Chiu Sam-Yin
Actor
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
Golden Swallow
as Mei Niang 1968
The Assassin
as Concubine Zhao 1967
The Bells of Death
as Chang Wei Yun 1968
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
as Model 1969
Dragon Swamp
as Chun Hua 1969
The Iron Buddha
as Mute girl 1970
The Silver Fox
as Pui Yu 1968
That Fiery Girl
as Xue Jiang 1968
The Golden Buddha
1966
Hong Kong Nocturne
as HK Troupe Dancer 1967
Angel with the Iron Fists
as Dark Angel member 1967
The Swordmates
as Hsin-Ying 1969
Princess Iron Fan
1966
The Monkey Goes West
1966
Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
1967
Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
as Fung Hsiu-Lan 1965