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Susan Shaw Yam-Yam

Acting Born Aug 17, 1950 Hong Kong, China 24 credits

Biography

Born in Hong Kong, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam moved to Taiwan with her father at an early age, studying nursing for five years after graduation, and then working as a nurse on a ship. After travelling through 23 countries, she decided to go ashore in Hong Kong to find another job, first singing in a nightclub and then became an actress. She has been active in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970. She has won four Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress (2008, 2011, 2013, 2018).

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Known for

Film

Sensual Pleasures

as Hai Zi

Full filmography

  • Sensual Pleasures (1978) as Hai Zi
  • Crocodile Tears (1978)
  • On The Waterfront (1980)
  • Blowing in the Wind (1980)
  • Jaws (1979) as 甘珮
  • You Shoot, I Shoot (2001) as Mrs. Tai
  • Mr Vampire 1992 (1992) as Mother of Retarded Son
  • Agency 24 (1981)
  • Moods of Love (1977) as Fung Yu-Hua / Hua Xiao-Bao
  • 101 Citizen Arrest (1983)
  • Human Lanterns (1982) as Guest at Fu's Banquet
  • As the Light Goes Out (2014) as Winery's Owner - Mrs. Kau
  • I Love Hong Kong 2011 (2011)
  • Run Papa Run (2008) as Madam Si
  • Buddha's Palm (1982) as Sun Bi Ling, Flying Loops
  • Love Off the Cuff (2017) as Cherie's Mother
  • Love in the Buff (2012) as Cherie's Mother
  • 回到未來錢 (2015)
  • 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010) as Garbage Worker
  • Vampire Cleanup Department (2017) as Tim's grandma
  • Undercover Punch and Gun (2019) as Chief B
  • The Scandalous Warlord (1979) as Chen Jin Bao
  • SDU: Sex Duties Unit (2013) as Thai restaurant owner
  • Hardcore Comedy (2013) as Kit's mother