Chiu Sam-Yin
ActingAlso Known As
Chao Hsin-Yen, Chiao Hsin-Yen, Chao Sin-Yen, 趙心妍
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
(25 total)
Come Drink with Me
as Woman Escort Soldier
Golden Swallow
as Mei Niang
The Assassin
as Concubine Zhao
The Bells of Death
as Chang Wei Yun
Dragon Swamp
as Chun Hua
The Silver Fox
as Pui Yu
The Iron Buddha
as Mute girl
That Fiery Girl
as Xue Jiang
Hong Kong Nocturne
as HK Troupe Dancer
Angel with the Iron Fists
as Dark Angel member
The Swordmates
as Hsin-Ying
Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
as Fung Hsiu-Lan
Squadron 77
as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
Operation Lipstick
as Lee Jing
The Singing Escort
as Li Ping