Maggie Shiu

Maggie Shiu (born 27 February 1965) is a Hong Kong actress known for her extensive work in television, film, and international productions. A veteran of TVB, she has appeared in numerous acclaimed series and films.

Life and career 1965–1984: Early days and training Maggie was born in February 27 1965 in Hong Kong. There are no further information about her earlier days until her entry into the entertainment industry. She entered the entertainment industry by joining the TVB Artist Training Program in 1984 and began her acting career in 1985.

1985–2009:TVB era and film career After training for a year, Maggie began appearing TVB dramas in 1985. Her early work included appearances in music videos for Jacky Cheung (“輕撫你的臉”, “情已逝”) and George Lam (“愛到發燒”, “十分十二吋”), as well as early television roles such as Class of 4D (1985), Take Care, Your Highness! (1985), and Happy Spirit (1985).

She gained recognition in TVB dramas including New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (1986), Blood of Good and Evil (1990), The Breaking Point (1991), Conscience (1994), and Healing Hands II (2001). During her TVB tenure, Shiu was in a long-term relationship with actor Ekin Cheng in the late 1990s, which was noted in entertainment media.

Her film work includes Unfaithfully Yours (1989), Ghost for Sale (1991), and 92 Legendary La Rose Noire (1992). She won the Golden Bauhinia Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in PTU (2003) and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards for Breaking News (2004), Election (2005), and Eye in the Sky (2007). She also received a Golden Horse Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Eye in the Sky in 2007.

2010–present: Leaving TVB and mainland projects After 25 years with TVB, Shiu left the station in 2010 to pursue work in Mainland China and international projects.

She has since appeared in Mainland China dramas such as Palace (2011), Happy General (2012), and The Confidant (2012). In 2024, Shiu returned to TVB to work on the drama Undercover Girl alongside Eddie Kwan.

Outside her main screen work, she has also participated in stage productions and radio dramas over her career.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1989 Unfaithfully Yours 1991 Ghost for Sale 小雨 Rain Siu Yi 1992 92 Legendary La Rose Noire 黃蝴蝶 Butterfly Wong 2003 PTU Sgt. Kat Golden Bauhinia Awards – Best Supporting Actress 2004 Breaking News Grace Chow Wai Yee Nominated – Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress 2005 Election Mrs. Big D Nominated – Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress 2007 Eye in the Sky Inspector Cheung Nominated – Hong Kong Film Awards & Golden Horse Awards 2009 A Very Short Life 2011 Ghost Buddies Pearl 2015 Port of Call Madam Law 2017 Between Love & Desire Rebecca Tsang Bo-lam 2022 A Murder Erased Inspector Cheung Ka Yan 2025 My Best Bet Madam

Television series Year Title Role Notes 1985 Class of 4D TVB 1985 Take Care, Your Highness! Princess Fragrant TVB 1986 New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre Siu Ciu TVB 1998 Web of Love Lead role TVB 2001 Healing Hands II Anson Man TVB 2005 Healing Hands III Anson Man TVB 2006 C.I.B. Files Shek Giu TVB 2008–2009 The Gem of Life Sylvia Hong TVB 2009–2010 A Watchdog's Tale TVB 2011 Palace Concubine Liang / Empress Xiaochengren Mainland China 2012 Happy General Princess of South Sea Mainland China 2012 The Confidant Empress Dowager Ci’an Mainland China 2014 Storm in a Cocoon Madam Yu Mainland China 2015 Captain of Destiny Shek Giu Mainland China 2016 My Ages Apart Bau Mei Na Mainland China 2017 Between Love & Desire Rebecca Mainland China 2018 Siege in Fog Zhun Xiu Mainland China 2024 Undercover Girl Supporting role TVB

TV movies and specials Call Me Scoundrel (1992) Dead End (1992) RTHK productions: A World Without Wall (2010), Equal Opportunities (2013)

Music video appearances Jacky Cheung – “輕撫你的臉”, “情已逝” (1985) George Lam – “愛到發燒”, “十分十二吋” (1985)

Awards and nominations Year Award Work Result 2003 Golden Bauhinia Awards – Best Supporting Actress PTU 2004 Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress Breaking News 2005 Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress Election 2007 Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress Eye in the Sky 2007 Golden Horse Awards – Best Supporting Actress Eye in the Sky