Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 1, 1947
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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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | The Iron Buddha | Mute girl |
| 1969 | The Swordmates | Hsin-Ying |
| 1969 | Dragon Swamp | Chun Hua |
| 1969 | The Singing Escort | Li Ping |
| 1969 | Temptress of a Thousand Faces | Model |
| 1968 | Golden Swallow | Mei Niang |
| 1968 | The Bells of Death | Chang Wei Yun |
| 1968 | The Silver Fox | Pui Yu |
| 1968 | That Fiery Girl | Xue Jiang |
| 1968 | The Enchanted Chamber | Chou Su-Chuan |
| 1967 | The Assassin | Concubine Zhao |
| 1967 | Hong Kong Nocturne | HK Troupe Dancer |
| 1967 | Operation Lipstick | Lee Jing |
| 1967 | Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001 | |
| 1967 | Song of Tomorrow | Nightclub dancer |
| 1967 | Blue Skies | Member of musical troupe |
| 1967 | Angel with the Iron Fists | Dark Angel member |
| 1967 | Sing High, Sing Low | |
| 1966 | The Monkey Goes West | |
| 1966 | Princess Iron Fan | |
| 1966 | The Golden Buddha | |
| 1966 | The Joy of Spring | |
| 1966 | Come Drink with Me | Woman Escort Soldier |
| 1965 | Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore | Fung Hsiu-Lan |
| 1965 | Squadron 77 | Photo Shop Worker (uncredited) |
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