
Acting
Born January 1, 1947
Chao Hsin-yen was born in 1947 and grew up in Hong Kong, though she was a native of Shantung. After graduating from secondary school, she joined the 4th Southern Experimental Theatre Training Troupe. When the Troupe wound up in 1964, Chao signed a four-year acting contract with Shaw Brothers. Her first movie was the romantic comedy Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore. In 1968, Chao appeared in two martial arts movies, namely The Silver Fox and Golden Swallow directed by Chang Cheh. In 1969, she also appeared in The Swordmate, Dragon Swamp and The Singing Escort. Chao retired from the motion picture industry after completion of her contract with Shaw Brothers.

The Iron Buddha
1970

The Swordmates
1969

The Singing Escort
1969

Temptress of a Thousand Faces
1969

Dragon Swamp
1969
The Enchanted Chamber
1968

That Fiery Girl
1968

The Bells of Death
1968

Golden Swallow
1968

The Silver Fox
1968

The Assassin
1967

Song of Tomorrow
1967

Blue Skies
1967

Sing High, Sing Low
1967

Operation Lipstick
1967

Hong Kong Nocturne
1967

Angel with the Iron Fists
1967

Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
1967

The Joy of Spring
1966

Princess Iron Fan
1966

The Golden Buddha
1966

Come Drink with Me
1966

The Monkey Goes West
1966

Squadron 77
1965

Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore
1965