British Hong Kong, United Kingdom

1. Elaine Yiu (1980)

Hong Kong Actor

Best known for both her acting and presenting careers in the Hong Kong television industry. She first gained widespread acclaim for her role in the 2005 Chinese TVB drama series...

2. Nicholas Tse (1980)

Singer-songwriter And Actor

Singer and actor who received a Hong Kong film Award for Best Actor in 2011 for his role in The Stool Pigeon. He and played a role in the hit...

3. Clara Blandick (1880)

Actress

20th century film actress who became imortalized as Auntie Em in the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. 

4. Cecilia Cheung (1980)

Hong Kong Actor And Singer

Chinese leading lady who starred in the award-winning film Lost in Time.

5. Sally Phillips (1970)

British Actor

Dark-eyed supporting actress who appeared in Bridget Jone's Diary and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Her other films include The Junkies, Boy Town, and The Decoy Bride.

6. Wendy Barrie (1912)

American Actor

Actress who was in the crime drama film Dead End with Humphrey Bogart. In 1954, she appeared in It Should Happen to You with Jack Lemmon.

7. Yassi Pressman (1995)

Filipino Actor

Hong Kong-born actress of British and Filipina descent who became a well known TV personality, model, and singer/dancer.

8. Joan Lorring (1926)

American Actress

Born Mary Madeline Ellis, she became known for playing Bessie Watty in the 1945 film The Corn Is Green.

9. Moon Lau (1989)

TV Actress

Hong Kong actress who originally came to fame after being named the second runner-up at the 2013 Miss Hong Kong pageant. She gained additional fame by starring on television dramas...

10. Chapman To (1972)

Hong Kong Actor

Actor who is best known for his role as Tsui Wai-Keung in the Internal Affairs trilogy. He has also starred in Initial D., Isabella and Vulgaria.

11. William Anders (1933)

United States General

Apollo 8 pilot who was among the first people to travel from Earth to the Moon.

12. Ted Wong (1937)

American Jeet Kune Do Practition

Jeet Kune Do martial artist who gained prominence after training under the legendary Bruce Lee.

13. Louis Koo (1970)

Hong Kong Actor And Singer

Known for his roles in such Hong Kong television series as Detective Investigation Files IV and Condor Heroes 95, this popular actor also appeared in several of the Troublesome Night...

14. Henry Lee Junior (1958)

Hong Kong Racing Driver

Chinese race car driver who turned professional in 2007. He has competed for Ghiasport, WK Longman Racing and Changan Ford Racing.

15. Lee Paul (1939)

American Actor

He played Skinhead in a Hawaii Five-0 episode and appeared in various other TV shows and movies during the 1970's.

16. Miriam Yeung (1974)

Hong Kong Singer-actor

Cantopop singer who has released more than 40 albums during her career and found major success with singles like "Sisters" and "Unfortunately I'm an Aquarius." She is also an accomplished...

17. Yoyo Sham (1984)

World Music Singer

Chinese singer and songwriter who won the Best Mandarin Female Newcomer award at the Chinese Music Media Awards in 2015. She released her debut studio album Here that same year.

18. Danny Chan (1958)

Hong Kong Singer

Cantopop idol and multi-instrumentalist who is a songwriter and who released hits like "Yat sang ho kau."

19. Sammi Cheng (1972)

Hong Kong Actor And Singer

Singer and actress often called "The Cantopop Queen" who has sold more than 25 million albums since breaking onto the Hong Kong entertainment scene in the 90's. She is also...

20. Jacky Cheung (1961)

Hong Kong Actor And Singer

Cantonese singer-songwriter and actor who earned the nickname "God of Songs." He has sold more than 25 million records throughout his career. 

21. Wayne Wang (1949)

Film Director

Renowned film director widely known for his romantic comedies like Maid in Manhattan and Last Holiday. His film A Thousand Years of Good Prayers premiered at the Toronto International Film...

22. Ken Hung (1987)

Hong Kong Singer

Cantopop singer who is known for his hit songs "Love. Gutless", "Taste of Love", and "All Around Us". He is also known for his work as an actor and has...

23. Robynn Yip (1986)

World Music Singer

Most well known as a member of the Chinese duo Robynn & Kendy. The pair rocked to fame competing on the third season of The Voice of China. The pair were...

24. Alan Tam (1950)

Hong Kong Singer-actor

English pop singer who helped develop the Cantopop scene with The Wynners and by singing modern ballads.

25. Kay Tse (1977)

Hong Kong Singer

Award-winning Cantopop singer who first gained widespread fame in 2008 following the release of her hit single "Wedding Invitation Street." She has since released more than half a dozen successful...

26. Gavin Stenhouse (1986)

Actor

British Hong Kong-born English actor who was a regular on the series Allegiance as Alex O'Connor. He appeared in the acclaimed Black Mirror episode "San Junipero" and was cast in Freeform's TV movie Life-Size...

27. Fiona Sit (1981)

Hong Kong Singer

Hong Kong Cantpop singer and actress who earned massive popularity with chart-topping singles like "Keanu Reeves Reply," "Blackie and Me" and "A Boy Just Like You." She has also acted...

28. Kaki Leung (1981)

Hong Kong Actor

Actress who is most famous for her television roles, including Fa Yeuk-Bo on Emergency Unit and Natasha on Swipe Tap Love. She has also served as the presenter of shows like Sidewalk...

29. Janice Vidal (1982)

Hong Kong Singer

Chinese pop singer/songwriter who is recognized for having received Metro Radio's I-Tech Metro Newbies Award in 2005. Her 2010 single "What Men Believe" won the Best Song of the Year award...

30. Ali Lee (1982)

TV Show Host

Television show host and actress who is recognized for her work on Cable TV Hong Kong shows such as King of Sports and Amazing Spaces. In 2017, she was cast in a...

31. Celina Jade (1985)

Chinese Actor

Actress and singer who starred in RZA's The Man with the Iron Fists, and played Shado on the TV series Arrow in 2013.

32. Candice Yu (1959)

Hong Kong Actor

Chinese actress who became known for being the first wife of Chow Yun Fat and who appeared in Robin-B-Hood.

33. Flora Cheong-Leen (1959)

Hong Kong Businesswoman

TV actress who went into designing costumes for stage and runway.

34. Leslie Cheung (1956)

Canadian Actor And Musician

Considered one of the founders of the Cantopop music genre, this enormously popular Hong Kong pop vocalist won several Jade Solid Gold Music Awards as well as a 1999 Golden...

35. Miki Yeung (1985)

Hong Kong Singer-actor

Pop singer and actress who has hosted Love Academy for the J2 channel. She has over 100,000 followers on her mikiyeung Instagram account.

36. CY Leung (1954)

3rd Chief Executive Of Hong Kong

Before taking office in 2012 as third Chief Executive of Hong Kong, this Pro-Chinese government politician served as Convenor of the Executive Council and as a member of Hong Kong's...

37. Sammi Cheng Sau Man (1972)

World Music Singer

Singer and actress who has over 30 million album sales throughout the Asia-pacific, has received around 200 awards for acting and singing, performed in over 30 films, and produced over...

38. Carrie Lam (1957)

Politician

Politician who took over as the fourth Chief Executive of Hong Kong in 2017 following a national election. She had previously served as the Chief Secretary for Administration beginning in 2012. 

39. Tara Moore (1992)

Tennis Player

Hong Kong Chinese-British tennis player known for being one of the top-ranked players in Britain. She first broke into to the Top 200 world rankings in 2013.

40. Richard Juan (1992)

TV Show Host

Television personality who rose to fame for his appearances and work as a host on Eat Bulaga! in 2014. He went on to star in a number of shows on...

41. Johnson Lee (1974)

Hong Kong Actor

Notable for his TVB Award-nominated performances in the Hong Kong-produced series Welcome to the House, Devil's Disciples, Catch Me Now, and Super Snoops, he is also famous for his work...

42. Matthew Ho Kwong-Pui (1988)

Movie Actor

Actor and TV presenter who's known for playing a teenage Alan Yiu in the series Never Dance Alone in 2014. He also played the role of Nick Chow in the 2016 TV...

43. Katrina Kaif (1983)

Actress

British actress known for her work in Hindi films. She starred in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara in 2011. Her other blockbuster films include Raajneeti and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

44. Tracy Chu (1988)

TV Actress

Actress and presenter who first rose to fame in 2012 as the 2nd runner-up of the Miss Hong Kong Pageant. She would go on to earn prominent roles in The Hippocratic Crush...

45. Alfred Hui (1988)

Actor

Famous for his 2009 appearance on Television Broadcast Limited's The Voice reality talent competition, this C-pop (Chinese pop) vocalist released several albums, including Blue, A Trilogy of Departure, Grandit, and...

46. Janice Man (1988)

Hong Kong Actress And Model

Chinese film actress who rose to fame for her portrayal of Yuki in the 2014 science fiction film The Midnight After. She was also cast in a starring role in the...

47. Anita Chui (1988)

Movie Actress

Film star most well known for her role in the 2016 action comedy Special Female Force. She also played roles in Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal and Lou Lap. 

48. Sisley Choi (1991)

Movie Actress

Chinese actress who became a star playing Moon Yeung Gwong on the TVB sports drama series Young Charioteers. She has since landed leading roles on series like Presumed Accidents and...

49. Grace Chan (1991)

TV Actress

Actress and beauty pageant winner well recognized as the winner of Miss Chinese International 2014 and Miss Hong Kong 2013. She has starred in a number of popular Hong Kong...

50. Shirley Yeung (1978)

Hong Kong Actor

Famous for her acclaimed performances in the Hong Kong television shows Angels of Mission, Always Ready, The Bitter Bitten, and The Brink of Law, she is also notable for her...

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