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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 80) | (aged
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 |
On May 13, 1925, Chun was born. Chun's sister is Chun Siu-Kiu.[1]
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]
This is a partial list of films.
In 1961, Chun immigrated to San Francisco, California. Chun became a United States citizen through marriage. On October 12, 2005, Chun died.[2][1]