According to HK01, actress Cheng Yu-ling remains a leading figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry after 30 years. Currently, the “national treasure of beauty” participates less in film but is a well-known host, frequently leading major shows. Cheng Yu-ling’s show, The Do Show, has been voted the most popular program in Hong Kong for two consecutive years.
The most regrettable aspect of Cheng Yu-ling’s career is her excessive use of plastic surgery, which has led to a distorted appearance. At one point, media captured her face with wrinkles and a crooked mouth. Additionally, her naturally slender frame has made her look a decade older. Many fans who admired Cheng Yu-ling were shocked to see the transformation of the star from Flaming Phoenix.
Currently, Cheng Yu-ling’s face has become less alarming. However, compared to stars of the same age, she is still perceived as looking older due to the aftermath of her plastic surgeries. Notably, her facial expressions appear unnatural, and she no longer retains the beauty she once had.
Born in 1957, Cheng Yu-ling entered the acting profession after attending artist training courses at Hong Kong television. Cheng Yu-ling boasted a beauty that was truly representative of the fragrance of her homeland, with sparkling eyes and a sweet, charming smile that captured many hearts.
Thanks to her sweet beauty and photogenic presence, the actress gained the trust of directors, was embraced by fans, and won numerous awards for her television roles in productions such as The Man in the Net (co-starring Chow Yun-fat), Flaming Phoenix, Lady Wu, Family Ties, General Yang’s Family, and Fishpond Talk.
Cheng Yu-ling also starred in several films, including Flower City, Happy Together, Special Police Force, and Noble Night Banquet. The title of “box office guarantee flower girl” is a nickname that the Hong Kong entertainment industry has bestowed upon her. In 2000, the film Despair, in which Cheng Yu-ling played the lead role, became the first TVB production to achieve a 50% viewership rating.
Cheng Yu-ling achieved great success in her artistic career, but her personal love life has not been as smooth. The actress spent 26 years of her youth on two unfruitful relationships.
Her first love was Kam Kwok-leung, a producer from a media company. The couple dated for nearly 10 years, lived together, and were praised by the media as the “golden couple” of the entertainment industry. After their breakup, Cheng Yu-ling sadly revealed, “My boyfriend actually never liked my personality.”
Many years later, Cheng Yu-ling entered into her second relationship with actor Lau Fung, who is five years her junior. The actress supported her boyfriend in every aspect, taking care of his needs. However, they never married and split after 16 years together. Subsequently, Lau Fung criticized Cheng Yu-ling in the media, stating, “Living with her is like being in hell.”
