Chiu Sam-Yin
Chao Hsin-yen was born in 1947 and grew up in Hong Kong, though she was a native of Shantung. After graduating from secondary school, she joined the 4th Southern Experimental Theatre Training Troupe. When the Troupe wound up in 1964, Chao signed a four-year acting contract with Shaw Brothers. Her first movie was the romantic comedy Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore. In 1968, Chao appeared in two martial arts movies, namely The Silver Fox and Golden Swallow directed by Chang Cheh. In 1969, she also appeared in The Swordmate, Dragon Swamp and The Singing Escort. Chao retired from the motion picture industry after completion of her contract with Shaw Brothers.
Come Drink with Me
as Woman Escort SoldierGolden Swallow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve...
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Golden Swallow
as Mei NiangGolden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around,...
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The Iron Buddha
as Mute girlAfter a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge....
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The Bells of Death
as Chang Wei YunA simple woodcutter named Wei Fu finds his world shattered when three murderous horsemen arrive...
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The Monkey Goes West
as uncreditedTHE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of...
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The Silver Fox
as Pui YuThe Silver Fox is a throwback, the last of its kind where the heroic swordsmen are women. Lily...
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Dragon Swamp
as Chun HuaAfter being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is...
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The Assassin
as Concubine ZhaoYu is a two-armed swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of...
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Princess Iron Fan
as uncreditedThe mythological tale of a quest from China to India to bring back Buddhist scriptures, famous...
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Hong Kong Nocturne
as HK Troupe DancerA musical about 3 sisters, singers and dancers, and their dad, a magician performing in...
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That Fiery Girl
as Xue JiangThe bandits of Hulu Valley murder the chief of Mei Clan while searching for a treasure map. In...
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Squadron 77
as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)Spy thriller set in occupied Shanghai. Li Lihua stars as the woman who is thrust into the role...
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The Swordmates
as Hsin-YingMing dynasty traitors have sent a secret message in a jade goddess statuette, containing their...
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The Joy of Spring
as uncreditedHong Kong musical directed by Lo Chen.
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Blue Skies
as Member of musical troupeHsiao Yun's rise to fame all results from a lucky break, as she's forced to substitute for...
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The Golden Buddha
as uncreditedPaul (Zhang Chong) is a businessman who gets caught up in an international espionage plot when...
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The Singing Escort
as Li PingThe sex appeal factor shoots skyhigh here with Ting playing Susan, a young woman hiding from her...
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Operation Lipstick
as Lee JingLi Bing, a nightclub entertainer and a reformed thief was caught up in a fight against a...
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Song of Tomorrow
as Nightclub dancerIvy Ling Po was at the height of her fame in traditional Huangmei Opera films -- and chiefly as...
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