Carol Cheng
Biography
Carol Cheng Yu-Ling is a Hong Kong actress born on September 9, 1957, in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Known professionally by her Chinese name 鄭裕玲, she has established a long-standing career in the entertainment industry with 123 known credits listed in her professional profile. Her work spans both television and film, and she is recognized for her versatility as both a performer and a host. Throughout her career, she has maintained a significant presence in the Hong Kong media landscape, transitioning from early television roles to becoming one of the most prominent figures in the regional film industry. Her professional longevity and extensive body of work have solidified her status as a notable personality in Hong Kong cinema and television history.
Career overview
Carol Cheng began her professional career in the 1970s, initially working on a series of productions for Television Broadcasts Limited. She made her film debut in 1983, appearing alongside Chow Yun-fat. Following this entry into cinema, her output became exceptionally prolific. At the height of her activity, she was involved in nine film projects simultaneously, a feat that earned her the nickname Nine Films Cheng. During this period of intense productivity, she became the highest-paid actress in the region, surpassing the earnings of contemporaries such as Maggie Cheung, Anita Mui, and Michelle Yeoh. Beyond her work in film, Cheng has also contributed to television as a presenter, most notably serving as the host for the Hong Kong version of the game show The Weakest Link.
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Full filmography
- Jia Ren Zi You Yue (2024) as Self
- Where Do Do You Go (2023) as Self
- The Do Show (2023)
- The Do Show (2023) Presenter
- Everything Under Control (2023) as Voice Acting
- Game Of Valuers (2022) as 主持
- Top Sales (2021)
- Oppa's Cuisine (2021) as Carol Cheng Yu Ling
- See Me Fly Again (2020) as Host
- Do Do Midnight Quests (2019)
- TYSON (2019) Line Producer
- Do姐再Shopping (2017)
- Do Did Eat (2016) as 主持
- Do姐去shopping (2015) as 郑裕玲
- Club Sparkle (2009)
- 舞动奇迹 (2007)
- Beautiful Cooking (2006)
- Be My Guest (2006)
- 翡翠歌星贺台庆 (2005)
- Frugal Game (2002) as Diana
- War of the Genders (2000) as 毛小慧 / Miss Mo
- 蔡澜遨游三藩市 (1998)
- My Rice Noodle Shop (1998) as Rong
- Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (1996) as 苏七巧
- It's a Wonderful Life (1994) as Miss Ho
- Her Fatal Ways 4 (1994) as Cheng Shih-Nan
- The Killer's Love (1993) as Lee Tai-Ho
- 八美顯芳華 (1993)
- Master Wong vs. Master Wong (1993) as Shang Fan Tung
- Holy Weapon (1993) as Doll
- Murder (1993) as Mrs Jessica Yau
- Big Little Man (1992)
- Crime Fighters (1992)
- Screen Play (1992)
- She Starts the Fire (1992) as Tracy Xiao
- Her Fatal Ways 3 (1992) as Cheng Shih-Nan
- Once a Black Sheep (1992) as Sgt Shek Kin / Dee
- Never Ending Summer (1992) as Ng Sam Kwai
- Now You See Love... Now You Don't (1992) as Firefly Kwok
- Heart Against Hearts (1992) as Judy Chu
- Second to None (1992) as Sun Ah Yee
- 鄭裕玲星夜傾情 (1992)
- Operation Condor (1991) as Ada
- The Banquet (1991) as Tsang's Wife
- The Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Stars (1991)
- The Top Bet (1991) as Fanny
- Slickers vs. Killers (1991) as Miss Cheng
- The Queen of Gamble (1991) as Nan
- Her Fatal Ways 2 (1991) as Cheng Shih-Nan
- To Catch A Thief (1991) as Ching
- Tiger Cage II (1990) as Petty Lee
- The Other Half (1990)
- Her Fatal Ways (1990) as Cheng Shih-Nan
- BB 30 (1990) as Dr Cheng Ho O
- Promising Miss Bowie (1990) as Bowie
- Brief Encounter In Shinjuku (1990) as Ann Hui
- Queen's Bench III (1990) as Chang's aunt
- Heart Into Hearts (1990) as Chu Lai Ngor
- Queen of Temple Street (1990)
- The Nobles (1989) as Fion Cheung
- Doubles Cause Troubles (1989) as Liang Shan Bo
- Gift from Heaven (1989) as Becky Cheng
- The Yuppie Fantasia (1989) as Ann
- Burning Sensation (1989) as Ling
- Perfect Match (1989) as Lok Ka Kay
- All Night Long (1989) as Wang Hsiao Yun
- The Eighth Happiness (1988) as DoDo
- Tiger Cage (1988) as Insp. Shirley Ho Shih-Ling
- The Crazy Companies II (1988) as Cher
- Law or Justice? (1988) as Yip Wing-man
- Guests in the House (1988) as Ga Man / Carmen Li
- Women's Prison (1988) as Lynn Lee
- Moon, Star and Sun (1988) as Porsche
- Heart to Hearts (1988) as Chu Lai Ngor
- Mr. Possessed (1988) as Tsang Siu Yue
- No Compromise (1988) as Jenny Lee
- The Price Of Growing Up (1987)
- Sister Cupid (1987) as Madame Kam
- The Romancing Star (1987) as Susan
- The Wacky Wife (1987)
- Mr. Handsome (1987) as Nurse Ng
- Wonder Women (1987) as Yammie Leung Ho Kau
- 1987超級新星競選 (1987)
- New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (1986) as 殷素素
- The Feud of Two Brothers (1986) as Song Chuqiao
- 倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版) (1986) as 殷素素
- 执位夫妻 (1986) as 关丽华
- My Will, I Will (1986) as Rich widow
- Lu Siniang: Legend of Ching Lady (1985)
- Happy Spirit (1985)
- The Pitfall (1985)
- The Legend of Lady Chung (1985)
- It's A Long Way To Home (1984)
- It Takes All Kinds (1984)
- Woman on the Beat (1983) as 张皑明
- Last Affair (1983) as Ha Ching
- Destiny (1982)
- Stardust (1982)
- 错结良缘 (1982) as 阮文清
- The Lonely Hunter (1981)
- Good Old Times (1981) as 凌若华
- The Fate (1981) as 董舜华
- No One is Innocent (1981)
- 過客 (數碼修復版) (1981) as 范玉莹
- The Brothers (1980) as 周彤
- Five Easy Pieces (1980)
- The Family (1980) as 高继敏
- Over the Rainbow (1979)
- The Good The Bad The Ugly (1979)
- Girl With a Suitcase (1979)
- ICAC: Black and White (1978)
- Under the Eaves: The Story of Ah King (1978)
- Below the Lion Rock: Choice Of Dreams (1978) as Siu-Fung
- Below the Lion Rock: The Road (1978)
- ICAC: A Man (1978)
- Dream of Red Chamber (1977)
- The Return of the Condor Heroes (1976)
- The Royal Sword (1976)
- Fairy Crane Sage (1975)
- Empress Wu (1975)
- 歷年TVB台慶經典回顧 (1968)
- Enjoy Yourself Tonight (1967)
- TVB Anniversary Gala (1967) as 主持人
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Host
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self