Mandy Cho Man Lee

Biography

Mandy Cho Man Lee is a Hong Kong actress and entertainer of Shanghainese descent who holds American nationality. She was educated at Tin Kwan Catholic School and St. Mary's Canossian College before returning to Sacramento, United States, in 2002 to continue her studies. In 2003, she competed in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant as a San Francisco delegate via online interview due to the SARS outbreak, ultimately winning the title along with several sub-titles including Miss International Goodwill, Miss Flora Beauty, Miss Perfect Combination, and Miss Diamond Skin. After her coronation, she signed a management contract with Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). In 2004, she represented Hong Kong at the Miss Chinese International Pageant and was first runner-up, also winning Miss Friendship. Her pageant journey parallels that of former winner Mandy Liew in name pronunciation, San Francisco origin, and competition results. She previously won the Online Most Popular Model award in 2000. In 2006, she took a leave from TVB to study gemology in New York. Her management contract ended in April 2010, and she married her boyfriend of five years in October that same year, with whom she has two sons and a daughter. She appeared in TVB's calendar multiple years, participated in programs like "Dance of the Miracle" in 2007, and co-authored a book titled "Women's Pen Questions" in 2008.