Rachel Lee
Rachel Lee (Lee Lai-chun) was born on January 8, 1966, in Hong Kong to parents of Indonesian Chinese descent. After graduating from North Point Concordia Lutheran School, she was discovered by a talent scout in 1980 and began participating in commercials. In 1983, she appeared in the film "Everlasting Love" and later signed with the Cinema City, becoming one of the leads in the "Happy Ghost" series, earning the nickname "Student Lover" for her pure image.
In 1984, her role in "Shanghai Blues" earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards. In the 1990s, she showcased her acting skills in "Crazy Love," which grossed HK$12 million at the box office. In 1994, Rachel transitioned to singing and released her first Mandarin album, "Innocence."
In 1999, she won Best Actress at both the 36th Golden Horse Awards and the 5th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in Ann Hui's film "Ordinary Heroes." This achievement made her a double award-winning actress. In 2002, she starred in her first mainland Chinese film, "Happy Mother," and gradually entered the mainland market.
In 2009, the film "Red River," in which she participated, was released. In 2013, Rachel made her comeback in the TVB drama "Aerobic Girls," produced by Eric Tsang. On November 13, 2020, she starred in the film "Find Your Voice," alongside Andy Lau, which premiered in mainland China. In 2021, she was again nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in "Drifting." In 2024, her starring film "Once In A Blue Moon" is set to be released.