Eliza Sam is a renowned Canadian actress based in Hong Kong, currently affiliated with TVB. Her impressive career trajectory began with her win at the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant in 2009, followed by her victory at the 2010 Miss Chinese International Pageant. Prior to her pageant success, Sam was involved in supporting charitable organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., demonstrating her commitment to giving back to her community.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Sam hails from a Hoa family with parents of Chinese descent from Vietnam and grandparents from Guangdong and Fujian. She is a devout Christian and has spoken publicly about her faith.
Sam's educational background is equally impressive, with a bachelor's degree in Business, a diploma in Marketing Management, and a diploma in Fashion Design and Technology from Surrey's Kwantlen Polytechnic University, which she completed in 2010. Before pursuing a career in entertainment, Sam worked as an English teacher.
After winning the Miss Chinese Vancouver title, Sam represented Vancouver at the Miss Chinese International Pageant 2010, organized by TVB. In her final speech, she candidly discussed her struggles with Cantonese, stating that she had spent a year practicing to improve her language skills. Her hard work paid off, as she won the competition under a new voting system. Following her victory, Sam signed with TVB, marking the beginning of her successful acting career.
In her personal life, Sam has been open about her relationships. In December 2016, she announced her engagement to her boyfriend Joshua Ngo, who is not from the entertainment industry. The couple tied the knot in Vancouver on December 17, 2016. In June 2018, Sam announced on social media that her eight-year contract with TVB had come to an end, signaling a new chapter in her career.
