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Mama Hung

Acting Born Feb 22, 1909 Died Oct 15, 2007 Shanghai, China 156 credits
156
Total Credits
2003
74 Years Career Span
56
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Mama Hung, also known as Chin Tsi-Ang and Qian Siying, was born in Shanghai, China on February 22, 1909, and died on October 15, 2007, at the age of 98. She was a female actor with 155 known credits in movies and television shows. She debuted in South China Dream in 1925 at the age of 17 and played a leading role in Southern Heroine in 1930. Recognized as one of the earliest martial arts actors of Chinese cinema and its first female star, her career spanned decades as she established herself a prominent presence in the film industry.

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Career

Career overview

Mama Hung, also known by the stage name 錢似鶯 and with the romanized name Chin Tsi-Ang or Qian Siying, was born in Shanghai, China, on February 22, 1909. She was one of the earliest martial arts actors of Chinese cinema and its first female star, establishing a notable career in the film industry.

During her career, she achieved 155 known acting credits. Her film debut took place in the 1925 production South China Dream, also known as Nanhua Meng, at the age of 17. She subsequently played a leading role in the 1930 film Southern Heroine, also known as Jiangnan Nüxia.

Her life in the film industry spanned many decades until her death. She passed away on October 15, 2007, at the age of 98.

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Known for

Film

In the Mood for Love

as Amah
Film

The Blade

as Amah (uncredited)
Film

Royal Tramp

as O'Brian's Mother

Massan

as Md. Wu
Film

All for the Winner

as Old Woman
Film

Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic

1990
Film

Flaming Brothers

as Old Folks Home Resident

Creature Features

as Mrs. Ko
Film

Secret Service of the Imperial Court

as Street Hawker
Film

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

as Sun's 4th Aunt
Film

Shaolin Temple

as Old Woman at Inn
Film

Human Lanterns

as (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Lo Lieh 4 shared titles
Ng Man-Tat 3 shared titles
Shum Lo 3 shared titles
Cheung Hei 3 shared titles
Yang Chi-Ching 3 shared titles
Stephen Chow 2 shared titles
Sharla Cheung 2 shared titles
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong 2 shared titles
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung 2 shared titles
Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
My Wife Is 18
In the Mood for Love
The Blade
The Mad MonkC'est La Vie Mon Cheri
Royal TrampCasino TycoonTo Miss with Love
To Be Number OneThe Blue Jean MonsterEasy Money
All for the WinnerKung Fu Vs. AcrobaticMy Neighbours Are Phantoms
Ghost Fever
The Greatest LoverMidnight Whispers
Flaming BrothersThe Romancing StarLong Arm of the Law IIHeartbeat 100
Walking Beside Me
The Young VagabondHow to Choose a Royal BrideFunny TripleMy Mind, Your BodyFascinating Affairs
Maybe It's LoveThe OccupantLove in a Fallen CitySecret Service of the Imperial CourtBehind the Yellow Line
Hong Kong, Hong KongThe Weird ManDescendant of the SunTales of a EunuchDemon of the Lute
Shaolin TempleHuman LanternsHouse of TrapsGodfather from CantonCurse of Evil
The Emperor and His BrotherChallenge of the GamestersBewitchedMartial ClubMy Young Auntie
Carry on Wise GuyHexThe MasterLost SoulsThe Convict Killer
Mad Monkey Kung FuThe Shadow BoxingThe Kung Fu InstructorTo Kill a MastermindThe Reckless Cricket
Sensual PleasuresThe Five VenomsHeroes of the EastShaolin Hand LockEnter Three Dragons
Dreams Of EroticismLady ExterminatorDeath DuelThe Mighty Peking ManExecutioners from Shaolin
Killer ClansBlack Magic 2The Web of DeathThe CriminalsSpirit of the Raped
Black MagicAll in the FamilyLady of the LawAnti-Corruption
The Golden LotusVillage of TigersGames Gamblers PlayThe Bod SquadThe Killer Snakes
Facets of LoveNone But the BraveFist of UnicornThe House of 72 TenantsThe Villains
The Human GoddessHapkidoFive Fingers of DeathThe Boxer from ShantungThe Delightful Forest
The Lady HermitDuel for GoldLady with a Sword
Vengeance!The Twelve Gold Medallions
The Flying DaggerTemptress of a Thousand Faces
The RainbowDivorce, Hong Kong Style

Full Filmography

156 titles
  • Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003) as Self
  • My Wife Is 18 (2002) as Thirteen's grandma
  • In the Mood for Love (2000) as Amah
  • The Blade (1995) as Amah (uncredited)
  • The Mad Monk (1993) as Old Woman with Bad Stomach
  • C'est La Vie Mon Cheri (1993)
  • Royal Tramp (1992) as O'Brian's Mother
  • Casino Tycoon (1992) as Chang's Mother
  • To Miss with Love (1992) as Chien's Grandmother
  • To Be Number One (1991) as Md. Wu
  • The Blue Jean Monster (1991) as Old Woman Praying at Temple
  • Easy Money (1991)
  • All for the Winner (1990) as Old Woman
  • Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic (1990)
  • My Neighbours Are Phantoms (1990) as Old Woman Who Gets Robbed
  • Ghost Fever (1989) as Pinkey's Mother
  • The Greatest Lover (1988) as Beggar
  • Midnight Whispers (1988) as Hua's mother-in-law
  • Flaming Brothers (1987) as Old Folks Home Resident
  • The Romancing Star (1987)
  • Long Arm of the Law II (1987) as Mrs. Ko
  • Heartbeat 100 (1987) as Villager
  • Walking Beside Me (1986)
  • The Young Vagabond (1985) as Party Guest (uncredited)
  • How to Choose a Royal Bride (1985)
  • Funny Triple (1985) as Old woman in park
  • My Mind, Your Body (1985)
  • Fascinating Affairs (1985) as Maid
  • Maybe It's Love (1984) as Spiritual Woman (uncredited)
  • The Occupant (1984) as Md Ki
  • Love in a Fallen City (1984) as Pai's Family Servant
  • Secret Service of the Imperial Court (1984) as Street Hawker
  • Behind the Yellow Line (1984) as Granny in MRT
  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong (1983) as Sun's 4th Aunt
  • The Weird Man (1983)
  • Descendant of the Sun (1983) as Princess's Maid
  • Tales of a Eunuch (1983) as Old Prostitute
  • Demon of the Lute (1983) as Onlooker at Market (uncredited)
  • On the Wrong Track (1983)
  • Crazy Blood (1983)
  • Shaolin Temple (1982) as Old Woman at Inn
  • Human Lanterns (1982) as (uncredited)
  • House of Traps (1982) as Townsfolk
  • Godfather from Canton (1982) as Wedding Guest
  • Curse of Evil (1982) as Birthday Guest
  • The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982)
  • The 82 Tenants (1982) as Tenant
  • The Emperor and His Brother (1981) as Brothel Mamasan
  • Challenge of the Gamesters (1981) as Train passenger's relative (uncredited)
  • Bewitched (1981) as Stephen's Mother
  • Martial Club (1981) as Brothel Madam (uncredited)
  • My Young Auntie (1981) as Boat Passenger / Shopper (uncredited)
  • The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1981) as Wen Family Member
  • The Duel of the Century (1981) as Town Folk
  • What Price Honesty? (1981) as Brothel madam
  • A Bride's Nightmare (1981) as Widow
  • Money Is Lovely (1981) as Ah Zhen's Servant
  • Carry on Wise Guy (1980)
  • Hex (1980) as Morgue Keeper's Wife
  • The Master (1980) as Brothel Madam
  • Lost Souls (1980)
  • The Convict Killer (1980) as Gambler
  • The Rebel Intruders (1980) as Refugee
  • The Rebel Intruders (1980)
  • Haunted Tales (1980) as Angry Tenant
  • Heaven and Hell (1980) as Wei Han Ting's Mother
  • The Kid with a Tattoo (1980) as Shopper
  • Joy to the World (1980) as Director of company
  • Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979) as Hooker (uncredited)
  • The Shadow Boxing (1979) as Mourner (uncredited)
  • The Kung Fu Instructor (1979) as (uncredited)
  • To Kill a Mastermind (1979) as Maid
  • The Reckless Cricket (1979) as aunty
  • The Money Trip (1979)
  • Itchy Fingers (1979) as Inspector's Mother-in-Law
  • Sensual Pleasures (1978)
  • The Five Venoms (1978) as Yuan Family Member
  • Heroes of the East (1978) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
  • Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) as Brothel Mamasan
  • Enter Three Dragons (1978)
  • My Kung Fu Master (1978) as Angry Tenant
  • Soul of the Sword (1978)
  • Mantis Combat (1978)
  • The Cunning Hustler (1978) as Sha's Servant
  • Gang of Four (1978) as Female pimp
  • Dreams Of Eroticism (1977) as Old Maid
  • Lady Exterminator (1977)
  • Death Duel (1977) as Brothel Worker
  • The Mighty Peking Man (1977) as Spectator at Pier
  • Executioners from Shaolin (1977) as Midwife (uncredited)
  • The Dream of the Red Chamber (1977) as Maid
  • The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's Nightmare (1977) as Chan Sum's Mother
  • Clans of Intrigue (1977) as Wine seller's wife
  • Pursuit of Vengeance (1977) as Lady Du
  • The Criminals, Part 3: Arson (1977) as Granny
  • Killer Clans (1976) as Lao Huang's Family Member
  • Black Magic 2 (1976) as Shi's Maid
  • The Web of Death (1976) as (uncredited)
  • The Criminals (1976) as Chen Zhong's Maid
  • Spirit of the Raped (1976) as Old Woman
  • Black Magic (1975) as Coconut Seller
  • All in the Family (1975)
  • Lady of the Law (1975) as Prison Guard's Mother (uncredited)
  • Anti-Corruption (1975) as Maid
  • The Golden Lotus (1974)
  • Village of Tigers (1974) as Ba Clan Member
  • Games Gamblers Play (1974) as Blackjack Gambler
  • The Bod Squad (1974) as Maid at Chao's Home
  • The Killer Snakes (1974)
  • Golden Needles (1974) as Kwan's wife
  • Gossip Street (1974) as Resident of Gossip St
  • Sorrow of the Gentry (1974) as Maid
  • Blood Reincarnation (1974)
  • Facets of Love (1973) as Da Qin's Mother
  • None But the Brave (1973)
  • Fist of Unicorn (1973) as Villager
  • The House of 72 Tenants (1973) as Tenant
  • The Villains (1973) as Fang Servant
  • Honor and Love (1973) as Extra
  • The Human Goddess (1972) as Nightclub customer
  • Hapkido (1972) as Villager (uncredited)
  • Five Fingers of Death (1972) as Spectator (uncredited)
  • The Boxer from Shantung (1972) as Brothel Mamasan (uncredited)
  • The Delightful Forest (1972) as Villager (uncredited)
  • The Bloody Fists (1972) as Mother
  • The Killer (1972) as Teacher's mother
  • The Lady Hermit (1971) as Chief Wang's Mother (uncredited)
  • Duel for Gold (1971) as Villager Watching Acrobat Show
  • Lady with a Sword (1971)
  • Vengeance! (1970) as (uncredited)
  • The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970) as Villager
  • The Flying Dagger (1969) as Song Family (uncredited)
  • Temptress of a Thousand Faces (1969) as Robbed Woman at Boutique
  • The Rainbow (1968)
  • Divorce, Hong Kong Style (1968) as Hsien-Hou's aunt
  • The Assassin (1967) as (extra) (uncredited)
  • The Thundering Sword (1967) as Bereaved wife (uncredited)
  • Too Late for Love (1967) as Guest at Liang's wedding
  • The Pearl Phoenix (1967) as Wedding Guest
  • Operation Lipstick (1967) as Star Ferry passenger
  • Sweet Is Revenge (1967) as Mrs. Qian
  • The Blue and the Black (1966) as Auntie Shen
  • The Knight of Knights (1966)
  • The Lark (1965)
  • The West Chamber (1965) as Lady Cui's maid
  • Temple of the Red Lotus (1965) as Captain Li's wife
  • The Mermaid (1965) as Festival spectator
  • Fairy, Ghost, Vixen (1965) as Wedding party guest
  • The Amorous Lotus Pan (1964) as Neighbor at wake
  • Comedy of Mismatches (1964) as Wedding guest
  • The Adulteress (1963) as Mourner
  • Love Parade (1963) as Patient
  • The Magnificent Concubine (1962) as Courtier
  • Madam White Snake (1962) as Townsperson
  • 到上海去 (1933) as 厂长长女
  • The Swordswoman of Huangjiang (1930)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mama Hung best known for?

Mama Hung is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In the Mood for Love (2000), The Blade (1995), Royal Tramp (1992), Massan (2014).

When and where was Mama Hung born?

Mama Hung was born on February 22, 1909 in Shanghai, China. They passed away on October 15, 2007.

How many credits does Mama Hung have?

Mama Hung has accumulated over 156 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 2003.

What is Mama Hung's background in cinema and television?

Mama Hung, also known as Chin Tsi-Ang and Qian Siying, was born in Shanghai, China on February 22, 1909, and died on October 15, 2007, at the age of 98. She was a female actor with 155 known credits in movies and television shows. She debuted in South China Dream in 1925 at the age of 17 and played a leading role in So...