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.
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.
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.
She also has a nickname of "Song Hye-kyo of Singapore" and can professionally play guitar.
Career Miss Universe In 2016, Chou entered the Miss Universe Singapore pageant, where she won the title of Miss Universe Singapore 2016.
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. 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, 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.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes 2025 A Good Child (好孩子) Grace
Television series Year Title Role Network Notes 2018 VIC Queenie Toggle 29 February (229明天见) Tang Shuangying Mediacorp Channel 82019Fried Rice ParadiseGirly DankerMediacorp Channel 52020AdultingClarissameWATCHLove By NumbersJane2021My Star Bride Xiao SongyaMediacorp Channel 8ReunionJasmine YehmeWATCHLightspeedCharleneThe Cutting EdgeZoe SongLove at First Flight 2ClaudiaYouTube2022Soul Doctor (灵医)Chloe LammeWATCHSoul Detective Mediacorp Channel 82023Strike Gold Kerin Chong Silent WallsAngelaShero Zhou Jingyu2024Love on a Shoestring (完全省钱恋爱手册)Elly Mediacorp Channel U & TVBSFurever Yours (宠他，还是爱我？)Zhang Wenyu Mediacorp Channel 82025Devil Behind The Gate (庭外的一角)Fang Ai Xin Mediacorp Channel 8Perfectly Imperfect (活出好命来)Fan Xiao Wen/When Mediacorp Channel 8
Television shows YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes 2020 Beautivels (神奇旅俠) HostHOY TV EP3-4
Awards and nominations Organisation Year Category Nominated work ResultRefStar Awards2023 Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars 2024 Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars 2025Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes 2026Best Actress Perfectly Imperfect Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes
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