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Cherie Chung Chor Hung, nicknamed "Cherie," is a Hong Kong actress born on February 16, 1960. She grew up in Chungking Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, with three siblings; her father was in the fashion and decoration business. She attended St. Margaret's Girls' School and worked in a jewelry store while studying. Her entertainment career began in 1979 when she competed in the Miss Hong Kong pageant and placed fourth. After failing an audition with TVB, she caught the attention of a film company and entered the film industry. Her first film role was in 1980's "The Gold-Plated Conspiracy" directed by Johnnie To, playing the daughter of a gold convoy leader. In 1983, she was nominated for Best Actress at the 2nd Hong Kong Film Awards for "Peppermint Coffee" and won the Most Popular Actress award at the same ceremony. In 1984, she won the Best Actress award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival for "Men and Women." In 1987, she starred alongside Chow Yun-fat in "An Autumn's Tale," receiving widespread acclaim and winning her second Asia-Pacific Film Festival Best Actress award. In 1991, she married advertising businessman Mike Chu. She officially retired from acting in 1994. Chung is known for her environmental advocacy, serving as a community activities coordinator for Friends of Earth since 1994. She publicly opposed the "Tomorrow Lantau" development plan, calling it a white elephant project against nature that would destroy Hong Kong's unique character. She maintains extensive friendships in the entertainment industry with stars such as Chow Yun-fat, Maggie Cheung, Sally Yeh, and Leslie Cheung.