Chiu Sam-Yin
Actor
- Born
- January 1, 1947 (age 79)
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
Come Drink with Me
April 7, 1966
Golden Swallow
April 3, 1968
The Assassin
December 22, 1967
The Bells of Death
June 30, 1968
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
April 10, 1969
Dragon Swamp
March 27, 1969
The Iron Buddha
November 12, 1970
The Silver Fox
March 13, 1968
The Golden Buddha
April 27, 1966
Angel with the Iron Fists
January 11, 1967
That Fiery Girl
July 17, 1968
Hong Kong Nocturne
February 8, 1967
Acting25
- 1970The Iron Buddha as Mute girl
- 1969The Swordmates as Hsin-Ying
- 1969The Singing Escort as Li Ping
- 1969Temptress of a Thousand Faces as Model
- 1969Dragon Swamp as Chun Hua
- 1968The Enchanted Chamber as Chou Su-Chuan
- 1968That Fiery Girl as Xue Jiang
- 1968The Bells of Death as Chang Wei Yun
- 1968Golden Swallow as Mei Niang
- 1968The Silver Fox