Yuen Qiu
Biography
Yuen Qiu, born Cheung Cheun‑Nam on 19 April 1950 in Shandong Province, China, is a Hong Kong actress and martial artist. Also known as Phoenix, she performs under the stage name 元秋. Trained in Chinese martial arts and Beijing‑opera, she studied at the China Drama Academy’s Peking Opera School under master Yu Jim‑Yuen, alongside Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. Beginning her career as a stuntwoman and night‑club performer in the late 1960s through the early 1970s, she later appeared in the international film The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) as a student who rescues James Bond, played by Roger Moore. TMDB lists her with 70 credited acting roles.
Career overview
Yuen Qiu, born Cheung Cheun‑Nam on 19 April 1950 in Shandong Province, China, is a Hong Kong actress and martial artist. She trained in Chinese martial arts and Beijing‑opera, studying under master Yu Jim‑Yuen at the China Drama Academy’s Peking Opera School, the same institution that educated Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung.
After completing her apprenticeship, Yuen worked as a stuntwoman and night‑club performer from the late 1960s through the early 1970s. She made a brief appearance in the international production The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), portraying a student who rescues James Bond, played by Roger Moore.
Since that early screen role, Yuen Qiu has built a career primarily as an actress. Official records list her as female and credit her with approximately seventy acting roles, indicating a sustained presence in Hong Kong cinema and television across a range of genres. She is commonly credited under the stage name 元秋 and is also known as Cheung Cheun‑Nam Phoenix. Her body of work reflects a combination of martial‑arts expertise and on‑screen performance that continues to be recognized in industry databases.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- The Shadow's Edge (2025) as Old Woman
- Second Life (2024) as 老年梁姐
- Lost But Win (2024)
- The Righteous Fists (2022) as Ting Sai-fung
- All U Need Is Love (2021) as Hotel resident
- Kung Fu Stuntmen (2021)
- Fake President of Dragon Society (2021)
- The Book of Mythical Beasts (2020) as Shui Sannyang
- Fire Cloud Evil God: Mask of Chaos (2020)
- Fire Cloud Evil God 2: Eighteen Dragon Palms (2020)
- We Are Legends (2019) as Lei Shimu
- Europe Raiders (2018)
- 给个理由先之重回鹿鼎 (2018)
- Staycation (2018)
- 给个理由先之再点秋香 (2018)
- My Alien Girlfriend (2017) as Zhen Nihua
- Di Renjie's Japanese Magic (2017)
- A Fist Within Four Walls (2016) as Yuk Bo-fung
- From Vegas to Macau III (2016) as Mahjong Queen
- The Bodyguard (2016) as Residents Commitee Chairperson
- Girl of the Big House (2016)
- Wudang Rules (2015)
- Wild City (2015) as Mona
- Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal (2015) as Legislative Councilor Chiang
- Lucky Star 2015 (2015) as Ms Hung
- 谁解女人心 (2014)
- 你照亮我星球 (2014) as 瘦瘦姐
- Delete My Love (2014) as So Fa
- Aberdeen (2014)
- Tales from the Dark 1 (2013) as Restaurant Owner (segment "Stolen Goods")
- Unmatched Hero Fang Shiyu (2011)
- I Love Wing Chun (2011) as Aunt Chun
- A Fistful of Stances (2010) as Au-Yeung Wai Lan
- Just Another Pandora's Box (2010) as Landlady
- Kung Fu Wing Chun (2010) as Leung's Mother
- Club Sparkle (2009)
- Looking for Jackie (2009) as Lixia's Aunt
- The Luckiest Man (2008) as Sophie, Fat's 1st wife
- Desires of the Heart (2008) as Gao Ya Juan
- Project A (2007) as 窦太太
- Kung Fu Mahjong 3 (2007) as Auntie Toni
- The Lady Iron Chef (2007) as Lady Green / Lin Ching-Hsia
- Eastern Legend (2007)
- My Kung Fu Sweetheart (2006) as Dolina
- I'll Call You (2006) as Manny's Mother
- Kung Fu Beggar (2005)
- Kung Fu Mahjong 2 (2005) as Auntie Fei
- Kung Fu Mahjong (2005) as Auntie Fei
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) as Landlady
- 1:99 Shorts (2003) as (segment "Hong Kong - A Winner")
- Avenging Trio (1989) Director
- Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985) as Li Xiao Huan
- Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985) as Sai Yuk's Mother
- New Tales of the Flying Fox (1984) as Wu's pregnant wife
- Long Road to Gallantry (1984) as Chang Tian Yi
- Bastard Swordsman (1983) as Rain
- The Dragon's Snake Fist (1982) as Wai's daughter
- Dreadnaught (1981) as White Tiger's Wife
- Dragon, the Young Master (1981) as Xue Hua
- Dragon's Claws (1979) as Li Hua
- The Fearless Duo (1979)
- Sweeping Call Girls (1979)
- Dragon Lee Vs. The 5 Brothers (1978) as Good 'Brother'
- Black Dragon's Revenge (1975)
- 烏龍賊阿爸 (1975)
- The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) as Nara - Hip's Niece #1 (uncredited)
- The Heroine (1973) as Agent Ho Mai-Wa
- Eagle Shadow Fist (1973) as Rickshaw Man's Granddaughter
- Pursuit (1972) as Apple thief
- Return of the Lucky Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yuen Qiu best known for?
Yuen Qiu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Shadow's Edge (2025), From Vegas to Macau III (2016), On Wings of Eagles (1986), Kung Fu Hustle (2004).
When and where was Yuen Qiu born?
Yuen Qiu was born on April 19, 1950 in Shandong Province, China.
How many credits does Yuen Qiu have?
Yuen Qiu has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2025.
What is Yuen Qiu's background in cinema and television?
Yuen Qiu, born Cheung Cheun‑Nam on 19 April 1950 in Shandong Province, China, is a Hong Kong actress and martial artist. Also known as Phoenix, she performs under the stage name 元秋. Trained in Chinese martial arts and Beijing‑opera, she studied at the China Drama Academy’s Peking Opera School under master Yu Jim‑Yuen, ...
Yuen Qiu by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Shadow's Edge (2025) as Old Woman — aged about 75
- New Tales of the Flying Fox (1984) as Wu's pregnant wife — aged about 34
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) as Landlady — aged about 54
- Bastard Swordsman (1983) as Rain — aged about 33
- The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) as Nara - Hip's Niece #1 (uncredited) — aged about 24
- Eagle Shadow Fist (1973) as Rickshaw Man's Granddaughter — aged about 23
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