Maggie Cheung
Known for
Maggie Cheung is a Hong Kong actress widely regarded as one of the finest performers in Asian cinema. She began in commercial Hong Kong films, including the 'Police Story' action series opposite Jackie Chan, before earning international acclaim for her collaborations with director Wong Kar-wai. Her luminous, restrained performances in 'In the Mood for Love' and '2046', along with Zhang Yimou's 'Hero', made her a global art-house icon. In 2004 she became the first Asian actress to win the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, for 'Clean', cementing her place among cinema's most respected talents.
Maggie Cheung
83 Movies
5 Series
Maggie Cheung is a Hong Kong actress widely regarded as one of the finest performers in Asian cinema. She began in commercial Hong Kong films, including the 'Police Story' action series opposite Jackie Chan, before earning international acclaim for her collaborations with director Wong Kar-wai. Her luminous, restrained performances in 'In the Mood for Love' and '2046', along with Zhang Yimou's 'Hero', made her a global art-house icon. In 2004 she became the first Asian actress to win the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, for 'Clean', cementing her place among cinema's most respected talents.
Movies
Plays Su Li-zhen
In the Mood for Love
2000
Plays Flying Snow
Hero
2002
Plays May
Police Story 3: Super Cop
1992
Plays May
Police Story
1985
Plays Su Li-zhen
2046
2004
Plays Su Li-zhen
Days of Being Wild
1990
Plays Barbara
Twin Dragons
1992
Plays Maggie
Project A - Part II
1987
Plays Feng's Sister-in-Law
Ashes of Time
1994
Plays May
Police Story 2
1988
Plays Ngor
As Tears Go By
1988
Plays Ruan Lingyu
Center Stage
1991
Plays Maggie
Irma Vep
1996
Plays Nine Lives Whore
The Mad Monk
1993
Plays Chat, Thief Catcher
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
1993
Plays Imperial Master
The Eagle Shooting Heroes
1993
Plays Emily Wang
Clean
2004
Plays Dancer
The Banquet
1991
Plays Lee Kiu
Comrades, Almost a Love Story
1996
Plays Tsui Hung
The Seventh Curse
1986
Plays Chat, The Thief Catcher
The Heroic Trio
1993
Plays Green Snake
Green Snake
1993
Plays Ho Yok 'Holiyok'
All's Well, Ends Well
1992
Plays Tsui Han-Pan / Tsui Kiu Kiu
Happy Ghost III
1986
Plays Jade
New Dragon Gate Inn
1992
Plays Polly
The Iceman Cometh
1989
Plays Jean
Chinese Box
1997
Plays Flying Cat
Flying Dagger
1993
Plays Monica
Behind the Yellow Line
1984
Plays Soong Ching Ling / Madam Sun
The Soong Sisters
1997
Plays Yueh-Feng
Red Dust
1990
Plays Cheung Man Ju
Girl with the Diamond Slipper
1985
Plays 欧阳锋的嫂子
Ashes of Time Redux
2008
Plays Restuarant Customer
Little Cop
1989
Plays Nancy Cheung
Last Romance
1988
Plays Tung Tung
The Romancing Star
1987
Plays Solicitor Annie Ma
The First Shot
1993
Plays Jade Li
Paper Marriage
1988
Plays Sushi Customer
Hot Summer Days
2010
Plays Miss Ho
The Bare-Footed Kid
1993
Plays Mok Sin Yee
Moon Warriors
1992
Plays Driver of White Sports Car
You're My Destiny
1987
Plays Princess Tin Heung
Holy Weapon
1993
Plays Zhu Ying Tai
Doubles Cause Troubles
1989
Plays Lan
What a Hero!
1992
Plays Rose Wong
Story of Rose
1986
Plays Annie
Today's Hero
1991
Plays Fanny
How to Pick Girls Up!
1988
Plays Ling
Augustin, King of Kung-Fu
1999
Plays May Yip
The Dragon from Russia
1990
Latest Trailers
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In the Mood for Love 2001
Full Filmography
In the Mood for Love 2001
Su Li Zhen
2025
Film
Ten Thousand Waves
Mazu
2010
Film
Hot Summer Days
Sushi Customer
2010
Film
Ashes of Time Redux
欧阳锋的嫂子
2008
Film
2046
Su Li-zhen
2004
Film
Clean
Emily Wang
2004
Film
Hero
Flying Snow
2002
Film
In the Mood for Love
Su Li-zhen
2000
Film
Sausalito
Ellen
2000
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Maggie Cheung and where are they from?
Maggie Cheung is 62 years old, born on September 20, 1964 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony.
What are the most famous roles of Maggie Cheung?
Maggie Cheung is best known for roles in In the Mood for Love, Hero, 2046.
How many movies has Maggie Cheung been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Maggie Cheung has appeared in 83 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Maggie Cheung's first movie?
The career of Maggie Cheung began with Prince Charming (1984).
What is Maggie Cheung's most recent movie or series?
Maggie Cheung's most recent release is In the Mood for Love 2001, which premiered on February 14, 2025.
What TV shows has Maggie Cheung appeared in?
On television, Maggie Cheung has appeared in The Yang's Saga, The Incredibly Strange Film Show, Police Cadet, Celebrity Talk Show.
Maggie Cheung
1964-09-20 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Maggie Cheung Man-yuk (born 20 September 1964) is a Hong Kong actress. She is considered to be one of the most successful and internationally acclaimed actresses in Asia. Cheung is the recipient of numerous accolades, including five Hong Kong Film Awards and five Golden Horse Awards, holding the record for most awards in the Best Actress category. Internationally, she is best known for winning the Silver Bear for Center Stage (1992) and the Cannes Film Festival Award for Clean (2004), making her the first Asian actress to receive the latter and the only Asian actress to have won Best Actress awards at two of the three major European film festivals.