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Viveca Chow is a Hong Kong-born actress, performer, and New York City-based content creator. She is known for being the first actress born and raised in Hong Kong to perform in a Broadway musical and for her impactful work as a lifestyle expert highlighting small businesses and Asian culture in NYC.
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Early Life and Education
Born in Hong Kong on December 2, 1994, Chow was passionate about performing from a young age, setting her sights on Broadway at the age of nine. She trained at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts from age nine, performing in seven consecutive summer musicals and landing her first lead role as Sharpay in High School Musical at age 15.
She moved to the United States to pursue her dream and graduated from Point Park University's theatre program in the US.[1]
Career
Broadway and Theatre
Chow achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Hong Kong-born-and-raised Broadway musical performer. She was cast in the Broadway revival of Miss Saigon (2017) as a swing for the female ensemble, a role she secured shortly after graduating from university.
Other theatre credits include Farewell My Concubine, a workshop with composer Jason Robert Brown.
Film and Television
Chow's on-screen credits include appearances in The Other Two (Max), Dear Edward (Apple TV+), and Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (Netflix), where she portrayed Elisa Lam. She was selected as one of 20,000 actors for the highly competitive 2022 Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase.
Content Creation and Influencer Work
Chow is a prominent NYC lifestyle content creator with a combined following of over 300,000 across social platforms. She began posting on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic, with her first viral video featuring a $25 haircut in Chinatown, which she created to support the community amid rising anti-Asian racism.
Her content focuses on highlighting hidden gems, small businesses, and Asian-owned establishments in NYC. She has worked with over 550 brands, including Capital One, Samsung, and Lancôme. Her work has been featured in outlets such as NBC, CNN, and the South China Morning Post.
Activism and Advocacy
Chow advocates for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and body positivity. She also advocates for rescue pitbulls, inspired by her dog, Mochi, and regularly volunteers with the NYCACC.