Chiu Sam-Yin

Biography

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.

Known For

Mei Niang

金燕子

Fung Hsiu-Lan

心花朵朵開

Hsin-Ying

燕娘

Concubine Zhao

大刺客

Chun Hua

毒龍潭

Chang Wei Yun

奪魂鈴

Xue Jiang

红辣椒

Pui Yu

玉面飛狐

Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)

七七敢死隊

西遊記

鐵扇公主

金菩薩

Mute girl

鐵羅漢

HK Troupe Dancer

香江花月夜

Lee Jing

網嬌娃

Chou Su-Chuan

狐俠

Li Ping

青春萬歲

Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001

歡樂青春

Nightclub dancer

明日之歌

Woman Escort Soldier

大醉俠

Member of musical troupe

艷陽天

Model

千面魔女

Dark Angel member

鐵觀音

星月爭輝