Yiu Wai (Chinese: 姚煒; pinyin: Yáo Wěi; Jyutping: Jiu4 Wai5) is a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Yiu is credited with over 15 films.
Yiu Wai | |
|---|---|
| 姚煒 | |
| Born | 1948 (age 75–76) |
| Other names | Kelly Yao Wei, Wei Yao, Kelly Yao, Yao Wei |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1981-1994 |
Early life edit
Yiu Wai was born in 1948, the eldest in a family of seven. Her father was a tailor and came to Hong Kong in the 1950s. Yiu Wai stayed in Shanghai with two of her siblings and came to Hong Kong later and worked in garment manufacturing in her youth. She was gifted in music and began her singing career in the 1970s.[1]
Relationships and marriage edit
In 1978, Yiu Wai was in a relationship with Cecil Chao. Their daughter is Gigi Chao.[2]
Filmography edit
Films edit
This is a partial list of films.
- 1981 Gui ma zhi duo xing (aka "All the Wrong Clues for the Right Solution") – Mrs. Yummy
- 1982 Oi yan nui san (aka "My Darling, My Goddess") – Alice / Susie
- 1990 Yu zhong long (aka "Dragon in Jail")
- 1992 Naked Killer (aka "Chik loh go yeung") – Sister Cindy[3][4]
- 1994 Deng ai de nu ren (aka "Right Here Waiting") – Da Jia Jie
References edit
- ^ "Ted Talk". Ted.com. TedX Tin Hau. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ Luk, Eddie (14 January 2013). "Same-sex talk". The Standard (Hong Kong). Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ^ "Naked Killer (1992)". letterboxd.com. 1992. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "Naked Killer". filmaffinity.com. 1992. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
External links edit
- Yiu Wai at IMDb
- You Wai at letterboxd.com
- Yiu Wai at the Hong Kong Movie Database
- Yu Wai at filmaffinity.com
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