Margaret Hsing Explained

Margaret Hsing
Birth Date:8 November 1944
Birth Place:Shanghai, China
Birth Name:Hsing Yung-hui
Other Names:Margaret Hsing Hui, Hsing Hui, Ying Wai, Xing Yong-Hui, Hui Xing
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1962-1973

Margaret Hsing (1944-2009) was a Chinese actress from Hong Kong.

Early life

On November 8, 1944, Hsing was born as Hsing Yung-hui in Shanghai, China.

Education

Hsing graduated from New Method College in Hong Kong. Hsing learned dancing in Japan.

Career

In 1962, at age 18, Hsing became a Shaw Brothers actress in Hong Kong. Hsing is known for her dancing abilities in her films. Hsing debuted in The Dancing Millionairess, a 1964 Mandarin Musical film directed by Doe Ching. Hsing also appeared as Chin Ching-Yu in The Sword and the Lute, a 1967 Martial Arts film directed by Hsu Tseng-Hung. Hsing's last film was Woman of the Night, a 1973 Adult drama film directed by Yu Kuan-Jen. Hsing is credited with over 25 films.[1] [2]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

Personal life

In 1973, at age 29, Hsing immigrated to Los Angeles, California. Hsing developed mental illness. In 1994, after an argument, Hsing killed her mother with an axe. Hsing served 11 years in prison for manslaughter, and in 2007, she completed her prison sentence. In 2009, Hsing died.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Margaret Hsing Hui . hkmdb.com . November 4, 2020.
  2. Web site: 4 big screen beauties from the golden age of Shaw Brothers films . scmp.com . Laramie . Mok . September 4, 2018 . November 4, 2020.
  3. Web site: The Dancing Millionairess. hkmdb.com . February 12, 1964 . November 5, 2020.
  4. Web site: The Last Woman of Shang . filmaffinity.com . November 6, 2020.
  5. Web site: The Sword and the Lute . filmaffinity.com . April 21, 1967 . November 5, 2020.
  6. Web site: The Sword and the Lute . hkmdb.com . April 21, 1967 . November 5, 2020.
  7. Web site: The 5 Billion Dollar Legacy . brns.com . 1970 . November 5, 2020.
  8. Web site: The Bride from Hell (1972) . silveremulsion.com . 2017 . November 5, 2020.