Biography
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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Come Drink with Me (1966) — Woman Escort Soldier
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Golden Swallow (1968) — Mei Niang
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The Assassin (1967) — Concubine Zhao
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The Bells of Death (1968) — Chang Wei Yun
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Temptress of a Thousand Faces (1969) — Model
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Dragon Swamp (1969) — Chun Hua
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The Iron Buddha (1970) — Mute girl
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The Silver Fox (1968) — Pui Yu
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That Fiery Girl (1968) — Xue Jiang
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The Golden Buddha (1966)
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Hong Kong Nocturne (1967) — HK Troupe Dancer
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Angel with the Iron Fists (1967) — Dark Angel member
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The Swordmates (1969) — Hsin-Ying
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Princess Iron Fan (1966)
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The Monkey Goes West (1966)
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Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore (1965) — Fung Hsiu-Lan
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Squadron 77 (1965) — Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
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Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001 (1967)
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Song of Tomorrow (1967) — Nightclub dancer
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Operation Lipstick (1967) — Lee Jing
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The Enchanted Chamber (1968) — Chou Su-Chuan
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The Singing Escort (1969) — Li Ping
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The Joy of Spring (1966)
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Blue Skies (1967) — Member of musical troupe
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Sing High, Sing Low (1967)