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Katherine Lau Ying-Hung

Known For
Acting
Born
July 16, 1955 in Hong Kong
Active Years
1977–2019 (43 Years)
Total Credits
47 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 16, 1955 Hong Kong 47 credits
47
Total Credits
1977–2019
43 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Katherine Lau Ying-Hung is a Hong Kong singer and actress born on July 16, 1955. Formerly known as Hu Kouqin and referred to as Sister Liu, she debuted under the stage name Liu Yinghong before reverting to her current name in the 1980s. Lau began her career in the entertainment industry in 1973 and remained active until 1997. She joined the Li's TV artist training class in 1977 and later joined TVB in 1986. Her filmography includes appearances in works such as Dragon Bruce Lee, Part II, Crocodile Evil, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III, and Full Throttle. In addition to acting, she has released several solo albums, with the episode Change to Thousands of Hate noted as a representative work.

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Career

Career overview

Katherine Lau Ying-Hung, also known as Sister Liu, is a Hong Kong singer and actress born on July 16, 1955. Formerly known as Hu Kouqin, she adopted the stage name Liu Yinghong early in her career before returning to the name Liu Yinghong in the 1980s. Her professional career in the entertainment industry spans several decades, with records indicating she was active between 1973 and 1997. She joined the Li's TV artist training class in 1977 and later joined TVB in 1986. After stepping away from the industry in 1995, she returned to Asian TV in 2006 to appear in A Small Story in a Big City and later filmed the mainland drama Dahan Xianwei Zifu in 2014.

Throughout her career, Lau has appeared in various film and television productions. Her filmography includes credits such as Dragon Bruce Lee, Part II, released in 1981, Crocodile Evil from 1985, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World III from 1989, and Full Throttle in 1995. She is also recognized for her television work, including the 1980 production Dai noi kwan ying. In addition to her acting roles, Lau has released a number of solo albums, with the episode Change to Thousands of Hate cited as one of her representative works. She is credited with 47 known acting roles throughout her career.

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Career timeline

柳影虹 - 一柳柔情有影虹演唱会
Cold War IIJimmy Lo Concert
柳影虹 - 为你钟情演唱会2014
Flaming Butterfly
麗的亞視半世紀精彩演唱會I&II
Stepping StoneFull Throttle
The Ching Emperor
The Flirting Ghost
The Mark of Triumph
Yuppies On The MoveLive For LifeA Tale of One City
The Legend of The InvincibleIt Runs in the FamilyIn The Realms of Joy
Here Comes A HeroGreedSong BirdThe Sword & The SabreThe Mamasan
Fate Cast In The WindThe VendettaThe Criminal Hunter
The Price Of Growing UpBorn to Be a KingWonder Women
When Silken Hands Get Rough
Crocodile Evil
Police Cadet
Poetic Sword - Li Pai
Barber Shop
Hong Kong Gentlemen (I)The Informer
DynastyBlowing in the WindGone with the windThe Struggle
ReincarnatedThe Cupid Strikes
Crocodile TearsHong Kong TragedyOperation Manhunt (II)十二生肖
The SwordWhat Price? - Stardom

Full Filmography

47 titles
  • 柳影虹 - 一柳柔情有影虹演唱会 (2019) as 柳影虹
  • Cold War II (2016) as Criminal Intelligence Bureau
  • Jimmy Lo Concert (2016)
  • 柳影虹 - 为你钟情演唱会2014 (2014)
  • Flaming Butterfly (2008)
  • 麗的亞視半世紀精彩演唱會I&II (2007)
  • Stepping Stone (1995)
  • Full Throttle (1995) as Mrs Paul Jiang
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  • The Ching Emperor (1994)
  • The Flirting Ghost (1993)
  • The Mark of Triumph (1992)
  • Yuppies On The Move (1991)
  • Live For Life (1991)
  • A Tale of One City (1991)
  • The Legend of The Invincible (1990)
  • It Runs in the Family (1990)
  • In The Realms of Joy (1990)
  • Here Comes A Hero (1989)
  • Greed (1989)
  • Song Bird (1989)
  • The Sword & The Sabre (1989)
  • The Mamasan (1989)
  • Fate Cast In The Wind (1988)
  • The Vendetta (1988)
  • The Criminal Hunter (1988)
  • The Price Of Growing Up (1987)
  • Born to Be a King (1987)
  • Wonder Women (1987)
  • When Silken Hands Get Rough (1986)
  • Crocodile Evil (1985)
  • Police Cadet (1984) as 桐生
  • Poetic Sword - Li Pai (1983)
  • Barber Shop (1982)
  • Hong Kong Gentlemen (I) (1981) as 孙月娥
  • The Informer (1981)
  • Dynasty (1980)
  • Blowing in the Wind (1980)
  • Gone with the wind (1980)
  • The Struggle (1980)
  • Reincarnated (1979) as 雨
  • The Cupid Strikes (1979) as 柳淡煙
  • Crocodile Tears (1978)
  • Hong Kong Tragedy (1978)
  • Operation Manhunt (II) (1978) as 李雅萍
  • 十二生肖 (1978)
  • The Sword (1977)
  • What Price? - Stardom (1977) as TV Show Host

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Katherine Lau Ying-Hung best known for?

Katherine Lau Ying-Hung is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cold War II (2016), 42 (2013), Police Cadet (1984), The Queen and I (2008).

When and where was Katherine Lau Ying-Hung born?

Katherine Lau Ying-Hung was born on July 16, 1955 in Hong Kong.

How many credits does Katherine Lau Ying-Hung have?

Katherine Lau Ying-Hung has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2019.

What is Katherine Lau Ying-Hung's background in cinema and television?

Katherine Lau Ying-Hung is a Hong Kong singer and actress born on July 16, 1955. Formerly known as Hu Kouqin and referred to as Sister Liu, she debuted under the stage name Liu Yinghong before reverting to her current name in the 1980s. Lau began her career in the entertainment industry in 1973 and remained active unti...

Katherine Lau Ying-Hung by the numbers

47credits
14films
33TV series
1977–2019active years

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