Bobo Chan

Hong Kong former singer, actress and model From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bobo Chan Man-woon (Chinese: 陳文媛, born 18 September 1979) is a former Hong Kong singer, actress, and model. She was active in both film and television and is known for her Cantopop releases.

Born (1979-09-18) 18 September 1979 (age 46)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • model
  • entrepreneur
Yearsactive1999–2008
SpouseHusband
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Bobo Chan
陳文媛
Born (1979-09-18) 18 September 1979 (age 46)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • model
  • entrepreneur
Years active1999–2008
SpouseHusband
Children1
Musical career
GenresPop
InstrumentVocals
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese陳文媛
Simplified Chinese陈文媛
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyinchen2 wen2 yuan2
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingcan4 man4 jyun6
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Life and Career

1999–2002: Early acting and Singing Debut

Bobo Chan made her first film appearance in 1999 with the movie Tempting Heart.[1] In 2001, she debuted as a singer with her first album Shine.[2] Between 2002 and 2003, she continued acting in films while building her Cantopop career with albums including Bounce (2002) and Graceful (2002).

2003–2005: Limited TVB Career

In 2003, Bobo Chan joined TVB on a limited project basis, appearing in several youth and romance-oriented television dramas, such as Hearts Of Fencing (2002) and Aqua Heroes (2003).[3] Her TVB tenure lasted until 2005, during which she appeared in four major series. She did not sign a long-term management contract, instead working on a per-project basis.

2006–2008: Photo scandal and End of Career

After TVB, Bobo gradually reduced her acting engagements. In 2008, explicit photos involving Chan and Edison Chen were leaked online as part of the Edison Chen photo scandal.[4] The scandal severely affected her public image, ended product endorsements, and caused her to withdraw from the entertainment industry. She temporarily relocated to the United States to avoid media scrutiny. Unlike other celebrities involved in the scandal, Bobo chose not to repair her career, permanently retiring from entertainment.[5]

2009–Present: Retirement and Entrepreneurship

In 2009, Bobo officially retired and focused on business ventures, opening a crystal gem boutique, Crystal Jamming, in North Point, Hong Kong.[6]

Bobo married a fellow member of her church on 26 November 2016 in To Kwa Wan and gave birth to a daughter in 2019. She maintains a private, low-profile family life.[7]

Discography

  • Shine (2001)
  • Bounce (2002)
  • Graceful (2002)
  • BoBo Chan – Phase 1 The Retrospect (2003)
  • Fantasia (2005)

Filmography

Films

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Year Title Role
1999Tempting Heart
2000I Do
2001Shadow
2002Women from MarsCameo
2003The Park
2005It Had to Be You!
2006Cocktail
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Television dramas

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YearTitleRoleNetwork
2002Hearts Of FencingChan Siu ManTVB
2003Aqua HeroesSiu ManTVB
2004Sunshine HeartbeatYeung Siu LamTVB
2005The Gâteau AffairsBoBoTVB
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References

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