Chiu Sam-Yin

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 with Chiu Sam-Yin

• Come Drink with Me 1966 · ★ 6.7
• Golden Swallow 1968 · ★ 6.4
• The Assassin 1967 · ★ 6.4
• The Bells of Death 1968 · ★ 7.2
• Temptress of a Thousand Faces 1969 · ★ 6.0
• Dragon Swamp 1969 · ★ 6.9
• The Iron Buddha 1970 · ★ 6.4
• The Silver Fox 1968 · ★ 6.8
• The Golden Buddha 1966 · ★ 5.8
• Angel with the Iron Fists 1967 · ★ 6.2
• That Fiery Girl 1968 · ★ 7.3
• Hong Kong Nocturne 1967 · ★ 5.9
• The Swordmates 1969 · ★ 6.4
• Princess Iron Fan 1966 · ★ 6.0
• The Monkey Goes West 1966 · ★ 8.0
• Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore 1965 · ★ 7.0
• Squadron 77 1965 · ★ 10.0
• Operation Lipstick 1967 · ★ 6.0
• Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001 1967 · ★ 2.0
• Song of Tomorrow 1967 · ★ 9.0
• The Enchanted Chamber 1968
• The Singing Escort 1969
• The Joy of Spring 1966
• Blue Skies 1967
• Sing High, Sing Low 1967