Gigi has announced that she will be leaving the entertainment industry to take care of her family. She will not be filming any more TV series, advertisements, movies or releasing any more albums. But, Gigi revealed she is interested in creating her own beauty products range. The Gem of Life (珠光寶氣) will be her farewell series. She recently got married to businessman, Patrick Ma Ting Keung. There have been certain rumours that she is pregnant, but Gigi has not confirmed the news yet.
Sister groups: Moses Chan,
Mogi - Moses and Gigi
Like watching that beautiful actress/singer/part-model named Gigi Lai who played numerous roles such as:
- the
rebellious Smartie/Sai Sai Lup in Young and Dangerous,
-
two-faced Yuk Ying in War and Beauty
- the
powerful Chuk Ming Wai in The Charm Beneath
-
determined and brave Ming Wai in The Dance of Passion
-
young and artistic Chi Wah in Life Art
- the
sweet Jing Jing in The Ultimate Crime Fighter?
The one has kept faithful to the HK entertainment industry for almost 3 decades? Then join the group!
We all
love and
support her as well! If you have
any questions to ask about Gigi, feel free to post them in the wall. We will try to answer them ASAP. Or probably you have some
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Do visit her blogs to see her past memoirs
http://blog.tvb.com/gigilai/
http://blog.sina.com.cn/lizitvb
About HER
Name: 黎姿 / Lai Chi (Mandarin: Li Zi)
English name: Gigi Lai
Profession: Actress, singer, and partly model
Birthdate: October 1st, 1971
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Nationality: British Hong Kong
Height: 165cm (may have varied)
Weight: 50kg (may have varied)
Star sign: Libra
Chinese zodiac: Pig
Nickname: Lychee
Family: Father, mother, younger brother who is 5 years younger than her.
Hobbies: Singing, Dancing
Fav. People: Parents
Fav. Singers/Bands: Madonna; Bananarama
Fav. Places: Places to shop, Restaurants with music
Fav. Music Type: Lambada (Brazilian dance music)
Fav. Food: Ice Cream, Chocolate ("Maltesers")
Fav. Fruit: Oranges
Favorite Instant Noodle: Nissan Demae Ramen
Fav. Animal: Dog
Fav. Color: White, any light colors
Fav. Clothes: Pyjamas/Sleep-wear
Religion: Christian
Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Would like to: Go to Egypt, star in hit box-office movie (may have varied)
Extras
- Education: A-Level (Studied jewelery design, but might not be accurate), also attended the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts scholarship program.
- Entered the entertainment industry at 14 (year 1985) to support her family's financial problems.
- Is the granddaughter of the famous Lai Man-Wai, known to be one of the key figures in early Hong Kong Cinema.
- Has a brother who is a dermatologist (Now recovering and receiving speech therapy after serious road accident)
- Formerly, a spokesperson for Bio-essence, Moiselle, Squina etc...
- The dress (Valentino) Gigi wore to the 40th TVB Anniversary (2007) is the one and only one in the whole globe. There isn't a 2nd one like that in the world.
Filmography
Team of Miracle: We Will Rock You (2009) - Amanda Liu *upcoming*
The Gem of Life (2008) - Hong Nga/Ah Tung
The Ultimate Crime Fighter (2007) - Wong Jing Ying (Jing Jing)
Life Art (2007) - Yum Chi Wah
The Dance of Passion (2006) - Gai Ming Fung
The Charm Beneath (2005) - Chuk Ming Wai
Healing Hands III (2005) - Frances Sum Nga Ching
Shades Of Truth (2004) - Nichole Man Fung Lin/Poon Gum Lin
War and Beauty (2004) - Yuk Ying
Riches to Stitches (2004) - Hoi Tong
Fate Twisters (2003) - Amy Lam
Doomed to Oblivion (2003) - Wong Yat Jeh
The Dark Side of My Mind (2003)
Devil Face, Angel Heart (2002) - Wendy
A Wicked Ghost III: The Possession (2002)
For Bad Boys Only (2000)
Okinawa Rendez-vous (2000) - Sandy
Young and Dangerous 6: Born to Be King (2000) - Rong Yu
For Bad Boys Only (2000)
Fist Power (2000) - Hung
Black Blood (2000)
The Legend of the Flying Swordsman (2000) - Cher
Man Wanted 3 (2000)
Queenie & King the Lovers (2000) - Eliza
Raped by an Angel 5: The Final Judgement (2000) - Nancy
To Where He Belongs (2000)
The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (2000)
A Wicked Ghost (1999) - Cessy
The Accident (1999)
Troublesome Night 6 (1999) - Kwok Siu Heung
Ninth Happiness (1998)
Haunted Mansion (1998) - Ah Gi
The Three Lustketeers (1998)
Theft Under the Sun (1997) - Fai-fai
24 Hours Ghost Story (1997) - Siu Wan
All's Well, Ends Well 1997 (1997) - Gigi
Destination: 9th Heaven (1997) - Mona Chin
Cause We Are So Young (1997) - Mimi
The Criminal Investigator II (1996) (TV series) - Tammy
Street of Fury (1996) - Yi
Till Death Do We Laugh (1996) - Mill
Young and Dangerous 3 (1996) - Smartie/Sai Sai Lup/Stammer
Young and Dangerous 2 (1996) - Smartie/Sai Sai Lup/Stammer
Young and Dangerous (1996) - Smartie/Sai Sai Lup/Stammer
To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui (1994) - Moon
Heroes from Shaolin (1993)
Kung Fu Cult Master (1993) - Chow Chi Yu
Secret Signs (1992) - Jackie
A Wicked Ghost (1992)
Wong Fei Hung Returns (1992)
Lung tik tin hon (1992) (TV series) - Chok Nga-Yan
Queen of Gamble (1991) - Linda
Queen of Gambler (1991)
Spiritual Trinity (1991) - Hsiu-Shuan
Queen of the Underworld (1991)
Dragon in Jail (1990) - Winnie Sung
United We Stand (1986)
The Family Strikes Back (1986)
Happy Ghost II (1985) - Student
Music albums
如果真的戀愛 - If This is Real Love (1993)
不是娃娃 - Not a Doll (1994)
如此這般的....愛情故事 - Such a Love Story (1994)
聽話 - Obedient ( 國語專輯 ) (1995)
姿不姿之間 - Between Gigi (1996)
旅行 ( 國語專輯 ) - Travelling (1996)
給你吧 ( 國語專輯) - Give To Me (1997)
Awards
1993 Best Selling Single
1994 Top 10 Chinese Songs (Silver Medal)
1994 JSG Best New Talent Singer
2004 TVB 37th Anniversary – Best Actress Award, as Yuk Ying in War and Beauty
2004 TVB 37th Anniversary – Best Character Award, as Yuk Ying in War and Beauty
2004 Black and White Television Characters Awards
2004 Metro's Best Duet Collaboration Award for the Song “Poison” with Bowie Lam
2005 TVB Weekly Popularity Awards – Most Popular Magazine Cover Artiste
2005 TVB Weekly Popularity Awards – Most Popular Female Artiste
2005 TVB Weekly Popularity Awards – Most Popular Female in Ancient Drama
2005 TVB Weekly Popularity Awards – Most Popular of them all
2005 Next Magazine TV Awards Top 10 TV Artists
2005 Next Magazine Sponsorship Award - Best Style Actress
2005 Top Ten Best Dressed Personalities Awards
2005 Watson's Annual Health & Beauty Awards – Artiste with Perfect Skin
2005 Metroshowbiz TV awards – Top 10 TV Actors and Actresses
2006 Astro TV Drama Award – Favourite Female Character Award for War and Beauty
2006 Astro TV Drama Award – Favourite Lethal Beauty Award for War and Beauty
2006 TVB Weekly Popularity Awards – Top 10 TV Artists
2006 Watson's Annual Health & Beauty Awards – Artiste with Perfect Skin
2006 China Entertainment Awards – Most Popular Non-Mainland Actress
2006 Chinese TV 10 Years Awards – 10 Years Outstanding Achievement
2006 Moves China Award – Artiste of the Year
2007 Astro TV Drama Award – Favorite Moment Award for Frances in Healing Hands 3
2007 China/HK 10th Entertainment Awards - Most Popular Actress Award
2007 China/HK 10th Entertainment Awards - Best Couple Award with Bowie Lam
2007 Watson's HWB Awards - Top Diamond Award
2007 TVB 40th Anniversary - Mainland Audience's Fave TVB Actress Award
2007 Astro Award: Best Actress Award, for The Dance of Passion
2007 Astro Award: My Favourite Character Award, for The Dance of Passion
2008 Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum - Top Six Most Popular Hong Kong TV Female Artistes
2008 Best Dressed Personality Award
Some great forums/sites to visit for Gigi's latest news:
note: all updated everytime there's Gigi news!
AlwaysGigi Forum (English) News Section
AsianFanatics Gigi Forum (English) Part 1
AsianFanatics Gigi Forum (English) Part 2
Determined Gigi Lai (English) currently down..
Gigi's Baidu Forum (Chinese)
Gigi's Official Website (Chinese)
GigiLai Online Forum (Vietnamese)