Man Lai
Man Lai (Chinese: 黎雯) is a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Lai is credited with over 630 films.
Man Lai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1916 China |
| Died | 1983 (aged 66–67) Hong Kong |
| Other names | Lai Man, Li Wen, Lei Ming |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1952-1977 |
| Relatives | Lau Wing (son) |
Early life
In 1916, Lai was born in China.
Career
In 1952, Lai started her acting career. Lai debuted as a mother in Bride a la Mode, a 1952 comedy film directed by Chiang Wai-Kwong. Lai is known for her role as a mother or an aunt. Lai's last film was The Iron Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚與舂米六), a 1977 martial arts film directed by Sammo Hung. Lai is credited with over 630 films.[1]
Filmography
Films
This is a partial list of films.
- 1952 Bride a la Mode - Chi-Fung's mother
- 1953 Spring - 3rd Uncle's wife.[2]
- 1954 Autumn - Cheung
- 1955 Cold Nights (Chinese: 寒夜) - General's wife.[3][4]
- 1956 Madam Mei [5]
- 1958 Marriage on the Rocks (Chinese: 婚變) - Ng's mother
- 1961 How to Get a Wife
- 1964 Pigeon Cage [6]
- 1977 The Iron Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚與舂米六) - Liang's mother [7]
Personal life
Lai's son is Lau Wing. On April 4, 1983, Lai died in Hong Kong.
See also
References
- "Lai Man". hkmdb.com. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- "Spring". hkmdb.com. December 22, 1953. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- "Flashback: It Was a Cold Winter Night (1955) – Ng Cho-fan, Pak Yin in Cantonese classic". scmp.com. June 10, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2020.(Limited access. Paid subscription required.)
- "Cold Nights". hkmdb.com. March 23, 1955. Retrieved October 28, 2020.(Alternative title:It Was a Cold Winter Night)
- "Madam Mei – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. March 8, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- "Pigeon Cage". hkmdb.com. July 8, 1964. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- "The Iron Fisted Monk". hkmdb.com. August 25, 1977. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
External links
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