Cheryl Chou | |
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 Chou in 2017 | |
| Born | 15 March 1996 [1] |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Alma mater | LASALLE College of the Arts (BA) |
| Occupations |
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| Modeling information | |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Agency | The Celebrity Agency |
| Chinese name | |
| Chinese | 周智慧 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zhōu Zhìhuì |
Cheryl Chou (born 15 March 1996) is a Singaporean actress, tv host, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She joined the entertainment industry after being crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2016. [2]
Chou was born and raised in Singapore before moving at the age of 8 to Shanghai, China, where she stayed for 10 years. She studied at the Shanghai Singapore International School and graduated with an IB Diploma at 18.
Both her parents are based in Shanghai. Her mother runs a wine machine distribution business and her father is an operations manager. [3] [4]
Chou spent her freshman year of college at the Savannah College of Art and Design, majoring in Fashion Marketing and Management. She then moved back to Singapore and attended LASALLE College of the Arts, majoring in BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Industries.
Aside from being able to speak fluent English and Mandarin, she is also able to converse effectively in Cantonese.[ citation needed ]
She also has a nickname of "Song Hye-kyo of Singapore" and can professionally play guitar.[ citation needed ]
In 2016, Chou entered the Miss Universe Singapore pageant, where she won the title of Miss Universe Singapore 2016. [5]
The judges found her answer to the question "What do you believe is the essence of a true Singapore woman?" during the Q&A segment to be best of the lot. [4] Her response was: "A woman who is confident in her own skin and not afraid of failure and to follow her dreams."
She represented Singapore at Miss Universe 2016 competition in Manila, Philippines, [6] but she did not place in the pageant.
Chou has hosting experience in Hong Kong by hosting a travel programme namely the "Beautivels".
On 13 April 2023, she signed contract with The Celebrity Agency (TCA), officially joining Mediacorp. [7] [8]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | VIC | Queenie | Toggle | [9] | |
| 29 February (229明天见) | Tang Shuangying | Mediacorp Channel 8 | [10] | ||
| 2019 | Fried Rice Paradise | Girly Danker | Mediacorp Channel 5 | [11] [12] | |
| 2020 | Adulting | Clarissa | meWATCH | [13] | |
| Love By Numbers | Jane | [14] | |||
| 2021 | My Star Bride | Xiao Songya | Mediacorp Channel 8 | ||
| Reunion | Jasmine Yeh | meWATCH | [15] | ||
| Lightspeed | Charlene | [16] | |||
| The Cutting Edge | Zoe Song | [17] | |||
| Love at First Flight 2 | Claudia | YouTube | [18] | ||
| 2022 | Soul Doctor (灵医) | Chloe Lam | meWATCH | ||
| Soul Detective | Mediacorp Channel 8 | ||||
| 2023 | Strike Gold | Kerin Chong | |||
| Silent Walls | Angela | ||||
| Shero | Zhou Jingyu | ||||
| 2024 | Love on a Shoestring (完全省钱恋爱手册) | Elly | Mediacorp Channel U & TVBS | ||
| Furever Yours (宠他，还是爱我？) | Zhang Wenyu | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Beautivels (神奇旅俠) | Host | HOY TV | EP3-4 | |
| Year | Organisation | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Star Awards | Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Star Awards | Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated |
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