Chiu Sam-Yin

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.

Known For

Golden Swallow

Come Drink with Me

The Monkey Goes West

The Bells of Death

The Assassin

Princess Iron Fan

Operation Lipstick

The Joy of Spring

All Movies (25)

• The Iron Buddha1970 · as Mute girl
• The Swordmates1969 · as Hsin-Ying
• The Singing Escort1969 · as Li Ping
• Temptress of a Thousand Faces1969 · as Model
• Dragon Swamp1969 · as Chun Hua
• The Enchanted Chamber1968 · as Chou Su-Chuan
• That Fiery Girl1968 · as Xue Jiang
• The Bells of Death1968 · as Chang Wei Yun
• Golden Swallow1968 · as Mei Niang
• The Silver Fox1968 · as Pui Yu
• The Assassin1967 · as Concubine Zhao
• Song of Tomorrow1967 · as Nightclub dancer
• Blue Skies1967 · as Member of musical troupe
• Sing High, Sing Low1967
• Operation Lipstick1967 · as Lee Jing
• Hong Kong Nocturne1967 · as HK Troupe Dancer
• Angel with the Iron Fists1967 · as Dark Angel member
• Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 0011967
• The Joy of Spring1966
• Princess Iron Fan1966
• The Golden Buddha1966
• Come Drink with Me1966 · as Woman Escort Soldier
• The Monkey Goes West1966
• Squadron 771965 · as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
• Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore1965 · as Fung Hsiu-Lan