Sandra Ng Kwan Yue

Biography

Sandra Ng Kwan Yue, born on 2 August 1965, is a Hong Kong actress known by her nickname "Third Aunt". She is one of the most influential female comedians in the Chinese-speaking world and holds the record as the highest-grossing actress in Hong Kong cinema history, with cumulative box office earnings of approximately 700 million. She grew up in Hong Kong and studied at St. Stephen's Girls' College. In 1982, at age 17, she joined the 12th TVB Artist Training Class through her father Xia Chunqiu's connections. After graduating in 1983, she signed with TVB and initially played minor roles. She later joined the long-running variety show "Enjoy Yourself Tonight" and rose to prominence. In the late 1980s, she transitioned to film, appearing in over 100 movies and excelling in comedic roles. In 1999, she won the Best Actress award at the 18th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in "Portland Street Blues", and in 2003 she won Best Actress at the 40th Golden Horse Awards for "Golden Chicken". She also released three albums in the 1990s and won a Best New Female Singer award at the music awards. In addition to acting, she hosted popular radio programs on Hong Kong Commercial Radio, including "Come On, Let's Talk" and "On a Clear Day".