Valerie Chow
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1970 in Hong Kong, China
- Active Years
- 1993–2018 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Valerie Chow Kar-Ling (Chinese: 周嘉玲). Also known as Ka-Ling Chow. Credited as Rachel Shane in English language film and television roles.
Birth: December 16, 1970, in Hong Kong, China.
Profession: Former Hong Kong actress, fashion publicist, and entrepreneur.
Acting Career: Starred in numerous films and several television series. Most notable role in Wong Kar-wai's 1994 film Chungking Express. Earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards for this role. Returned to acting in 2018 in the film Pr.
Other achievements: 1991 Miss Hong Kong runner-up. First Chinese model signed by US cosmetics company Revlon in 1998.
Education/Background: Daughter of a well-off family. Studied law at Hong Kong University.
Business: Fashion publicist since 2003. Opened Mama Kid, a children's designer concept store in Hong Kong, in 2010.
Valerie Chow Kar-Ling, born December 16, 1970, in Hong Kong, is a former Hong Kong actress, fashion publicist, and entrepreneur. In English language film and television roles, she was credited as Rachel Shane. She is known for starring in Wong Kar-wai's 1994 film Chungking Express, which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards. Chow was the first runner-up in the 1991 Miss Hong Kong Pageant and later became the first Chinese model signed by the US cosmetics company Revlon in 1998. After working as a fashion publicist since 2003 and opening the children's designer concept store Mama Kid
Career overview
Valerie Chow Kar-Ling is a Hong Kong actress, fashion publicist, and entrepreneur born on December 16, 1970. She was the first runner-up in the 1991 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. Following the pageant, she returned to the University of Hong Kong to complete a law degree before resuming her acting career in 1993. In English language film and television productions, she has been credited under the name Rachel Shane.
Throughout her career, Chow has appeared in numerous films and television series. She is most notably recognized for her performance in Wong Kar-wai's 1994 feature film, Chungking Express. This role resulted in a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards. Beyond her work in film, she achieved a professional milestone in 1998 by becoming the first Chinese model to be signed by the United States cosmetics company Revlon. After 2003, she transitioned primarily into a career as a fashion publicist and later opened a children's designer concept store in Hong Kong in 2010. She made a return to acting in 2018. According to industry records, she has 28 known acting credits.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Prison Architect (2018)
- Shanghai Legend (2011) as 赵思思
- Inner Senses (2002) as Mrs. Chan
- Freaky Story (2002) as Chung Chun
- Healing Hearts (2001)
- The Vampire Combat (2001) as Piu Hung / Lin Qian / Shen
- Sausalito (2000) as Virginia Chow
- Healing Hearts (2000) as Lawyer Tsing
- Bridge of Dragons (1999) as Princess Halo
- Futuresport (1999) as Jet Yuen
- Phantoms (1998) as Scientist Yamaguchi
- Hero (1997) as Yam Yeung Tien
- Street Angels (1996) as Karen
- Lover of the Last Empress (1995) as The Queen
- High Risk (1995) as Fai-Fai
- The Armed Policewomen (1995) as Ling
- The Blade (1995) as Prostitute
- Red Zone (1995) as Ivy Lau
- The Case of the Cold Fish (1995) as Linda
- Dream Killer (1995) as Michelle Lau
- Wind Beneath the Wings (1995)
- Spider Woman (1995) as Carman
- Ghostly Bus (1995) as Ling-Ling
- Chungking Express (1994) as Air Hostess
- Fate of the Clairvoyant (1994)
- Twenty Something (1994) as Irene
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) as Dr. Jenny Chung
- Mysterious Journeys Co-Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Valerie Chow best known for?
Valerie Chow is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Thundering Ninja (1987), Bridge of Dragons (1999), Futuresport (1999), Phantoms (1998).
When and where was Valerie Chow born?
Valerie Chow was born on December 16, 1970 in Hong Kong, China.
How many credits does Valerie Chow have?
Valerie Chow has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2018.
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Subject: Valerie Chow (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Name: Valerie Chow Kar-Ling (Chinese: ...
Valerie Chow by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Chungking Express (1994) as Air Hostess — aged about 23
- The Blade (1995) as Prostitute — aged about 24
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) as Dr. Jenny Chung — aged about 22
- High Risk (1995) as Fai-Fai — aged about 24
- Street Angels (1996) as Karen — aged about 25
- Lover of the Last Empress (1995) as The Queen — aged about 24
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