Hui Ying-Ying
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1928 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
- Died
- January 1, 1993
- Active Years
- 1953–1993 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 86 credits in database
Biography
Hui Ying-Ying was a female actress born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong on January 1, 1928, and she died on January 1, 1993, at the age of sixty-five. Also known by her stage name 許瑩英, she had eighty-seven known credits for acting. Hui began her career as a Chinese actress in Hong Kong films in 1952, first appearing in the comedy and Cantonese opera film A Bright Future directed by Chun Kim. Throughout her career, she appeared in Cantonese opera, drama, comedy, and martial arts films. Her film work included A Mother's Tears, Spring's Flight, A Bright Future, The Story of a Discharged Prisoner, Encounters of the Spooky Kind, Chicken and Duck Talk, The Dead and the Deadly, All's Well End's Well, Too, Yu Pui Tsuen II, Heroes of the East, Knockabout, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World, and An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty.
Career overview
Hui Ying-Ying was a female Chinese actress born in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, on January 1, 1928. Her career in Hong Kong films began in 1952. That same year, she made her first appearance in the comedy and Cantonese opera film A Bright Future, which was directed by Chun Kim. Throughout her career, Hui worked across multiple genres, appearing in Cantonese opera, drama, comedy, and martial arts films. In the drama genre, her film credits included A Mother's Tears in 1953 and Spring's Flight. Her extensive career included eighty-seven known credits as an actress.
Over the decades, Hui appeared in numerous additional feature films. Among her known works are A Mother's Tears from 1953, The Story of a Discharged Prisoner from 1967, Knockabout from 1979, Heroes of the East, and Encounters of the Spooky Kind. Her later film appearances also included An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty in 1984, The Dead and the Deadly, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World, Chicken and Duck Talk, All's Well End's Well, Too, and Yu Pui Tsuen II. Hui passed away on January 1, 1993, at the age of sixty-five.
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Full Filmography
86 titles- All's Well End's Well, Too (1993) as Judge
- The Figures from Earth (1990) as Lee's Mother
- Pedicab Driver (1989) as Midwife
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III (1989) as Mui's mahjong buddy
- Funny Ghost (1989) as Spiritual Master
- Run, Don't Walk (1989) as May's mother
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World II (1988) as Bill's Old Neighbour
- Spooky, Spooky (1988) as Villager
- Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) as Maria
- The Criminal Hunter (1988) as Female hospital patient
- Yu Pui Tsuen II (1987)
- Devil Sorcery (1987) as Mother
- Curse (1987)
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World (1987) as Bill's Neighbor
- Golden Swallow (1987) as Brothel mama
- Trouble Couples (1987) as Auntie Fang
- Happy Ghost III (1986) as Woman Eating at Hawker Stall
- The Family Strikes Back (1986)
- A Haunted Romance (1985)
- Modern Detective (1985)
- The Young Vagabond (1985) as Aunt
- 101 Citizen Arrest (III) (1984) as April母
- An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty (1984) as Taoist Nun
- Maybe It's Love (1984) as Villager (uncredited)
- Three Stooges Go Undercover (1984)
- The Intellectual Trio (1984)
- On the Wrong Track (1983)
- Carry On Pickpocket (1982) as Pickpocket Victim on Escalator (uncredited)
- The Dead and the Deadly (1982) as Lady Choi
- Buddha's Palm (1982) as Clan Leader (uncredited)
- Brothers from the Walled City (1982) as Mamasan
- Unreal Dream (1982)
- Wild Cherry (1982)
- Behind the Storm (1982)
- Blow Up (1982)
- I Accuse (1981) as 施母
- Chasing Girls (1981) as Robert's aunt
- Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980) as Cheung's Neighbor Testifies to Police
- Tiger Over Wall (1980)
- Crazy Crooks (1980) as Mrs. Sun
- Carry on Wise Guy (1980)
- The Way to Hell (1980)
- Knockabout (1979) as Vegetable Hawker
- Blind Fist of Bruce (1979)
- The Last Judgement (1979) as Eatery Boss
- Kung Fu vs. Yoga (1979)
- The Hellfire Angel (1979) as Mamasan
- Heroes of the East (1978) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog (1978)
- Storming Attacks (1978)
- Mr. Funnybone Strikes Again (1978) as Wanton Noodle Seller's Wife
- Their Private Lives (1978) as Lien
- Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword (1978) as Brothel Madam
- Hot Blood (1977)
- Water Margin (1976)
- Lucky Seven (1970) as Third aunt
- A Romantic Thief (1968) as Mui
- Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned (1968) as 怪婆婆
- The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967) as Ah Kit
- Shaky Steps (1967)
- The Lady Killer (1967)
- The Blue Poisonous Bees (1967) as Lau Yu-ching
- 神秘的血案 (1966) as 白莉莉
- Girls are Flowers (1966) as Ming-Sun's wife
- When Girls Are in Love (1965) as 區太
- Ungratefulness (1965)
- The Curse (1965)
- 箫声震武林（上集） (1965) as 唐珍
- Silent Love (1965) as Yu's Wife
- Good Luck (1965) as 朱秀娥
- The Diary of a Husband (1964) as Mrs. Yuen
- Devil's Love (1964) as Manager's wife
- The Bride from the Grave (1964)
- The House of Murders (1963)
- The Face of Fear (1963)
- Ghost That Was Not (1961) as Jenny
- Forever Beloved (1961) as Lung Kwok Shu's Wife
- The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine (1960) as Chiu's third concubine
- Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers (1960) as Lina
- The Prince's Romantic Affairs (1958) as Tailor's assistant
- The Tormented Beauty (1958) as Troupe member
- Mother-in-Law (1956)
- Black Cat, the Cat Burglar (1956)
- Backyard Adventures (1955) as Fitness Student
- Wong Fei-Hung Tries His Shadowless Kick (1954)
- A Mother's Tears (1953)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hui Ying-Ying best known for?
Hui Ying-Ying is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All's Well End's Well, Too (1993), Pedicab Driver (1989), Spooky, Spooky (1988), Yu Pui Tsuen II (1987).
When and where was Hui Ying-Ying born?
Hui Ying-Ying was born on January 1, 1928 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony. They passed away on January 1, 1993.
How many credits does Hui Ying-Ying have?
Hui Ying-Ying has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 1993.
What is Hui Ying-Ying's background in cinema and television?
Hui Ying-Ying was a female actress born in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong on January 1, 1928, and she died on January 1, 1993, at the age of sixty-five. Also known by her stage name 許瑩英, she had eighty-seven known credits for acting. Hui began her career as a Chinese actress in Hong Kong films in 1952, first app...
Hui Ying-Ying by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- A Haunted Romance (1985) — aged about 57
- Buddha's Palm (1982) as Clan Leader (uncredited) — aged about 54
- Heroes of the East (1978) as Wedding Guest (uncredited) — aged about 50
- Knockabout (1979) as Vegetable Hawker — aged about 51
- Pedicab Driver (1989) as Midwife — aged about 61
- Spooky, Spooky (1988) as Villager — aged about 60
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