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 (25 titles)
6.4MovieThe Iron Buddha
Mute girl · 1970
6.4MovieThe Swordmates
Hsin-Ying · 1969
MovieThe Singing Escort
Li Ping · 1969
6.0MovieTemptress of a Thousand Faces
Model · 1969
6.9MovieDragon Swamp
Chun Hua · 1969
The Enchanted Chamber
Chou Su-Chuan · 1968
7.3MovieThat Fiery Girl
Xue Jiang · 1968
7.2MovieThe Bells of Death
Chang Wei Yun · 1968
6.4MovieGolden Swallow
Mei Niang · 1968
6.8MovieThe Silver Fox
Pui Yu · 1968
6.4MovieThe Assassin
Concubine Zhao · 1967
9.0MovieSong of Tomorrow
Nightclub dancer · 1967
MovieBlue Skies
Member of musical troupe · 1967
MovieSing High, Sing Low
1967
MovieOperation Lipstick
Lee Jing · 1967
5.9MovieHong Kong Nocturne
HK Troupe Dancer · 1967
7.0MovieAngel with the Iron Fists
Dark Angel member · 1967
2.0MovieNora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
1967
MovieThe Joy of Spring
1966
6.0MoviePrincess Iron Fan
1966
5.8MovieThe Golden Buddha
1966
6.7MovieCome Drink with Me
Woman Escort Soldier · 1966
8.0MovieThe Monkey Goes West
1966
10.0MovieSquadron 77
Photo Shop Worker (uncredited) · 1965
7.0MovieHong Kong, Manila, Singapore
Fung Hsiu-Lan · 1965