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Tanny Tien-Ni

Acting Born Jan 1, 1948 Shanghai, China 24 credits

Biography

Tanny Tien-Ni (Chinese: 恬妮 ) is a Taiwanese actrees. Born in Shanghai in 1948 and raised in Taiwan. She studied Beijing Opera and in 1967 formally entered the entertainment word after being named 'Sweater Princess' in a local beauty pageant. After appearing in Taiwanese television series, she made her film debut in "Sword of Endurance". In 1972 signed a contract with Shaw Brothers. Li Han-Hsiang appreciated her special brand of sex appeal and cast her in "Illicit Desire" (1973). Its box office success led to her starring in a number of Li-directed erotic films. Trivia: Married to actor classic wu xia actor Yueh Hua in 1975. Her younger sister Tien Niu was also a major Shaw Brothers star of the 1970s.

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Known for

Film

Human Lanterns

as Lee Chin
Film

Little Dragon Maiden

as Li Mochou

Full filmography

  • The Golden Lotus (1974) as Mrs. Hua / Li Ping Erh
  • Moods of Love (1977) as Cai Feng
  • Hex (1980) as Chan Sau Ying / Chan Sau Fong
  • Black Magic (1975) as Luo Yin
  • All in the Family (1975)
  • Human Lanterns (1982) as Lee Chin
  • The Magic Blade (1976) as Mingyue Hsin 'Moonlight Heart'
  • Little Dragon Maiden (1983) as Li Mochou
  • Black Magic 2 (1976) as Li Cui Ling
  • The Battle Wizard (1977) as Mu Wan-Ching / Hsiang Yao-cha
  • The Trail (1983) as Innkeeper's Wife
  • The Young Dragons (1974) as Yip Fung
  • Forbidden Tales of Two Cities (1975) as Carrie Ho
  • The Brutal Boxer (1972) as Chan Ying Ying
  • Corpse Mania (1981) as Madame Lan
  • Devoted to You (1986) as May's Mother
  • How to Choose a Royal Bride (1985) as Empress Dowager
  • Woman of the Night (1973) as Lin Yu-Jia
  • The Empress Dowager (1975) as Li Chieh
  • The Tiger and the Widow (1981) as Widow Pei Chou Ju
  • The Criminals (1976) as Tanny
  • The Association (1974) as Lei
  • My Mind, Your Body (1985)
  • Crocodile (1979) as Angela