Acting · Born January 1, 1947
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.
MovieThe Iron Buddha
1970
as Mute girl
MovieThe Swordmates
1969
as Hsin-Ying
MovieThe Singing Escort
1969
as Li Ping
MovieTemptress of a Thousand Faces
1969
as Model
MovieDragon Swamp
1969
as Chun Hua
MovieThe Enchanted Chamber
1968
as Chou Su-Chuan
MovieThat Fiery Girl
1968
as Xue Jiang
MovieThe Bells of Death
1968
as Chang Wei Yun
MovieGolden Swallow
1968
as Mei Niang
MovieThe Silver Fox
1968
as Pui Yu
MovieThe Assassin
1967
as Concubine Zhao
MovieSong of Tomorrow
1967
as Nightclub dancer
MovieBlue Skies
1967
as Member of musical troupe
MovieSing High, Sing Low
1967
MovieOperation Lipstick
1967
as Lee Jing
MovieHong Kong Nocturne
1967
as HK Troupe Dancer
MovieAngel with the Iron Fists
1967
as Dark Angel member
MovieNora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
1967
MovieThe Joy of Spring
1966
MoviePrincess Iron Fan
1966
MovieThe Golden Buddha
1966
MovieCome Drink with Me
1966
as Woman Escort Soldier
MovieThe Monkey Goes West
1966
MovieSquadron 77
1965
as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
MovieHong Kong, Manila, Singapore
1965
as Fung Hsiu-Lan
