Cheryl Chou
Birth date15 March 1996 (age 30)[1]
Birth placeSingapore
Alma materLASALLE College of the Arts (BA)
OccupationActress · host · model
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorDark brown
AgencyThe Celebrity Agency
Cheryl Chou
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C周智慧
PZhōu Zhìhuì

Cheryl Chou (born 15 March 1996) is a Singaporean actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She joined the entertainment industry after being crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2016.[2]

Early and personal life

Chou was born and raised in Singapore before moving at the age of 8 to Shanghai, China, where she stayed for 10 years. She studied at the Shanghai Singapore International School and graduated with an IB Diploma at 18.

Both her parents are based in Shanghai. Her mother runs a wine machine distribution business and her father is an operations manager.[3][4]

Chou spent her freshman year of college at the Savannah College of Art and Design, majoring in Fashion Marketing and Management. She then moved back to Singapore and attended LASALLE College of the Arts, majoring in BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Industries.

Aside from being able to speak fluent English and Mandarin, she is also able to converse effectively in Cantonese.[citation needed]

She also has a nickname of "Song Hye-kyo of Singapore" and can professionally play guitar.[citation needed]

Career

Miss Universe

In 2016, Chou entered the Miss Universe Singapore pageant, where she won the title of Miss Universe Singapore 2016.[5]

The judges found her answer to the question "What do you believe is the essence of a true Singapore woman?" during the Q&A segment to be the best of the lot.[4] Her response was: "A woman who is confident in her own skin and not afraid of failure and to follow her dreams."

She represented Singapore at Miss Universe 2016 competition in Manila, Philippines,[6] but was unplaced.

Acting and hosting

Chou has hosting experience in Hong Kong by hosting a travel programme namely the "Beautivels".

On 13 April 2023, she signed a contract with The Celebrity Agency (TCA), officially joining Mediacorp.[7][8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2025A Good Child (好孩子)Grace

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef.
2018VICQueenieToggle[9]
29 February (229明天见)Tang ShuangyingMediacorp Channel 8[10]
2019Fried Rice ParadiseGirly DankerMediacorp Channel 5[11][12]
2020AdultingClarissameWATCH[13]
Love By NumbersJane[14]
2021My Star BrideXiao SongyaMediacorp Channel 8
ReunionJasmine YehmeWATCH[15]
LightspeedCharlene[16]
The Cutting EdgeZoe Song[17]
Love at First Flight 2ClaudiaYouTube[18]
2022Soul Doctor (灵医)Chloe LammeWATCH
Soul DetectiveMediacorp Channel 8
2023Strike GoldKerin Chong
Silent WallsAngela
SheroZhou Jingyu
2024Love on a Shoestring (完全省钱恋爱手册)EllyMediacorp Channel U & TVBS
Furever Yours (宠他，还是爱我？)Zhang WenyuMediacorp Channel 8
2025Devil Behind The Gate (庭外的一角)Fang Ai XinMediacorp Channel 8
Perfectly Imperfect (活出好命来)Fan Xiao Wen/WhenMediacorp Channel 8

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef.
2020Beautivels (神奇旅俠)HostHOY TVEP3-4

Awards and nominations

OrganisationYearCategoryNominated workResultRef
Star Awards2023Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars
2024Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars
2025Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes
2026Best Actress Perfectly Imperfect
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes[19]

References

  1. ^ "Cheryl Chou – Basic Artistes". Archived from the original on 25 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Miss Universe S'pore winner wows crowd with fearless answer". The New Paper. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
  3. ^ "Cheryl Chou: My mum, my best friend". The New Paper. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  4. ^ hermes (2017-07-07). "Miss Singapore Universe 2016 prepares to hand over crown". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  5. ^ "Cheryl Chou wins Miss Universe Singapore 2016, SPH Events, Event Updates". SPH Media Solutions. 2016-10-01. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
  6. ^ Chan, Rachel (2017-01-21). "Miss Universe Singapore is having a ball". The New Paper. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  7. ^ ""环球小姐"周智慧签约新传媒 盼与白薇秀、吴俐璇再合作！" (in Chinese). 8world Entertainment Lifestyle. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Ase Wang and former Miss Universe Singapore Cheryl Chou among new additions to Mediacorp's The Celebrity Agency". CNA. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  9. ^ Leong, Audrey (2018-05-18). "Former Miss Universe Singapore contestants reunite for web series". The New Paper. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  10. ^ 李妙音, 文 / (2018-09-24). "拍完《229明天见》 周智慧转往香港打拼" (in Simplified Chinese). 早报. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  11. ^ "Dick Lee's 'Fried Rice Paradise' The TV Series Is A Lot More Sinister Than The Original Musical". TODAYonline. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  12. ^ "Inside The Mind Of Cheryl Chou — NYLON's September 2019 Digital Cover Girl". NYLON SINGAPORE. 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  13. ^ "Adulting". meWATCH. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  14. ^ "Love By Numbers Show Info". meWATCH. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  15. ^ Tseng, Douglas (10 May 2021). "Reunion's Shawn Thia On Christopher Lee As A Role Model: "He Ages Like Fine Wine"". Today (Singapore newspaper). Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  16. ^ Tseng, Douglas (22 May 2021). "Stuff To Watch This Week (May 24-30, 2021)". 8 Days. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  17. ^ Tseng, Douglas (30 August 2021). "Stuff To Watch This Week (Aug 30-Sept 5, 2021)". 8 Days. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  18. ^ Low, Harvey (23 September 2021). "Meet the robots of Changi Airport and Jewel". nowboarding.changiairport.com. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  19. ^ Wong, Bryan (21 May 2025). "Who are the 165 hopefuls vying for the popularity awards at Star Awards 2025?". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2025-07-21.