Kate Yeung

Biography

Kate Yeung, born Yang Mei-ling on 26 October 1984, is a Hong Kong actress. She began her career in the advertising industry, appearing in director Fruit Chan's "Mother's Choice" advertisement and serving as a spokesperson for Sprite. In 2019, she served as the Rainbow Ambassador for Hong Kong Pride. She achieved her first breakthrough in 2002 when she was nominated for Best New Performer at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in "The Eye". In 2004, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Horse Awards, the Hong Kong Film Awards, and the Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia Awards for the film "20 30 40". In 2007, she was nominated for Most Promising Actress at the Hong Kong SAR 10th Anniversary Film Election. In 2012, she joined Hong Kong Television Network (HKTV) and starred as the female lead in several TV dramas including "Once Upon a Song", "The Menu", and "Hidden Faces" before her contract expired. She has also performed in notable stage productions such as "Butterfly Lovers: Next Life", "Design for Living", "Divorce Hong Kong Style", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and "Long Days and Long Years".