Lai Suen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 5, 1931 in Hong Kong, China
- Died
- August 28, 2025
- Active Years
- 1978–2008 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 74 credits in database
Biography
Lai Suen began her career in film at the age of 17 before transitioning to television in the 1970s. She joined TVB in 1990 and appeared in many dramas, including The Greed of Man in 1992, where she played the mother of the character portrayed by Adam Cheng Siu-Chau. Lai retired after starring in Only You in 2010 and had rarely appeared in public in recent years. In 2023, the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild awarded her the Outstanding Performing Arts Award.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Lai Suen.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
74 titles- The Gem of Life (2008) as Chan Siu Ho
- Welcome to the House (2006)
- Land of Wealth (2006) as 李晓梅
- Forensic Heroes (2006) as Bak Nai granny
- The Gentle Crackdown (2006) as 李三婆
- La Femme Desperado (2006)
- The Biter Bitten (2006)
- When Rules Turn Loose (2005)
- Hidden Treasures (2005)
- The Zone (2005) as 杨三妹
- Strike at Heart (2005)
- The Vigilante In The Mask (2005)
- Net Deception (2004)
- Virtues of Harmony II (2003)
- Back To Square One (2003)
- The Driving Power (2003) as Lei Lan
- Golden Faith (2002)
- Let's Face It (2002)
- Good Against Evil (2002)
- The Healing Spirit (2002)
- Law Enforcers (2001)
- Unveil The Mystery (2001)
- The Green Hope (2000) as 何亚唱
- Ups And Downs (2000) as 毛丹
- Lost In Love (2000)
- To Where He Belongs (2000)
- Play with Strangers (2000) as Yung Mo
- At the Threshold of an Era (1999) as 喜妈（颖欣养母）
- Burning Flame (1998) as 六姐
- As Sure as Fate (1998)
- A Place Of One's Own (1998) as 梁美春
- Untraceable Evidence (1997) as 马玉珍
- A Recipe for the Heart (1997)
- Chinese Midnight Express (1997)
- Ambition (1996)
- A Kindred Spirit (1995)
- Detective Investigation Files (1995) as 赵老太 Mrs Chiu
- The Criminal Investigator (1995)
- Lover of the Last Empress (1995)
- Stepping Stone (1995)
- Corruption Doesn't Pay (1995)
- To Love With Love (1995)
- Once in a Lifetime (1995)
- Shade of Darkness (1994)
- Master of Martial Arts (1994)
- The Ching Emperor (1994)
- Fate of the Clairvoyant (1994)
- Heartstrings (1994)
- Brother of Darkness (1994) as Wah's Mother
- Mystery of The Sabre (1994)
- Fatal Encounter (1994)
- Racing Peak (1993)
- Justice Is Blind (1993) as Cheung's mother
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 六婶（明母）
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 梁七妹（七姑）
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 何玉梅
- The Greed of Man (1992) as 何賤 (賤婆婆)
- The Key Man (1992) as 芳婶
- The Revelation of the Last Hero (1992)
- Angel's Call (1992)
- A Way of Justice (1991)
- Full Moon in New York (1989)
- The Big Heat (1988) as Kam's Mother
- The Invincible Snowy Hair Maiden (1986)
- The Lunatics (1986) as Tsuen's mother
- Stardust Memories (1985)
- The Unwritten Law (1985)
- The Happy Ghost (1984) as Mrs. Koo
- The Green Dragon Conspiracy (1982) as 妙雨师太
- The Fist (1982) as 霍母
- Legendary Fok (1981) as 霍母
- Blowing in the Wind (1980)
- Jaws (1979) as 甘太
- Hong Kong Tragedy (1978)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lai Suen best known for?
Lai Suen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Guardian (2006), Land of Wealth (2006), Blondie, Biffen och Bananen (1952), Virtues of Harmony II (2003).
When and where was Lai Suen born?
Lai Suen was born on October 5, 1931 in Hong Kong, China. They passed away on August 28, 2025.
How many credits does Lai Suen have?
Lai Suen has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2008.
What is Lai Suen's background in cinema and television?
Lai Suen began her career in film at the age of 17 before transitioning to television in the 1970s. She joined TVB in 1990 and appeared in many dramas, including The Greed of Man in 1992, where she played the mother of the character portrayed by Adam Cheng Siu-Chau. Lai retired after starring in Only You in 2010 and ha...
Lai Suen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Golden Faith (2002) — aged about 70
- The Criminal Investigator (1995) — aged about 63
- Burning Flame (1998) as 六姐 — aged about 66
- The Key Man (1992) as 芳婶 — aged about 60
- At the Threshold of an Era (1999) as 喜妈（颖欣养母） — aged about 67
- A Recipe for the Heart (1997) — aged about 65
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Lai Suen.