Patricia Lam Explained

Patricia Lam
Birth Name:Fung Suk Yin
Other Names:Patricia Lam Fung, Lam Foong, Lam Fung, Lim Fung, Lin Feng,
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1948–1978
Known For:Cantonese opera films

Patricia Lam (; 1941–1976) was a former Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Lam was credited with over 150 films. She has a star at the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong.

Early life

In 1941, Lam was born as Fung Suk Yin in Guangdong province, China. Lam attended Precious Blood Girls' School.

Career

In 1948, Lam became a child actress in Hong Kong. She appeared in Underground Maze, a 1948 thriller film directed by Yam Wu-Fa. In 1957, at age 16, Lam joined Shaw Brothers Studio in Hong Kong. Lam's first Shaw Brothers film was The Fairy Sleeves, a 1957 Cantonese opera film directed by Chow Sze-Luk. Lam became a lead actress in many Hong Kong films. Lam is known for her sweet and innocent roles. Lam became a Shaw's Gem and known as the golden girl (aka Jade Girl). Lam had a fan club and its membership was peaked at 30,000 members. In 1967, Lam retired from acting. Lam's last Cantonese opera film was The Imperial Warrant, a 1968 film directed by Yang Fan. Lam is credited with over 150 films.[1] [2]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

Awards

Personal life

In 1967, Lam married. On August 28, 1976, Lam died.[5] [2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Stokes, Lisa Odham . Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema . 5 February 2007 . Scarecrow Press . 9780810864580 . October 31, 2020. (page 220)
  2. Web site: Lam Fung . hkmdb.com . October 31, 2020.
  3. Web site: 4 old and rare local films to be screened at libraries in Singapore – The Merdeka Bridge (1959) . straitstimes.com . Boon . Chan . October 28, 2016 . October 31, 2020.
  4. Web site: Love and Chasity (1960) . hkcinemagic.com . 1960 . October 31, 2020.
  5. Web site: Ms Patricia Lam Fung, 1941–1976 . avenueofstars.com.hk . October 30, 2020.