Biography
Kara Wai Ying-Hung (Chinese: 惠英紅, born 2 February 1960), also romanised as Kara Hui, is a Hong Kong actress of Manchu ethnicity. Known to the international audience for her kung-fu roles in Shaw Brothers Studio films in the 1970s and 1980s, Kara Wai has since portrayed a wide range of roles on screen and on television with much success. In 1982, she became the first recipient of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. Her portrayal of a mother in the 2009 film At the End of Daybreak won her acting awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, Changchun Film Festival, Pacific Meridian, Asian Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards.
Movies & TV Shows
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Infernal Affairs II (2003) — 二家姐
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The Warriors Gate (2016) — Mountain Spirit
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Dragon (2011) — Shi San Liang
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Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) — Hsiao Hung
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Rigor Mortis (2013) — Yeung Feng
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Sakra (2023) — Ruan Xingzhu
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Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) — Tourist in Thailand
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Blades of the Guardians (2026) — Mrs. Yuchi
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The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984) — Yang No. 8
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Rouge (1987) — Actress Portraying Ghost
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The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful (2017) — Madame Tang
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Legendary Assassin (2008) — Boss
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My People, My Country (2019) — Sergeant Lin (segment "The Going Home")
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The Seventh Curse (1986) — Policewoman
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The Midnight After (2014) — Mook Sau-Ying
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Angel Terminators (1992) — Hon
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A Chinese Ghost Story (2011) — Lou Lou
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Dirty Ho (1979) — Tsui Hung
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Legendary Weapons of China (1982) — Fang Shau-Ching
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Finding Mr. Right 2 (2016) — Ling
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Clan of the White Lotus (1980) — Mei Ha
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Invincible Shaolin (1978) — Su Yen
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Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979) — Chan Tsuei Hung
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My Young Auntie (1981) — Jing Dai-Nan
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The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988) — May
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A Chinese Tall Story (2005) — Lo Ping
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Jiang Hu (2004) — Sister Lai
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Buddha's Palm (1982) — Qiu Yu Juan
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The Confidence Man JP - The Movie - (2019) — Ran Riu (True)
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Monster Run (2020) — Mrs. Lotus
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Control (2013) — Jen
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72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010) — Sales of Ha Kun's Store
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Martial Club (1981) — Wang Juying
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) — Sun Xiaohong
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Echoes of the Thunder (2023)
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The Brave Archer (1977) — Mu Nian-Zhi
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The Banquet (1991) — Tsang's Maid
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Visible Secret (2001) — Mother of June / Little Chung
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The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) — Xiaoqin
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Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) — Xiao Hong