Chingmy Yau
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Chingmy Yau is a Hong Kong
actress who no longer takes part in films although she is not formally retired.
Yau entered the Hong Kong film industry after competing in the 1987 Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant.
She was one of the leading actresses in the late 1980s and early 1990s, next to Maggie Cheung
, Brigitte Lin
and Cheung Man. Wong cast her in a series of Category III films
, though she never appeared nude in any of them. The most notable of these was Naked Killer
(1992). During the height of her success, she regularly starred alongside superstars like Jet Li
, Stephen Chow
, and Ekin Cheng
.
In 1999 she married Hong Kong fashion designer Shen Jiawei. They have two children together.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
actress who no longer takes part in films although she is not formally retired.
Yau entered the Hong Kong film industry after competing in the 1987 Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant.
She was one of the leading actresses in the late 1980s and early 1990s, next to Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung Man yuk is a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Raised in England and Hong Kong, she has over 70 films to her credit since starting her career in 1983...
, Brigitte Lin
Brigitte Lin
Brigitte Lin or Brigitte Lin Ching Hsia is a Taiwanese actress. She was a popular actress, regarded as an icon of Chinese cinema, who acted in both Taiwanese and Hong Kong movies...
and Cheung Man. Wong cast her in a series of Category III films
Hong Kong motion picture rating system
The Hong Kong motion picture rating system is a legal system of movie screening and rating. An official government agency issues ratings for any movie that will be shown in Hong Kong movie theatres.-History:...
, though she never appeared nude in any of them. The most notable of these was Naked Killer
Naked Killer
Naked Killer is a 1992 Hong Kong film written and produced by Wong Jing, and directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-leung. The film stars Chingmy Yau, Simon Yam and Carrie Ng.The film is regarded as a cult classic. -Plot:...
(1992). During the height of her success, she regularly starred alongside superstars like Jet Li
Jet Li
The fame gained by his sports winnings led to a career as a martial arts film star, beginning in mainland China and then continuing into Hong Kong. Li acquired his screen name in 1982 in the Philippines when a publicity company thought his real name was too hard to pronounce...
, Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-Chi is a Hong Kong actor, comedian, screenwriter, film director and producer.- Professional career :Stephen Chow began as a temporary actor for TVB. He entered TVB in early 1980s, and was trained there, although he had few opportunities to appear in films. Chow graduated from...
, and Ekin Cheng
Ekin Cheng
Ekin Cheng is a Hong Kong actor and Cantopop singer. Early in his career he used the name Dior as a first name. He has also been referred to as Noodle Cheng, after a popular noodle product with a similar name...
.
In 1999 she married Hong Kong fashion designer Shen Jiawei. They have two children together.
Partial filmography
- Raped by an Angel 4: The Raper's Union (1999)
- Hold You TightHold You TightHold You Tight is a multi-award-winning 1998 Hong Kong romantic drama film directed by Stanley Kwan....
(1997) - Lawyer LawyerLawyer LawyerLawyer Lawyer is a 1997 Hong Kong comedy film produced, directed and co-written by Joe Ma.-Plot:Stephen Chow is Chan Mong-Gut, a famous Chinese lawyer, who must defend his apprentice Foon, who got framed for murder, in court....
(1997) - Feel 100%...Once More (1996)
- 4 Faces of Eve (1996)
- Bodyguards of Last Governor (1996)
- Street AngelsStreet Angels (1996 film)Street Angels is a 1996 Hong Kong film directed by Billy Tang Hin-Shing.-Cast and roles:* Linda Cheung - Pidan / Black Beauty* Valerie Chow - Karen* Maria Cordero - Singer in Number One Club* Spencer Lam - Barrister Lam* Shu Qi - Ming-Ming...
(1996) - Satan Returns (1996)
- Young and Dangerous 3Young and Dangerous 3Young and Dangerous 3 is a 1996 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second sequel in the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1996) - Young and Dangerous 2Young and Dangerous 2Young and Dangerous 2 is a 1996 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the first sequel in the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1996) - Blind Romance (1996)
- I'm Your Birthday Cake (1995)
- Legendary CoupleLegendary CoupleLegendary Couple, aka. Story of a Robber is a 1995 Hong Kong film directed by Peter Ngor.-Cast and roles:* Simon Yam - Ko Tin-Lap* Chingmy Yau - Lui Chi-Lan* Wan Yeung Ming - Lui Chan Sam, father of Lui Chi-Lan...
(1995) - High Risk aka Meltdown (1995)
- The Saint of GamblersThe Saint of GamblersThe Saint of Gamblers is a 1995 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Jing. It is a spin-off of the All for the Winner series, with only Ng Man Tat reprising his role.-Cast:* Natalis Chan - Announcer* John Ching - Tung* Eric Kot - God Bless You...
(1995) - Lover of the Last Empress (1995)
- 1941 Hong Kong on Fire (1995)
- God of Gamblers' Return (1994)
- Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994)
- Modern Romance (1994)
- Modern LoveModern LoveGeorge Meredith's Modern Love is a collection of 50 16-line sonnets about the failure of his first marriage. He reflects his own disillusionment after his wife Mary Ellen, the daughter of Thomas Love Peacock, left him for the painter Henry Wallis. It is often thought of as one of the first...
(1994) - The New Legend of Shaolin (1994)
- Kung Fu Cult MasterKung Fu Cult MasterKung Fu Cult Master, also known as Kung Fu Master or Evil Cult or Lord of the Wu Tang, is a 1993 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber...
(1993) - Raped by an AngelRaped by an AngelRaped by an Angel aka. Naked Killer 2 is a 1993 Category III Hong Kong film directed by Andrew Lau, with a scenario by Wong Jing.-Prequel and sequel:...
(1993) - Psycho Killer (Yu ye tian mo) (1993)
- Millionaire Cop (1993)
- Legend of the Liquid SwordLegend of the Liquid SwordLegend of the Liquid Sword is a 1993 Hong Kong wuxia comedy film loosely based on Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. The film was written and directed by Wong Jing.-Plot:...
(1993) - Ghost Lantern (1993)
- Future CopsFuture CopsFuture Cops is a 1993 Hong Kong action-comedy film loosely based on the Street Fighter video game franchise.It was the first live-action film to feature characters from the Street Fighter series, the second being City Hunter starring Jackie Chan, which was also directed by Wong Jing, but released...
(1993) - Boys Are Easy (1993)
- City Hunter (1993)
- Royal Tramp IIRoyal Tramp IIRoyal Tramp II is a 1992 Hong Kong film based on Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. The film is a sequel to Royal Tramp, which was released earlier in the same year.-Cast:*Stephen Chow as Wai Siu-bo*Brigitte Lin as Lung-yee...
(1992) - Royal TrampRoyal TrampRoyal Tramp is a 1992 Hong Kong film based on Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. The film was one of the five top grossing Hong Kong films in 1992. Stephen Chow, who played the protagonist Wai Siu-bo, also starred in the other four films...
(1992) - Truant Heroes (1992)
- She Starts the Fire (1992)
- Naked KillerNaked KillerNaked Killer is a 1992 Hong Kong film written and produced by Wong Jing, and directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-leung. The film stars Chingmy Yau, Simon Yam and Carrie Ng.The film is regarded as a cult classic. -Plot:...
(1992) - Deadly Dream Woman (1992)
- City HunterCity Hunter (live action)City Hunter is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film based on the Japanese manga of the same name. It was directed by Wong Jing, produced by Paragon Films and filmed by Golden Way Films Co. Ltd. The film starred an international cast that included Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan as Ryo...
(1992) - Casino Tycoon 2Casino Tycoon 2Casino Tycoon 2 is a 1992 Hong Kong film written, produced and directed by Wong Jing and starring Andy Lau and Chingmy Yau. It is the sequel to Casino Tycoon.-Summary:Andy Lau returns in his role as the Casino Tycoon of Macau, Benny Ho...
(1992) - Casino TycoonCasino Tycoon (film)Casino Tycoon is a 1992 Hong Kong film written, produced and directed by Wong Jing starring Andy Lau and Chingmy Yau. It was followed by the sequel Casino Tycoon II, which was released the same year.-Summary:...
(1992) - Tricky BrainsTricky BrainsTricky Brains is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film written and directed by Wong Jing, who also co-stars in the film. The film stars Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, Ng Man Tat and Rosamund Kwan.-Summary:...
(1991) - Money Maker (1991)
- Lee Rock III (1991)
- Lee Rock II (1991)
- Lee RockLee RockLee Rock is a 1991 Hong Kong crime film directed by Lawrence Ah Mon, and starring Andy Lau as the title character. The film chronicles the rise and fall of a corrupt police force that Lee Rock becomes a part of.- Cast and roles :* Andy Lau - Lee Rock...
(1991) - My Neighbors are Phantoms (1990)
- The Romancing Star III (1989)
- Perfect MatchPerfect MatchPerfect Match may refer to:*Perfect Match , a game show where married couples tried to answer their spouse's questions to win money*Perfect Match *Perfect Match...
(1989) - They Came to Rob Hong KongThey Came to Rob Hong KongThey Came to Rob Hong Kong is a 1989 Hong Kong action comedy film produced directed by Clarence Fok and starring Dean Shek, who is also the writer and executive producer, Chingmy Yau, Roy Cheung, Sandra Ng, Eric Tsang, Stanley Fung, Liu Wai-hung and Chin Siu-ho.-Plot:Mao Yiu Tung is a Hong Kong...
(1989) - Mr. Fortune (1989)
- Ghost Busting (1989)
- Happy TogetherHappy Together (1989 Hong Kong film)-Cast and roles:* Cherie Chung * Vivian Chow * Lowell Lo * Chingmy Yau * Lawrence Cheng * Kenny Bee-External links:* *...
(1989) - The Crazy Companies IIThe Crazy Companies IIThe Crazy Companies II is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Jing starring Andy Lau, Sandra Ng and Natalis Chan.-Summary:The sequel to The Crazy Companies sees Kwai and his buddies return...
(1988) - The Crazy CompaniesThe Crazy CompaniesThe Crazy Companies is a 1988 Hong Kong Comedy film directed by Wong Jing, and starring Andy Lau and Natalis Chan. It was followed by a sequel, The Crazy Companies II, which was released in 1989.-Summary:...
(1988) - How To Pick Girls Up (1988)