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