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Elaine Ng

Elaine Ng Yi-lei is a Hong Kong actress and former beauty pageant winner, best known for winning Miss Asia in 1990.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Elaine Ng Yi-lei is a Hong Kong actress and former beauty pageant winner, best known for winning Miss Asia in 1990. She has also been credited as Elaine Wu and is known for her public relationship with Jackie Chan, with whom she has a daughter, Etta Ng Chok Lam.

Early life and pageantry

Elaine Ng was born in Hong Kong on 23 September 1972. She won the Miss Asia title in 1990 before moving into acting.

Acting career

Ng is a Hong Kong actress who has worked under the names Elaine Ng and Elaine Wu. Public databases and entertainment listings identify her with film and television credits in Hong Kong cinema and television.

Personal life

Ng gave birth to her daughter, Etta Ng Chok Lam, in 1999. Reporting has also linked her to Jackie Chan in connection with that birth.

Public attention

Ng has periodically appeared in entertainment news because of discussion about her family life and her comments on rumours concerning her relationship with Jackie Chan.

Key facts

  • Elaine Ng Yi-lei is a Hong Kong actress born on 23 September 1972.
  • She won the Miss Asia pageant in 1990.
  • She has been credited professionally as Elaine Wu.
  • She gave birth to her daughter, Etta Ng Chok Lam, in 1999.
  • Public reporting has long associated Ng with actor Jackie Chan, who is the father of her daughter.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Elaine Ng?
Elaine Ng Yi-lei is a Hong Kong actress and former Miss Asia winner.
What is Elaine Ng known for?
She is known for winning Miss Asia in 1990 and for her acting work in Hong Kong entertainment.
What is Elaine Ng's Chinese name?
Her Chinese name is 吳綺莉.
When was Elaine Ng born?
She was born on 23 September 1972.
Does Elaine Ng have children?
Yes. She has one publicly known child, Etta Ng Chok Lam.
Has Elaine Ng used another professional name?
Yes. She has sometimes been credited as Elaine Wu.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Ng
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, Hong Kong actress identity, Miss Asia 1990, daughter Etta Ng Chok Lam, alternate credit Elaine Wu.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1142251/
    Supports: Alternative professional profile and entertainment credits associated with Elaine Ng.
  3. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1401915?language=en-US
    Supports: Name variants, nationality/birthplace listing, acting profile, and date of birth.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/elaine-wu/umc.cpc.3ddqtm7bww5ahzqsp89oxy0qx
    Supports: Elaine Ng Yi-lei as a Hong Kong actress, Miss Asia 1990, and mother of Etta Ng Chok Lam.
  5. The Star — https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/07/17/actress-elaine-ng-denies-jackie-chan-father-of-her-daughter-had-sought-paternity-test
    Supports: Recent reporting on Ng's comments regarding rumours about Jackie Chan and her daughter.