Sammi Cheng Sau-Man
Biography
Sammi Cheng Sau-Man is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She began her acting career with the TVB series Life of His Own in 1991. Cheng's film career started in 1992 with the movie Best of the Best, co-starring Jacky Cheung. She also appeared in the comedy film Feel 100% alongside Ekin Cheng and Gigi Leung. Cheng is known for her success in the Hong Kong music industry, having sold over 25 million album copies through Asia-pacific. She has been referred to as the "Cantopop Queen" due to her popularity in the 1990s. As an actress, Cheng has accumulated 85 known credits.
Career overview
Sammi Cheng Sau-Man's acting career began with the TVB series Life of His Own in 1991. This marked the start of her transition from a successful singer to a prominent actress in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Her early foray into acting was followed by her film debut in 1992 with the movie Best of the Best, which she starred in alongside fellow Cantopop star Jacky Cheung.
Sammi Cheng Sau-Man continued to expand her acting repertoire with another comedy film, Feel 100%, in which she shared the screen with Ekin Cheng and Gigi Leung. This marked a significant milestone in her acting career, showcasing her versatility as a performer. Her early success in both television and film paved the way for her to become one of the most recognizable and respected actresses in Hong Kong.
Throughout her acting career, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man has demonstrated her ability to navigate a range of genres and collaborate with various talent. Her early beginnings in the industry have laid the foundation for her continued success, with a notable presence in the Hong Kong entertainment scene.
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- Night King Director’s Cut (2026) as Madame V
- Night King (2026) as Madame V
- First Night Nerves (2026) as Yuan Xiuling
- You & Mi 鄭秀文澳門演唱會 2025 嘉賓篇 (2025)
- 拉闊音樂會 Most Wanted 鄭秀文x張敬軒 (2025) as 主演
- Tales of Taipei (2024) as Miss Bai (segment "Midsummer Serpent")
- You & Mi 鄭秀文世界巡迴演唱會香港站 2024 (2024)
- 鄭秀文 You & Mi 世界巡回演唱會 (2024)
- You & Mi Sammi Cheng World Tour (2024)
- Hero (2022) as Chelsea Leung
- Lost Love (2022) as Chan Tin Mei
- Lost Love (2022) Theme Song Performance
- The Day We Lit Up The Sky (2021) as Self
- 郑秀文 -Listen to Mi Birthday Gig- 音乐会 (2021)
- Fatal Visit (2020) as Ling
- 3cm (2019) as Self (Footage)
- Fagara (2019) as Acacia Ha
- Fagara (2019) Theme Song Performance
- I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! (2019) as Tired Mother
- FOLLOWMi World Tour Live (2019)
- 郑秀文 Sammi By My Side Birthday Gig 演唱会 (2019)
- Agent Mr. Chan (2018) as Cheng Sau-Man
- Love Contractually (2017) as Ye Jin
- Trump Card (2016)
- 鲁豫有约一日行 (2016)
- Mission Milano (2016) as Mrs. Hung (cameo)
- Love Mi鄭秀文世界巡迴演唱會 (2016)
- Sammi Touch Mi 2 (2016) as Performer
- 鄭秀文 Sammi Touch Mi 2 Live 2016 香港紅館演唱會 (2016)
- Triumph in the Skies (2015) as TM
- Temporary Family (2014) as Charlotte Fung
- Touch Mi Sammi Cheng World Tour 2014 (2014)
- 最佳女主角 (2013)
- Blind Detective (2013) as Ho
- Blind Detective (2013) Theme Song Performance
- Boundless (2013) as Self
- 雷颂德THANK YOU演唱会 (2013)
- Romancing in Thin Air (2012) as Sau
- Romancing in Thin Air (2012) Theme Song Performance
- Concert YY - Showcase Of Wyman Wong (2012)
- Vivian Chow Deep V 25th Anniversary Concert 2011 (2011) as 嘉宾
- 東亞華星演唱會 (2009)
- Sammi Love Mi Concert 2009 (2009)
- Lady Cop & Papa Crook (2008) as Sr Insp Maureen Szeto Mo Lin
- Lady Cop & Papa Crook (2008) Theme Song Performance
- 鄭秀文 Show Mi 2007 演唱會 (2007)
- 无间道正序版 (2006) as Mary（刘健明妻子）
- Sammi Ultimate Collection (2006)
- Everlasting Regret (2005) as Wang Qiyao
- Magic Kitchen (2004) as Yau
- Magic Kitchen (2004) Theme Song Performance
- Enter the Phoenix (2004) as Restaurant Manager
- Yesterday Once More (2004) as Mrs. To
- Yesterday Once More (2004) Theme Song Performance
- Sammi Vs Sammi Live 2004 (2004)
- Infernal Affairs III (2003) as Mary
- 1:99 Shorts (2003) as (segment "Rhapsody")
- Love for All Seasons (2003) as May
- Love for All Seasons (2003) Theme Song Performance
- Love Under the Sun (2003) as Self
- Love Under the Sun (2003) Songs
- Good Times, Bed Times (2003) as Carrie Wat
- The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra (2002) as 观音菩萨
- Infernal Affairs (2002) as Mary
- My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002) as May Ho
- My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002) Theme Song Performance
- Marry a Rich Man (2002) as Mimi Cheng
- Feel 100% II (2001) Theme Song Performance
- Fighting for Love (2001) as Deborah Fok Siu-Tong
- Wu Yen (2001) as Chung Wu Yen
- Wu Yen (2001) Theme Song Performance
- Sammi Cheng Shocking Colors Live 2001 (2001)
- Love on a Diet (2001) as Mini
- Love on a Diet (2001) Theme Song Performance
- Sammi Shocking Colors Live 2001 (2001)
- Summer Holiday (2000) as Summer Koo
- Needing You... (2000) as Kinki Kwok
- Needing You... (2000) Theme Song Performance
- Sammi iConcert (2000)
- Man's Best Friend (1999) as Au Ji-san (Susan)
- Sammi Cheng - Sammi Live 1999 (1999)
- The Lucky Guy (1998) as Candy Yip Yuk Fan
- The Lucky Guy (1998) Theme Song Performance
- 郑秀文 sammi star show 97演唱会 (1998)
- Sammi and Sally Live 1996 (1997)
- Killing Me Tenderly (1997) as Cindy
- Feel 100%... Once More (1996) as Yen
- Feel 100%... Once More (1996) Theme Song Performance
- Feel 100% (1996) as Cherie
- Feel 100% (1996) Theme Song Performance
- Detective Investigation Files (1995) as 叶子晴 Yip Chi Ching (Ivy)
- Journey of Love (1995) as 张家慧
- The Vampire Returns (1993) as 飘红 / 飘雪
- Just Gold Modern Woman (1993)
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 方家琪 / Fong Ka Kei / "Josephine"
- The File Of Justice (1992) Songs
- The Modern Love Story (1992)
- Screen Play (1992)
- Best of the Best (1992) as Heidi
- Beyond Summer Fever (1991)
- A Life Of His Own (1991)
- New Talent Singing Awards (1982)