Bernice Liu 廖碧兒

ABOUT

Bernice Liu 廖碧兒 is a Canadian actress, singer, and commercial model based in Hong Kong. She has previously held the title Miss Chinese Vancouver 2000 as well as Miss Chinese International 2001, the latter position bringing her fame in Hong Kong.

Liu is best known for her role as Princess Sam-tin in the long-running TVB sitcom, Virtues of Harmony, which was also her first role after joining TVB in 2001. Liu's singing breakthrough came to an attention in 2005 after she lent her voice for the theme song of the 2005 TVB serial drama, Into Thin Air. The theme song, "Truth," was Liu's first theme song and was one of the primary promotional songs for the TVB compilation album, Lady in Red, which sold past 10,000 copies in the first day of release. Liu was also listed by critics as one of the few TVB artists to look forward to in a future singing career.

In 2011, Liu left TVB to complete her buisness degree. 

PROFILE

• Name: 廖碧兒 (廖碧儿) / Liu Bik Yee (Liao Bi Er)
• English name: Bernice Jan Liu
• Profession: Actress and singer
• Birthdate: 1979-Jan-06
• Birthplace: Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
• Height: 171cm
• Star sign: Capricorn
• Chinese zodiac: Horse
• Education: University of British Columbia (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)

FILMOGRAPHY

TV Series

• Lucky Tianbao (2016)
• The Story of Liu Hai and Jinchan (2016)
• Margaret and David: Green Bean (瑪嘉烈與大衛系列 - 綠豆) (2016)
• Mystery in the Palace (2012) as Imperial Consort
• Home Troopers (2010)
• Show Me the Happy (2010)
• The Mysteries of Love (2010)
• The Greatness of a Hero (2009)
• When a Dog Loves a Cat (2008)
• Wasabi Mon Amour (2008)
• Steps (2007)
• The Slicing of the Demon (2007)
• Best Selling Secrets (2007)(cameo)
• Devil's Disciples (2007)
• The Brink of Law (2007)
• Into Thin Air (2005)
• Healing Hands III (2005)
• Love Bond (2005) as Mei Lai
• Virtues of Harmony II as Joey (Wong Yee) (TVB, 2003-2004)
• Survivor's Law (2003) as Jessica (Cheung Si Ga)
• Golden Faith as See Lai (TVB, 2002, guest star)
• Virtues of Harmony as Princess Sam Tin (TVB, 2001-2002)

TV Show Theme Songs

• I'm So in Love with You, Steps opening song (2007)
• Do You Still Need to Care (還用在意嗎), The Slicing of the Demon theme song (2007)
• Breakup (分手), The Brink of Law ending song (2007)
• Truth (實情), Into Thin Air opening song (2005)

Movies

• Lost in the Pacific (2015)
• Perfect Wedding (2010)
• The Legend Is Born - Ip Man (2010)
• 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
• Bad Blood (2010)
• The King of Fighters (2009)
• Heat Team (2004)
• My Dream Girl (2003)
• My Wife is 18 (2002)

Recognitions

• Miss Chinese International 2001 Pageant: Winner
• Miss Chinese International 2001 Pageant: Miss Talent
• Miss Chinese International 2001 Pageant: Miss Cosmopolitan
• Miss Chinese Vancouver 2000 Pageant: Winner
• Miss Chinese Vancouver 2000 Pageant: Miss Photogenic

TRIVIA

• Languages: English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
• Native origin: Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong
• Religion: Christianity