32 Facts About Karen Mok

Karen Joy Morris, better known as Karen Mok is a Hong Kong actress and singer.

Karen Mok is considered one of the leading East Asian pop singers and actresses with a career spanning three decades.

Karen Mok has released 18 solo studio albums, starred in over 40 movies, and has over 15 million followers on leading Chinese social media site Weibo.

The Lhasa concert during The Ultimate Karen Mok Show set the Guinness World Record for the Highest Altitude Mass-Attended Music Concert.

In 2024, Karen Mok was the first female singer to do a solo concert in Beijing National Stadium, the Bird's Nest.

Karen Mok was born on 2 June 1970 as Karen Joy Morris in British Hong Kong.

Karen Mok is of mixed ancestry: her mother is half Chinese, quarter German and quarter Persian, while her father is half Welsh and half Chinese.

Karen Mok's grandfather was Alfred Morris, the first principal of King's College, Hong Kong.

Karen Mok speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, German and French.

Karen Mok attended Diocesan Girls' School from primary to secondary grade in Hong Kong.

Karen Mok subsequently studied Italian Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Karen Mok decided to put her theatre aspirations on hold, headed back to Hong Kong and released in 1993 her first Cantonese album Karen.

Karen Mok achieved her musical breakthrough with the launch of her first Mandarin album To Be in 1997.

In 2000, she gave her debut solo concert, The Very Karen Mok Show, in Taipei in front of 20,000 spectators.

Karen Mok assumed the role of creative director and producer in her concert tours.

Karen Mok showcased this album at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, on 30 May 2013.

The Ultimate Karen Mok Show started on 23 June 2018 with the concert in the Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai 23 June 2018 in front of more than 20,000 spectators and totaled 48 concerts in 40 cities in Asia, Europe and Australia.

In 2024, Karen Mok ran a series of large-scale stadium concerts titled "The Big Big Show", commencing in Beijing on 15 June 2024, followed by concerts in Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Wuhan.

Karen Mok has collaborated on stage and in the studio with numerous leading global artists.

Karen Mok's first starring role was in 1995 together with Stephen Chow in A Chinese Odyssey.

Karen Mok played the female lead role in Keanu Reeves' directorial debut Man of Tai Chi.

In 2020, Karen Mok sang the theme song of the Hong Kong TVB drama Flying Tiger II.

Karen Mok was a torch bearer for the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing and performed at the opening and closing ceremonies.

In 2023, Karen Mok celebrated the 30th anniversary of her career in show business with dedicated exhibitions in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei and Chengdu, titled "Reign of Moknificence", featuring materials from her careers across music, film and charity.

Karen Mok has been the face of leading global brands such as Cadillac, Canon, Cartier, Chow Tai Fook, Clear, Kappa, Lux, Mandarin Oriental, Schwarzkopf, Schweppes and Solvil et Titus.

Karen Mok is a strong advocate for animals and has been involved in numerous campaigns for this purpose.

Karen Mok has been involved with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

In 2007, Karen Mok was involved with MTV EXIT, a campaign against human trafficking in Asia, presenting Traffic: An MTV EXIT Special, a documentary on trafficking.

Karen Mok currently serves as an ambassador for UNICEF, SPCA, Animals Asia Foundation and Care for Children.

In 2017, Karen Mok created the Morris Charity Initiative, providing support in animal welfare, education and the environment.

Karen Mok married her boyfriend, German-born Johannes Natterer, at a church near Florence, Italy, on 1 October 2011.

Karen Mok has three adult step-children and spends her time between London and her international engagements.