Chan Yan Yan

Biography

Chan Yan Yan is a Hong Kong cable television sports presenter, former ATV actress, Cantonese voice actress, and guest host of the RTHK programme "Earthy Life". She grew up in Kwui Ping, Yau Tong, Sau Mau Ping, and Lok Wah Estate in Hong Kong. Her father was a Urban Council civil servant and part-time iron gate installer. She graduated from C.C.C. Chi Sau Primary School and C.C.C. Chi Chi Secondary School, where she participated in volleyball but did not focus on academics, resulting in her taking the public exam twice. She began her artistic career in secondary school through radio and television programmes. After working in a small travel agency in Tsim Sha Tsui, she participated in the 1993 New Talent Singing Awards without qualifying, then competed in ATV's Future Idol Contest and won the Most Charming New Star and Golden New Star awards. She joined ATV as a host and actress, then moved to sports presenting at Cable TV in 2000, becoming a full-time employee in 2002. In 2020 she joined One Voice Studio to develop her voice acting career. She married former football commentator Ho Fai in July 2010 after only a six-month relationship.