Elaine Yiu Receives Recognition after 14 Years of Hard Work
In the entertainment industry for more than ten years, Elaine Yiu (姚子羚) was finally recognized for her hard work when she won the Best Supporting Actress Award last year for her role in Captain of Destiny <張保仔>. Although many felt pity that the award came so late in her career, Elaine instead remained grateful and does not regret her career path.
“I never thought of it that way. As long as I have the determination, it is never too late. I am very satisfied with last year’s results. It was a great motivation and the award, to me, is an experience. It attests to my current stage of growth. Winning an award is an affirmation.”
With Raising the Bar <四個女仔三個BAR> and Captain of Destiny airing back-to-back, the audience was able to witness Elaine’s versatile acting. Attributing the award to good timing and fate, the 35-year-old actress expressed, “I very much agree with what Krystal Tin (田蕊妮) said. [She told me] that the award I win isn’t just for me, but rather for everyone who has helped me, motivated me, and even those who have criticized me. Every form of influence allowed me to get better.”
Rather than being recognized as a beauty queen, Elaine is instead appreciated for her well-rounded acting skills. “Some people say that receiving the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award proves that I am part of the talented group. I did not think about whether I am part of the talented group or young beauty queen group. I believe it is a matter of timing and I don’t think that a girl can just enter the industry and be an extremely good actress. Good acting skills are often attained through life experiences. If people view me as part of the talented group right now, I would be very happy.”
Finally reaching a breakthrough in her career after a decade of persistence, Elaine may now possibly shift her focus to her love life. With several of her good friends getting married recently, is Elaine also tempted to settle down? Elaine expressed, “When my good friend Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) got married, many friends asked when it would be my turn. I did not have the time to think about it. I will wait until my career is more stable first. I will leave it to fate. Getting married is a happy occasion. Right now, the audience is very understanding. If I were to get married, I would definitely announce it. But I am a rather introverted person. If I get married in the future, it may be out of the country. I would like to find a small, private island and have a simple wedding. I hope that my big day will be simple and relaxed.”
Source: Oriental Daily
This article is written by Huynh for JayneStars.com.
Ahhhh i always like Elaine! They ahould really cast her in a lead role as she can def handle it!
now it’s all praises. i remembered when she first debut in 2005 , her first role as chloe and female lead in another drama w/ steven ma. people were criticizing her left and right and i think she actually disappeared from the small screen for a while. i agree she’s a much better actress now. with all the stuff people say about the new tvb blood, i just think that we just need to give these newbies some time.
@m0m0 Oh! I remember Chloe! She was bashed left, right and centre when RDOV aired. But in comparison, she is still better than some of the newbies out today. But you are right, we need to give these newbies time to develop.
What was her role in 张保仔? Don’t remember.
@janet72 I think it was Ruco’s stepmum, one of the imperial concubines. To be hooest, I thought Elaine was ok in that role, but it wasn’t very memorable. She has had other performances that were more deserving of the supporting actress award but she was passed over for the new faces that TVB wanted to promote at the time.
@elizabeth thanks for the info…don’t remember her as a member of the pirates. elaine’s character is the evil step mum.
I always thought she was a good actress. I kind of feel sad that it took 14 years for people to recognize her, but that she’s finally been recognized. I mean you could totally see her acting skills in the show, “Sunday好戲王.”
Also reminds me of many other actress and actors who do well, but are still not recognized because the company is more focused on the ones who are already famous or people who just got in and have no experience at all.