Siu-Lei Chun | |
Birth Date: | 13 May 1925 |
Other Names: | Chun Siu-Lei, Chun Siu-Lay, Chin Xiao-Li, Qin Xiaoli |
Occupation: | Cantonese opera singer, Actress |
Years Active: | 1949–1960 |
Citizenship: | United States |
Siu-Lei Chun (1925–2005) is a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Chun is credited with over 75 films.
On May 13, 1925, Chun was born. Chun's sister is Chun Siu-Kiu.
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.[1] [2]
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.[1] [2]