Angela Mao Ying
Biography
Angela Mao Ying, born Mao Fujing on September 20, 1950, is a Taiwanese actress and martial artist. She was born in Zhejiang, Taiwan. During the 1970s, she appeared in many martial arts films and became one of the most famous martial artist actresses of her time. Known by nicknames such as Lady Whirlwind and Lady Kung Fu, she was positioned as a female version of Bruce Lee and was a member of the Fu Sheng Opera School. Her career includes collaborations with Australian actor George Lazenby on the 1974 film The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss. She also worked with Wong on When Taekwondo Strikes in 1973 and The Association in 1974, and with Hung on Broken Oath in 1977.
Career overview
Angela Mao Ying is a Taiwanese actress and martial artist born on September 20, 1950, in Zhejiang, Taiwan. Also known by names including Mao Fujing, Mao Ying, Mao Fu-Ying, Mao Fook-Jing, Miao Ying, Mou Ying, and Mad Yi, she was a member of the Fu Sheng Opera School. She is recognized as one of the most famous martial artist actresses of her time and earned the nicknames Lady Whirlwind and Lady Kung Fu, while also being positioned as a female version of Bruce Lee. Her career includes appearances in many martial arts films during the 1970s, with a known acting record of forty-seven credits.
Throughout her career in the 1970s, Mao collaborated with various actors and filmmakers. She worked with Australian actor George Lazenby on the 1974 film The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss. Additionally, she reunited with director Wong on the films When Taekwondo Strikes in 1973 and The Association in 1974. She also collaborated with Hung on the film Broken Oath, which was released in 1977.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Enter the Clones of Bruce (2023) as Self
- Be Water (2020) as Self - Actress
- Witch (1992)
- Mr. Vampire (1990)
- Ninja, the Violent Sorceror (1987) as Anna (archive footage)
- Devil's Dynamite (1987) as (archive footage)
- New Pilgrims to the West (1982)
- The Stunning Gambling (1982)
- The King of Gambler (1981)
- The Great Cheat (1981)
- Dance of Death (1980) as Fei Fei
- Moonlight Murderer (1980) as Li Hui
- Snake Deadly Act (1980) as Brothel Madam
- Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire (1979) as Violet
- A City of Vengeance (1979)
- The Lady Constables (1978) as Tien Ying Hung
- Deadly Duo (1978) as Hsiao Mei
- Swift Shaolin Boxer (1978) as Miss Long (as Ying Mao)
- The Legendary Strike (1978) as Chin Lun
- Revenge Of Kung Fu Mao (1977) as Wang
- Broken Oath (1977) as Liu Chieh Lien / Lotus
- Return of the Tiger (1977) as Chang Hung's Partner
- Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion (1977) as Chu Siew Yen
- Duel with the Devils (1977) as Chu
- The Damned (1977) as Bandit Queen
- The Invincible Kung Fu Trio (1977) as Yung Chun (Wing Chun)
- Duel in the Desert (1977)
- The Himalayan (1976) as Tseng Ching Lan
- A Queen's Ransom (1976) as Maria
- Kung Fu Killers (1974) as Self
- The Association (1974) as Fang Chu / Lui Ying
- The Tournament (1974) as Lau Siu-Fung
- Stoner (1974) as Angela Li Shou-Hua
- Naughty! Naughty! (1974) as Angela Mao
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Su Lin
- Deadly China Doll (1973) as Hei Lu
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) as Hai Mu-tan
- When Taekwondo Strikes (1973) as Wan Ling Ching/Huang Li Chen
- Thunderbolt (1973) as Lung Chu
- Back Alley Princess (1973) as Hsiao Ying
- Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon (1973) as Self
- Hapkido (1972) as Yu Ying
- Lady Whirlwind (1972) as Tien Li-Chun
- The Invincible Eight (1971) as Kuei Chien Chin
- The Angry River (1971) as Lan Feng
- The Eight Bandits (1968) as Chang Mei-Mei
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Angela Mao Ying best known for?
Angela Mao Ying is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Armação Ilimitada (1985), Broken Oath (1977), Kung Fu Killers (1974), The Minor of Dawn (1983).
When and where was Angela Mao Ying born?
Angela Mao Ying was born on September 20, 1950 in Taiwan.
How many credits does Angela Mao Ying have?
Angela Mao Ying has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2023.
What is Angela Mao Ying's background in cinema and television?
Angela Mao Ying, born Mao Fujing on September 20, 1950, is a Taiwanese actress and martial artist. She was born in Zhejiang, Taiwan. During the 1970s, she appeared in many martial arts films and became one of the most famous martial artist actresses of her time. Known by nicknames such as Lady Whirlwind and Lady Kung F...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Kung Fu Killers (1974) as Self — aged about 23
- The Invincible Eight (1971) as Kuei Chien Chin — aged about 20
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Su Lin — aged about 22
- Broken Oath (1977) as Liu Chieh Lien / Lotus — aged about 26
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) as Hai Mu-tan — aged about 22
- Hapkido (1972) as Yu Ying — aged about 21
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