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Susan Shaw Yam-Yam

Susan Shaw Yam-Yam

Acting1950Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Biography

Born in Hong Kong, Susan moved to Taiwan with her father at an early age, studying nursing for five years after graduation, and then working as a nurse on a ship. After travelling through 23 countries, she decided to go ashore in Hong Kong to find another job, first singing in a nightclub and then changing her name to Xiaoyin. She has been active in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970. She has won four Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress (2008, 2011, 2013, 2018).

Acting History

2023
2021
2013
Tales from the Dark 1
as Chu (segment "Jing Zhe")
Hardcore Comedy
as Kit's mother
Voyage
as Lady Red
Hotel Deluxe
as Grandma
SDU: Sex Duties Unit
as Thai restaurant owner
2012
I Love Hong Kong 2012
as Shum Kei Yee
Love in the Buff
as Cherie's Mother
Vulgaria
as Yum Yum Shaw
My Sassy Hubby
as Auntie 6
2010
2007
Exodus
as Professor of Poison
The Pye-Dog
as Wang's grandmother
1996
On Fire
as Rebecca
1982
Buddha's Palm
as Sun Bi Ling, Flying Loops
Passing Flickers
as Shao Yin Yin
Human Lanterns
as Guest at Fu's Banquet
1979
The Scandalous Warlord
as Chen Jin Bao
Jaws
TVas 甘珮78 eps
1976
Big Bad Sis
as Sai Chu
Love Swindler
as Miss Sophie (segment "Counterfeit")
Oriental Playgirls
as Miao Chin-Hua

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
8/17/1950(75 years old)
Place of Birth
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony