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Chiu Sam-Yin
Born 1947-01-01
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Iron BuddhaMute girlThe SwordmatesHsin-YingThe Singing EscortLi PingTemptress of a Thousand FacesModelDragon SwampChun HuaThe Enchanted ChamberChou Su-ChuanThat Fiery GirlXue JiangThe Bells of DeathChang Wei YunGolden SwallowMei NiangThe Silver FoxPui YuThe AssassinConcubine ZhaoSong of TomorrowNightclub dancerBlue SkiesMember of musical troupeSing High, Sing LowRoleOperation LipstickLee JingHong Kong NocturneHK Troupe DancerAngel with the Iron FistsDark Angel memberNora Zain Ajen Wanita 001RoleThe Joy of SpringRolePrincess Iron FanRoleThe Golden BuddhaRoleCome Drink with MeWoman Escort SoldierThe Monkey Goes WestRoleSquadron 77Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)