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Chiu Sam-Yin

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1947-01-01 (Age: 79)

Place of Birth

Unknown

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.

Filmography (25)

⭐ 6.4 Role: Mute girl

The Iron Buddha

1970
⭐ 6.4 Role: Hsin-Ying

The Swordmates

1969
⭐ 0 Role: Li Ping

The Singing Escort

1969
⭐ 6.0 Role: Model

Temptress of a Thousand Faces

1969
⭐ 6.9 Role: Chun Hua

Dragon Swamp

1969
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Chou Su-Chuan

The Enchanted Chamber

1968
⭐ 7.3 Role: Xue Jiang

That Fiery Girl

1968
⭐ 7.2 Role: Chang Wei Yun

The Bells of Death

1968
⭐ 6.4 Role: Mei Niang

Golden Swallow

1968
⭐ 6.8 Role: Pui Yu

The Silver Fox

1968
⭐ 6.5 Role: Concubine Zhao

The Assassin

1967
⭐ 9.0 Role: Nightclub dancer

Song of Tomorrow

1967
⭐ 0 Role: Member of musical troupe

Blue Skies

1967
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

Sing High, Sing Low

1967
⭐ 0 Role: Lee Jing

Operation Lipstick

1967