Chia Ling

Career overview

Chia Ling, also known by the stage name Judy Lee and birth name Liu Fuwen, is an actress recognized for her work in martial arts cinema. Her early training included seven years of study at the Fu Shing Opera School, where she specialized in acrobatics and the dan role, gaining proficiency in both singing and martial arts. Her background as a stage performer provided her with the skills and presence that eventually led to her discovery by Peter Yang Kwan in 1972.

Her film career began in 1972 when she was cast in the lead role for the film The Avenger. Following this debut, she appeared in the film Queen Boxer, which became a commercial success. Throughout her career, she appeared in over sixty films, including titles such as Ren, Shen chu gui mei nu sha xing, and The Martyrs. She is frequently credited under various names, including Ga Ling, Judy Lei, Kar Ling, Chia Ning, Ka Ling, and Jia Li. Her professional trajectory established her as a versatile performer within the industry, transitioning from her operatic and acrobatic roots into a prolific career in motion pictures.