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Susan Shaw Yam-Yam
Born 1950-08-17Hong Kong, China
Born in Hong Kong, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam moved to Taiwan with her father at an early age, studying nursing for five years after graduation, and then working as a nurse on a ship. After travelling through 23 countries, she decided to go ashore in Hong Kong to find another job, first singing in a nightclub and then became an actress. She has been active in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970. She has won four Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress (2008, 2011, 2013, 2018).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Moth & IRoleReady O/R RotGramsCoffin HomesMother LeungSugar Street StudioAuntie Eight77 HeartwarmingsRoleReady O/R KnotGramsFate Jealous GreedRoleThe Calling of a Bus DriverKam ChiA Moment of HappinessZito's AuntMMA DivaRoleLion RockRoleUndercover Punch and GunChief BMissbehaviorDoulaA Lifetime TreasureDirector YamA Journey Of HappinessOrchidDearest AnitaRoleNapping KidAuntie Chik NamLucid DreamsGrandmaHotel Soul GoodOld LadyHouse of the Rising SonsRoleHouse No. 7RoleA Beautiful MomentRoleThirty Years of AdonisSister YinNever Too LateRole