Eliza Sam Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Children

Eliza Sam Lai-Heung, known professionally as Eliza Sam, is a Canadian actress and former Hong Kong television star celebrated for her work with TVB.

She rose to prominence after winning the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant in 2009 and the Miss Chinese International Pageant in 2010, which led to her acting career.

Best known for her role as Hannah Heung in the TVB comedy Divas in Distress (2012), earning her the nickname “Princess Heung Heung,” Sam has also appeared in films like Special Female Force (2016) and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! (2019), establishing her as a versatile performer in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Eliza Sam Lai-Heung
• Stage Name: Eliza Sam
• Born: 17 November 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.64m
• Parents: Mr. Sam and Mrs. Sam
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Joshua Ngo (m. 2016)
• Children: Jacob Ngo, Cashew Ngo
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Eliza Sam Lai-Heung was born on November 17, 1984, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to parents referred to as Mr. Sam and Mrs. Sam, who are of Chinese descent from Vietnam, with grandparents from Guangdong and Fujian.

She has no siblings.

Sam graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, British Columbia, in 2010, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business, along with diplomas in Marketing Management and Fashion Design and Technology.

She is of Hoa (Chinese-Vietnamese) descent, and practices Christianity as her religion.

Career

Eliza Sam began her career in the entertainment industry through beauty pageants, winning the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant in 2009, where she also received the Miss Photogenic award.

Her victory led to her representing Vancouver at the Miss Chinese International Pageant in 2010, which she won despite her initial struggles with Cantonese.

This achievement secured her a contract with TVB, and she debuted in the 2010 drama The Mysteries of Love.

Her early roles in series like Ghetto Justice (2011) and Relic of an Emissary (2011) showcased her potential, though her limited Cantonese fluency initially posed challenges.

Sam’s breakthrough came with her role as Hannah Heung in Divas in Distress (2012), earning her the nickname “Princess Heung Heung” and widespread popularity.

She won the Most Improved Female Artiste award at the 2013 TVB Anniversary Awards and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Coffee Cat Mama (2013).

Her film credits include Special Female Force (2016), Delete My Love (2014), and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! (2019).

After her eight-year TVB contract ended in 2018, she briefly stepped away from acting to focus on family but returned to star in TVB’s Plan “B” (2021).

Sam has since diversified her career, taking on roles outside TVB, such as in HOY TV’s I Love Kowloon City (2024), where she praised the script’s appeal.

She balances acting with modeling and social media engagement, connecting with fans as a mother and professional.

Her decision to avoid intimate scenes post-motherhood reflects her family-oriented values.

Sam’s pageant-to-acting journey and her ability to overcome language barriers continue to inspire aspiring artists in Hong Kong’s entertainment scene.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @heungheungeliza
• Facebook Handle: Eliza Sam 岑麗香
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Eliza Sam married Joshua Ngo, a non-entertainment industry professional, on December 17, 2016, in Vancouver, Canada, after announcing their engagement in 2015.

The couple has two sons, Jacob Ngo (born March 2019, nicknamed “BooBoo”) and Cashew Ngo (born May 2021, nicknamed “JuJu”).

Sam is a devoted mother and Christian, often sharing family moments on social media.

Filmography

Delete My Love (2014)

Special Female Force (2016)

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! (2019)

Net Worth

Eliza Sam has an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Her primary sources of income include her acting roles in TVB dramas, film appearances, and modeling contracts.

Her pageant winnings and endorsements, particularly following her Miss Chinese International title, have also contributed to her financial success in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.