Ava Yu
Hong Kong actor
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Ava Liu Yu-Kiu (born 5 August 1985) is a Hong Kong singer, actress and television host.[1]
University of Hong Kong (Bachelor of Science in Biology)
Ava Liu Yu-Kiu | |||||||||||
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廖羽翹 | |||||||||||
| Born | August 5, 1985 | ||||||||||
| Other names | Yu-Kiu (雨僑) | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | Ying Wa Girls' School University of Hong Kong (Bachelor of Science in Biology) | ||||||||||
| Occupations | Singer, actress, hostess | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2008-present | ||||||||||
| Agent | Neway Group Holdings Limited | ||||||||||
| Notable work | You are the Legend Lan Kwai Fong 3 | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 廖羽翹 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 廖羽翘 | ||||||||||
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| Yuqiao | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 雨僑 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 雨侨 | ||||||||||
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Early life
Ava was born and raised in Hong Kong, where her junior primary studies were at the Cheung Chau Primary School, because her mother was a primary school teacher, Ava transferred to St. Clare's Primary School to continue her primary studies. Her secondary studies were at the Ying Wa Girls' School.
In 2002, Ava scored 26 points at the HKCEE Examination, then she was admitted to the University of Hong Kong, majoring in biology, where she graduated in 2007 and attained ABRSM grade eight piano certificate.[2]
Career
In 2009, Ava entered Hong Kong’s music industry, releasing singles such as “HKU Girls,” “Private Affair Official Handle,” and “Treat You Worse Just Want You Afraid.” In July, she launched a photo album at the Hong Kong Book Fair, with photos taken in Sabah, Malaysia.[3][4] Later that year, she released her first full album, AVA.
Ava currently hosts a radio program with Shiu Tin Yi and Lam Chi To at the network radio station. She also shares beauty tips on YouTube, though her uploads are irregular.
At the end of 2013, the film Lan Kwai Fong 3 was released, with Ava in the lead role. Her performance in the film significantly increased her popularity.
Personal life
Ava married singer-songwriter Adason Lo (羅力威) in Repulse Bay on March 31, 2018. The couple had been dating for seven years.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
| Album # | Album Title | Production | Release Date | Track List |
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| 1st | Ava | 一元製作室 | 21 Dec 2009 | CD
DVD
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| 2nd | AVAnt-Garde | 一元製作室 | 10 Nov 2011 | CD
DVD(Listen to me AVA Live)
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| 3rd | You Serious, You Lose | 一元製作室 | 27 Oct 2012 | CD
DVD
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| 4th | Ladiesnite | Star Entertainment | 15 Apr 2014 |
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Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Confession of Pain | 傷城 | Bar girl | guest |
| 2009 | Murderer | 殺人犯 | Team B | guest |
| 2010 | The Fantastic Water Babes | 出水芙蓉 | Amy | |
| 2011 | Lan Kwai Fong | 喜愛夜蒲 | Ava | |
| 2012 | Natural Born Lovers | 天生愛情狂 | ||
| 2014 | Lan Kwai Fong 3 | 喜愛夜蒲3 | Sara | [6][7] |
| The Cabin in the Mountains | 林中小屋 | [8] | ||
| Iceman | 3D冰封侠 | [9] | ||
| Undercover Duet | 猛龍特囧 | |||
| 2017 | Always Be With You | 常在你左右 | Siu-hung | |
| The Sinking City - Capsule Odyssey | 西謊極落:太爆‧太子‧太空艙 |
Television
Drama
- MicroSex Office 潮性辦公室