Siu-Lei Chun (Chinese: 秦小梨) (1925–2005) is a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Chun is credited with over 75 films.
Siu-Lei Chun | |
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| Chinese: 秦小梨 | |
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| Born | May 13, 1925 |
| Died | October 12, 2005 (aged 80) |
| Other names | Chun Siu-Lei, Chun Siu-Lay, Chin Xiao-Li, Qin Xiaoli |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Cantonese opera singer, Actress |
| Years active | 1949–1960 |
Early life edit
On May 13, 1925, Chun was born. Chun's sister is Chun Siu-Kiu.[1]
Career edit
In 1949, Chun's acting career began in Hong Kong. Chun appeared in a lead roles in Cantonese opera films directed by But Fu. Chun appeared as Tan Kei in Tan Kei in the Meat Hill, a 1949 Cantonese opera film, as Lei-Fa in Sex to Kill the Devil, a 1949 Cantonese opera film, as Muk Kwai-Ying in The Woman General Mu Guiyung, a 1949 Cantonese opera film, and in Romance of Rome Palace, a 1949 Cantonese opera film. Chun also appeared in Martial Arts, comedy, drama and horror films. Chun's last film was Iron Arms and the Boxer, a 1960 Martial Arts film directed by Wu Pang. Chun is known as the first generation of sexy actress in Hong Kong. Chun is credited with over 75 films.[2] [1]
Chun's Aqua Blue Gemstone Hair Accessories are on display at Hong Kong Heritage Museum's in the Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall.[3]
Filmography edit
Films edit
This is a partial list of films.
- 1949 Tan Kei in the Meat Hill [4]
- 1949 Adventure at the Women's House – Pak Yuk-Seung. Cantonese opera. [5]
- 1949 Sex to Kill the Devil
- 1949 The Woman General Mu Guiyung
- 1949 Romance of Rome Palace
- 1950 The Great Dictator
- 1950 The Battle Between Demon Girl and the Ox Devil – Demon girl [6]
- 1950 Six Attempt to Immortalise the Goddess of Lotus
- 1950 Magic of Tiger Dragon – Tan Kei
- 1950 The Battle Between the Handsome Master and the Wild Girl – Wild Girl
- 1951 The Sword and the Pearl – Mu-Lan/Mok Lan
- 1951 Debt of Love
- 1951 Sweet Girls [7]
- 1960 Iron Arms and the Boxer
Personal life edit
In 1961, Chun immigrated to San Francisco, California. Chun became a United States citizen through marriage. On October 12, 2005, Chun died.[2][1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Chun Siu-Lei". hkmdb.com. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Chearavanont, Nangaen (2012). "Singapore Stories". H.M. Ou. pp. 48–49. ISBN 9881590930. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ "Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall". heritagemuseum.gov.hk. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Tan Kei in the Meat Hill (1949)". dianying.com. 1949. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Adventure at the Women's House". hkmdb.com. December 24, 1949. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "The Battle Between Demon Girl and the Ox Devil (1950)". chinesemov.com. 1950. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Sweet Girls (1951)". dianying.com. 1951. Retrieved November 11, 2020.