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Shih Szu

Acting Born Oct 24, 1953 Taiwan 57 credits

Biography

Shih Szu is a Taiwanese actress born on October 24, 1953. She is known for her acting career and has stage names including 施思 and Lei Qiu-Si. Shih Szu is also known by other names such as Szu Shih, Szu Szu, Shin Szu, and Szu. She is a female actress with 57 known credits. Her birthplace is Taiwan. Shih Szu's acting career spans multiple films and she is regarded as one of the top female martial arts stars.

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Career

Career overview

Shih Szu is a Taiwanese actress known for her work in the martial arts film genre. Born in Taiwan, she began her acting career in 1970 with Shaw Brothers. The studio regarded her as a potential successor to Cheng Pei-Pei, and she went on to appear in numerous martial arts films. Her agility and skills established her as one of the top female martial arts stars.

During her time with Shaw Brothers, Shih Szu appeared in films such as "The Rescue", "The Lady Hermit", "Heroes of Sung", "The Villains", "The Bloody Scape", and "Lady of the Law". Her performances were well-received by a wide range of audiences. In 1980, she starred in "A Deadly Secret" and subsequently left Hong Kong to continue her acting career in Taiwan.

Shih Szu's career in the film industry spanned several decades, with a total of 57 known credits. She retired from the limelight in the early 1980s.

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Known for

Film

The Avenging Eagle

as Siu Fung
Film

Flying Guillotine II

as Na Lan
Film

Clan of Amazons

as Jiang Qingxia, 3rd Sister
Film

Shaolin Temple

as Yen Yung-chun
Film

The Four Assassins

as Zu's Widow
Film

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

as Hsi Mai-Kwei

Days

as Ah Jen
Film

The Champion

as Chin Chu

Babylon Berlin

as Li Bao Zhu, the "Young Avenger"
Film

The Rescue

as Bai Yaerh

Frequent co-stars

Ku Wen-Chung 3 shared titles
Chan Shen 3 shared titles
Yang Chi-Ching 3 shared titles
Lau Wai-Ling 3 shared titles
Alexander Fu Sheng 3 shared titles
Ti Lung 3 shared titles
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei 3 shared titles
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan 3 shared titles
Ku Feng 3 shared titles
Shih Chung-Tien 2 shared titles

Career timeline

The Revenge Ghost of the Tree
飞燕惊龙Chinese Evil Technique
The Murder中國法術
A Fairy to the WorldDirty AngelMiraculous Sword Art
The Kung Fu EmperorThe King of GamblerThe Woman from HellThe Great CheatThe Reformed Gambler
The HeroesThe Great ConspiracyNight of the AssassinsA Deadly SecretKeep Out of Danger
The Deadly Breaking SwordA Massacre SurvivorRelentless Broken Blade
The Avenging EagleFlying Guillotine IIClan of AmazonsThe Proud YouthThe Third Sword
The Jade TigerPursuit of VengeanceThe Naval Commandos
Shaolin TempleThe CriminalsThe Escort Girls
The Four AssassinsLady of the LawThe Bloody EscapeLover's DestinyFists of Fire
The Legend of the 7 Golden VampiresThe Shadow BoxerHong Kong 73Cheeky Little AngelsThe Two Faces of Love
The ChampionSupermen Against the OrientThe House of 72 TenantsHeroes of SungThe Villains
The Black TavernTrilogy of SwordsmanshipThe Thunderbolt FistThe Young Avenger
The RescueThe Lady HermitThe Crimson Charm

Full filmography

  • The Revenge Ghost of the Tree (1988)
  • 飞燕惊龙 (1985) as 朱若兰
  • Chinese Evil Technique (1985)
  • The Murder (1983) as Joyce Ho
  • 中國法術 (1983)
  • A Fairy to the World (1982)
  • Dirty Angel (1982)
  • Miraculous Sword Art (1982)
  • The Kung Fu Emperor (1981) as Lady in Brothel
  • The King of Gambler (1981)
  • The Woman from Hell (1981)
  • The Great Cheat (1981)
  • The Reformed Gambler (1981) as Lai Pei-ling
  • The Heroes (1980) as Princess
  • The Great Conspiracy (1980)
  • Night of the Assassins (1980) as Yan Yan
  • A Deadly Secret (1980) as Ling Seung Wa
  • Keep Out of Danger (1980)
  • The Revenger (1980)
  • The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) as Liu Yinxu
  • A Massacre Survivor (1979) as Kao Jo-hsueh
  • Relentless Broken Blade (1979)
  • The Avenging Eagle (1978) as Siu Fung
  • Flying Guillotine II (1978) as Na Lan
  • Clan of Amazons (1978) as Jiang Qingxia, 3rd Sister
  • The Proud Youth (1978) as Bai Yingying / Sacred Lady
  • The Third Sword (1978)
  • The Jade Tiger (1977) as Tang Yue
  • Pursuit of Vengeance (1977) as Ma's Daughter
  • The Naval Commandos (1977) as Cui Hsia
  • Shaolin Temple (1976) as Yen Yung-chun
  • The Criminals (1976) as Jenny
  • The Escort Girls (1976)
  • The Four Assassins (1975) as Zu's Widow
  • Lady of the Law (1975) as Leng Rushuang
  • The Bloody Escape (1975) as Tang Li
  • Lover's Destiny (1975) as Guan Xiu-Zhu
  • Fists of Fire (1975) as Self
  • The Hooker and the Hustler (1975) as Lo Kuei-Fang
  • Temperament of Life (1975)
  • The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) as Hsi Mai-Kwei
  • The Shadow Boxer (1974) as Ah Jen
  • Hong Kong 73 (1974) as Teacher
  • Cheeky Little Angels (1974) as Nightclub Visitor
  • The Two Faces of Love (1974)
  • The Champion (1973) as Chin Chu
  • Supermen Against the Orient (1973) as Suzy
  • The House of 72 Tenants (1973) as Olive Buying Student
  • Heroes of Sung (1973) as Hong-Erh / Meng Hong
  • The Villains (1973) as Lin Xiao Hong
  • The Black Tavern (1972) as Zhang Caibing
  • Trilogy of Swordsmanship (1972) as Ying Ying
  • The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) as Die Er
  • The Young Avenger (1972) as Li Bao Zhu, the "Young Avenger"
  • The Rescue (1971) as Bai Yaerh
  • The Lady Hermit (1971) as Cui Ping
  • The Crimson Charm (1971) as Chiang Shang-Ching