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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 Thea…
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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.
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Movies and shows, newest first
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1970
The Iron Buddha
Movie Mute girl
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1969
The Swordmates
Movie Hsin-Ying
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1969
The Singing Escort
Movie Li Ping
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1969
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
Movie Model
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1969
Dragon Swamp
Movie Chun Hua
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1968
The Enchanted Chamber
Movie Chou Su-Chuan
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1968
That Fiery Girl
Movie Xue Jiang
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1968
The Bells of Death
Movie Chang Wei Yun
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1968
Golden Swallow
Movie Mei Niang
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1968
The Silver Fox
Movie Pui Yu
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1967
The Assassin
Movie Concubine Zhao
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1967
Song of Tomorrow
Movie Nightclub dancer
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1967
Blue Skies
Movie Member of musical troupe
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1967
Sing High, Sing Low
Movie
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1967
Operation Lipstick
Movie Lee Jing
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1967
Hong Kong Nocturne
Movie HK Troupe Dancer
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1967
Angel with the Iron Fists
Movie Dark Angel member
- 1967
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1966
The Joy of Spring
Movie
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1966
Princess Iron Fan
Movie
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1966
The Golden Buddha
Movie
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1966
Come Drink with Me
Movie Woman Escort Soldier
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1966
The Monkey Goes West
Movie
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1965
Squadron 77
Movie Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
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1965
Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
Movie Fung Hsiu-Lan
