Sammi Cheng

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Sammi Cheng (born 19 August 1972) is a Hong Kong singer and actress. She is one of the most prominent and successful female singers in the Cantopop industry. Cheng has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1990s and has released numerous albums and starred in various films.

Early Life

Sammi Cheng was born in British Hong Kong on 19 August 1972. She attended SKH St. Peter's Primary School and later Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School. Cheng showed an early interest in music and performance, participating in various school activities and competitions.

Music Career

Cheng's music career began in 1988 when she participated in the New Talent Singing Awards and won the third place. This led to her signing with Capital Artists, a major record label in Hong Kong. Her debut album, Sammi, was released in 1990 and received positive reviews.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Cheng released a series of successful albums, including Never Too Late (1992), Worth It (1996), and Love is Love (2000). She is known for her versatile singing style, which includes Cantopop, Mandopop, and dance-pop.

Acting Career

In addition to her music career, Sammi Cheng has also achieved success as an actress. She made her film debut in Best of the Best (1992). Cheng is best known for her roles in romantic comedies such as Needing You... (2000), Love on a Diet (2001), and My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002). Her performances have earned her several awards and nominations, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress.

Personal Life

Sammi Cheng has been in a long-term relationship with fellow singer and actor Andy Hui. The couple has been together since the early 1990s and got married in 2013.

Philanthropy

Cheng is also known for her philanthropic efforts. She has been involved in various charitable activities and has supported organizations such as World Vision and the Hong Kong Cancer Fund.

Discography

• Sammi (1990)
• Never Too Late (1992)
• Worth It (1996)
• Love is Love (2000)
• Faith (2009)
• Naked (2010)

Filmography

• Best of the Best (1992)
• Needing You... (2000)
• Love on a Diet (2001)
• My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002)
• Everlasting Regret (2005)
• Blind Detective (2013)

Awards and Nominations

• Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress
• Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
• MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist

See Also

• Cantopop
• Hong Kong cinema
• Andy Hui