Man Lai (Chinese: 黎雯) was a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Lai is credited with over 630 films.
Man Lai | |
|---|---|
| Chinese: 黎雯 | |
| Born | 1916 |
| Died | 1983 (aged 66–67) |
| Other names | Lai Man, Li Wen, Lei Ming |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1952-1977 |
| Relatives | Lau Wing (son) |
Early life
editIn 1916, Lai was born in Wuzhou, Guangxi, China.
Career
editIn 1952, Lai started her acting career. Lai debuted as a mother in Bride a la Mode, a 1952 comedy film directed by Chiang Wai-Kwong. Lai is known for her role as a mother or an aunt. Lai's last film was The Iron Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚與舂米六), a 1977 martial arts film directed by Sammo Hung. Lai is credited with over 630 films.[1]
Filmography
editFilms
editThis is a partial list of films.
- 1952 Bride a la Mode - Chi-Fung's mother
- 1953 Spring - 3rd Uncle's wife.[2]
- 1954 Autumn - Cheung
- 1955 Cold Nights (Chinese: 寒夜) - General's wife.[3][4]
- 1956 Madam Mei [5]
- 1958 Marriage on the Rocks (Chinese: 婚變) - Ng's mother
- 1961 How to Get a Wife
- 1964 Pigeon Cage [6]
- 1966 Spy with My Face - Chan's nurse maid.[7]
- 1967 A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid (aka Merry Maid) [8][9]
- 1977 The Iron Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚與舂米六) - Liang's mother [10]
Personal life
editLai's son is Lau Wing. On April 4, 1983, Lai died in Hong Kong.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Lai Man". hkmdb.com. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Spring". hkmdb.com. December 22, 1953. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Flashback: It Was a Cold Winter Night (1955) – Ng Cho-fan, Pak Yin in Cantonese classic". scmp.com. June 10, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2020.(Limited access. Paid subscription required.)
- ^ "Cold Nights". hkmdb.com. March 23, 1955. Retrieved October 28, 2020.(Alternative title:It Was a Cold Winter Night)
- ^ "Madam Mei – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. March 8, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Pigeon Cage". hkmdb.com. July 8, 1964. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Spy with My Face". hkmdb.com. April 6, 1966. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Press Release - HK Film Archive to screen opera films by director Wong Hok-sing to celebrate Cantonese Opera Day 2013 (with photos)". info.gov.hk. November 15, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid". hkmdb.com. May 31, 1967. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "The Iron Fisted Monk". hkmdb.com. August 25, 1977. Retrieved November 3, 2020.