Kathy Chow

Name: Kathy Chow
Native name: 周海媚
Given name: Chow Hoi Mei
Also Known as: Zhou Haimei
Nationality: Hong Konger
Gender: Female
Born: December 6, 1966
Died: December 11, 2023

Chow Hoi Mei (English name: Kathy) is a Hong Kong actress and singer who was a former Miss Hong Kong pageant participant, she actively modeled and is widely known for her leading roles in Hong Kong TVB series during the late 1980s to 1990s such as The Breaking Point and Time Before Time.

Kathy Chow died of illness on December 11th, 2023 at the age of 57.

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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	Sword and Fairy 4 Chinese Drama, 2024, 36 eps Xuan Tian [Goddess] (Ep. 36) (Guest Role)	36	Xuan Tian [Goddess] (Ep. 36) Guest Role	8.1
2020	Count Your Lucky Stars Chinese Drama, 2020, 34 eps Ye Mang [Actress] (Ep. 9, 14, 16, 18-19) (Guest Role)	34	Ye Mang [Actress] (Ep. 9, 14, 16, 18-19) Guest Role	7.7
2019	Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre Chinese Drama, 2019, 50 eps Abbess Mie Jue (Support Role)	50	Abbess Mie Jue Support Role	8.2
2018	Ashes of Love Chinese Drama, 2018, 63 eps Tu Yao / Heavenly Empress (Support Role)	63	Tu Yao / Heavenly Empress Support Role	8.5
2017	As Flowers Fade and Fly Across the Sky Chinese Drama, 2017, 66 eps Sun Gu Gu [Qing Cheng's nanny] (Support Role)	66	Sun Gu Gu [Qing Cheng's nanny] Support Role	7.1
2017	Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud Chinese Drama, 2017, 58 eps Gu Yu Xiang (Support Role)	58	Gu Yu Xiang Support Role	7.4
2015	The Cage of Love Chinese Drama, 2015, 34 eps Madame Wu [Cai Hong's stepmother] (Support Role)	34	Madame Wu [Cai Hong's stepmother] Support Role	7.1
2015	Exceedingly High Road Chinese Drama, 2015, 28 eps Yu Wan Shuang (Support Role)	28	Yu Wan Shuang Support Role	4.0
2014	The Empress of China Chinese Drama, 2014, 96 eps Pure Consort Yang (Support Role)	96	Pure Consort Yang Support Role	7.9
2013	Sniper Standoff Hong Kong Drama, 2013, 25 eps Wong Yuek Ling (Main Role)	25	Wong Yuek Ling Main Role	7.2
2012	Pi Wu Chuan Qi Chinese Drama, 2012, 45 eps Qiang Shi (Support Role)	45	Qiang Shi Support Role	0.0
2012	Wang Yang Ming Chinese Drama, 2012, 30 eps Lou Su Zhen, Princess of Ning (Main Role)	30	Lou Su Zhen, Princess of Ning Main Role	6.6
2009	In the Chamber of Bliss Hong Kong Drama, 2009, 20 eps Cheung Fung Wan (Main Role)	20	Cheung Fung Wan Main Role	6.6
2009	E.U. (Emergency Unit) Hong Kong Drama, 2009, 30 eps Ching Yeuk Sam (Main Role)	30	Ching Yeuk Sam Main Role	7.5
2008	The Legend of the Condor Heroes Chinese Drama, 2008, 50 eps Bao Xiruo (Main Role)	50	Bao Xiruo Main Role	8.1
2006	The Eight Charts Chinese Drama, 2006, 40 eps Han Die Yi (Main Role)	40	Han Die Yi Main Role	7.3
2006	Ao Jian Jiang Hu Taiwanese Drama, 2006, 46 eps Li Bai (Main Role)	46	Li Bai Main Role	7.2
2003	Lofty Ambition Hong Kong Drama, 2003, 22 eps Mok Yik Yan (Main Role)	22	Mok Yik Yan Main Role	0.0
2003	Actually, You Don't Understand My Heart Chinese Drama, 2003, 22 eps Xu Ke (Main Role)	22	Xu Ke Main Role	8.0
2000	Showbiz Tycoon Hong Kong Drama, 2000, 67 eps Tung Yan (Support Role)	67	Tung Yan Support Role	5.7
1999	Xi Wen Xiao Jie Chinese Drama, 1999, 23 eps Bai Yun (Main Role)	23	Bai Yun Main Role	8.0
1999	Flaming Brothers Hong Kong Drama, 1999, 42 eps Lo Wan (Main Role)	42	Lo Wan Main Role	7.1
1998	Secret of the Heart Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 62 eps Ching Ka Wai (Main Role)	62	Ching Ka Wai Main Role	7.4
1997	Time Before Time Hong Kong Drama, 1997, 20 eps Siu Fu Yong (Main Role)	20	Siu Fu Yong Main Role	7.7
1996	This Life, This Generation Chinese Drama, 1996, 41 eps Tian Xiao Qing (Main Role)	41	Tian Xiao Qing Main Role	8.0
1995	Plain Love Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 20 eps Lau Ah Choi (Main Role)	20	Lau Ah Choi Main Role	7.4
1994	The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber Taiwanese Drama, 1994, 64 eps Zhou Zi Ruo (Support Role)	64	Zhou Zi Ruo Support Role	6.8
1993	Being Honest Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 20 eps Yuen Hei Ling (Main Role)	20	Yuen Hei Ling Main Role	0.0
1992	The Imperial Wanderer Taiwanese Drama, 1992, 55 eps Nalan Ru Yi / Qu Ling Long (Main Role)	55	Nalan Ru Yi / Qu Ling Long Main Role	0.0
1991	The Sword of Conquest Hong Kong Drama, 1991, 20 eps Cheuk Ma (Main Role)	20	Cheuk Ma Main Role	0.0
1991	The Breaking Point Hong Kong Drama, 1991, 40 eps Sum Mun Yee (Main Role)	40	Sum Mun Yee Main Role	7.5
1990	Where I Belong Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 30 eps On Ching (Main Role)	30	On Ching Main Role	0.0
1990	Cherished Moments Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 20 eps Yeung Bat Mui (Main Role)	20	Yeung Bat Mui Main Role	6.3
1990	Rain in the Heart Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 40 eps (Main Role)	40	Main Role	6.8
1989	Looking Back in Anger Hong Kong Drama, 1989, 50 eps Lee Wah (Main Role)	50	Lee Wah Main Role	7.7
1989	The Legend of Master Chan Hong Kong Drama, 1989, 20 eps To Yi Mui (Main Role)	20	To Yi Mui Main Role	7.4
1988	The Saga of the Lost Kingdom Hong Kong Drama, 1988, 35 eps Butterfly Sect Leader (Main Role)	35	Butterfly Sect Leader Main Role	7.6
1987	The Price of Growing Up Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 59 eps (Support Role)	59	Support Role	0.0
1987	Love in a Decadent City Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 20 eps (Main Role)	20	Main Role	6.0
1986	Heir to the Throne Is... Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 20 eps Tau Ching-lin (Main Role)	20	Tau Ching-lin Main Role	7.6
1986	The Feud of Two Brothers Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 30 eps (Main Role)	30	Main Role	7.8
1985	The Yang's Saga Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 6 eps Yeung Yin Ying / Yeung Kau Mui [9th daughter] (Main Role)	6	Yeung Yin Ying / Yeung Kau Mui [9th daughter] Main Role	7.7

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2022	Army Soul of Han Dynasty Chinese Movie, 2022, Mrs. Lao Yue Wang (Main Role)	Mrs. Lao Yue Wang Main Role	6.9
2021	Heroes Return Chinese Movie, 2021, Zuo Man Qing (Support Role)	Zuo Man Qing Support Role	6.2
2020	Love in Blood Chinese Movie, 2020, Xie Gui Fei (Main Role)	Xie Gui Fei Main Role	7.1
2019	Human Bone Curse Chinese Movie, 2019, Zhou Ting (Main Role)	Zhou Ting Main Role	6.5
2019	The Rookies Chinese Movie, 2019, [Zhao Feng's mother] (Support Role)	[Zhao Feng's mother] Support Role	7.0
2019	The Incredible Monk 3 Chinese Movie, 2019, Guan Yin (Guest Role)	Guan Yin Guest Role	0.0
2017	Mr. Pride vs. Miss Prejudice Chinese Movie, 2017, [Zhu Hou's mother] (Support Role)	[Zhu Hou's mother] Support Role	7.6
2015	Hot Blood Band Chinese Movie, 2015, Xiang Yun (Main Role)	Xiang Yun Main Role	0.0
2011	Legendary Amazons Chinese Movie, 2011, Ma Sai Ying (Support Role)	Ma Sai Ying Support Role	6.8
2008	Water Margin Heroes: Sun Er Niang Chinese Movie, 2008, Sun Er Niang (Main Role)	Sun Er Niang Main Role	8.0
2007	Crazy Money & Funny Men Chinese Movie, 2007, Xiao Ling (Support Role)	Xiao Ling Support Role	0.0
2001	Vampire Controller Hong Kong Movie, 2001, Tien Gee (Main Role)	Tien Gee Main Role	0.0
2000	A Game of No Rule Hong Kong Movie, 2000, "6 Days" / Jeanie Fok (Main Role)	"6 Days" / Jeanie Fok Main Role	6.2
1998	Cheap Killers Hong Kong Movie, 1998, Ling (Support Role)	Ling Support Role	7.7
1998	Sleepless Town Japanese Movie, 1998, Xiu Hong (Support Role)	Xiu Hong Support Role	7.2
1998	The Love & Sex of the Eastern Hollywood Hong Kong Movie, 1998, Mei Kei (Main Role)	Mei Kei Main Role	5.8
1998	Nude Fear Hong Kong Movie, 1998, Chan Ching Yee / "Joyce" (Main Role)	Chan Ching Yee / "Joyce" Main Role	5.9
1998	Beast Cops Hong Kong Movie, 1998, Yo Yo (Support Role)	Yo Yo Support Role	7.2
1997	Cause We Are So Young Hong Kong Movie, 1997, Mrs. Chan (Support Role)	Mrs. Chan Support Role	6.5
1995	Don't Give a Damn Hong Kong Movie, 1995, Yau Ching (Main Role)	Yau Ching Main Role	6.1
1993	Insanity Hong Kong Movie, 1993, Mrs. Wong (Main Role)	Mrs. Wong Main Role	0.0
1993	Fight Back to School 3 Hong Kong Movie, 1993, Man Ching (Support Role)	Man Ching Support Role	7.2
1990	King of Gambler Hong Kong Movie, 1990, Bobo (Support Role)	Bobo Support Role	6.4
1989	My Dear Son Hong Kong Movie, 1989, Petty (Support Role)	Petty Support Role	6.0
1988	How to Pick Girls Up! Hong Kong Movie, 1988, Di Di (Unknown)	Di Di Unknown	5.9
1988	The Truth Hong Kong Movie, 1988, Eve (Support Role)	Eve Support Role	7.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2019	Ace vs Ace Season 4 Chinese TV Show, 2019, 12 eps (Ep. 7) (Guest)	12	(Ep. 7) Guest	8.2
2017	72 Floors of Mystery Chinese TV Show, 2017, 12 eps (Ep.3) (Guest)	12	(Ep.3) Guest	7.9
2015	Sze U Tonight Hong Kong TV Show, 2015, 32 eps (Ep. 12) (Guest)	32	(Ep. 12) Guest	8.0
2011	All Star Glam Exam Hong Kong TV Show, 2011, 18 eps (Ep. 6) (Guest)	18	(Ep. 6) Guest	7.8
2009	Beautiful Cooking Season 2 Hong Kong TV Show, 2009, 28 eps [Contestant] (Ep. 16) (Guest)	28	[Contestant] (Ep. 16) Guest	7.8
2006	Beautiful Cooking Hong Kong TV Show, 2006, 19 eps [Contestant] (Ep. 2, 19) (Guest)	19	[Contestant] (Ep. 2, 19) Guest	7.6

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