Chiu Sam-Yin
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1947-01-01
Known for
- Come Drink with Me (1966) — Woman Escort Soldier
- Golden Swallow (1968) — Mei Niang
- The Assassin (1967) — Concubine Zhao
- The Bells of Death (1968) — Chang Wei Yun
- Temptress of a Thousand Faces (1969) — Model
- Dragon Swamp (1969) — Chun Hua
- The Iron Buddha (1970) — Mute girl
- The Silver Fox (1968) — Pui Yu
- The Golden Buddha (1966)
- Angel with the Iron Fists (1967) — Dark Angel member
- That Fiery Girl (1968) — Xue Jiang
- Hong Kong Nocturne (1967) — HK Troupe Dancer
- The Swordmates (1969) — Hsin-Ying
- Princess Iron Fan (1966)
- The Monkey Goes West (1966)
- Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore (1965) — Fung Hsiu-Lan