Maggie Shiu


Maggie Shiu 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 and George Lam, as well as early television roles such as Class of 4D, Take Care, Your Highness!, and Happy Spirit.
She gained recognition in TVB dramas including New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre, Blood of Good and Evil, The Breaking Point, Conscience, and Healing Hands II. 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, Ghost for Sale, and 92 Legendary La Rose Noire. She won the Golden Bauhinia Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in PTU and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards for Breaking News, Election, and Eye in the Sky. 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, Happy General, and The Confidant. 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

Television series

TV movies and specials

  • Call Me Scoundrel
  • Dead End
  • RTHK productions: A World Without Wall, ''Equal Opportunities''

    Music videos

  • Jacky Cheung – “輕撫你的臉”, “情已逝”
  • George Lam – “愛到發燒”, “十分十二吋”

    Awards