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