Susan Shaw Yam-Yam

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Susan Shaw Yam-Yam

Acting 76 August 17, 1950

Hong Kong, China

Born in Hong Kong, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam moved to Taiwan with her father at an early age, studying nursing for five years after graduation, and then working as a nurse on a ship. Aft…

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Blowing in the Wind

Blowing in the Wind

1980 TV Show
Love in the Buff

Love in the Buff

6.6 2012 Movie
SDU: Sex Duties Unit

SDU: Sex Duties Unit

6.3 2013 Movie
As the Light Goes Out

As the Light Goes Out

6.2 2014 Movie
You Shoot, I Shoot

You Shoot, I Shoot

7.0 2001 Movie
On The Waterfront

On The Waterfront

1980 TV Show
Vulgaria

Vulgaria

6.3 2012 Movie
Chameleon

Chameleon

1978 TV Show
Human Lanterns

Human Lanterns

6.1 1982 Movie
Crocodile Tears

Crocodile Tears

8.0 1978 TV Show
Vampire Cleanup Department

Vampire Cleanup Department

6.1 2017 Movie
Gallants

Gallants

6.4 2010 Movie

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Born in Hong Kong, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam moved to Taiwan with her father at an early age, studying nursing for five years after graduation, and then working as a nurse on a ship. After travelling through 23 countries, she decided to go ashore in Hong Kong to find another job, first singing in a nightclub and then became an actress. She has been active in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970. She has won four Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress (2008, 2011, 2013, 2018).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Moth & I

    Movie

  2. 2023
    Ready O/R Rot

    Movie Grams

  3. 2021
    Coffin Homes

    Movie Mother Leung

  4. 2021
    Sugar Street Studio

    Movie Auntie Eight

  5. 2021
    77 Heartwarmings

    Movie

  6. 2021
    Ready O/R Knot

    Movie Grams

  7. 2020
    Fate Jealous Greed

    Movie

  8. 2020
    The Calling of a Bus Driver

    Movie Kam Chi

  9. 2020
    A Moment of Happiness

    Movie Zito's Aunt

  10. 2020
    MMA Diva

    Movie

  11. 2019
    Lion Rock

    Movie

  12. 2019
    Undercover Punch and Gun

    Movie Chief B

  13. 2019
    Missbehavior

    Movie Doula

  14. 2019
    A Lifetime Treasure

    Movie Director Yam

  15. 2019
    A Journey Of Happiness

    Movie Orchid

  16. 2019
    Dearest Anita

    Movie

More credits
  1. 2018
    Napping Kid

    Movie Auntie Chik Nam

  2. 2018
    Lucid Dreams

    Movie Grandma

  3. 2018
    Hotel Soul Good

    Movie Old Lady

  4. 2018
    House of the Rising Sons

    Movie

  5. 2018
    House No. 7

    Movie

  6. 2018
    A Beautiful Moment

    Movie

  7. 2017
    Thirty Years of Adonis

    Movie Sister Yin

  8. 2017
    Never Too Late

    Movie

  9. 2017
    My Alien Girlfriend

    Movie Angela 2

  10. 2017
    All My Goddess

    Movie

  11. 2017
    Love Off the Cuff

    Movie Cherie's Mother

  12. 2017
    Vampire Cleanup Department

    Movie Tim's grandma

  13. 2017
    Macau Happy Storm

    Movie

  14. 2017
    Lucky Fat Man

    Movie

  15. 2016
    The Girl Shaman

    Movie

  16. 2016
    The Moment

    Movie

  17. 2016
    Happiness

    Movie

  18. 2016
    晚吹 - 真PK

    TV show self

  19. 2016
    PG Love

    Movie

  20. 2015
    Anniversary

    Movie

  21. 2015
    Lazy Hazy Crazy

    Movie Tracy's Grandmother

  22. 2015
    Are You Here

    Movie Auntie Lan

  23. 2015
    Wonder Mama

    Movie

  24. 2015
    Full Strike

    Movie Grandma Mui