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
The Iron Buddha
as Mute girl
The Iron Buddha
as Mute girl
The Swordmates
as Hsin-Ying
The Swordmates
as Hsin-Ying
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
as Model
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
as Model
That Fiery Girl
as Xue Jiang
That Fiery Girl
as Xue Jiang
The Bells of Death
as Chang Wei Yun
The Bells of Death
as Chang Wei Yun
Golden Swallow
as Mei Niang
Golden Swallow
as Mei Niang
The Assassin
as Concubine Zhao
The Assassin
as Concubine Zhao
Blue Skies
as Member of musical troupe
Blue Skies
as Member of musical troupe
Operation Lipstick
as Lee Jing
Operation Lipstick
as Lee Jing
Hong Kong Nocturne
as HK Troupe Dancer
Hong Kong Nocturne
as HK Troupe Dancer
Angel with the Iron Fists
as Dark Angel member
Angel with the Iron Fists
as Dark Angel member
Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
The Joy of Spring
The Joy of Spring
The Golden Buddha
The Golden Buddha
Come Drink with Me
as Woman Escort Soldier
Come Drink with Me
as Woman Escort Soldier
The Monkey Goes West
The Monkey Goes West
Squadron 77
as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
Squadron 77
as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
as Fung Hsiu-Lan
Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
as Fung Hsiu-Lan