Aimee Chan
Chan in 2019
Born (1981-04-01) 1 April 1981
Nationality Canada
Years active2006-present
Spouse
(m. 2013)
Children3
AwardsTVB Anniversary AwardsMost Improved Female Artiste
2009 Off Pedder ; E.U. ; Burning Flame III

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese陳茵媺

Aimee Chan (born 1 April 1981) or Chan Yan-mei (Traditional Chinese: 陳茵媺) is a Canadian born actress based in Hong Kong. She was the winner of Miss Hong Kong 2006 and was offered a TVB contract shortly after.

Biography

Aimee was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her parents were immigrants from Hong Kong. She began her modeling career at the age of 16. She attended Woodbridge College in Woodbridge, Ontario. After high school, Aimee studied at the Ontario College of Art & Design. She graduated at the age of 23 and became a Graphic Designer. One year later, she entered a modelling competition and won the title. Later she competed in her first beauty pageant. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Hong Kong in 2005.

She married Moses Chan in June 2013. The couple have three children: sons Aiden Joshua Chan (born 4 December 2013) and Nathan Lucas Chan (born 26 February 2015) and daughter Camilla Chan (born 27 April 2016).[1]

Chan reportedly has left TVB after her contract ended two months ago, while she was still in hiatus to take care of her two sons. Sources claimed that Chan didn't make her departure known since husband Moses Chan is still working with TVB. Allegedly, Moses has been busy with dramas and show appearances as a way of paying his wife's debt to the company.

Pageant career

Miss Chinese Toronto 2004

Competing with 9 other delegates in the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2004, she did not place in the top 3. The eventual winner of the pageant was Lena Ma. She later started to host Toronto's What's On TV show at Fairchild.

Miss Hong Kong 2006

After losing in the Miss Chinese Toronto pageant, she competed in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant in 2006. Though coming from Toronto, she went back to Hong Kong to compete. She made the top 21 of the Hong Kong group. After going into camp for 5 days training in Group C, she made the top 16. After filming with Seven in Korea, she competed on 12 August 2006 for the title. Though being a favorite, there were negative reports circulating about plastic surgery.[2] Despite this she won the crown, audience favourite and won the Miss International Goodwill title as well.

Miss World 2006

As the Miss World Organization no longer accepts runners-up as contestants in the Miss World pageant, Aimee was asked to compete in the Miss World 2006 pageant in Warsaw, Poland. However Aimee did not compete in Miss World 2006 due to being overage, first runner-up Janet Chow replaced her.

Miss Chinese International 2007

In January 2007, Aimee competed in the Miss Chinese International 2007 pageant, representing Hong Kong. She was a favorite to win the title and was expected to at least make the top 5. However, due to an average performance in the interview stages, she placed in the top 10 only. Aimee became the fifth Miss Hong Kong to not place in the top 5, after Winnie Yeung in 1996 and her predecessor, (Hoyan Mok) 1994, Kate Tsui in 2005, and Tracy Ip in 2006. The pageant was eventually won by Sarah Song of Sydney.

After Miss Hong Kong

Upon winning Miss Hong Kong, Aimee was signed by TVB and began a career in television, initially starting in MC duties at large charity shows, award shows and other live broadcasts. In 2007 Aimee was featured in TVB's Children's Music Awards. Upon passing her crown, Aimee reaffirmed her interest in design - stating that she intends to work on her own brand in the future. She starred in the highly acclaimed TV drama series: Best Selling Secrets. She earned a best supporting actress nomination and won most improved actress for her work in Burning Flame III, Off Pedder and E.U. She also starred in Every Move You Make alongside Bowie Lam and Bosco Wong.

Filmography

TV dramas

Year Title Role Notes
2008Catch Me NowShum On Na (Nana)
Best Selling SecretsDai Ngan Loijoined the cast in April 2008
2008-2010Off PedderChan Bo Lai (Paula)TVB Award for Most Improved Actress
2009E.U.Jiu Wan Dik (Wendy)TVB Award for Most Improved Actress
Burning Flame IIIYung Siu Yee (Easy)Nominated – TVB Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 15)
TVB Award for Most Improved Actress
2010Some DaySek Ho-yeeNominated - TVB Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 15)
Every Move You MakeChing Bui-yee
2011The Other TruthIris Wong Yee-tingNominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 15)
Episodes 8-10
Super SnoopsSheila Ling Miu-shat
Forensic Heroes IIIAngel Chiang Cheuk-kwanNominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character (Top 5)
2012Master of PlayCheung Sai-ting
The Last Steep AscentTin Oi-taiNominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress (Top 10)
The ConfidantPrincess Wo-shekNominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress (Top 10)
2013A Great Way to Care IIJade Lai Yiu-chu
Slow Boat HomeKate Cheng Po Po
2014Outbound LoveLaw Sik-sikTVB Star Award Malaysia for My Favourite On-Screen Couple
Ruse of EngagementJessica Chung Yat-ka
Come Home Loveherself, Aimee Chan
2023Romeo & Ying TaiZhu Ying Tai

Film

Year Title Role Notes
201072 Tenants of Prosperitysurvey staff
2016Let's Eat!Rebecca[3]
2018When Sun Meets Moon

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References

  1. "TV stars Moses Chan and Aimee Chan have their third child in three years - a girl, finally". Straits Times.
  2. MingPao News:Aimee Chan Denies 'Artificial Beauty' (Chinese)
  3. Kevin Ma (9 September 2015). "Chapman To returns to Malaysia with Let's Eat". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  4. Aimee Chan at hkmdb.com
  5. Aimee Chan at chinesemov.com
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