Kara Wai Ying-hung

Acting

Kara Wai Ying-hung

Born 3 February 1960 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China] · 66

Kara Wai Ying-hung (Chinese: 惠英紅, born 2 February 1960), also romanised as Kara Hui, is a Hong Kong actress of Manchu ethnicity. Known to the international audience for her kung-fu roles in Shaw Brothers Studio films in the 1970s and 1980s, Kara Wai has since portrayed a wide range of roles on screen and on television with much success. In 1982, she became the first recipient of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. Her portrayal of a mother in the 2009 film At the End of Daybreak won her acting awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, Changchun Film Festival, Pacific Meridian, Asian Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards.

Known for

Highlights

Blades of the Guardians2026 · Film · Mrs. Yuchi
Infernal Affairs II2003 · Film · Hau's Sister
Dragon2011 · Film · Shi San Liang
The Warriors Gate2016 · Film · Mountain Spirit
Return to the 36th Chamber1980 · Film · Hsiao Hung
Sakra2023 · Film · Ruan Xingzhu

Filmography

Movies

175 films

Keep the Beat2026 · Film · Zhan Yumei
V2026 · Film · Li Huiru
Blades of the Guardians2026 · Film · Mrs. Yuchi
The Dumpling Queen2025 · Film · Ms. Hong
Remember Me2024 · Film · Jiang Xiuzhi
The Invisible Guest2023 · Film · Sister Hong
Last Suspect2023 · Film · Lin Shu'e
Echoes of the Thunder2023 · Film
Love Never Ends2023 · Film · Li Huiru
Strange Friends2023 · Film · Zhang Qianying
Sakra2023 · Film · Ruan Xingzhu
Sunshine of My Life2022 · Film · Gan Xiaohong
77 Heartwarmings2021 · Film · Chau Mei Lin
Monster Run2020 · Film · Mrs. Lotus
My People, My Country2019 · Film · Sergeant Lin (segment "The Going Home")
Binding Souls2019 · Film · Kuen
My Best Summer2019 · Film · Yu Huai's Mother
The Confidence Man JP - The Movie -2019 · Film · Ran Riu (True)
Tracey2018 · Film · Anne
House of the Rising Sons2018 · Film
The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful2017 · Film · Madame Tang
Mrs K2017 · Film · Mrs. K
77 Heartbreaks2017 · Film · Eva's Mother
The Mysterious Family2017 · Film
Mysterious Plate 22017 · Film
为爱担当2017 · Film
The Warriors Gate2016 · Film · Mountain Spirit
Horrible Mansion in Wild Village2016 · Film · Old Woman
Happiness2016 · Film · Auntie Fen
Finding Mr. Right 22016 · Film · Ling
母亲节微电影：记得·记得2016 · Film
Daughter2015 · Film · Sharon Cheung
Lovers & Movies2015 · Film · Zhao Wanhua
Kungfu Taboo2015 · Film
Red River Valley2014 · Film
The Midnight After2014 · Film · Mook Sau-Ying
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down2014 · Film · Tiffany's Mother
Control2013 · Film · Jen
Rigor Mortis2013 · Film · Yeung Feng
The Fox Lover2013 · Film
7 Assassins2013 · Film · Lao Hu's wife
一步之城2013 · Film
Mid-Night Train2013 · Film · Xie Yao
Winter Is Hoped2013 · Film
The Wedding Diary 22013 · Film · Allison Chan
Happiness Me Too2012 · Film
Diva2012 · Film
Blood Stained Shoes2012 · Film · Zhen Jie Fu
Turning Point 22011 · Film · Sa Po Yau
Quattro Hong Kong 22011 · Film
The Wedding Diary2011 · Film · Allison Chan
Dragon2011 · Film · Shi San Liang
Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu2011 · Film
A Chinese Ghost Story2011 · Film · Lou Lou
Kung Fu Wing Chun2010 · Film · Master Ng Mui
72 Tenants of Prosperity2010 · Film · Sales of Ha Kun's Store
At the End of Daybreak2009 · Film · Tuck's mother
Legendary Assassin2008 · Film · Boss
L for Love, L for Lies2008 · Film · Bo's mother
A Chinese Tall Story2005 · Film · Lo Ping
Crazy n' the City2005 · Film · Rachel
Jiang Hu2004 · Film · Sister Lai
The Park2003 · Film · Master Yu
Infernal Affairs II2003 · Film · Hau's Sister
The Tai Chi Master2003 · Film
Night Corridor2003 · Film · Ying Hung Wai
The Secret Society – Boss2003 · Film · Fai's Wife
Dirty Man2003 · Film · Feng Shui Master
Ling's Story2001 · Film · Mamasan
Visible Secret2001 · Film · Mother of June / Little Chung
Forever Love2001 · Film
Wanted2001 · Film
High K2000 · Film · Li Yee-hung
Fist Power2000 · Film · Brian's sister
Crazy Mission1997 · Film
Dragon from Shaolin1996 · Film · Fung's girlfriend
Gunmen1995 · Film
Out Bound Killing1994 · Film · Captain Yau
Snake Fist1994 · Film
Sharpshooters1994 · Film
Kung Fu Mistress1994 · Film
Madam City Hunter1993 · Film · Siu-Hung
On Parole 2: Do Unto the Other1993 · Film · Hung
On Parole1993 · Film · 潘红
A Story in Beijing City1993 · Film · Lee Hung
Fatal Love1993 · Film · Lee Hung
The Tale Of A Heroine1993 · Film
Tattoo Girl1993 · Film · Tattoo Girl
The Inspector Wears Skirts IV1992 · Film · May
Zen of Sword1992 · Film · Ha Hou's Aunt
Angel Terminators1992 · Film · Hon
Behind the Curtain1992 · Film
The Vengeance1992 · Film
Megaforce from Highland1992 · Film
The Vengeance of Six Dragon1992 · Film · Chiang Nan
The Banquet1991 · Film · Tsang's Maid
The Roar of the Vietnamese1991 · Film · Yuen Wan-Yin
The Real Me1991 · Film
The Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Stars1991 · Film
Visa to Hell1991 · Film · Jenny
Queen of Gambler1991 · Film
Guys in Ghost's Hand1991 · Film · Aunt
Heart of Danger1991 · Film · Lee Hung
Legend of the Drunken Tiger1991 · Film
That's Money1990 · Film · Bette
The Inspector Wears Skirts III1990 · Film · May
Brave Young Girls1990 · Film
Never Say Regret1990 · Film
Stage Door Johnny1990 · Film · Boss Tsui Yen Hsieh
Widow Warriors1990 · Film · Sister-in-Law
Bullet to Survive1990 · Film
Braveful Police1990 · Film · Ah-phon
Who Cares1989 · Film · Policewoman
Burning Ambition1989 · Film · Chau Siu-Hong
They Came to Rob Hong Kong1989 · Film · Supt Shang
The Inspector Wears Skirts II1989 · Film · May
The Peacock King1988 · Film · Mother
The Dragon Family1988 · Film · Wai's Wife
The Inspector Wears Skirts1988 · Film · May
Rouge1987 · Film · Actress Portraying Ghost
Happy Go Lucky1987 · Film · Jackie
Bloody Revenge1987 · Film · Wang
The Seventh Curse1986 · Film · Policewoman
The Story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen1986 · Film
Naughty Boys1986 · Film · Ah Chuan
Rosa1986 · Film · Lei Kung's sister
Why Me?1985 · Film · Woman complain about Husband
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars1985 · Film · Tourist in Thailand
Journey of the Doomed1985 · Film · Monkey Lin
Double Decker1984 · Film · Cat
Long Road to Gallantry1984 · Film · Li Sai Nan
Three Stooges Go Undercover1984 · Film · Feng
The Return of Pom Pom1984 · Film · Mimi
New Tales of the Flying Fox1984 · Film · Miss Yuan
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter1984 · Film · Yang No. 8
Family Light Affair1984 · Film · Ah Yin
Demon of the Lute1983 · Film · Feng Ling (Rainbow Sword)
The Lady Is the Boss1983 · Film · Chan Mei Ling
The Emperor and the Minister1982 · Film · Xiao-Hong
Cat vs. Rat1982 · Film · Jien Yu Lan
Buddha's Palm1982 · Film · Qiu Yu Juan
The 82 Tenants1982 · Film · Lisa
Lovers Blades1982 · Film · Siu Gai Bao
Legendary Weapons of China1982 · Film · Fang Shau-Ching
The Brave Archer 31981 · Film
Martial Club1981 · Film · Wang Juying
The Tiger and the Widow1981 · Film · Jin Mei
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman1981 · Film · Sun Xiaohong
My Young Auntie1981 · Film · Jing Dai-Nan
Return to the 36th Chamber1980 · Film · Hsiao Hung
Swift Sword1980 · Film · Xiaomei
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty1980 · Film · Li Pao-Erh
Heaven and Hell1980 · Film · Lin Wei Ting's Girlfriend
Clan of the White Lotus1980 · Film · Mei Ha
The Deadly Breaking Sword1979 · Film · Xiaoqin
Mad Monkey Kung Fu1979 · Film · Chan Tsuei Hung
The Tigress of Shaolin1979 · Film · Xiao Hong
Dirty Ho1979 · Film · Tsui Hung
The Ghost Story1979 · Film
The Last Judgement1979 · Film · Mrs. Ye
The Reckless Cricket1979 · Film · molested street vendor [guest]
The Scandalous Warlord1979 · Film · Mistress
Invincible Shaolin1978 · Film · Su Yen
Swordsman and Enchantress1978 · Film · One of 12 Flower Servants of Yihua Palace
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II1978 · Film · Moon
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung1978 · Film · Phoenix
The Cunning Hustler1978 · Film
Shaolin Hand Lock1978 · Film · Xiao Hong
The Brave Archer 21978 · Film · Mu Nian Zhi
Life Gamble1978 · Film · Xiao Hong
Clan of Amazons1978 · Film · 7th Sister
Chinatown Kid1977 · Film · Hostage Whore
The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's Nightmare1977 · Film · Schoolgirl
The Dream of the Red Chamber1977 · Film · Maid She Yue
The Brave Archer1977 · Film · Mu Nian-Zhi

Filmography

Series

53 shows

Ultimate Design2025 · Series
你好时光2025 · Series
Gone with the Rain2023 · Series · Feng Yan
The Ingenious One2023 · Series · Kou Yan
非遗里的中国2022 · Series
Memories Beyond Horizon2022 · Series
诗画中国2022 · Series
Hello Saturday2022 · Series
Crying and Laughing Scholar2021 · Series
Action2021 · Series
Night in the Greater Bay2021 · Series
Murder Diary2021 · Series · Yeung Bik-sum
Imperfect Love2020 · Series · Yuan Ling
Hello Life2019 · Series
Real Actor2019 · Series
Everybody Stand By2019 · Series
The Defected2019 · Series · Man Hei-wah
Stained2019 · Series · Bo Fei Fung
Trump Card2016 · Series
The Legend of Xiao Zhuang2015 · Series · Lady Abahai, Empress Xiaoliewu
Incredible Mama2015 · Series · Chung Sam Fat Yuen
武松2013 · Series
Women of the Tang Dynasty2013 · Series · Wu Ze Tian
Du Li Lian2013 · Series
五台山抗日传奇之女兵排2013 · Series
The Glamorous Imperial Concubine2011 · Series · Du Feihong
No Regrets2010 · Series · Ng Lai-sim
Can't Buy Me Love2010 · Series · Concubine Wei
A Fistful of Stances2010 · Series · Cheung Sheung-Chu
Beyond the Realm of Conscience2009 · Series · Tam Yim Sheung
Sweetness in the Salt2009 · Series
Rosy Business2009 · Series · Lau Fong
Club Sparkle2009 · Series
Pages of Treasures2008 · Series
Legend of the Demigods2008 · Series · Cho Mong-Yau/Ho Choi-Ma 草忘憂 (好彩媽)
Wasabi Mon Amour2008 · Series
Word Twisters' Adventures2007 · Series · Poon Bak-Fung
On The First Beat2007 · Series · Wong Suk-Yin 黃淑賢
Beautiful Cooking2006 · Series
Safe Guards2006 · Series · 殷靜
The Academy2005 · Series · Wong Suk-Yin 黃淑賢
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber2001 · Series · 灭绝师太 Mit-juet
忠勇小状元2000 · Series · 卓金花
At the Threshold of an Era 22000 · Series
At the Threshold of an Era1999 · Series · 叶刘雪玲 / Eva
A Smiling Ghost Story1999 · Series · 方月冰/Icy
The Master of Tai Chi1998 · Series
Deadly Protection1997 · Series · Li zhi shan
Lady Flower Fist1997 · Series · 馬玉梅
Justice Pao1995 · Series
狀元花之笑看良緣1995 · Series · Li Yue'e
Mind Our Own Business1993 · Series
欢乐英雄1991 · Series