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 | The Iron Buddha | Mute girl | 1970-11-12 |
Movie | Dragon Swamp | Chun Hua | 1969-03-27 |
Movie | The Singing Escort | Li Ping | 1969-08-27 |
Movie | The Swordmates | Hsin-Ying | 1969-10-08 |
Movie | The Silver Fox | Pui Yu | 1968-03-13 |
Movie | Golden Swallow | Mei Niang | 1968-04-03 |
Movie | That Fiery Girl | Xue Jiang | 1968-07-17 |
Movie | The Bells of Death | Chang Wei Yun | 1968-06-30 |
Movie | The Enchanted Chamber | Chou Su-Chuan | 1968-11-28 |
Movie | Hong Kong Nocturne | HK Troupe dancer | 1967-02-07 |
Movie | Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001 | 1967-01-01 | |
Movie | Song of Tomorrow | Nightclub dancer | 1967-10-12 |
Movie | Operation Lipstick | Lee Jing | 1967-09-17 |
Movie | The Assassin | Concubine Zhao | 1967-12-22 |
Movie | Come Drink with Me | Woman Escort Soldier | 1966-04-07 |
Movie | The Monkey Goes West | 1966-01-18 | |
Movie | The Golden Buddha | 1966-04-27 | |
Movie | Princess Iron Fan | 1966-08-09 | |
Movie | The Joy of Spring | 1966-12-21 | |
Movie | Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore | Fung Hsiu-Lan | 1965-09-15 |
Movie | Squadron 77 | Photo shop worker [Uncredited] | 1965-12-02 |