Long retired from the Hong Kong entertainment scene, actress Vivian Chow is making a surprising comeback, playing a lesbian in director Ann Hui's latest romantic comedy. A thirteen-year absence from the big screen may have resulted in a nervous start, but Chow was quick to fit into the role. On today's the List, we focus on Vivian Chow and her return to the public spotlight.
Vivian Chow is a Hong Kong based Cantopop singer and actress. She is well known for her ladylike stage image and sweet looks. Her nymph-like appearance and elegance is very memorable, even twenty years after she first shot to stardom.

Vivian Chow retired from the Hong Kong entertainment scene in the late 1997 when she and her boyfriend, Joe Nieh, emigrated to Vancouver, Canada. Though she still made frequent trips to Hong Kong to visit her family and to support animal-rights charities.
Apart from being known as an actress and singer, Vivian Chow has also been awarded several times for her paintings and masterful renditions on the piano.
Chow's also well-known for her involvement with charities. In 2004, Chow published a book, telling the various pleasures she had raising her cats. The proceeds from the book were donated to charities.
At the invitation of Director Ann Hui, Vivian Chow is now playing against Hong Kong's Sandra Ng in a lesbian love story. Though she hadn't played a role for thirteen years, Chow is confident that an intriguing script and the talent of Director Ann Hui will bring out the best in her.
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