Maggie Cheung
Awards & Honours
50
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Maggie Cheung's trophy case is unmatched among Asian actresses. She has won 33 awards, including a record six Hong Kong Film Awards and five Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress. Her Silver Bear at Berlin and Best Actress at Cannes place her in an elite group of performers who have won at two of the three major European festivals. She is the only Asian actress to achieve this. Her performance in In the Mood for Love was named one of the 51 classic performances overlooked by the Oscars by Entertainment Weekly. Cheung's influence extends beyond awards: she has inspired generations of actors and filmmakers with her naturalistic style and emotional depth.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Doctorate
For contributions to the arts.
UNICEF Ambassador for China
Appointed to advocate for children's rights.
Rankings & Lists
In the Mood for Love ranked #5 on Sight & Sound's 2022 list of the top 100 films in film history
51 classic performances overlooked by the Oscars
Magazine Covers
Vogue China
2005-09
Maggie Cheung: The Timeless Beauty
Harper's Bazaar China
2008-03
Maggie Cheung's Elegance
Elle Hong Kong
1997-06
Maggie Cheung: Star of The Soong Sisters
Marie Claire Taiwan
2001-10
In the Mood for Love's Maggie Cheung
Time Asia
2004-06
Maggie Cheung: Cannes Winner
Records & Feats
Most Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress
Cheung has won 6 Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress, more than any other actress.
Most Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress
She has won 5 Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress, a record.
Only Asian actress to win Best Actress at both Berlin and Cannes
Cheung won the Silver Bear at Berlin for Center Stage (1992) and Best Actress at Cannes for Clean (2004).