Hailing from Sydney, Australia, she is a former undefeated kumite fighter and 1988 World Karate Champion. She participated in state, national, and international tournaments, receiving the Most Outstanding Competitor Award at the World Karate Championships in Japan. Her martial arts skills also include Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Grappling, Kung Fu (Wushu and Shaolin Eagle claw) and weapons (fencing, firearms, Chinese broad sword and whip chain). A member of the Hong Kong Stuntman's Association with special training in Melbourne (Australia) and Hong Kong, Kim-Maree's expertise was showcased in action movies where she appeared and fought with many of the industry's top stars- Cynthia Khan, Simon Yam, Michelle Yeoh, Frankie Chan, Fan Siu Wong, Hwang Jang Lee and Jackie Chan to name a few.
Kim-Maree has remained in Hong Kong, where she works as director of the Hong Kong / China division of the International Bodyguard Association. She's also managing director of the region's pre-eminent security company, protecting local and visiting VIPs and celebrities ranging from Sting and Mariah Carey to Bill Gates and former HK governor Chris Patten.
