# Eliza Sam

Eliza Sam Lai-Heung (Chinese: 岑麗香; born 17 November 1984) is a Hong Kong actress, formerly under contract in TVB. She won the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant in 2009, and went on to win the 2010 Miss Chinese International Pageant.
After winning the Miss Chinese Vancouver title 2010, Sam was involved supporting organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. She won the World Chinese Entrepreneur Scholarship in January 2010, hosted by The 4th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, Canada Founding & Development Society.

## Biography
### Early life

Sam's family are Hoa, with parents of Chinese descent from Vietnam, and grandparents from Guangdong and Fujian. She was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. Sam had also stated publicly that she is a Christian.
Sam graduated from Surrey's Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2010, with a bachelor's degree in Business as well as a diploma in Marketing Management and a diploma in Fashion Design and Technology. She was an English teacher prior to participating in Miss Chinese International.

### Career

After winning the Vancouver pageant, Sam represented Vancouver in the Miss Chinese International Pageant 2010 organized by TVB. During her final speech (which was to void points from the previous performance segments), Sam talked about her Cantonese being weak, and thus spending one year to practice and improve her Cantonese. She won the competition under the new voting system. Later, she signed with TVB. With her role in the 2012 drama Divas in Distress, Sam rose to popularity and got her nickname "Princess Heung Heung" (香香公主).
In 2013, Sam won the Most Improved Female Artiste award at the 2013 TVB Anniversary Awards.
In mid-June 2018, Sam announced on her social media that her eight-year contract with TVB had come to an end.
In February 2020, Sam returned to TVB to film the family drama Plan "B", which was broadcast in June 2021.

## Personal life

In October 2015, Sam was revealed by the media that she was dating a 6-feet-tall and robust man. On 2 December 2016, she openly acknowledged her engagement on social media with her out of industry boyfriend Joshua Ngo. The manager company acknowledged and blessed them. The couple's wedding was held in Vancouver on 18 December 2016.
On 6 December 2018, Sam announced on social media that she was 5 months pregnant and her due date was April 2019.
On 25 March 2019, Sam posted a photo of her son Jacob on Instagram, announcing that her son was born under the name "BooBoo", but did not disclose the date of birth. Sam shared that Jacob's Chinese name is Ngo Chu-hin (吳主軒), which was given to him by her parents-in-law.
On 3 February 2021, Sam announced on social media that she was pregnant with her second child. On 13 May 2021, she announced on Instagram that her second son, Cashew (小腰果), was born under the name "JuJu", but did not disclose the date of birth.

## Filmography
### Television dramas

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Ghetto Justice II | Bobo | Ep. 7-9 |
| 2012 | Divas in Distress | Hannah Heung Nai-hing (香乃馨) | Major Supporting Role |
| 2012 | The Confidant | Lady in waiting (秀女) | Introduced in Ep.19 |
| 2013 | Inbound Troubles | young Mung Lo (青年夢露) | Cameo TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste TVB Star Awards Malaysia for TVB Most Promising Female Artiste |
| 2013 | Triumph in the Skies II | Tracy Mok Man-chui (莫文翠) | Supporting Role TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste TVB Star Awards Malaysia for TVB Most Promising Female Artiste |
| 2013 | Sniper Standoff | Lai Chun (黎珍) | Major Supporting Role TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste TVB Star Awards Malaysia for TVB Most Promising Female Artiste |
| 2013 | The Hippocratic Crush II | Che Hiu-tung (車曉彤) | Major Supporting Role TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste TVB Star Awards Malaysia for TVB Most Promising Female Artiste |
| 2013-2014 | Coffee Cat Mama | Grace Bin Kwai-chi (邊貴知) | Major Supporting Role |
| 2014 | Never Dance Alone | Carrie Tong Ka-lai (湯嘉麗) | Supporting Role |
| 2014 | Come On, Cousin | young Chai Chow-shui (青年齊秋水) | Cameo |
| 2014 | Lady Sour | San Cha (山楂) | Major Supporting Role |
| 2015 | Limelight Years | Yanto Tong Yan (唐欣) | Major Supporting Role |
| 2015 | Brick Slaves | Peggy Chuk Pik-kei (祝碧姫) | Major Supporting Role TVB Star Awards Malaysia for Top 16 Favourite TVB Drama Characters |
| 2015 | Under the Veil | Lau Yee / Hung Mao-Dan (柳衣 / 洪牡丹) | Main Role StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Female TV Characters |
| 2015 | Angel In-the-Making | Halley Kei Lok (祁樂) | Main Role |
| 2016 | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan | Joyce Ho Fuen-sum (何寬心) | Main Role TVB Star Awards Malaysia for Top 15 Favourite TVB Drama Characters |
| 2016 | Inspector Gourmet | "BabyKaka" Tong Ka-ka (唐嘉嘉) | Main Role |
| 2017 | Oh My Grad | Lau Lau (柳妞) | Major Supporting Role |
| 2017 | Heart and Greed | Belle Hui Pui-yee (許貝兒) | Main Role |
| 2018 | Apple-colada | Barika Lee Lok-yee (李樂怡) | Main Role |
| 2021 | Plan "B" | Grace Hong Nga-yau (康雅悠) | Main Role |

### Music videos

| Year | Singer | Title | Position |
| 2011 | Raymond Lam 林峯 | One Person 人一個 | Female lead |

### Films

* The Fortune Buddies (2011)
* I Love Hong Kong 2012 (2012)
* Special Female Force (2016)
* I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! (2019)

### TVB Programs

* Big Fun Canton 《千奇百趣省港澳》 (2011)
* Kansai Banzai 《關西風雨》 (2011)
* Miss Chinese International Pageant 2012 《國際中華小姐競選》 (Appearing as the reigning Miss Chinese International winner) (2012)
* Dolce Vita 《港生活·港享受(明珠生活)》 (2012)
* The Armur River 《黑龍江》 (2012)
* TV Funny 《玩轉三周1/2》 (2012)
* Neighborhood Treasures 4 《千奇百趣高B班》 (2012)
* Big Fun SE Asia 《千奇百趣東南亞》 (2012)
* Nat Around The World 《叻哥遊世界》 (2013)
* Feastival A La Stars 《明星愛廚房》 (2014-2015)
* A Starry Homecoming 《星星探親團》 (2016)
* My Handy Man 《乜都攪掂晒》 (2016)

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2012 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Most Improved Female Artiste | Ghetto Justice II, Divas in Distress, The Confidant, The Amur River | Nominated |
| 2012 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Divas in Distress | Nominated |
| 2012 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Most Popular Female Character | Divas in Distress as Heung Nai-hing | Nominated |
| 2013 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Most Improved Female Artiste | Inbound Troubles, Triumph in the Skies II, Sniper Standoff, The Hippocratic Crush II | Won |
| 2013 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Sniper Standoff | Nominated |
| 2013 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Most Promising Female Artiste | Triumph in the Skies II, Sniper Standoff, The Hippocratic Crush II | Won |
| 2014 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Never Dance Alone | Nominated |
| 2014 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Favourite TVB Supporting Actress | Coffee Cat Mama | Nominated |
| 2014 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Top 15 Favourite TVB Drama Characters | Coffee Cat Mama as Bin Kwai-chi | Nominated |
| 2014 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple | Coffee Cat Mama with Bosco Wong | Nominated |
| 2014 | StarHub TVB Awards | TVB Most Improved Artiste | — | Won |
| 2014 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Supporting Actress | Never Dance Alone | Nominated (Top 10) |
| 2014 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Female TV Characters | Coffee Cat Mama as Bin Kwai-chi | Nominated (Top 12) |
| 2015 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Actress | Under the Veil | Nominated |
| 2015 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Most Popular Female Character | Under the Veil as Lau Yee / Hung Mao-dan | Nominated |
| 2015 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Favourite TVB Supporting Actress | Brick Slaves | Nominated |
| 2015 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Top 16 Favourite TVB Drama Characters | Brick Slaves as Chuk Pik-kei | Won |
| 2015 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role | Under the Veil | Nominated |
| 2015 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Female TV Characters | Under the Veil as Lau Yee / Hung Mao-dan | Won |
| 2015 | StarHub TVB Awards | TOKYO BUST EXPRESS SASSY AWARD | N/A | Nominated |
| 2015 | StarHub TVB Awards | Favourite TVB Onscreen Couple | Lady Sour (with Him Law) | Nominated (Top 6) |
| 2016 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Actress | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan | Nominated |
| 2016 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Most Popular Female Character | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan as Ho Foon-sum | Nominated |
| 2016 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan | Nominated |
| 2016 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Top 15 Favourite TVB Drama Characters | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan | Won |
| 2016 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Favourite TVB Onscreen Couple | Inspector Gourmet (with Kenneth Ma) | Nominated |
| 2016 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Favourite TVB Host | My Handy Man | Nominated |
| 2016 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan | Nominated |
| 2016 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Female TV Characters | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan as Ho Foon-sum | Nominated |
| 2016 | StarHub TVB Awards | My Favourite TVB Host | My Handy Man | Nominated (Top 6) |
| 2017 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Actress | Heart and Greed | Nominated |
| 2017 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Most Popular Female Character | Heart and Greed as Hui Pui-yee | Nominated |
| 2017 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Favourite TVB Supporting Actress | Oh My Grad | Nominated |
| 2017 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | Top 15 Favourite TVB Drama Characters | Oh My Grad as Lau Lau | Nominated |
| 2021 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Actress | Plan "B" | Nominated |
| 2021 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Most Popular Onscreen Partnership | Plan "B" (with Kenneth Ma) | Nominated |
| 2021 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Favourite TVB Actress in Malaysia | Plan "B" | Nominated |
* 2010 World Chinese Entrepreneur Scholarship: Academic, community service and leadership award
Awards and achievements :
| Miss Chinese Vancouver |||
| Preceded byCici Chen 陳娜良子 | Miss Chinese Vancouver Champion 2009 | Succeeded bySusan Su 蘇慧文 |
| Preceded byShu Yi Lu 陸舒怡 | Miss Photogenic 2009 | Succeeded bySusan Su 蘇慧文 |
| Miss Chinese International |||
| Preceded byChristine Kuo 苟芸慧 | Miss Chinese International Pageant 2010 Champion 2010 | Succeeded byKelly Cheung 張曦雯 |