Siu-Yi Yung

Siu-Yi Yung (Chinese: 容小意) (1921–1974) is a former Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Yung is credited with over 135 films.

Siu-Yi Yung
Chinese: 容小意
Born
Yung Kam-chi

1921 (1921)
Shanghai, China
Died1974 (aged 52–53)
Hong Kong
Other namesYung Siu-yi, Rong Xiaoyi, Yong Xiao-Yi, Siu-Yee Yung
OccupationActress
Years active1938–1969
Known forCo-founder of Union Film Enterprise
RelativesYuk-Yi Yung (sister)

Early life

In 1921, Yung was born as Yung Kam-chi in Shanghai, China. Yung's sister was Yuk-Yi Yung.[1][2]

Career

At age 14, Yung and her sister joined Plum Blossom Song and Dance Troupe. In 1938, Yung became an actress with Nanyang Film Company in Hong Kong. Yung first appeared as To Fa in The Purple Cups, a 1938 film directed by Hou Yao. Yung appeared as a lead actress in Breaking Through the Bronze Net, a 1939 Martial Arts film directed by Hung Suk-Wan. In 1952, Yung co-founded The Union Film Enterprise Ltd. Yung's last film is The Adventures of Courtship, a 1969 Comedy film directed by Cho Kei and Lee Hang. Yung is credited with over 135 films.[1][2]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1938 The Purple Cups – To Fa
  • 1947 Yonder My Love [1]
  • 1952 The Prodigal Son – Fanny Luk [3]
  • 1953 Family – Kam [1]
  • 1953 Spring – Cousin [1]
  • 1954 Autumn – Cousin [1][4]
  • 1954 Spring's Flight – Cousin [5]
  • 1954 Sworn Sisters – Ah Sam [1]
  • 1956 Madam Mei [6]
  • 1958 Murderer in Town – Fa Mung-Na [7]
  • 1960 The Wonderful Partner [1]
  • 1961 Long Live the Money – Eighth concubine [8]
  • 1967 Confused Love
  • 1967 My Darling Wife
  • 1969 From Here to Eternity
  • 1969 The Adventures of Courtship – Mrs. Lam

Personal life

Yung's husband was Lee Ching. On March 17, 1974, Yung died from leukemia in Hong Kong.[1][2]

References
  1. "Hong Kong Filmmakers search – YUNG Siu-yi". lcsd.gov.hk. Retrieved November 12, 2020.(Note: Select YUNG Siu-yi to view attached pdf file.)
  2. "Yung Siu-Yi". hkmdb.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  3. Fonoroff, Paul (September 5, 2013). "Art house: Prodigal Son set the trend for postwar Cantonese cinema". scmp.com. Retrieved November 13, 2020.(Required paid subscription)
  4. "Autumn – 100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies". mask9.com. June 8, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  5. "Film Screenings – Spring's Flight". lcsd.gov.hk. 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  6. "Madam Mei – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. March 8, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  7. Lau, Doretta (March 25, 2011). "Picks For Day Six of the HK Film Fest". wsj.com. Retrieved November 13, 2020.(Required paid subscription)
  8. "Film Screenings – Long Live Money". lcsd.gov.hk. April 28, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
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