Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress and singer. She is previously managed by Hong Kong TVB television station and Neway Star. In 2011, she won Best Actress for her role in Curse of the Royal Harem, Most Favourite TV Female Character for her role in Ghetto Justice and also "Extraordinary Elegant Actress" at the TVB Anniversary Awards 2011, making her the first ever Triple TV Queen of the year.
Early years
In her schooling days, Myolie Wu received high school education in Boarding School at Methodist College Belfast, Northern Ireland. She later returned to Hong Kong and attended the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, majoring in Biochemistry.
During her first year in university, Wu took part the Miss Hong Kong pageant in 1999 and clinched second runner-up. Shortly afterward, she signed on to TVB as a full-time contracted artiste and withdrew from school.
Acting
In her early years, Myolie Wu started out as supporting characters in television serials. Her acting began to gain recognition through her breakthrough performance in Golden Faith, in which she portrayed the mentally challenged younger sister of Gallen Lo's character, Ivan Ting. Her role was well received by the audience and she was awarded the Most Improved Female Artiste Award at the 2002 TVB Anniversary Awards.
Wu was offered her first lead role in Survivor's Law in 2003. In the same year, she also starred in the classic TVB drama Triumph in the Skies alongside veteran actors Francis Ng and Flora Chan. Both series received high viewership ratings and she soon rose to popularity.
In 2005, TVB aired five drama serials in which Wu was lead actress. She received further acknowledgement for her acting in the hit series Wars of In-Laws where she played the shrewd daughter in-law of Liza Wang. The same serial was also what sparked her ongoing rumours with co-star Bosco Wong.
In 2007, Wu was paired with Mainland actor Feng Shao Feng in the TVB-CCTV joint production The Drive Of Life. The couple was well received by fans. She also starred as Chow Lai-Man in the second installment of War of In-Laws, Wars of In-Laws II in the same year.
Wu took another step in her acting career in 2009 by filming her first Mainland drama Beauty's Rival in Palace, in which she guest-starred in for five episodes and was once again paired with Feng Shao Feng. The drama achieved a high viewership rating and her performance was well-praised. She continued to film her second Mainland series Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law as lead actress the same year and gained widespread popularity in mainland China.
She also filmed her third Mainland drama Racecourse alongside boyfriend Bosco Wong in late 2010. The series was their third collaboration portraying a couple.
In 2011, Wu starred in TVB dramas The Rippling Blossom, Ghetto Justice, and Curse of the Royal Harem and all three series were listed as Top 5 in viewership ratings of the year. She was crowned "TV Queen" at the 2011 TVB Anniversary Awards after being awarded Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in Curse of the Royal Harem and My Favorite Female Character for her role in Ghetto Justice. She was also voted by the audience as the Most Extraordinary Elegant Actress (Bosco Wong won the male equivalent) during the awards, making her the first ever TVB actress to win 3 awards at the same award ceremony.
In 2015, Wu decided not to renew her contract with TVB, and signed with GME China.
With the support of her fellow actresses, Wu opened a bridal studio business as part of her venture into business.
Music
Myolie Wu took the first step in her singing career through singing the theme song for her television series War and Destiny in 2007.
She then signed on to the music label Neway Star in 2008 and released her first EP entitled Evolve. In 2009, she released her second EP Loveholic and held her first solo mini-concert. The concert version Liveholic of her EP Loveholic was then released in early 2010.
She continued to sing theme songs for TVB's television series.
Personal life
Myolie Wu is best friends with Nancy Wu, Paisley Wu, Elaine Yiu, Selena Lee and Mandy Wong. They formed the friendship group “胡說八道會” after the Chinese idiom 胡說八道 meaning "nonsense talk", in addition to several members sharing the same last name Wu "胡". In 2017, the group filmed a travel show together.
After ending her 8-year relationship with Bosco Wong, Wu began dating British born Philip Lee in 2014. They got married in December 2015. It was announced on 14 May 2017 via Instagram that she was expecting her first child with her husband. On 13 October 2017, Wu gave birth to the couple's first son, Brendan, which she announced via Instagram. On 21 June 2019, she gave birth to their second son, Ryan. In 2020, she announced she is pregnant with their third child. On 4 April 2021, she gave birth to their third son, Liam.
Television series
Source:
Variety and reality show
2002 – The Weakest Link (一筆OUT消), hosted by Carol Cheng
2002 – Russian Roulette (一觸即發), hosted by Dayo Wong
2002 – Super Trio Series (吾係獎門人) Season 6 A Trio Delights, hosted by Eric Tsang, Jerry Lamb, Chin Ka Lok
2004 – Super Trio Series (繼續無敵獎門人) Season 7 The Super Trio Continues, hosted by Eric Tsang, Jerry Lamb, Chin Ka Lok
2006 – Beautiful Cooking (美女廚房), hosted by Ronald Cheng, Alex Fong, Edmond Leung
2006 – King of Games (遊戲天王), hosted by Jerry Lamb, Sam Lee, Nancy Lan Sai, Rocky Cheng, Lanmui Lee
2007 – Challenge of the Stars (奧運玩得叻), hosted by Natalis Chan
2007 – Is that Right (問題娛樂圈), hosted by Elvina Kong and Jack Wu
2007 – Deal or No Deal (Hong Kong) (一擲千金), hosted by Alfred Cheung (Myolie won most money with deal, Charmaine Sheh won most money with no deal)
2008 – Strictly Come Dancing (舞動奇跡) Season II
2009 – Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (係咪小兒科) hosted by Leo Ku
2009 – Star Awards (红星大奖2009)-Guest/Award Presenter
2009 – Beautiful Cooking II (美女廚房), hosted by Ronald Cheng, Alex Fong, Edmond Leung
2009 – Mini Fama Mega Fun (農夫小儀嬉), hosted by Fama, Kitty Yuen
2015 – Wonderful Friends (奇妙的朋友)
2016 – Star Awards 2016 (红星大奖2016) (Show 2)-Guest/Award Presenter
2016 – Star Awards 2016 (红星大奖2016)(Post Party) – Guest/Award Presenter
2017 - The Sisterhood Traveling Gang
2020 – Every Body Stand By (zh:演員請就位)Season II
Music video appearances
"Romantic Century" (浪漫世紀) by Myolie Wu
"Solo Travel" (單身旅行) by Myolie Wu
"Fortunately" (幸而) by Myolie Wu
"The Most Beautiful Seventh Day" (最美麗的第七天) by Kevin Cheng
"The Most Difficult Day" (最難過今天) by Vincent Wong & Myolie Wu
"Chocolate and Vanilla" (朱古力與雲呢拿) by Myolie Wu & Bernice Liu
"Because of Love"' by the cast of Strictly Come Dancing
"下意識" by Nick Cheung
"樱花" by Hacken Lee
"You" by Edison Chen
"Next Step Special" by Juno Mak
Singles
"Love Delusion" 戀愛妄想 by Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"Bright Day" 光明日 by Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"Sympathy Points" 同情分 by Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"Soul Mate" 靈魂伴侶 by Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"A Clean Break" 一刀了斷 by Julian Cheung & Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"Loved Once" 愛過 by Julian Cheung & Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"Seeking Love" 尋愛 by Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"Romantic Century" 浪漫世紀 by Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"Solo Travel" 單身旅行 by Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
"Time Doesn't Wait For Me" 時間不等我 by Myolie Wu (Neway Star)
Soundtrack appearances
(戀愛星空4+4) Theme Song – "1 plus 1" (一加一) by Myolie Wu (Metro Radio Drama 新城廣播有限公司) (2005)
Lost in the Chamber of Love (西廂奇緣) Theme Song – "Married Clothes" 嫁衣裳 by Ron Ng & Myolie Wu (2005)
Scavengers' Paradise (同撈同煲) Theme Song Satay brothers by Roger Kwok, Kenneth Ma, Cherie Kong & Myolie Wu (2005)
Wars of In-Laws (我的野蠻奶奶) Theme Song – "House Rules" 家規 by Liza Wang, Bosco Wong & Myolie Wu (2005)
To Grow With Love (肥田囍事) Sub-Theme Song – "Miss Pig" 豬小姐 by Myolie Wu (2006)
To Grow With Love (肥田囍事) Theme Song – "Beautiful Unattractiveness" 醜得漂亮 by Andy Hui & Myolie Wu (album: In the Name of by Andy Hui) (2006)
War and Destiny (亂世佳人) Theme Song –…