Actors - Liza Wang

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Liza Wang (汪明荃, born August 28, 1947 in Shanghai)(formally known as Miss Wang Ming-chun, Elizabeth,S.B.S., and informally as "The Big Sister") is an accomplished diva, actress and performer in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Formerly a delegate in the National People's Congress, she is currently a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Introduction

As a mainstay at the TVB television network, Liza Wang has gained almost legendary status for her efforts not merely as an entertainer but also as a philanthropist with a heart for social works and for improving lives in rural China and other areas.

Television

She is a respected, influential and iconic personality amongst the Chinese-speaking communities of the world. Her works and movies span four decades, from 1967 onwards; working for another TV station until she went to TVB in 1971. Dedicated, hard working and blessed with an immaculate voice, Liza Wang made her mark in the Hong Kong television and entertainment industry,initially in drama series and then as a singer. Her success infront of the camera leading to her working behind the scenes and to work in television production.

Singing Career

In parallel with her acting career Wang had,and to some extent still has,a successful singing career.This was a career originally based around albums for her television series consisting usually of the main title song,a couple of sub theme songs,which had been used as incidental music in the series,and a couple of Cantopop songs used as filler.When her leading man was Adam Cheng,who had a musical career based on the same format,the result were some memorable duets.

Cantonese Opera

During her time in the wilderness she continued to MC for TVB but her love of Cantonese opera led her to experiment with Cantonese opera inspired stage musicals,before becoming a fully fledged Cantonese Opera Actress.Her involvement in this scene greatly contributed to her musical abilities;and it was within the Cantonese opera community that Wang met her long time partner Law Kar Ying,and Wang was the first female chair of Hong Kong's Cantonese Opera performers.As a member of this group she helped save (in 2005)the last commercial venue suitable for Cantonese Opera performances from closure and redevelopment.

Today

In addition to her position as a regular MC of TVB's anniversary celebrations , charity spectaculars and other light entertainment shows , her acting career has now been rekindled .Wang often playing mature roles against the leading men she started her career with e.g. Adam Cheng with whom she worked in 1976's The Legend of the book and the sword and 2004's Blade Heart.When she finds the time from her schedule for it and probably because such concerts are rare , Wang can still pack out even the largest of Hong Kong's concert venues . Her Charity work was recognised in July 2004 with the award of the Silver Bauhinia Star under the new Hong Kong honours system.

She recently won the award for Best Actress at the TVB 38th Anniversary which was held on November 19th, 2005 for her role in the series "War of In Laws".

Series

Legend of the Purple Hairpin (based on a classic Cantonesee opera and a possible inspiration for Wang's move into Cantonese Opera)
The Legend of the Book and the Sword (1976)
A House is not a Home
The Saga of the Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
Chor Lau Heung (1979)
The Shell Game I (1980)and The Shell Game II (although there was continuity between the storylines of the two series, Patrick Tse and Liza Wang each played a different role in the sequel than they had in the original)
Yesterday’s Glitter (1980)
Yang's Family Women Warriors
Qiú Jǐn (秋瑾)(1984)
The Awakening Story
At the Threshold of An Era (1999/2000)
A Matter of Customs (2000)
Let's Face It (2002)
Blade Heart(2004)
War of the Inlaws (2005)
When Rules Turn Loose (2005)

Awards

Best Actress (2001, 2005)

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