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Mama Hung

Actor

Mama Hung

Born February 22, 1909 in Shanghai, ChinaDied October 15, 2007156 films

Chin Tsi-Ang (February 22, 1908 – October 15, 2007), also romanized as Qian Siying, was one of the earliest martial arts actors of Chinese cinema and its first female star. She debuted in South China Dream (南华梦, Nanhua Meng) in 1925 at the age of 17 and played a leading role in Southern Heroine (江南女侠, Jiangnan Nüxia) in 1930.

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In the Mood for Love posterFirst watchIn the Mood for Love20008.1as AmahIn 1960s Hong Kong, two neighbors form an intimate bond after making a discovery about their spouses in this visually stunning tale of unrequited love.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Royal Tramp poster7.1Royal Tramp1992Shaolin Temple poster7.0Shaolin Temple1982The Blade poster7.1The Blade1995The Five Venoms poster6.6The Five Venoms1978Five Fingers of Death poster6.7Five Fingers of Death1972All for the Winner poster6.8All for the Winner1990Heroes of the East poster7.3Heroes of the East1978The Golden Lotus poster7.0The Golden Lotus1974

Filmography

156 films as actor
  1. 2002My Wife Is 18Thirteen's grandma
  2. 2000In the Mood for LoveAmah
  3. 1995The BladeAmah (uncredited)
  4. 1993C'est La Vie Mon Cheri
  5. 1993The Mad MonkOld Woman with Bad Stomach
  6. 1992To Miss with LoveChien's Grandmother
  7. 1992Royal TrampO'Brian's Mother
  8. 1992Casino TycoonChang's Mother
  9. 1991Easy Money
  10. 1991The Blue Jean MonsterOld Woman Praying at Temple
  11. 1991To Be Number OneMd. Wu
  12. 1990All for the WinnerOld Woman
  13. 1990Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic
  14. 1990My Neighbours Are PhantomsOld Woman Who Gets Robbed
  15. 1989Ghost FeverPinkey's Mother
  16. 1988Midnight WhispersHua's mother-in-law
  17. 1988The Greatest LoverBeggar
  18. 1987Long Arm of the Law IIMrs. Ko
  19. 1987Flaming BrothersOld Folks Home Resident
  20. 1987The Romancing Star
  21. 1987Heartbeat 100Villager
  22. 1986Walking Beside Me
  23. 1985Dead Curse
  24. 1985Why Me?
  25. 1985Fascinating AffairsMaid
  26. 1985Funny TripleOld woman in park
  27. 1985My Mind, Your Body
  28. 1985The Young VagabondParty Guest (uncredited)
  29. 1985How to Choose a Royal Bride
  30. 1984Secret Service of the Imperial CourtStreet Hawker
  31. 1984Behind the Yellow LineGranny in MRT
  32. 1984The OccupantMd Ki
  33. 1984Love in a Fallen CityPai's Family Servant
  34. 1984Maybe It's LoveSpiritual Woman (uncredited)
  35. 1983Descendant of the SunPrincess's Maid
  36. 1983Demon of the LuteOnlooker at Market (uncredited)
  37. 1983Hong Kong, Hong KongSun's 4th Aunt
  38. 1983On the Wrong Track
  39. 1983Tales of a EunuchOld Prostitute
  40. 1983Crazy Blood
  41. 1983The Weird Man
  42. 1982Curse of EvilBirthday Guest
  43. 1982The 82 TenantsTenant
  44. 1982The Fake Ghost Catchers
  45. 1982Human Lanterns(uncredited)
  46. 1982Godfather from CantonWedding Guest
  47. 1982Shaolin TempleOld Woman at Inn
  48. 1982House of TrapsTownsfolk
  49. 1981What Price Honesty?Brothel madam
  50. 1981The Duel of the CenturyTown Folk
  51. 1981BewitchedStephen's Mother
  52. 1981Martial ClubBrothel Madam (uncredited)
  53. 1981The Emperor and His BrotherBrothel Mamasan
  54. 1981Money Is LovelyAh Zhen's Servant
  55. 1981Challenge of the GamestersTrain passenger's relative (uncredited)
  56. 1981The Sword Stained with Royal BloodWen Family Member
  57. 1981My Young AuntieBoat Passenger / Shopper (uncredited)
  58. 1981A Bride's NightmareWidow
  59. 1980Lost Souls
  60. 1980The Rebel IntrudersRefugee
  61. 1980HexMorgue Keeper's Wife
  62. 1980Carry on Wise Guy
  63. 1980The Kid with a TattooShopper
  64. 1980Joy to the WorldDirector of company
  65. 1980The MasterBrothel Madam
  66. 1980Haunted TalesAngry Tenant
  67. 1980The Convict KillerGambler
  68. 1980Heaven and HellWei Han Ting's Mother
  69. 1979To Kill a MastermindMaid
  70. 1979Mad Monkey Kung FuHooker (uncredited)
  71. 1979The Kung Fu Instructor(uncredited)
  72. 1979The Money Trip
  73. 1979The Reckless Cricketaunty
  74. 1979The Shadow BoxingMourner (uncredited)
  75. 1979Itchy FingersInspector's Mother-in-Law
  76. 1978Heroes of the EastWedding Guest (uncredited)
  77. 1978Sensual Pleasures
  78. 1978The Five VenomsYuan Family Member
  79. 1978The Cunning HustlerSha's Servant
  80. 1978Mantis Combat
  81. 1978My Kung Fu MasterAngry Tenant
  82. 1978Enter Three Dragons
  83. 1978Shaolin Hand LockBrothel Mamasan
  84. 1978Soul of the Sword
  85. 1978Gang of FourFemale pimp
  86. 1977Pursuit of VengeanceLady Du
  87. 1977Dreams Of EroticismOld Maid
  88. 1977The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's NightmareChan Sum's Mother
  89. 1977The Dream of the Red ChamberMaid
  90. 1977The Mighty Peking ManSpectator at Pier
  91. 1977Death DuelBrothel Worker
  92. 1977Clans of IntrigueWine seller's wife
  93. 1977Executioners from ShaolinMidwife (uncredited)
  94. 1977The Criminals, Part 3: ArsonGranny
  95. 1977Lady Exterminator
  96. 1976Black Magic 2Shi's Maid
  97. 1976The Web of Death(uncredited)
  98. 1976Killer ClansLao Huang's Family Member
  99. 1976Spirit of the RapedOld Woman
  100. 1976The CriminalsChen Zhong's Maid
  101. 1975Black MagicCoconut Seller
  102. 1975Anti-CorruptionMaid
  103. 1975Lady of the LawPrison Guard's Mother (uncredited)
  104. 1975All in the Family
  105. 1974Games Gamblers PlayBlackjack Gambler
  106. 1974Blood ReincarnationDead woman
  107. 1974Sorrow of the GentryMaid
  108. 1974Golden NeedlesKwan's wife
  109. 1974The Bod SquadMaid at Chao's Home
  110. 1974Gossip StreetResident of Gossip St
  111. 1974The Killer Snakes
  112. 1974The Golden Lotus
  113. 1974Village of TigersBa Clan Member
  114. 1973Honor and LoveExtra
  115. 1973The House of 72 TenantsTenant
  116. 1973None But the Brave
  117. 1973Facets of LoveDa Qin's Mother
  118. 1973The VillainsFang Servant
  119. 1973Fist of UnicornVillager
  120. 1972HapkidoVillager (uncredited)