Maggie Cheung is a Hong Kong actress and model, who worked primarily as one of the biggest female stars in Hong Kong film industry. After spending a few years in London, she returned to Hong Kong at the age of 18. Starting with modelling and beauty pageants, she eventually started acting in films. As Hong Kong cinema made more action movies than films of any other genres, Maggie became famous for starring in action flicks such as ‘Police Story’, ‘The Heroic Trio’ and ‘Executioners’. Some comedy movies came in between, but her heart belonged to the romantic genre, especially films made by Wong Kar-wai, one of the best directors produced by Hong Kong. Her collaboration with Wong produced films such as ‘As Tears Go By’, ‘Days of Being Wild’, ‘2046’ and last but not the least ‘In the Mood for Love’. The last one is counted among the best films ever made in the history of world cinema, and Maggie became an international icon after starring in it. Maggie has won many acting awards for her magnificent performances over the years. And her appearances in more than 80 films ever since she made her debut, has established her as one of the biggest movie stars, not only in Hong Kong, but entire Asia.
