{{short description |Hong Kong actress}} {{BLP sources |date=January 2013}} {{Family name hatnote|Wai|Michelle Wai|Wai Sze-Nga|lang=Hong Kong}} {{Use dmy dates |date=December 2024}} {{infobox person | name = Michelle Wai | native_name = {{lang|yue-HK|{{nobold|衛詩雅}}}} | image = Michelle Wai from "The Last Dance" at Red Carpet of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2024 (54578230850).jpg | alt = | caption = Wai attending the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival in 2024 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|11|24|df=y}} | birth_place = British Hong Kong | occupation = {{Hlist |Actress |Model |Singer}} | years_active = 2008–present | agent = Emperor Motion Pictures | height_m = 1.62 | website = {{Official website|1=https://www.emp.hk/en/artiste/michelle-wai}} | module = {{Infobox Chinese |child=yes | t = 衛詩雅 | s = 卫诗雅 | p = Wèi Shīyǎ | j = {{Tone superscript|wai6 si1 ngaa5}} }} }} '''Michelle Wai Sze-Nga''' ({{lang-zh|c=衛詩雅}}; born 24 November 1984) is a Hong Kong actress. She was a part-time model before entering the entertainment industry. She is currently under the Emperor Motion Pictures label.
==Name== When Wai first entered the industry, her management company suggested omitting the word "Wai" and using "Sze-Nga" as her stage name because there was already a singer named "Wai Sze" in the entertainment industry. After that, Wai Sze-Nga faded out of the industry for a while, but soon it was the turn of another singer Shiga Lin to enter the industry. Wai thought that changing her stage name to avoid suspicion was not a good idea, so she took the initiative to suggest to her management company that she should use her real name "Wai Sze-Nga" again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nextplus.nextmedia.com/news/latest/20170505/506471|title=豪語錄 衛詩加連詩雅除二等如？衛詩雅：避來避去唔係辦法|journal=Next Magazine|date=5 May 2017|access-date=5 May 2017|archive-date=2 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802134418/http://nextplus.nextmedia.com/news/latest/20170505/506471}}</ref>
==Background== Wai grew up in Tai Ping Village, Sheung Shui, Hong Kong. She has an older sister and a younger brother.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://topick.hket.com/article/1994030/%E3%80%8C%E7%89%8C%E7%8E%8B%E3%80%8D%E8%A1%9B%E8%A9%A9%E9%9B%85%E8%B5%B0%E9%81%8E%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82%E5%9C%88%E4%BD%8E%E8%B0%B7%E3%80%80%E7%82%BA%E7%94%9F%E8%A8%88%E7%A9%8D%E6%A5%B5%E3%80%8C%E8%80%83%E7%89%8C%E3%80%8D |work=Hong Kong Economic Times |title=「牌王」衛詩雅走過娛樂圈低谷 為生計積極「考牌」 |access-date=19 September 2018 |archive-date=29 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429025639/https://topick.hket.com/article/1994030/%E3%80%8C%E7%89%8C%E7%8E%8B%E3%80%8D%E8%A1%9B%E8%A9%A9%E9%9B%85%E8%B5%B0%E9%81%8E%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82%E5%9C%88%E4%BD%8E%E8%B0%B7%E3%80%80%E7%82%BA%E7%94%9F%E8%A8%88%E7%A9%8D%E6%A5%B5%E3%80%8C%E8%80%83%E7%89%8C%E3%80%8D }}</ref>
Wai worked as a part-time model at the age of 16. In 2008, she was introduced by her then modeling agency Jamcast to audition for a role in the TV series "Dressage To Win" As a result, she was successfully shortlisted and became interested in acting. Afterwards, she signed a contract to become a female artist under Emperor Entertainment Group, with Mani Fok Man-Hei as her manager. Wai is currently very active in the entertainment industry, having participated in many films. She has also studied performing arts at home and abroad and is multi-talented. In addition, Michelle Wai has a large number of fans on her social platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, and her positive and pleasing image is popular with the public. Among them, the role of the heroine "Ho-yee" in "Ready o/r Knot" ({{lang-zh|不日成婚|labels=no}}) is very popular among young women. His performances on ViuTV in recent years have also attracted much attention. Michelle Wai and her long-time boyfriend, aesthetic doctor Kenley Chau, are getting engaged and will hold their wedding in 2025.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hk01.com/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82/1033075/%E8%A1%9B%E8%A9%A9%E9%9B%85%E5%AE%A3%E5%B8%83%E8%88%87%E6%8B%8D%E6%8B%96%E5%85%A9%E5%B9%B4%E5%8D%8A%E5%9C%88%E5%A4%96%E7%94%B7%E5%8F%8B%E7%B5%90%E5%A9%9A-%E5%8E%9F%E4%BE%86%E4%BF%82%E5%9F%B7%E6%A5%AD%E5%A4%9A%E5%B9%B4%E5%98%85%E9%86%AB%E7%BE%8E%E9%86%AB%E7%94%9F |title=衛詩雅宣布與拍拖兩年半圈外男友結婚 原來係執業多年嘅醫美醫生 |publisher=HK01 |date=21 February 2025}}</ref>
On February 6, 2024, the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards announced the nomination list. Wai was nominated for Best Actress for the first time for ''Ready or Rot'' ({{lang-zh|不日成婚2|labels=no}}).<ref>{{Cite web |title=衛詩雅的演員修練課 逆流而上：很想別人是透過作品認識我|url=https://www.she.com/entertainment/%E8%A1%9B%E8%A9%A9%E9%9B%85-shedreams-%E4%B8%8D%E6%97%A5%E6%88%90%E5%A9%9A2-%E9%87%91%E5%83%8F%E7%8D%8E/|access-date=29 March 2024|date=29 March 2024|last=she.com|work=she.com |archive-date=29 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329012307/https://www.she.com/entertainment/%E8%A1%9B%E8%A9%A9%E9%9B%85-shedreams-%E4%B8%8D%E6%97%A5%E6%88%90%E5%A9%9A2-%E9%87%91%E5%83%8F%E7%8D%8E/}}</ref>
Wai starred in ''The Last Dance'', which was released in November 2024. Wai received unanimous praise for her delicate and moving performance in the leading role. The film reached a box office number on the first day at 7.46 million,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://eastweek.stheadline.com/focus/8317/%E7%A0%B4%E5%9C%B0%E7%8D%84%E9%96%8B%E7%95%AB%E9%80%B1%E6%9C%AB%E5%89%B5%E4%B8%8B%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%9B%BB%E5%BD%B19%E9%A0%85%E7%B4%80%E9%8C%84-%E7%B4%AF%E7%A9%8D%E7%A5%A8%E6%88%BF%E8%BF%911900%E8%90%AC |title=存档副本 |author=東周網 |date=12 November 2024 |access-date=28 November 2024 |archive-date=13 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113064842/https://eastweek.stheadline.com/focus/8317/%E7%A0%B4%E5%9C%B0%E7%8D%84%E9%96%8B%E7%95%AB%E9%80%B1%E6%9C%AB%E5%89%B5%E4%B8%8B%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%9B%BB%E5%BD%B19%E9%A0%85%E7%B4%80%E9%8C%84-%E7%B4%AF%E7%A9%8D%E7%A5%A8%E6%88%BF%E8%BF%911900%E8%90%AC }}</ref> she became the movie actress with the highest opening box office in Hong Kong history. In the same year, Wai was invited to attend major film festivals such as the Tokyo Film Festival, and her acting skills were recognized by the public.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com.hk/lifestyle/The-Last-Dance-movie |title=存档副本 |access-date=10 November 2024 |archive-date=10 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110204625/https://www.harpersbazaar.com.hk/lifestyle/The-Last-Dance-movie}}</ref>
On February 14, 2025, the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards announced the list of nominees. Wai was nominated for the Best Actress Award for the second time for her role in ''The Last Dance''. At the ceremony on April 27, she was awarded the Best Actress award for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web |title= 金像獎2025︱衞詩雅首度封后 苦練破地獄︰多謝大家冇放棄我|url= https://www.hk01.com/%E9%9B%BB%E5%BD%B1/60230322/%E9%87%91%E5%83%8F%E7%8D%8E2025-%E8%A1%9E%E8%A9%A9%E9%9B%85%E9%A6%96%E5%BA%A6%E5%B0%81%E5%90%8E-%E8%8B%A6%E7%B7%B4%E7%A0%B4%E5%9C%B0%E7%8D%84-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AC%9D%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E5%86%87%E6%94%BE%E6%A3%84%E6%88%91|access-date=28 April 2025 |date=27 April 2025 |last=HK01|work=HK01}}</ref> In 2026, she won Best Supporting Actress with ''Ciao UFO'' in the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/ciao-ufo-wins-five-including-best-film-at-hong-kong-film-awards-2026/5215823.article |title=‘Ciao UFO’ wins five including best film at Hong Kong Film Awards 2026 |date=20 April 2026 |website=Screen Daily |last=Wong |first=Silva |access-date=20 May 2026 |archive-date=24 April 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260424015901/https://www.screendaily.com/news/ciao-ufo-wins-five-including-best-film-at-hong-kong-film-awards-2026/5215823.article |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Filmography== === Film === {| class="wikitable" |- !Year !Title !Chinese title !Role |- |2009 |''Happily Ever After'' |很想和你在一起 |Auyeung Goonnam |- |2009 |''Trick or Treat'' |愛出貓 |Michelle |- |2010 |''Hot Summer Days'' |全城熱戀熱辣辣 |Model |- |2010 |''Ex'' |前度 |Cee |- |2010 |''Girl$'' |囡囡 |Icy |- |2011 |''Love Is the Only Answer'' |愛回家 | |- |2011 |''The Sorcerer and the White Snake'' |白蛇傳說 |Bat Devil |- |2012 |''Lives in Flames'' |起勢搖滾 | |- |2012 |''Triad'' |紮職 | |- |2013 |''Selling Memories'' |兜售回憶 | |- |2013 |''Hardcore Comedy'' |重口味 | |- |2014 |''As the Light Goes Out'' |救火英雄 | |- |2014 |''Keening Woman'' |哭喪女 | |- |2014 |''Golden Chicken 3'' |金雞SSS |Fa |- |2015 |''12 Golden Ducks'' |十二金鴨 | |- |2015 |''Insanity'' |暴瘋語 | |- |2015 |''Paris Holiday'' |巴黎假期 | |- |2016 |''Heaven in the Dark'' |暗色天堂 | |- |2016 |''Show me your Love'' |大手牽小手 | |- |2016 |''Battle of Life'' |天火 | |- |2017 |''Cook Up a Storm'' |鋒味江湖之決戰食神 | |- |2017 |''The Sleep Curse'' |失眠 |Man Ching / Man Woon |- |2017 |''77 Heartbreaks'' |諒他77次 |Mandy |- |2017 |''All My Goddess'' |女人永遠是對的 |Ruo Yan |- |2017 |''Meow'' |喵星人 |Miss Lee |- |2018 |''A Beautiful Moment'' | | |- |2018 |''The Leaker'' | | |- |2019 |''The White Storm 2: Drug Lords'' | | |- |2019 |''Walk with Me'' | | |- |2019 |''Lion Rock'' | | |- |2019 |''Ciao UFO'' | Yan | <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3347002/ciao-ufo-movie-review-charlene-choi-leads-nostalgic-trip-through-recent-hong-kong-history |title=Ciao UFO movie review: Charlene Choi leads nostalgic trip through recent Hong Kong history |date=18 March 2026 |website=South China Morning Post |last=Lee |first=Edmund |access-date=17 May 2026 |language=zh |archive-date=18 May 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260518034442/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3347002/ciao-ufo-movie-review-charlene-choi-leads-nostalgic-trip-through-recent-hong-kong-history |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2020 |''Caught in Time'' | | |- |2021 |''77 Heartwarmings '' | | |- |2021 |''Ready or Knot'' | | |- | 2024 | ''The Last Dance'' |破·地獄 | Yuet<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/the-last-dance-review-po-dei-juk-1236192102/ |title='The Last Dance' Review: Cantonese Comedy Kings Michael Hui and Dayo Wong Star in an Uplifting Drama About Life and Death |date=29 October 2024 |website=Variety |last=Kuipers |first=Richard |access-date=9 November 2024}}</ref> |}
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Chinese title !Role |- |2008 |''Dressage to Win'' |盛裝舞步愛作戰 |Michelle |- |2010 |''Love Thy Family'' |愛回家 |Ming Wai |- |2011 |''Youth Melody'' |青春旋律 |Unknown |- |2012 |''Happy Marshal'' |歡樂元帥 | |- |2012 |''Elite Brigade'' |火速救兵II | |- |2013 |RTHK |非常平等任務 2013 – 少數 | |- |2013 |RTHK |私隱何價 | |- |2015 |''Love in Time'' |還來得及再愛你 | |- |2016 |The Jungle (四川卫视) |怒放霸王花 |Survivor |- |2020 |''The Gutter'' |歎息橋 |何樂兒 (Joyce) |- |2023 |''Food Buddies'' | |Kelly |- |2024 |''Margaret & David Tie'' |瑪嘉烈與大衛系列 絲絲 |Diamond |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category |Michelle Wai}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160507185204/http://www.emp.hk/artists/artists.php?film_title=Michelle%20WAI Michelle Wai's Official Website] *[http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/michelle_wai0767 Michelle Wai's Yahoo Blog] *{{IMDb name|3588483}}
{{Best Actress HKFA}} {{Best Supporting Actress HKFA}} {{Golden Lotus Award for Best Actress}} {{Authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wai, Michelle}} Category:1984 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century Hong Kong actresses Category:Hong Kong female models Category:Hong Kong television actresses Category:Hong Kong film actresses Category:Hong Kong women singers