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.
Acting
Movie
Come Drink with Me
as Woman Escort Soldier
1966
Movie
Golden Swallow
as Mei Niang
1968
Movie
The Assassin
as Concubine Zhao
1967
Movie
The Bells of Death
as Chang Wei Yun
1968
Movie
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
as Model
1969
Movie
Dragon Swamp
as Chun Hua
1969
Movie
The Iron Buddha
as Mute girl
1970
Movie
The Silver Fox
as Pui Yu
1968
Movie
That Fiery Girl
as Xue Jiang
1968
Movie
The Golden Buddha
1966
Movie
Hong Kong Nocturne
as HK Troupe Dancer
1967
Movie
Angel with the Iron Fists
as Dark Angel member
1967
Movie
The Swordmates
as Hsin-Ying
1969
Movie
Princess Iron Fan
1966
Movie
The Monkey Goes West
1966
Movie
Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
as Fung Hsiu-Lan
1965
Movie
Squadron 77
as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
1965
Movie
Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
1967
Movie
Song of Tomorrow
as Nightclub dancer
1967
Movie
Operation Lipstick
as Lee Jing
1967
Movie
The Enchanted Chamber
as Chou Su-Chuan
1968
Movie
The Singing Escort
as Li Ping
1969
Movie
The Joy of Spring
1966
Movie
Blue Skies
as Member of musical troupe
1967