Kathy Chow Hoi-mei (Chinese: 周海媚; pinyin: Zhōu Hǎimèi; Jyutping: Zaau1 Hoi2 Mei6; 6 December 1966 – 11 December 2023), or Kathy Chau Hoi-mei[note 1], was a Hong Kong actress and singer who was widely known for her leading roles in Hong Kong TVB series during the late 1980s to 1990s such as The Breaking Point and Time Before Time.

Her popularity peaked in Asia following her portrayal of Zhou Zhiruo in the 1994 Taiwanese adaptation of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.

[6][7] After Chow's death announcement, her artist friend Tin Kai-man confirmed that she had been suffering from lupus for many years.

[10][11][8][9] On 27 December, 2023, Kathy's sister issued a statement which revealed that the actual cause of death was sudden heart attack.

[12] Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei also appeared in Jacky Cheung's music video for the song 吻別 in 1993.