17 Facts About Michelle Ye

Michelle Ye is best known for her roles in Eternal Happiness, Triumph in the Skies, and Lost in the Chamber of Love.

Michelle Ye was named after her mother's favorite actress Zhou Xuan.

Michelle Ye's father was constantly on business travel, thus leaving Ye to be cared for by her mother solely.

Michelle Ye's grandparents were retired professors who lived in a professor's hostel in the university.

Michelle Ye's grandfather was very strict with her academics, and under his guidance, her academic results were good.

Michelle Ye was involved in a lot of school activities.

Michelle Ye's father was still busy with his career, and at the age of 13, Ye asked to move out.

Michelle Ye's father agreed and let her rent an apartment.

Michelle Ye won first place in the botany category at the International Science and Engineering Fair in 1998.

Michelle Ye was the valedictorian of her class, thus earning a full scholarship to Wellesley College, where she majored in political science.

Michelle Ye was influenced by her stepmother to enter the 1998 Miss Greater Chinatown NYC beauty pageant.

Michelle Ye was 2nd runner up, but the winner resigned and the 1st runner up declined the title.

Michelle Ye accepted the title and competed in Hong Kong for the Miss Chinese International 1999 competition on her birthday and won.

Michelle Ye starred in several series and eventually earned "Fa Dan" status.

Michelle Ye won the 2010 Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress.

In 2011, Ye established her own production company and has produced and starred in three series thus far, Ninth Widow, Athena, and Purple Hairpin.

Michelle Ye was originally 2nd runner up at the 1998 pageant, but the winner and 1st runner up did not want to compete in Hong Kong.