Personal Info
Birth date
1909-02-22 (116 Years)
Day of death
2007-10-15
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Shanghai, China
Also known as
Tsi-Ang Chin
Qian Siying
Auntie Hung
Szu-Ying Chien
Chi-ying Chien
Ciying Qian
Szu-ying Chien
Tze-An Chien
Chi-ang Chin
Hung Ma-Ma
Xian Yi-Ying
Chien Szu-Ying
Qian Si-Ying
Chin Chi-Aau
錢似鶯
钱似莺
Mama Hung
Chin Tsi-Ang
Mama Hung
Biography
Chin Tsi-Ang (February 22, 1908 – October 15, 2007), also romanized as Qian Siying, was one of the earliest martial arts actors of Chinese cinema and its first female star. She debuted in South China Dream (南华梦, Nanhua Meng) in 1925 at the age of 17 and played a leading role in Southern Heroine (江南女侠, Jiangnan Nüxia) in 1930. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chin Tsi-ang, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
In the Mood for Love
8.103
Overview:
In 1962 Hong Kong, two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses.Days of Being Wild
7.3
Overview:
Yuddy, a Hong Kong playboy known for breaking girls' hearts, tries to find solace and the truth after discovering the woman who raised him isn't his mother.The Mighty Peking Man
5.2
Overview:
Word of a monster ape ten stories tall living in the Himalayas reaches fortune hunters in Hong Kong. They travel to India to capture it, but wild animals and quicksand dissuade all but Johnny, an adventurer with a broken heart. He finds the monster and discovers it's been raising a scantily-clad woman, Samantha, since she survived a plane crash years before that killed her parents. In the idyllic jungle, Johnny and Samantha fall in love. Then Johnny asks her to convince "Utam" to go to Hong Kong. Lu Tien, an unscrupulous promoter, takes over: Utam is in chains for freak show exhibitions. When Lu Tien assaults Samantha, Utam's protective instincts take over: havoc in Hong Kong.The Five Venoms
6.694
Overview:
A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.The Boxer from Shantung
6.8
Overview:
Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.Flaming Brothers
6.2
Overview:
Two blood brothers, who have grown up on the streets of Macau, are bound together by a special code of honour. However, this bond ultimately leads them into brutal conflict when they struggle to leave the violent world they live in.The Mad Monk
5.8
Overview:
The gods in heaven complain to the Jade Emperor about the malicious practical jokes played on them by Dragon Fighter Lohan.Shaolin Temple
7
Overview:
The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.Five Fingers of Death
6.71
Overview:
A young boxer joins a martial arts school to increase his skill so he can enter a martial arts competition. He leaves the school when he hears that a local gangster is terrorizing the town. He comes to the aid of a young singer and brings on the wrath of the local gang. He eventually enters the martial arts competition after learning iron palm technique and takes out all competition.All for the Winner
6.7
Overview:
Sing, a dumb, lovable mainlander with supernatural powers comes to China to visit his uncle Tat. When it's revealed that Sing can see through objects, Tat employs him as "The Saint of Gamblers," and proceeds to set him loose in the gambling world.The Golden Lotus
7.2
Overview:
Golden Lotus is based, in part, on Jin Ping Mei, a famous erotic novel of ancient China. Li Han-Hsiang adapted part of the story into this film, which starts with Hsi Men Ching, a successful merchant, wooing Pan Chin Lien, the beautiful wife of one of the townspeople.Hapkido
6.6
Overview:
Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs the Black Bear school. The harassment leads to intense conflicts between them.The Blade
7.1
Overview:
A young man adopted by a renowned swordsmith, discovers that his real father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs foul of a group of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he eventually learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront the man who murdered his father.Heroes of the East
7.344
Overview:
Gordon Liu stars as a Chinese martial arts student struggling to relate to his new Japanese wife. When a series of martial misunderstandings spirals into an international incident, he's forced to take on seven of Japan's most powerful martial arts masters, each an expert in a different discipline, ranging from karate to samurai to ninjitsu.Black Magic
5.3
Overview:
A magician makes money by charging people to cast love spells on the objects of their affection. Complications arise when he decides that he wants a customer's bride for himself.Royal Tramp
7.1
Overview:
The story of Wai Siu Bo, a pimp who after saving Chan Kan Nam, the leader of the Heaven and Earth society, a revolutionary group, is made a member. After a botched first assignment for the group, he is made a servant to the Prince, the very person the Heaven and Earth society want to overthrow. What follows is plenty of mayhem and laughter.The Young Vagabond
5.2
Overview:
A martial artist must train incessantly to defeat the brutally powerful thief called Centipede.The Web of Death
6.4
Overview:
Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the "Five Poison Web." In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also the Centipede Sect to contend with, as well as other assorted martial artists, among them played by Shaw Brothers talents Yueh Hua, Ching Li, and Lily Li.Executioners from Shaolin
6.8
Overview:
A couple unite - she is fluent in the crane style of kung fu, he in tiger style. They have a son, but the boy's father is killed by the evil eunuch Pai Mei. Disguised as a girl, his mom trains him in crane style while he secretly learns tiger style from his father's training manual.The Bloody Fists
5.4
Overview:
Yuen Woo Ping, who would in time become one of the world's leading martial arts choreographers, blocked the fight scenes for this Kung Fu action extravaganza. A small Chinese town is being torn apart by a conflict between local farmers and Japanese soldiers of fortune, who have been brought to town to liberate supplies of a rare Chinese herb. A martial arts expert gifted in both Chinese and Japanese fighting disciplines passes through town, and takes it upon himself to settle the feud.Clans of Intrigue
6
Overview:
Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Monk Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen the palace's Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace will kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case.Mad Monkey Kung Fu
6.7
Overview:
A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.Killer Clans
6.5
Overview:
Based on a popular swordplay novel, this colorful and complex saga (whose Chinese title literally translates into the poetic Meteor, Butterfly, Sword) has enough conspiracies, stratagems, and sword fights to fascinate even novice kung-fu cinema viewers. The cast of Shaw Brothers' leading swordsmen and swordswomen are masterfully staged by Yuen Cheung-yan, the brother of Matrix and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping. The result is both a great action movie and an exceptional dramatic film.To Be Number One
6.7
Overview:
The story of Ho, a Chinese peasant/slave worker who escapes to Hong Kong and becomes one of the most feared gang bosses in Hong Kong.Heaven and Hell
5.6
Overview:
Actors David Chaing and Alexander Fu Sheng join director Chang Cheh and the rest of the Five Deadly Venoms crew for a supernatural martial arts epic that takes the action to another plane of reality entirely. When a fallen angel descends to the Earth on a mission to storm the underworld, a love shared between angels and humans offers telling testament to the power of a lucky ghost. In the battle that follows, both the living and the dead will discover that a war waged in hell could have consequences that resound foreverVengeance!
6.239
Overview:
A violent martial artist is bent on avenging his older brother, who was killed by a cabal of four wicked businessmen and a cheating wife.The Occupant
6.125
Overview:
When a college student returns to her native Hong Kong to do academic work on Chinese superstitions, a goofy, lecherous realtor sets her up with a cheap apartment there, which she soon discovers is haunted by the spirit of a deceased singer.My Young Auntie
6.514
Overview:
Cheng, a beautiful martial arts ace, battles to keep her inheritance from the ruthless Yun Wei, but her efforts are sabotaged by Yu Tao, her wayward and irrepressible great-nephew. Following a frenzy of spectacular comic mishaps, the hapless duo are setup and imprisoned and the deeds to Cheng's estate are stolen. She is held hostage after a doomed attempt to reclaim the papers back from Yu Wei's place, and the stage is set for a savage fight to the death.Acting
2003Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia as Self
2002My Wife Is 18 as Thirteen's grandma
2000In the Mood for Love as Amah
1995The Blade as Mah
1993C'est La Vie Mon Cheri as Unknown
1993The Mad Monk as Old Woman with Bad Stomach
1992To Miss with Love as Chien's Grandmother
1992Royal Tramp as Unknown
1992Casino Tycoon as Chang's Mother
1991Easy Money as Unknown
1991The Blue Jean Monster as Old Woman Praying at Temple
1991To Be Number One as Md. Wu
1990Days of Being Wild as Unknown
1990All for the Winner as Old Woman
1990Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic as Unknown
1990My Neighbours Are Phantoms as Old Woman Who Gets Robbed
1989Ghost Fever as Pinkey's Mother
1988Midnight Whispers as Hua's mother-in-law
1988The Greatest Lover as Beggar
1987Long Arm of the Law II as Mrs. Ko
1987Flaming Brothers as Old Folks Home Resident
1987The Romancing Star as Unknown
1987Heartbeat 100 as Villager
1986Walking Beside Me as Unknown
1985Fascinating Affairs as Maid
1985Funny Triple as Old woman in park
1985My Mind, Your Body as Unknown
1985The Young Vagabond as Party Guest
1985How to Choose a Royal Bride as Unknown
1984Secret Service of the Imperial Court as Street Hawker
1984Behind the Yellow Line as Granny in MRT
1984The Occupant as Md Ki
1984Love in a Fallen City as Pai's Family Servant
1984Maybe It's Love as Spiritual Woman (uncredited)
1983Descendant of the Sun as Princess's Maid
1983Demon of the Lute as Onlooker at Market
1983Hong Kong, Hong Kong as Sun's 4th Aunt
1983On the Wrong Track as Unknown
1983Tales of a Eunuch as Old Prostitute
1983Crazy Blood as Unknown
1982Curse of Evil as Birthday Guest
1982The 82 Tenants as Tenant
1982Human Lanterns as Unknown
1982Godfather from Canton as Wedding Guest
1982Shaolin Temple as Old Woman at Inn
1982House of Traps as Townsfolk
1981What Price Honesty? as Brothel madam
1981The Duel of the Century as Town Folk
1981Bewitched as Stephen's Mother
1981Martial Club as Brothel Madam (uncredited)
1981The Emperor and His Brother as Brothel Mamasan
1981Money Is Lovely as Ah Zhen's Servant
1981Challenge of the Gamesters as Train passenger's relative
1981The Sword Stained with Royal Blood as Wen Family Member
1981My Young Auntie as Boat Passenger / Shopper (uncredited)
1981A Bride's Nightmare as Widow
1980Lost Souls as Unknown
1980The Rebel Intruders as Refugee, Unknown
1980Hex as Morgue Keeper's Wife
1980Carry on Wise Guy as Unknown
1980The Kid with a Tattoo as Shopper
1980The Master as Brothel Madam
1980Haunted Tales as Angry Tenant
1980The Convict Killer as Gambler
1980Heaven and Hell as Wei Han Ting's Mother
1979To Kill A Mastermind as Maid
1979Mad Monkey Kung Fu as Hooker (uncredited)
1979The Kung Fu Instructor as Unknown
1979The Money Trip as Unknown
1979The Reckless Cricket as aunty
1979The Shadow Boxing as Mourner (uncredited)
1979Itchy Fingers as Inspector's Mother-in-Law
1978Heroes of the East as Wedding Guest
1978Sensual Pleasures as Unknown
1978The Five Venoms as Yuan Family Member
1978The Cunning Hustler as Sha's Servant
1978Mantis Combat as Unknown
1978My Kung Fu Master as Angry Tenant
1978Enter Three Dragons as Unknown
1978Shaolin Hand Lock as Brothel Mamasan
1978Soul of the Sword as Unknown
1978Gang of Four as Female pimp
1977Pursuit of Vengeance as Lady Du
1977Dreams Of Eroticism as Old Maid
1977The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's Nightmare as Chan Sum's Mother
1977The Dream of the Red Chamber as Maid
1977The Mighty Peking Man as Spectator at Pier
1977Death Duel as Brothel Worker
1977Clans of Intrigue as Wine seller's wife
1977Executioners from Shaolin as Midwife (uncredited)
1977The Criminals, Part 3: Arson as Granny
1977Lady Exterminator as Unknown
1976Black Magic 2 as Shi's Maid
1976The Web of Death as (uncredited)
1976Killer Clans as Lao Huang's Family Member
1976Spirit of the Raped as Old Woman
1976The Criminals as Chen Zhong's Maid
1975Black Magic as Coconut Seller
1975Anti-Corruption as Maid
1975Lady of the Law as Unknown
1975All in the Family as Unknown
1974Games Gamblers Play as Blackjack Gambler
1974Blood Reincarnation as Unknown
1974Sorrow of the Gentry as Maid
1974Golden Needles as Kwan's wife
1974The Bod Squad as Maid at Chao's Home
1974Gossip Street as Resident of Gossip St
1974The Killer Snakes as Unknown
1974The Golden Lotus as Unknown
1974Village of Tigers as Ba Clan Member
1973The House of 72 Tenants as Tenant
1973None But the Brave as Unknown
1973Facets of Love as Da Qin's Mother
1973The Villains as Fang Servant
1973Fist of Unicorn as Villager
1972Hapkido as Villager (uncredited)
1972The Delightful Forest as Villager (uncredited)
1972The Killer as Teacher's mother
1972The Bloody Fists as Mother
1972Five Fingers of Death as Spectator (uncredited)
1972The Boxer from Shantung as Brothel Mamasan (uncredited)
1972The Human Goddess as Nightclub customer
1971Lady with a Sword as Unknown
1971Duel for Gold as Villager Watching Acrobat Show
1971The Lady Hermit as Chief Wang's Mother (uncredited)
1970The Twelve Gold Medallions as Villager
1970Vengeance! as (uncredited)
1969The Flying Dagger as Song Family (uncredited)
1969Temptress of a Thousand Faces as Robbed Woman at Boutique
1968Divorce, Hong Kong Style as Hsien-Hou's aunt
1968The Rainbow as Unknown
1967The Assassin as (extra) (uncredited)
1967The Thundering Sword as Bereaved wife (uncredited)
1967Too Late for Love as Guest at Liang's wedding
1967The Pearl Phoenix as Wedding Guest
1966The Blue and the Black as Auntie Shen
1966The Knight of Knights as Unknown
1965The West Chamber as Lady Cui's maid
1965The Lark as Unknown
1965Fairy, Ghost, Vixen as Wedding party guest
1965The Mermaid as Festival spectator
1965Temple of the Red Lotus as Captain Li's wife
1964Comedy of Mismatches as Wedding guest
1964The Amorous Lotus Pan as Neighbor at wake
1963The Adulteress as Mourner
1963Love Parade as Patient
1962Madam White Snake as Townsperson
1962The Magnificent Concubine as Courtier
1933到上海去 as 厂长长女
1930The Swordswoman of Huangjiang as Unknown