About

Known credits:
21
Birthday:
1947-01-01
Place of birth:
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Website:
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Chiu Sam-Yin

Overview

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

Acting

1970 The Iron Buddha Actor Mute girl 58
Average
1969 The Swordmates Actor Hsin-Ying 59
Average
1969 The Singing Escort Actor Li Ping N/A
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1969 Dragon Swamp Actor Chun Hua 59
Average
1968 The Enchanted Chamber Actor Chou Su-Chuan N/A
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1968 That Fiery Girl Actor Xue Jiang 58
Average
1968 The Bells of Death Actor Chang Wei Yun 59
Average
1968 Golden Swallow Actor Mei Niang 59
Average
1968 The Silver Fox Actor Pui Yu 59
Average
1967 The Assassin Actor Concubine Zhao 59
Average
1967 Song of Tomorrow Actor Nightclub dancer N/A
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1967 Operation Lipstick Actor Lee Jing N/A
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1967 Hong Kong Nocturne Actor HK Troupe dancer 59
Average
1967 Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001 Actor 59
Average
1966 The Joy of Spring Actor N/A
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1966 Princess Iron Fan Actor 59
Average
1966 The Golden Buddha Actor 58
Average
1966 Come Drink with Me Actor Woman Escort Soldier 60
Fair
1966 The Monkey Goes West Actor 59
Average
1965 Squadron 77 Actor Photo shop worker [Uncredited] N/A
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1965 Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore Actor Fung Hsiu-Lan N/A
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