28) (Certified Gold 25,000 units shipped in September)
- Stephy Fantasy (2006 March 28, 2nd ver:2006 June 5) (has sold 20,000 copies)
- Dating Stephy (2007 February 14, 2nd ver:2007 May 10) (has sold 35,000 copies in May)
- Stephilosophy (2007 December 21) (Certified Gold 20,000 units shipped in December)
- The Red Album (2008 November 27)
- Music Cafe (2009 December 23)
- No One Knows (2010 July 15)[2]
Other Albums
- 17 May 2006 - All About Women (金牌女兒紅) - Track 05 - Let It Flow, and Track 08 - 偏愛 (with Kary Ng (吳雨霏))
- 14 June 2007 - Another Chivas Music Experience Concert Live - Track 10. 愛與痛的邊緣
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Merry-Go-Round | Herself | Cameo | |
| 2002 | Nine Girls and A Ghost | 九個女仔一隻鬼 | Ka Ka | |
| 2003 | Feel 100% | 百分百感覺 | Cherie | |
| Dragon Loaded 2003 | 龍咁威 | Man Ching | ||
| Love Under the Sun | Herself | Cameo | ||
| 2004 | Dating Death | 失驚無神 | Lily | |
| My Sweetie | 甜絲絲 | Chan Tze Keung | ||
| 2005 | Herbie: Fully Loaded | N/a | Maggie Peyton | Cantonese voice dub |
| 2006 | Marriage with a Fool | 獨家試愛 | Kwong Mei Bo | |
| Love @ First Note | 戀愛初歌 | Amy | ||
| 2007 | Trivial Matters | 破事兒 | Cheung Ho Kei | |
| Love in Macau | 濠情歲月 | Chu Yanhong | ||
| Love Is Not All Around | 十分愛 | Kwong Mei Bo | ||
| In Love with the Dead | 塚愛 | Luk Wai | ||
| 2008 | L for Love L for Lies | 我的最愛 | Kwong Mei Bo | |
| La Lingerie | 內衣少女 | Ho Kei Miu | ||
| Nobody's Perfect | 絕代雙嬌 | Lam Fung Kiu | ||
| 2009 | Love Connected | 保持愛你 | Bo | |
| Poker King | 撲克王 | Ho Siu Yung | ||
| 2010 | Just Another Pandora's Box | 越光寶盒 | Painted Skin | Cameo |
| 72 Tenants of Prosperity | Wu Lei Yuk | |||
| 2011 | All's Well, Ends Well 2011 | Arnold Cheng's Niece | ||
| Mr. Zhai | 宅男總動員之女神歸來 | Wen Rou | ||
| Summer Love Love | 戀夏戀夏戀戀下 | Herself | Cameo | |
| Let's Go! | None | Annie | ||
| East Meets West 2011 | None | Herself | ||
| Hong Kong Ghost Stories | 猛鬼愛情故事 | Phoenix | Cameo | |
| 2012 | Princess's Temptation | 公主的诱惑 | ||
| Love in Time | 等，我愛你 | Tina/Chi Ling | ||
| The Guillotines | 在断头台 | Red Devil | ||
| Bleeding Mountain | 在山的恶魔 | None | ||
| 2013 | Badges of Fury | 不二神探 | ||
| 2014 | The True Love | 不愛不散 | ||
| Hello Babies | ||||
| Golden Brother | 男人唔可以窮 | |||
| 2015 | An Inspector Calls | 浮華宴 | ||
| Guia in Love | 燈塔下的戀人 | |||
| Anniversary | 紀念日 | Chung Ka Bo | ||
| Opus 1 | ||||
| 2016 | Special Female Force | 辣警霸王花 | ||
| L for Love L for Life Too | 失戀日 | |||
| 2017 | Paradox | 貪狼 | ||
| Kick Ball | 仙球大戰 | |||
| The Empty Hands | 空手道 | Mari Hirakawa | Won Best Actress at HK Film Critics Awards & HK Film Awards | |
| Husband Killers | 女士復仇 | |||
| Somewhere Beyond the Mist | Angela | |||
| 2018 | A Beautiful Moment | 我的情敵女婿 | Mrs. Chan | [4] |
| Lucid Dreams | 八步半喜怒哀樂 | Tung Tung | [5] | |
| L Storm | L風暴 | Eva | [6] | |
| Keyboard Warriors | Or Chi-Nam | |||
| 2019 | The Invincible Dragon | 九龍不敗 | Fong Ning | [7] |
| My Prince Edward | 金都 | Cheung Lei-fong | [8] | |
| 2022 | Table for Six | 飯戲攻心 | Monica | |
| 2023 | Shadows | 殘影空間 | Dr. Tsui Hiu-ching | |
| Twelve Days | 12日 | Jeanie | ||
| 2024 | Table for Six 2 | 飯戲攻心2 | Monica | |
| Love Lies | 我談的那場戀愛 | Joan | ||
| 2025 | Little Red Sweet | 紅豆 | May | [9] |
Television series
[edit]| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Feel 100% | 百分百感覺 | Herself | |
| 2003 | Four Songs, Wonder Tales | 當四葉草碰上劍尖時 | ||
| Not Just a Pretty Face | 美麗在望 | Herself | Cameo | |
| Aqua Heroes | 戀愛自由式 | Poon Siu Fung/Stephy | ||
| Hearts of Fencing | 當四葉草碰上劍尖時 | Herself | Cameo | |
| 2007 | Colours of Love | 森之愛情 | Yan | |
| 2011 | Wind and Rain in Peach Blossom Town | 風雨桃花鎮 | ||
| 2012 | Chinese Traditional Magic | 大戏法 | Shen Xin Ping | |
| 2013 | Towering Cannon | 沖天炮 | ||
| To Advance Toward the Victory | Cameo | |||
| 2019 | Haters Gonna Stay | 仇老爺爺 | Senior student | Cameo |
| 2020 | We are the Littles | 男排女將 | Chiang Ka-yu | Main Role |
Television shows
[edit]| Year | English title | Original title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Littles Volleyball Games in Summer | 力圖打排球 | ViuTV | [10] |
MV Appearance (Actress)
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dear Jane - "What Happened" |
| Dear Jane - "What Happened (Music Film)" |
Books
[edit]- 2002 - Delicious Cookies
- 2006 - 不要忘記 (Bat Yiu Mong Gei)
- 2007 - Stephy & Alex 十分愛
- 2008 - 我的最愛Stephy & Alex電影寫真
- 2008 - 內衣少女電影小說 (La Lingerie Movie Novel)
- 2009 - 陪著我走 Visual Diary (Pui Jeuk Ngo Zau)
- 2009 - Heart Sweet 心甜
References
[edit]- ^ "鄧麗欣組排球隊 殺入公開賽！". Archived from the original on 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ^ a b c "Confident Tang back on song". South China Morning Post. 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ "Lo and behold". Malaysia Star. 21 Oct 2008.
- ^ "A Beautiful Moment (2018)". hkmdb.com. February 15, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Lucid Dreams (2018)". hkmdb.com. October 25, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "L Storm (2018)". hkmdb.com. August 23, 2019. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Invincible Dragon (2019)". hkmdb.com. May 16, 2019. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "My Prince Edward (2019)". hkmdb.com. November 17, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ Lee, Edmund (26 February 2025). "Little Red Sweet movie review: Simon Yam, Stephy Tang in undercooked Hong Kong family saga". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Littles Volleyball Games in Summer". ViuTV. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
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Biography
Early life
Stephy Tang was born on 15 October 1983 in Hong Kong to parents of Hakka ancestry originating from Dongguan, Guangdong province, China.[11][12] She grew up in a modest household, sharing a cramped public housing unit in Tuen Mun's Tai Hing Estate with her older sister and brother.[13] As a member of the Hakka ethnic group, Tang is fluent in Hakka, Cantonese, and Mandarin.[14] Tang received her secondary education at Buddhist Sum Heung Lam Memorial College in Tuen Mun.[2] She later pursued further studies at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, where she earned a diploma in Fashion Design.[2] From an early age, Tang developed a strong interest in sports, particularly volleyball, representing Hong Kong in competitions starting from Form 1, where she played mainly as a left wing spiker or libero.[15] In March 2015, after establishing her fashion label Loey, she sponsored and reassembled a women's volleyball team under the brand, serving as player and manager to revive her passion for the sport.[16] The team participated in local tournaments, including the Hong Kong Open Volleyball Tournament.[17] This enthusiasm for volleyball persisted alongside her transition into the entertainment industry in 2002 upon joining the Cantopop group Cookies.[18]Personal life
Tang began a high-profile relationship with fellow Hong Kong entertainer Alex Fong in 2006, which lasted a decade until their amicable breakup in March 2016. The couple, who cohabited for several years, frequently faced public inquiries about marriage plans, but they ultimately parted ways due to growing apart and an overly deep mutual understanding that led to emotional distance.[19][20] In 2018, Tang started dating Taiwanese singer-actor Prince Chiu, with the relationship publicly confirmed that July. By early 2019, Tang expressed readiness to marry Chiu and relocate to Taiwan to build a life together, amid reports of him hinting at future nuptials before turning 30. However, their long-distance dynamic, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to their separation after three years, announced in June 2021.[21][22][23] As of early 2025, Tang is in a low-key relationship with a new partner, a Taiwanese man introduced through mutual friends, marking her second Valentine's Day with him that February; she has chosen to keep details private to avoid impacting his personal life.[24][25] Beyond relationships, Tang maintains an active lifestyle centered on fitness and sports, particularly volleyball, which she has pursued as a personal outlet since forming part of the amateur team Loey and competing in events like the 2016 Hong Kong Open Volleyball Tournament for emotional solace post-breakup. Her routine includes yoga for flexibility and strength, as well as past interests in boxing and pole dancing to build physical resilience. Tang also engages in philanthropy, serving as an ambassador for Plan International Hong Kong since at least 2013, where she sponsors a child and has visited sponsored families; she has participated in Red Cross initiatives, such as the 2024 World Red Cross Day kick-off, and Habitat for Humanity projects, including building homes for low-income families in Guangdong in 2014.[17][26][27][28][29]Career
Musical career
Stephy Tang began her musical career as the lead singer and leader of the Cantopop girl group Cookies, formed in 2002 under Emperor Entertainment Group's Gold Label as an emulation of the Japanese group Morning Musume. The group initially featured nine teenage members but was streamlined to four—Tang, Kary Ng, Theresa Fu, and Miki Yeung—by 2003, focusing on youthful pop sounds and group dynamics that emphasized harmony and synchronized performances. Cookies released three albums and several singles, gaining a dedicated fanbase in Hong Kong through energetic live shows and media appearances, before quietly disbanding in 2005 amid shifting industry trends toward solo artists.[30][31] Transitioning to a solo career the same year, Tang debuted with the jazz-influenced album Coloring Stephy on August 5, 2005, under Gold Label, which achieved gold certification from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Hong Kong for shipping 25,000 units by September. Her follow-up, Fantasy (March 28, 2006), sold 20,000 copies and marked a shift toward more mature, introspective themes, while Dating Stephy (February 14, 2007) reached 35,000 copies, bolstered by hit singles that showcased her vocal range and emotional delivery. The 2008 release The Red Album further solidified her presence in Cantopop, blending pop and rock elements to explore personal growth. These early solo efforts established Tang as a versatile artist, with sales milestones reflecting her growing commercial appeal despite a competitive market.[32] In 2007, Tang held her first solo concert series, "Stephy, See Thru Live," at Star Hall in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from December 7 to 9, drawing strong attendance and highlighting her stage charisma through a mix of ballads and upbeat tracks from her catalog. As her music output slowed post-2010 amid a pivot toward acting, Tang switched labels multiple times, moving from Gold Label (an EMI imprint under Emperor) to Neway Star in 2011, then to Sun Entertainment Culture in 2014, Supreme Art Entertainment in 2017, and Cool Style management in 2023, which supported sporadic releases focused on quality over quantity.[33][34] By 2025, Tang revitalized her live performance schedule, headlining the JAM OFF music and dance festival at Universal Studios Singapore on September 28. Earlier that year, she performed at the Music Matters Live: Planet Summer concert on August 30 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong alongside Raymond Lam and Louis Cheung, attracting thousands and emphasizing collaborative summer anthems. Additionally, Tang announced her solo concert "STEP by STEPHY" for March 14–16 at the Hong Kong Coliseum, underscoring her enduring draw in the Cantopop scene with sold-out presales and music-specific accolades, including past RTHK and JSG awards for top songs and albums that affirmed her contributions to the genre.[35][36][37]Acting career
Stephy Tang made her acting debut in 2002 with the comedy film Nine Girls and a Ghost, where she portrayed the lead role of Kaka, a spoiled teenager dealing with a haunted car, alongside fellow Cookies members and Edison Chen.[38] Throughout the early 2000s, she took on supporting roles in several Hong Kong productions, including Feel 100% (2003) as a minor character in a romantic ensemble and Dragon Loaded (2003), further establishing her presence in the local film industry while primarily known as a singer.[39] These initial appearances often highlighted her youthful energy and comedic timing, laying the groundwork for her transition from idol roles to more substantial parts. Tang's breakthrough came through her collaborations with actor Alex Fong in a series of romantic comedies directed by Patrick Kong, often referred to as the "Love Quadrilogy," spanning 2006 to 2016. Key films in this partnership include Marriage with a Fool (2006), where she played the optimistic Bo opposite Fong's Wah in a story of marital mishaps, and subsequent entries like Love Is Not All Around (2007), L for Love, L for Lies (2008), Anniversary (2015), and L for Love, L for Lies Too (2016).[40] These roles showcased her chemistry with Fong and helped solidify her as a leading romantic lead in Hong Kong cinema, with the films achieving commercial success and cult followings for their blend of humor and heartfelt moments.[41] A pivotal moment in Tang's career arrived in 2017 with her portrayal of Chan Sing, a troubled karate prodigy, in The Empty Hands, directed by Chapman To. Her intense physical preparation, including months of karate training, earned critical acclaim and the Best Actress award at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards in 2018.[42] This performance led to her first Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Actress in 2018, followed by another nomination in 2020 for her role as a wedding dress saleswoman grappling with personal dilemmas in My Prince Edward.[43] Post-2017, Tang shifted toward more dramatic roles, expressing a desire to be recognized primarily as an actress while continuing to balance her music commitments, as seen in her self-reflective turn in Somewhere Beyond the Mist (2018).[44] Her collaborations with Kong extended into these mature narratives, emphasizing emotional depth over light romance. In recent years, Tang has embraced ensemble comedies and family dramas, notably as the resilient sister Josephine in the hit Table for Six (2022) and its sequel Table for Six 2 (2024), both directed by Sunny Chan, which grossed over HK$100 million combined and highlighted her comedic versatility amid chaotic family dynamics.[45] She continued this trajectory in 2024 with Little Red Sweet, playing May, the ambitious daughter in a Kowloon City dessert shop family facing generational challenges and illness.[46] That same year, her supporting role as a confidante in Love Lies (2024), directed by Aubrey Lam, garnered her first Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, underscoring her enduring industry impact and ability to elevate ensemble casts.[47]Discography
Cookies
Cookies, the Hong Kong girl group featuring Stephy Tang as lead vocalist, released several albums and EPs between 2002 and 2005 under EMI Music Hong Kong. These works primarily consisted of Cantopop tracks, with Tang contributing prominently to vocals across the group's output. The discography during this period includes debut releases, a Christmas EP, a compilation, and later mini- and full-length albums by the reduced quartet lineup of Tang, Kary Ng, Miki Yeung, and Theresa Fu. The debut EP Happy Birthday was released in 2002 as the group's introduction to the music scene.[48] Produced by EMI, it features upbeat pop tracks emphasizing friendship and youthful energy, with Stephy Tang handling lead vocals on several songs. Track listing:- Prelude Happy Birthday (0:19)
- 心急人上 (3:28)
- 紅組加油!! (3:44)
- 曲奇自助餐 (3:28)
- Forever Friends (4:02)
- 心急人上 (Doki Doki Mix) (3:36)
- 宇宙最強 (3:23)
- 曲奇聖誕歌 (5:53)
- 不要離我太遠 (3:39) [Stephy lead]
- 認住我 (3:13)
- 青春不老 (3:43)
- 麥包 (3:42)
- 最後一塊 (3:53)
- 問幾米 (3:27)
- 一擊即中 (3:09)
- 貪你可愛 (2:58)
- 他不准我哭 [Stephy solo] (3:19)
- 不是校花 [Kary solo] (3:20)
- 我未驚過 [Miki solo] (3:03)
- 綁架心上人 [Theresa solo] (3:05)
- 信心爆棚 (2:43)
- 心急人上 (3:26)
- 宇宙最強 (3:25)
- 紅組加油 (3:41)
- 曲奇聖誕歌 (5:55)
- 不要離我太遠 [Stephy lead] (3:42)
- 認住我 [Kary solo] (3:13)
- 青春不老 (3:46)
- 麥包 (3:42)
- 曲奇自助餐 (3:28)
- 最後一塊 (3:53)
- Forever Friends (4:00)
- 問幾米 (3:27)
- 宇宙最強 (Comic Love Mix) (4:02)
- 心急人上 (Doki Doki Mix) (3:34)
- 大家歸瘦 (3:28)
- 大頭貼 [Kary solo] (3:08)
- 親朋勿友 [Stephy/Theresa duet] (3:46)
- 眼淺 (3:03)
- 話別 [Stephy solo] (4:11)
- 心跳無聲 [Kary solo] (2:16)
- 三角 [Stephy solo] (1:24)
- 派對動物 (3:56)
- 他想來 (2:59)
- 汽車酒店 (3:06)
- 貪心 (3:49)
- 粉紅救兵 (3:22)
- 平凡明星 (3:24)
- 青蛙公主 (3:36)
- 白日夢遊 (4:23)
- Wonderful Life (4:26)
- 4 In Love (3:26)
Solo
Stephy Tang's solo discography began with her transition from the group Cookies, focusing on Cantopop with elements of jazz, balladry, and contemporary pop. Her releases emphasize personal themes of love, self-discovery, and relationships, often produced under labels like Gold Label and Gold Typhoon. Key studio albums from 2005 to 2008 established her as a leading solo artist in Hong Kong, blending introspective lyrics with melodic arrangements. Her debut studio album, Coloring Stephy (2005, Gold Label), marked Tang's independent start and drew acclaim for its jazz-infused tracks. Certified gold by the label for shipments exceeding 25,000 units, the album features 10 songs, including collaborations with producers like Peter Kam on arrangements.[52]| No. | Title (Chinese/English) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colors | 1:41 |
| 2 | 藍鞋子 (Blue Shoes) | 4:44 |
| 3 | 不要離我太遠 (Don't Go Too Far, Ver. 2005) | 3:43 |
| 4 | 鈴鼓咖啡店 (Tambourine Coffee Shop) | 4:02 |
| 5 | 青山散步 (Walkin' Aoyama) | 3:25 |
| 6 | 親朋勿友 (Friends and Relatives) | 3:43 |
| 7 | 他不准我哭 (He Won't Let Me Cry, Unplugged '05) | 3:35 |
| 8 | 小紅帽 (Little Red Riding Hood) | 3:43 |
| 9 | 黑白照 (Black and White Photo) | 3:58 |
| 10 | 話別 (Saying Goodbye, Piano '05) | 4:10 |
| No. | Title (Chinese/English) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 禮物 (Gift) | 2:09 |
| 2 | 零與零之間 (Between Zero and Zero) | 4:06 |
| 3 | 十分.愛 (Ten Points for Love) | 4:06 |
| 4 | 自遊自在 (Free as a Bird) | 3:25 |
| 5 | 姊妹淘 (Best Friends) | 3:48 |
| 6 | 被遺棄的公主 (The Abandoned Princess) | 3:29 |
| 7 | 占星術 (Astrology) | 3:40 |
| 8 | 蝴蝶飛了 (Butterfly Flew Away) | 3:55 |
| 9 | 天使/魔鬼 (Angel/Devil) | 3:40 |
| 10 | 十分.愛 (合唱版) (Ten Points for Love, Duet Ver.) | 4:06 |
| 11 | 信 (Letter) | 3:51 |
| 12 | 幻想 (Fantasy) | 3:39 |
- 初見 (First Sight) – 3:49
- 等你約會我 (Waiting for Your Date) – 3:40
- 電燈膽 (Third Wheel) – 3:36
- 念念不忘 (Never Forget) – 3:48
- 七夕 (Qixi Festival) – 3:10
- 你好嗎? (How Are You?) – 3:35
- 12:03 分手 (12:03 Breakup) – 3:45
- 日久生情 (Love Over Time) – 3:37
- 單戀雙關 (Unrequited Double Entendre) – 3:47
- 愛情教會我 (Love Teaches Me) – 3:55
- 看透 (See Through) – 4:50
- 金光燦爛 (Golden Light) – 3:26
- 再見不是朋友 (Goodbye Is Not Friendship) – 3:39
- 活到美麗 (Live to Beauty) – 3:19
- 不愛不愛理 (Don't Love, Don't Care) – 3:58
- 男孩子挑選哪位？ (Which Boy to Choose?) – 3:22
- 那些那些 (Those Things) – 3:37
- 分手的禮貌 (The Politeness of Breaking Up) – 3:49
- 桃花不嫌多 (Peach Blossoms Aren't Too Many) – 3:35
- 難愛 (Hard to Love) – 3:32
- 中華冷面 (Chinese Cold Noodles) – 3:21
- 京都之雪 (Kyoto Snow) – 3:34
- 冷靜 (Calm Down) – 3:36
- 颱風 (Typhoon) – 4:20
- 愛與妒忌 (Love and Jealousy) – 3:38
- 女兒紅 (Daughter Red) – 3:48
- 其實我想… (Actually I Want...) – 3:42
- 童謠 (Nursery Rhyme) – 3:29
- 愛情萬年長 (Eternal Love) – 3:55
- 紅 (Red) – 4:12
Filmography
Films
Stephy Tang debuted in films in 2001 and has amassed over 40 credits by 2025, transitioning from supporting roles in comedies to leading parts in dramas and romantic films.[60] Her early work often featured ensemble casts in lighthearted Hong Kong productions, while later roles highlighted her dramatic range, earning critical acclaim.[11] Key films in her career include:- Merry-Go-Round (2001): Supporting role as Auyeung Pui Yee in this romantic drama directed by Clifton Ko, marking her screen debut alongside Gigi Leung and Ekin Cheng.[60]
- Love Under the Sun (2003): Cameo appearance in the romantic comedy anthology directed by Pang Ho-cheung and others, co-starring Takeshi Kaneshiro and Charlene Choi.[60]
- Marriage with a Fool (2006): Lead role as Bo in the romantic comedy directed by Patrick Kong, opposite Ronald Cheng and Miriam Yeung, which helped establish her as a comedic leading lady.
- Love Is Not All Around (2007): Lead as Kwong Mei Bo in the romantic comedy directed by Patrick Kong, featuring Takeshi Kaneshiro as her co-star in a tale of urban relationships.
- La Lingerie (2008): Supporting role as Miu Ho in the comedy co-directed by Hing-Ka Chan and Janet Chun, with an ensemble including Charlene Choi and Teresa Mo, exploring themes of self-image.
- The Empty Hands (2017): Starring role as Chan Yiu-king (Mari Hirakawa) in the sports drama directed by and co-starring Chapman To, portraying a woman's journey in karate; Tang won the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress.[61][43]
- My Prince Edward (2019): Lead role as Cheung Lei Fong in the romantic comedy-drama directed by Norris Wong, opposite Yue Cun, delving into marriage pressures; earned nominations for Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards.[62][43]
- Table for Six (2022): Role as Monica in the family comedy directed by Sunny Chan, co-starring Dayo Wong and Louis Koo, focusing on sibling dynamics during a reunion.[63]
- Table for Six 2 (2024): Reprising Monica in the sequel comedy directed by Sunny Chan, with returning co-stars Dayo Wong and new additions like Lin Min-Chen.
- Love Lies (2024): Supporting role as the scammer's coach in the comedy-drama directed by Ho Miu-kai, alongside Sandra Ng and Michael Cheung, satirizing online romance scams; led to a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 Hong Kong Film Awards.[64][47]