Yuk-Yi Yung (Chinese: 容玉意, born 1918) is a Chinese-born former actress based in Hong Kong. Yung is credited with over 310 films.

Yuk-Yi Yung
Chinese: 容玉意
Born1918 (1918)
Shanghai, China
Other namesYung Yuk-Yi, Yung Yuk-Yee, Rong Yuyi, Rong Yu-Yi, Yung Yuk-I
OccupationActress
Years active1938–1975
RelativesSiu-Yi Yung (sister)

Early life edit

In 1918, Yung was born in Shanghai, China. Yung's sister was Siu-Yi Yung.[1]

Career edit

Yung and her sister joined Plum Blossom Song and Dance Troupe. In 1938, Yung became an actress with Nanyang Film Company in Hong Kong. Yung first appeared as Kam Ching in The Purple Cups, a 1938 film directed by Hou Yao. Yung appeared in Martial Arts films such as The Adventures of Fang Shiyu (Part 2) (1939), Swordswoman Red Butterfly (1939), The White Lotus Menace (1939), The Eunuch (1971), and Tornado of Pearl River (1974). Yung also appeared in drama films and comedy films. Yung rarely appeared in films with her sister Siu-Yi Yung except for Sima Fu's Encounter with the Honey Gang, a 1949 thriller film directed by Hung Suk-Wan, and The Beau, a 1964 film directed by Chun Kim. Yung's last film was Carry on Con Men, a 1975 comedy film directed by Wong Fung. Yung is credited with over 310 films.[1]

Filmography edit

Films edit

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1938 The Purple Cups - Kam Ching
  • 1939 The Adventures of Fang Shiyu (Part 2)
  • 1939 Swordswoman Red Butterfly
  • 1939 The White Lotus Menace
  • 1941 Chaos in the Universe
  • 1942 The Rich House - Sally [2]
  • 1947 The Distressed Lover
  • 1948 Woman's Heart - Ho So-Hing
  • 1949 Sima Fu's Encounter with the Honey Gang
  • 1960 Ten Schoolgirls - Second Mrs Lee.[3]
  • 1962 The Quick-witted Woman Detective (aka A Detective's Affair) - Ah Sam [4]
  • 1964 The Beau
  • 1965 The Six-fingered Lord of the Lute (Part 1) [5]
  • 1967 The Brave Girl [6]
  • 1967 Broadcast Queen [7][8]
  • 1967 Family Man [9]
  • 1967 First Love - Mrs. Wong.[10]
  • 1967 The Great Lover [11]
  • 1967 Prodigal in Distress [12][13]
  • 1970 The Heart-Stealer - Mother Tien.[14]
  • 1970 The Young Girl Dares Not Homeward (aka Girl Wanders Around) - Jo Lei's mother.[15]
  • 1970 Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow [16]
  • 1971 The Eunuch [17]
  • 1974 Tornado of Pearl River - Brothel madam [18]
  • 1975 Carry on Con Men - Zhang Yunan's mother-in-law [19]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Yung Yuk-Yi". hkmdb.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "Film Screenings - The Rich House". lcsd.gov.hk. May 30, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "Ten Schoolgirls". hkmdb.com. July 28, 1960. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "A Detective's Affairs - Morning Matinee". mask9.com. November 30, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "The Six-Fingered Lord of the Lute (1965)". moviefanprincess.com. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "The Brave Girl (1967)". senscritique.com. February 19, 1967. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "HK Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to screen films featuring radio stars". info.gov.hk. December 6, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Broadcast Queen". hkmdb.com. February 21, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  9. ^ "Family Man". hkmdb.com. February 8, 1967. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  10. ^ "First Love". hkmdb.com. November 16, 1967. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  11. ^ "The Great Lover". hkmdb.com. June 14, 1967. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  12. ^ "Prodigal in Distress (1967)". senscritique.com. 1967. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  13. ^ "Prodigal in Distress". hkmdb.com. September 27, 1967. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  14. ^ "The Heart-Stealer". hkmdb.com. March 18, 1970. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  15. ^ "The Young Girl Dares Not Homeward". hkmdb.com. April 25, 1970. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  16. ^ "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow". hkmdb.com. December 10, 1970. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  17. ^ "The Eunuch". hkmdb.com. May 12, 1971. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  18. ^ "Tornado of Pearl River". hkmdb.com. June 20, 1974. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  19. ^ "Carry on Con Men". hkmdb.com. October 17, 1975. Retrieved November 15, 2020.

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