Chiu Sam-Yin
Date of birth: 1947-01-01
Place of birth:
Known for: Acting
Also 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.
Movie Credits
Golden Swallow
1968-04-03
Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she
Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
1965-09-15
Carefree Peter Chen and serious Paul Chang are airline pilots and close friends. Peter disturbs the
The Swordmates
1969-10-08
Ming dynasty traitors have sent a secret message in a jade goddess statuette, containing their plans
The Assassin
1967-12-22
Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple
Dragon Swamp
1969-03-27
After being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is banished t
The Bells of Death
1968-06-30
A simple woodcutter named Wei Fu finds his world shattered when three murderous horsemen arrive to k
The Silver Fox
1968-03-13
The Silver Fox is a throwback, the last of its kind where the heroic swordsmen are women. Lily Ho (b
That Fiery Girl
1968-07-17
The bandits of Hulu Valley murder the chief of Mei Clan while searching for a treasure map. In retal
Squadron 77
1965-12-02
Spy thriller set in occupied Shanghai. Li Lihua stars as the woman who is thrust into the role of na
The Monkey Goes West
1966-01-18
THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journe
Princess Iron Fan
1966-08-09
The mythological tale of a quest from China to India to bring back Buddhist scriptures, famous for t
The Golden Buddha
1966-04-27
Paul (Zhang Chong) is a businessman who gets caught up in an international espionage plot when he ac
The Iron Buddha
1970-11-12
After a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge. He'
Hong Kong Nocturne
1967-02-07
A musical about 3 sisters, singers and dancers, and their dad, a magician performing in nightclubs u
Operation Lipstick
1967-04-27
Li Bing, a nightclub entertainer and a reformed thief was caught up in a fight against a criminal sy
The Enchanted Chamber
1968-11-28
A mortal, a ghost and a fox fairy come together against evil in this supernatural wuxia film.
The Singing Escort
1969-08-27
The sex appeal factor shoots skyhigh here with Ting playing Susan, a young woman hiding from her fat
Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
1967-01-01
Nora Zain is a spy from Malaysia that been assigned to defeat diamond syndicate in Asia.
The Joy of Spring
1966-12-21
The film tells the story of Xing Yonghui, a rich girl who has fun with her painter boyfriend Du Shao
Song of Tomorrow
1967-10-12
Ivy Ling Po was at the height of her fame in traditional Huangmei Opera films -- and chiefly as a ma
Come Drink with Me
1966-04-07
Golden Sparrow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve the
Blue Skies
1967-09-13
Hsiao Yun's rise to fame all results from a lucky break, as she's forced to substitute for another s
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
1969-04-10
A mystery caper of devilish fun, Temptress Of A Thousand Faces proves a femme fatale can match any m
Angel with the Iron Fists
1967-01-11
A father whose daughter is killed by the Dark Angel's Gang, goes in search of justice.
Sing High, Sing Low
1967-06-27
Lee Ho Yin is a young musician turned advertising executive who is shy and tongue-tied when it comes