Chiu Sam-Yin
Actor
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.
Born1947-01-01
Known For
6.7
Come Drink with Me
ActionAdventure
8.0
The Monkey Goes West
FantasyAction
6.4
Golden Swallow
ActionAdventure
6.0
Princess Iron Fan
AdventureFantasy
Blue Skies
ComedyMusic
7.0
Angel with the Iron Fists
Thriller
6.9
Dragon Swamp
ActionAdventure
Operation Lipstick
ThrillerAction
7.2
The Bells of Death
ActionDrama
6.4
The Iron Buddha
Action
5.9
Hong Kong Nocturne
DramaRomance
The Joy of Spring
MusicComedy
6.4
The Assassin
ActionDrama
7.3
That Fiery Girl
ActionAdventure
6.0
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
AdventureAction
5.8
The Golden Buddha
Action
9.0
Song of Tomorrow
DramaRomance
7.0
Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
Comedy
10.0
Squadron 77
WarThriller
6.8
The Silver Fox
ActionAdventure
6.4
The Swordmates
ActionAdventure
The Singing Escort
MusicRomance
Sing High, Sing Low
RomanceComedy
The Enchanted Chamber
FantasyRomance