Roxanne Tong
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Roxanne Tong Lok Man (Chinese: 湯洛雯; Jyutping: Tong Lok-man; born 6 May 1987) is a Hong Kong actress and former beauty pageant contestant contracted to TVB.
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| Born | 6 May 1987 | ||||||||||
| Nationality | China, Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television host, model | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2012–present | ||||||||||
| Agent | TVB | ||||||||||
| Spouse | Kenneth Ma (2023-present) | ||||||||||
| Parent | Tong Chun Chung (father) | ||||||||||
| Relatives | Kent Tong (uncle) | ||||||||||
| Family | Cassandre Tong (younger sister) | ||||||||||
| Awards | Miss Hong Kong 2012 Tourism Ambassador, Beauty Sublimation & Most Popular Pageant on Scene StarHub TVB Awards 2017 – Best New TVB Artiste | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 湯洛雯 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 汤洛雯 | ||||||||||
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Background
Roxanne Tong was born in Hong Kong, the older of two children. Her father, Tong Chun Chung, was an actor. She is the niece of Hong Kong actor Kent Tong.[1] She graduated from University College London with a degree in Psychology.[2]
Career
Roxanne Tong had signed with Primo and became a model.[2] She competed in the Miss Hong Kong 2012 beauty pageant, receiving the Tourism Ambassador, Beauty Sublimation and Most Popular Pageant on Scene awards, and was eventually placed in Top 6. Later, she joined TVB and made her acting debut in the sitcom Come Home Love as Lee Sze-sze. She co-hosted the education program Sidewalk Scientist (season 2) as well. In 2014, Tong competed in the Mainland China competition The Chinese Dream Show (中国梦想秀). Michael Miu came as the special guest for her. She was eventually placed 4th in the competition.
In 2017, Tong won the Best New TVB Artiste award at the 2017 StarHub TVB Awards. In June 2019, she was cast to replace Jacqueline Wong in reshoot of the sequel Forensic Heroes IV,[3][4] which was broadcast in February 2020.
Personal life
Roxanne Tong had been in a relationship with actor Joey Law for four years. They began dating in 2014.[5] After the media reported that the two parties had separated in March 2018, Tong confessed the breakup through Instagram and said she wanted to keep a low profile.[6] On 12 June 2020, Tong and Kenneth Ma were found to be dating in Hung Hom, and they admitted their relationship on Instagram the next day.[7] They announced their engagement on 1 Jan 2023.[8]
Tong is best friends with Tracy Chu, Angel Chiang, Jennifer Shum and Kayi Cheung. She is also good friends with Samantha Ko, Sisley Choi, Telford Wong and Lucas Yiu.
Filmography
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Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-15 | Come Home Love | Lee Sze-sze (李思思) | Supporting Role |
| 2015 | With or Without You | Yin Hung (嫣 紅) | Supporting Role |
| 2015-16 | The Executioner | Sun Yuet (新 月) | Supporting Role |
| 2016 | Fashion War | Yuen Fong-fong (阮芳芳) | Supporting Role |
| My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan | young So Yau-lam (青年蘇佑琳) | Guest Appearance | |
| Come Home Love: Dinner at 8 | Emma Yau Wai-yan (邱慧茵) | Supporting Role | |
| Between Love & Desire | Haley Wong Hiu-yan (王曉欣) | Major Supporting Role | |
| A Fist Within Four Walls | Connie (幗) | Supporting Role | |
| 2017 | Provocateur | Amber Chow Pui-yu (鄒珮瑜) | Major Supporting Role |
| My Dearly Sinful Mind | Icy Tsang Sau-yee (曾秀怡) | Supporting Role | |
| The Unholy Alliance | Kelly Law Ho-man (羅皓雯) | Supporting Role | |
| The Tofu War | Szeto Nam (司徒嵐) | Major Supporting Role | |
| 2018 | Birth of a Hero | Ai Bing-bing (艾冰冰) | Major Supporting Role |
| Daddy Cool | Liu Sui-fong/Poon Hiu-lam (廖瑞芳/潘曉琳) | Guest Appearance | |
| Another Era | Alice Yuen Ling-kiu (阮令翹) | Major Supporting Role | |
| 2019 | My Commissioned Lover | Long Chiu-shun (郎朝信) | Major Supporting Role |
| Justice Bao: The First Year | Pong Gum-tsz (龐金枝) | Guest Appearance | |
| Big Coalition of Maids | Yuet Kao/ Mok Siu-chui (月皎/ 莫小翠) | Main Role | |
| 2020 | Forensic Heroes IV | Chris Tsui Yi (徐意) | Major Supporting Role |
| Airport Strikers | "Nana" Yu On-na (余安娜) | Main Role | |
| 2021 | The Forgotten Day | Dr. "Yan" Nam Hoi-ching (藍海晴) | Main Role |
| Final Destiny | So Yau (蘇柔) | Main Role | |
| 2022 | Barrack O'Karma 1968 | Lai Sin-yi (黎倩儀) | Supporting Role |
| Stranger Anniversary | Yu Fung (俞風) | Main Role | |
| 2023 | Secret Door | WSGT "Dawn" Yeung Yan-hiu (楊忻曉) | Main Role |
| TBA | OPM | Katty To Yee-kei (杜綺琪) | Main Role |
Films
- 2019: Line Walker 2
- 2022: Love Suddenly
Awards and nominations
Miss Hong Kong 2012
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tourism Ambassador | Won |
| Beauty Sublimation | Won | |
| Most Popular Pageant on Scene | Won |
TVB Anniversary Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Show Host | Sidewalk Scientist (with Ali Lee, Leung Ka-ki, Jacqueline Wong, Mayanne Mak, Sammi Cheung) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Most Improved Female Artiste | Fashion War, My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan, Come Home Love: Dinner at 8, Between Love & Desire, A Fist Within Four Walls | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Between Love & Desire — Wong Hiu-yan (Haley) | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Most Improved Female Artiste | Provocateur, My Dearly Sinful Mind, The Unholy Alliance, The Tofu War | Nominated |
| Most Popular Female Character | The Tofu War — Szeto Nam | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Most Improved Female Artiste | Birth of a Hero, Daddy Cool, Another Era | Nominated |
| Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia | Birth of a Hero — Ai Bing-bing | Nominated | |
| Favourite TVB Actress in Singapore | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Most Improved Female Artiste | My Commissioned Lover, Justice Bao: The First Year, Big Coalition of Maids, Feng Shui For The New Year, Inter Inter Intergen | Top 2 |
| Best Actress | Big Coalition of Maids — Yuet Kao | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actress | Forensic Heroes IV — Tsui Yi (Chris) | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Airport Strikers — Yu On-na (Nana) | Nominated | |
| Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Best Actress | The Forgotten Day — Nam Hoi-ching (Yan) | Nominated |
| Final Destiny — So Yau | Nominated | ||
| Most Popular Female Character | Nominated | ||
| Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia | The Forgotten Day — Nam Hoi-ching (Yan) | Nominated | |
| Final Destiny — So Yau | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Best Actress | Stranger Anniversary — Yu Fung | Nominated |
| Most Popular Female Character | Nominated | ||
| Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Best Actress | Secret Door — Yeung Yan-hiu (Dawn) | Nominated |
TVB Star Awards Malaysia
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Favourite TVB Most Improved Female Artiste | Provocateur, My Dearly Sinful Mind, The Unholy Alliance, The Tofu War | Top 3 |
| Favourite TVB Supporting Actress | The Tofu War — Szeto Nam | Nominated | |
| Top 17 Favourite TVB Drama Characters | Nominated | ||
| Favourite TVB Onscreen Couple | The Tofu War (with Lai Lok-yi) | Nominated |
StarHub TVB Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2017 | Best New TVB Artiste | — | Won |
| My Favourite TVB Supporting Actress | The Tofu War — Szeto Nam | Nominated |
Yahoo！Asia Buzz Awards
| Year | Category | Result |
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| 2020 | Most Searched Photos for HK Female Artiste | Won |
People's Choice Television Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2021 | People's Choice Most Improved Female Artiste | The Forgotten Day, Final Destiny | Nominated |
| People's Choice Best Actress | Final Destiny — So Yau | Nominated |
References
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