Chiu Sam-Yin

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...

Known For

Come Drink with Me

as Woman Escort Soldier

Golden Swallow

as Mei Niang

The Assassin

as Concubine Zhao

Cast Credits

The Iron Buddha

as Mute girl

The Swordmates

as Hsin-Ying

Dragon Swamp

as Chun Hua

The Enchanted Chamber

as Chou Su-Chuan

That Fiery Girl

as Xue Jiang

The Bells of Death

as Chang Wei Yun

Golden Swallow

as Mei Niang

The Assassin

as Concubine Zhao

Song of Tomorrow

as Nightclub dancer

Blue Skies

as Member of musical troupe

Hong Kong Nocturne

as HK Troupe Dancer

Angel with the Iron Fists

as Dark Angel member

Come Drink with Me

as Woman Escort Soldier

Squadron 77

as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)