Miriam Yeung

2.1. Birth and Early Life

Miriam Yeung Chin-wah was born on 3 February 1974, in Hong Kong. She is the eldest of three siblings, with one younger sister and one younger brother. Her birth name was 楊澤樺_{Yáng Zéhuà}^Chinese.

2.2. Education and Nursing Career

Yeung pursued her education at Holy Family Canossian College in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Prior to entering the entertainment industry, she dedicated herself to public service as a registered nurse at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong. This experience reflects her early commitment to community welfare and health awareness.

2.3. Entertainment Debut

Miriam Yeung's journey into the entertainment world began in 1995 when she participated in the 14th annual New Talent Singing Awards competition, co-organized by TVB and Capital Artists. She achieved third place in the competition, marking her official entry into the public eye as a singer and actress.

3.1. Music Career

Yeung has an extensive discography, having released more than 40 albums in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Many of her songs have become mainstream hits and award winners, solidifying her status as a leading Cantopop artist. Notable hit songs include "Maiden's Prayer" (少女的祈禱), "Sisters" (姊妹), "Unfortunately I'm an Aquarius" (可惜我是水瓶座), and "Small City, Big Things" (小城大事). Other significant releases include "Wolf is Coming" (狼來了), "Intuition" (直覺), "Big Hit" (大激想), "Summer Story" (夏天的故事), "Smile" (微笑), "Winter Story" (冬天的故事), "Play It Loud, Kiss Me Soft", "Miriam", "M VS M Part 1/2/Final", "Raise Eyebrows" (揚眉), "Make Up", "Miriam's Melodies", "2004 Open Big", "Electric Girl", "Fool 2004", "Single", "Golden Classic", "Unlimited", "Simply Me", "Meridian", "Wonder Miriam", "Living Very Happily", "Tian Hua Sheng Dian", "Happiness" (喜愛), "Home", "Ready Or Not", "Fire Bird" (火鳥), "Golden Label 10 Years Selection Miriam Yeung", and "If Everybody Had an Ocean".

She has collaborated with various record labels throughout her career, including Capital Artists, Universal Music, Gold Label, Amusic, Media Asia Music, and Warner Music. In 2008, she performed a Cantonese version of "It's a Small World" at the opening of the attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland.

3.2. Acting Career

Miriam Yeung has appeared in over 40 films, with a total box office gross of approximately 50.00 M USD worldwide. She is often recognized for her roles in comedic films, where she frequently portrays innocent, clumsy, or naive female characters. In addition to her live-action roles, she has lent her voice to three Korean and Thai films, including the Cantonese dubs for the lead female roles in the Korean films Barking Dogs Never Bite (as Bae Doona's character) and My Sassy Girl (as Jun Ji-hyun's character), and the Thai film The Iron Ladies 2 (as the Tom Boy character).

Yeung has received significant acclaim for her acting performances. In 2002, she won the Most Popular Artiste Award at Italy's Udine Far East Film Festival. She earned her first Best Actress award for Perfect Wedding at the 17th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award in 2011. In 2013, she won another Best Actress award at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards for her portrayal of Cherie Yu in Love in the Buff. Her return to television in 2019 for the TVB drama Wonder Women, her first small screen appearance in eight years, earned her the Most Popular Female Character award at the 2019 TVB Anniversary Awards, shared with Selena Lee.

Her notable filmography includes:

Her television series appearances include:

3.3. Concerts and Live Performances

Miriam Yeung has undertaken numerous major concert tours and live performances throughout her career, showcasing her musical evolution and celebrating significant milestones.

4.1. Literary and Publishing Activities

Miriam Yeung has also ventured into the literary world. In 1998, she published "Miriam experience of school entry," a collection of short passages featuring her reflections on life, travel journals, and personal anecdotes shared with friends. In 1997, she made her first attempt at composing music, with a song titled "The Writing is on the Wall" (字跡).

4.2. Social Contributions and Ambassadorial Roles

Miriam Yeung has been a prominent figure in charity and public service since 1999. In recognition of her significant societal contributions, she was elected as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Hong Kong by the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong in 2005.

Her extensive involvement in various social causes includes:

• 1999**: Participated in the World AIDS Campaign "I Care" Party for youth.
• 2000**: Nominated by UNAIDS (the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS) to be the first UNAIDS National Goodwill Ambassador for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). She also participated in the 1999 Best Project Awards of the "Youth Action on AIDS Funding Scheme cum Exhibition," the Teen AIDS Walker 2000, and appealed to youth on the "Positive Response" VCD and "Positive Response" Day during the 2000 World AIDS Campaign.
• 2000-2001**: Participated in the World Vision 30 Famine Hours Closing Concert in Hong Kong.
• 2001**: Appointed as Anti-Drugs Ambassador for the Hong Kong and Macau governments. She also released Charity Stamps for "Action for Smiling (HK)".
• 2002**: Released "Finding Angels," a book aimed at encouraging people to act as angels in contemporary society.
• 2003**: Served as Ambassador for the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department's Educational Fund, the Po Leung Kuk Child Sponsoring Programme, Caritas' "Self-Motivation and Resilience in Academic Adversity" Programme, and was an Honorary Celebrity Ambassador of the "Friends of Tung Wah Donation Programme" for underprivileged children. She was also appointed Honorary Occupational Safety and Health Ambassador, "Dental Health Ambassador", "Sunny Heart Ambassador" (Mental Health), "Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation Ambassador", and "Organ Donation Promotional Ambassador". Additionally, she participated in the Chinese New Year Giving Warmth and Care Concert and the 36 Hours Love World Peace Concert in Hong Kong.
• 2005**: Received various appointments by UNICEF, including Ambassador of the Hong Kong Committee, Ambassador to the South-East Asia and Asia-Pacific Region, and Care Ambassador to promote child development. She undertook a field mission to Shanxi, China, with UNICEF to address the concerns of HIV/AIDS-affected children and families. She also performed at the "Love without borders Concert" in Hong Kong, the "Macau Teenage No Drugs Concert" in Macau, and the "McDonald's World Children's Day Concert" in Hong Kong.
• 2006**: Attended the Opening Ceremony of the New Wing of the Red Ribbon Centre UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for Technical Support and participated in the kick-off ceremony for World AIDS Day activities organized by the Red Ribbon Centre. She also released Charity Stamps for the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation.
• 2007**: Awarded Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She actively supported the 2007 World AIDS Campaign "Stop AIDS. Keep the promise" and released Charity T-shirts for the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. She also participated in the "Healing Hands" Charity Concert with Otic Foundation Ltd, aimed at promoting hearing health and assisting the hearing-impaired community.
• 2008**: Served as a torch-bearer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She led two UNICEF field visits, one to the Sichuan quake zones to visit children affected by the massive earthquake, and another to villages in remote areas of Qinghai to understand health projects carried out by UNICEF for underprivileged children and mothers. She also participated in the "To Hear with Love" Charity Sports Day 2008 and "Healing Hands" Charity Musical Drama 2008 with Otic Foundation Ltd in Hong Kong.
• 2009**: Returned to Sichuan on a UNICEF mission to oversee rebuilding projects in the quake zones. She participated in the production of a UNAIDS radio drama, the API "Travel Smart, Play Safe" campaign and related posters, and a World AIDS Day activity in Shenzhen. She also took part in the "To Hear with Love" Charity Concert & Lyric Contest Award Ceremony 2009 with Otic Foundation Ltd in Hong Kong.
• 2010**: Acted as Regional Ambassador of UNICEF and led a field visit to Ethiopia alongside UNICEF's "Change for Good Inflight Fundraising Programme (CFG)" with Cathay Pacific staff members, which has raised over 91.00 M HKD for UNICEF.
• 2012**: Established a team of volunteers to coordinate various community service projects in Hong Kong. Shortly after giving birth, she acted as Captain of the Guangzhou Team in China Central Television's large-scale charity show "Dream Choir" to raise funds for charity.
• 2013**: Recorded a song for the SARS 10th anniversary.
• 2014**: Served as Officiating Guest at the "World Wish Day 2014" event and charity sale organized by Make-A-Wish Hong Kong.

5.1. Marriage and Family

In 2007, Miriam Yeung began a relationship with Real Ting (丁子高_{Dīng Zǐgāo}^Chinese), a former member of the band VRF. The couple married on 11 August 2009, in Las Vegas, United States. Following their return to Hong Kong, they held two wedding banquets: one on 20 December 2010, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wan Chai, and another on 24 December 2010, at L'hotel Island South in Aberdeen, with over 500 guests attending. On 5 June 2012, Yeung gave birth to their son, Torres Ting (丁進諾_{Dīng Jìnnuò}^Chinese), who was affectionately nicknamed "RMB," standing for "Real & Miriam's Baby."

5.2. Health and Personal Matters

In early 2013, Miriam Yeung was admitted to the hospital for emergency surgery following an asthma attack. This event marked a significant personal challenge in her life.