67 Facts About Linda Chung

Linda Chung Ka-yan is a Hong Kong-Canadian actress, singer and songwriter.

Linda Chung signed a long-term contract with TVB in 2004 after winning the Miss Chinese International Pageant.

Linda Chung was born in Maple Ridge and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia with an older brother and sister.

In 2003, Linda Chung won the title of Miss Chinese Vancouver, along with three other awards at the same event, earning her the chance to participate, and eventually winning Miss Chinese International at the Miss Chinese International Pageant 2004, hosted in Hong Kong.

Linda Chung was praised by Kelly Chen for her sweet face and voice the day before this pageant.

Linda Chung became the third contestant from Vancouver in four years to win the title of this annually-held event.

Linda Chung made her acting debut in the series Virtues of Harmony II, the modern spin-off of the sitcom, Virtues of Harmony.

Linda Chung's performance was somewhat popular in the year, garnering positive reviews from the public.

Linda Chung was nominated for the Most Improved Female Actress award at the 2004's TVB Anniversary Awards for the first time.

Linda Chung participated in several advertisements and music videos within her first year in the industry.

Linda Chung received much praise from audiences and several famous people.

Linda Chung received praises from Sheren Tang as well as the public.

At the 41st TVB Anniversary Awards, Linda Chung was nominated in the top 5 of the Best Actress award for her role in this series.

Linda Chung was nominated for the top 5 Most Favorite Female Character Award for Legend of the Demigods, her first leading role in a period drama.

Linda Chung then acted as Yu So Sum in Moonlight Resonance and received some recognitions for this role.

Linda Chung received praises from Ha Yu, Michelle Yim and Lee Heung-kam when she was acting this role.

In 2009, Linda Chung performed in Ghost Writer, A Watchdog's Tale, Twilight Investigation, as well as Can't Buy Me Love.

At the 42nd TVB Anniversary Awards, Linda Chung was nominated top 5 in the Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Gem of Life and this role received praise from Ada Choi, Lee San San and Maggie Shiu.

In 2010, Linda Chung had four series, A Watchdog's Tale released in 2009 actually, but the series got the highest audience rating in the first season in 2010 and top five series in audience rating in the whole year.

At the 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards, Linda Chung was nominated top 5 in the Best Actress award for her role in Ghost Writer and nominated top 5 in the Most Favourite Female Character Role award for her role in Can't Buy Me Love.

Linda Chung was captured by media to be the "successor of fa-dan" and one of the "Best new-coming fa-dan" with Myolie Wu, Kate Tsui and Fala Chen as the first-class performance of Linda Chung in several series before the day.

In 2011, Linda Chung was the second female lead in Yes, Sir.

Linda Chung had just played her character Miss Koo from the 8th episode till the end.

Linda Chung was not only supported by Chan and Yeung, but she supported by Queenie Chu, Cilla Kung and Lau Ka Ho.

Linda Chung got the My Most Supportive Performance award from Ming Pao Anniversary Awards in 2011 for Miss Koo in Yes Sir, Sorry Sir according to voting from audience.

Linda Chung filmed L'Escargot in 2010 and it was finally aired in 2012.

Linda Chung's character was involved in a complicated love triangle with Michael Tse and Ron Ng's characters.

Linda Chung herself spoke about the many new challenges she faced while portraying her character.

Linda Chung's show was praised by Gem Tang, Felix Wong and Hinson Chou.

In 2013, Linda Chung won the champion of "Ten TV entertainer" by public voting in the Next TV Publishing Ceremony 2013.

Linda Chung has already gained top ten of the TV entertainer for six years consecutively, which proofing her popularity and outstanding performance in the past years.

Linda Chung won the Most Popular Actress in the largest film forum "Vietnam DMA awards ceremony" of the Year Award in two consecutive years in Vietnam.

Linda Chung starred in 2013 TVB's grand productions 30 episodes Brother's Keeper, co-starring with Ruco Chan.

Linda Chung gained support by co-star Ruco Chan, Joe Ma, Fala Chen, Joey Man, Tavia Yeung, Niki Chow, Kate Tsui, Myolie Wu, and so on, to get the "Best Actress" that year.

Linda Chung was not only gained the "Best Actress", but she gained the My Favorite TV Role, became the first 1980s artist to win the "Best Actress" title.

In 2014, Linda Chung filmed the TVB Gold New Year micro film A Time of Love, starring with South Korea actor Yeon Jung-hoon.

Linda Chung is the first Hong Kong TV actress to be a lecturer who was invited to the university.

In 2016, Linda Chung starred in the drama K9 Cop alongside Bosco Wong, and made a brief appearance in the sequel of her 2013 series Brother's Keeper, Brother's Keeper II.

On 7 March 2018, Linda Chung revealed that she would no longer be a part of TVB, stating that she has decided to leave TVB after 13 years with the company.

Linda Chung thanked Voice Entertainment's Herman Ho, for helping her achieve her dream of becoming a singer, and TVB Executive Sandy Yue, who gave her the opportunity to gain more experience from doing variety shows.

In 2020, Linda Chung returned to TVB and filmed the medical drama Kids' Lives Matter.

In 2022, Linda Chung mentioned she won't return to TVB in the future on the stage of TVB anniversary award 2021, she added her feelings in YouTube channel.

However, Linda Chung mentioned she loves ViuTV newcomers Mirror consecutively in public instead of TVB newcomers, especially Anson Lo and Keung To.

When Linda Chung filmed her first film, Love Is Not All Around, alongside Alex Fong, Stephy Tang and Sammy Leung in 2007, she was praised by its director Patrick Kong.

Linda Chung was nominated for "Best New Performer" for her role Ching Ching and won the Silver Award.

Linda Chung has already succeeded in entering the films industry, the same year as Kate Tsui.

Linda Chung first became the leading actress in the film Playboy Cops in 2008.

Linda Chung acted as a guest star in the similar movie of Love Is Not All Around, L for Love, L for Lies, where she got praise from the performance.

Linda Chung has sung the theme songs for some of the series that she has starred in then, including her first personal song "Swear" for Legends of Demigods, Best Bet, A Journey Called Life, A Watchdog's Tale and the subtheme for Heart of Greed.

Linda Chung has sung the children's songs, which were welcomed by children.

In May 2008, Linda Chung signed a deal with Star Entertainment which launched her into a successful music career.

Linda Chung's second plugged song "I'm actually unhappy" got a high click rating in YouTube.

Linda Chung won awards in different music platforms based on this song.

Linda Chung has since collaborated with another Star Entertainment singer, Stephanie Cheng.

Linda Chung was praised by CR2 DJ Vani Wong, Alton Yu and Wasabi for her outstanding performance.

In 2012, Linda Chung released her 4th studio album Love Love Love.

Linda Chung is the first and only TVB Canadian pop singer who got three No 1 in the four major musical charts in the nearest 12 years.

Linda Chung gained her first "Female Singer Award" in MRHNA Musical Ceremony 2012, which continued gained the same award in 2013.

In December 2014, Linda Chung held "Most Blessing" Live Concert in Malaysia 2014 on 20 December at Arena of Stars.

Linda Chung invited Kristal Tin and Alex Fong as guest performers.

In 2014, Linda Chung was invited to speak at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Linda Chung spoke about her battle with depression after joining the entertainment industry.

At the start of her career, Linda Chung faced severe pressure from a heavy workload and suffered loneliness from being far away from home.

Linda Chung is a devoted Christian and Philip Ng is her ex-boyfriend.

Linda Chung revealed on 27 August 2016 that she had given birth to a daughter named Kelly Leung.

Linda Chung announced the birth of her second child, Jared Leung, on 6 September 2018.

On 10 April 2022, Linda Chung announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with the couple's third child.