Amy Yip Chi-Mei
Biography
Amy Yip Chi-Mei, also known as Ye Zimei, is a Hong Kong actress, model, and entrepreneur. She was born on July 10, 1966, in Hong Kong, China. Yip is recognized as one of the prominent sex symbols of Hong Kong cinema during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Throughout her professional career, she has been credited with 43 known acting roles. Her professional identity is associated with several variations of her name, including Amy Yip, Amy Yip Ji-Mei, Amy Ip, and the Chinese characters 葉子楣 and 葉芷薇. She remains a notable figure in the history of the Hong Kong film industry for her contributions to the genre during her active years.
Career overview
Amy Yip Chi-Mei established her career as a leading figure in Hong Kong cinema, gaining significant recognition for her work in Category III films. She is best known for her performances in notable productions such as Erotic Ghost Story and Sex and Zen. The latter film holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing Category III movie in the history of the Hong Kong box office. These roles solidified her status as a sex symbol within the industry during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period that defined her primary professional output.
Beyond her work as an actress, Yip has been identified as a model and an entrepreneur. Her filmography encompasses a total of 43 credits, reflecting a prolific period of activity in the Hong Kong entertainment sector. While her reputation is largely built upon her participation in specific, high-profile genre films, her career reflects a broader involvement in the film industry as both a performer and a public figure. Her professional legacy is primarily centered on her contributions to the specific cultural and cinematic landscape of Hong Kong during the late twentieth century.
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- Chinese Erotic Movies (1997)
- Underground Judgement (1994) as Ling
- China Dolls (1992) as May
- The Prince of Temple Street (1992) as Hsia
- Requital (1992) as Sister Yin
- Amy Yip Tempting Your Heart (1992) as Self
- Stooges in Hong Kong (1992)
- Lethal Contact (1992)
- Lucky Way (1992) as Self
- Robotrix (1991) as Ann
- Erotic Ghost Story II (1991) as Fairy 2
- The Magnificent Scoundrels (1991) as Apple
- Legend of the Dragon (1991) as Boutique Boss
- Sex and Zen (1991) as Yu Xiang / Chou Yin
- To Be Number One (1991) as May
- Destined To Love (1991)
- Queen of Underworld (1991) as Helena Wong Ha
- The Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Stars (1991)
- Vampire Kids (1991) as Buffalo's sister
- The Great Pretenders (1991) as Yip Mei Mei
- The Blue Jean Monster (1991) as Death Rays
- Easy Money (1991) as Susie Yip
- Erotic Ghost Story (1990) as Hua-Hua
- Look Out, Officer! (1990) as Chin's Supervisor
- She Shoots Straight (1990) as Officer at Meeting
- Jail House Eros (1990) as Chesty
- My Neighbours Are Phantoms (1990) as Busty Ceng / Biggie Tsang
- The Inspector Wears Skirts III (1990) as Susanna Yip
- Mortuary Blues (1990) as Mei
- Doctor's Heart (1990) as May
- A Tale from the East (1990) as Herself
- To Spy with Love!! (1990) as Formosa 72
- Ghostly Vixen (1990) as Piu Hung
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989) as 叶子楣
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989) as 叶子媚
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Dancer
- The Inspector Wears Skirts II (1989) as Susanna
- Lost Souls (1989) as Mimi Yeh
- Ghost Fever (1989) as Nancy
- Mr. Sunshine (1989) as May
- Heart to Hearts (1988) as Girl at Alex's Party
- Hongchen (1987)
- Who Is The Craftiest (1987)
- The Invincible Snowy Hair Maiden (1986) as 孟秋霞