Chiu Sam-Yin
Born: 1947-01-01
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
1970
- The Iron Buddha as Mute girl
1969
- Dragon Swamp as Chun Hua
- Temptress of a Thousand Faces as Model
- The Swordmates as Hsin-Ying
- The Singing Escort as Li Ping
1968
- Golden Swallow as Mei Niang
- That Fiery Girl as Xue Jiang
- The Bells of Death as Chang Wei Yun
- The Silver Fox as Pui Yu
- The Enchanted Chamber as Chou Su-Chuan
1967
- The Assassin as Concubine Zhao
- Blue Skies as Member of musical troupe
- Angel with the Iron Fists as Dark Angel member
- Hong Kong Nocturne as HK Troupe Dancer
- Operation Lipstick as Lee Jing
- Sing High, Sing Low
- Song of Tomorrow as Nightclub dancer
- Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
1966
- Come Drink with Me as Woman Escort Soldier
- The Monkey Goes West
- Princess Iron Fan
- The Golden Buddha
- The Joy of Spring
1965
- Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore as Fung Hsiu-Lan
- Squadron 77 as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)