- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1947
- Place of Birth
- —
Chiu Sam-Yin
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
movieThe Iron Buddha
1970 · Mute girl
movieThe Swordmates
1969 · Hsin-Ying
movieThe Singing Escort
1969 · Li Ping
movieTemptress of a Thousand Faces
1969 · Model
movieDragon Swamp
1969 · Chun Hua
The Enchanted Chamber
movieThe Enchanted Chamber
1968 · Chou Su-Chuan
movieThat Fiery Girl
1968 · Xue Jiang
movieThe Bells of Death
1968 · Chang Wei Yun
movieGolden Swallow
1968 · Mei Niang
movieThe Silver Fox
1968 · Pui Yu
movieThe Assassin
1967 · Concubine Zhao
movieSong of Tomorrow
1967 · Nightclub dancer
movieBlue Skies
1967 · Member of musical troupe
movieSing High, Sing Low
1967
movieOperation Lipstick
1967 · Lee Jing
movieHong Kong Nocturne
1967 · HK Troupe Dancer
movieAngel with the Iron Fists
1967 · Dark Angel member
movieNora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
1967
movieThe Joy of Spring
1966
moviePrincess Iron Fan
1966
movieThe Golden Buddha
1966
movieCome Drink with Me
1966 · Woman Escort Soldier
movieThe Monkey Goes West
1966
movieSquadron 77
1965 · Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
movieHong Kong, Manila, Singapore
1965 · Fung Hsiu-Lan