Personal Info
Birth date
1955-09-02 (69 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Hongkong
Also known as
Mai Suet
Mi Hsueh
หมีเซียะ
อึ้งย้ง
嚴惠玲
Mai Shuet
Micelle Mei Suet
Michelle Lai
Mi Hsuen
Mei Shu
Mai Sit
Michelle Mee
Mik Suet
Mei Sheue
Mi Shue
Yen Hui-Ling
Yan Hui-Ling
Michele Mai
Suet Mai
Michealle Mei
Hsueh Mi
Michelle Mi
Xue Mi
Mi Suet
米雪
میشل ییم
میشل یم
Michelle Yim
Biography
Michelle Yim Wai-ling (simplified Chinese: 严惠玲; traditional Chinese: 嚴惠玲; pinyin: Yán huì líng; born September 2, 1955), also known by her stage name Mai Suet (Chinese: 米雪; pinyin: Mǐ xuě; Jyutping: Mai5 Syut3), is a Hong Kong actress and elder sister of former actress Sidney Yim Shuet Lei (Chinese: 雪梨). She graduated from St. Rose of Lima's College and Shaw Brothers' Training School.
Filmography
Mind Our Own Business
NYR
Overview:
The frugal and harsh father, CHENG SAM, and the open-minded and generous mother, LEUNG HANG MUI, are a lively couple in the family. Other family members include their lazy and rude son, YUEN YUK PO; their optimistic and irresponsible daughter, YUEN YUET CHU; their defiant and domineering daughter-in-law, HO SHUK KIANG, and their honest and confident son-in-law, YEUNG JO GAI. Their granddaughter, MUN HEI, is a free-spirited girl while their grandson, MUN CHOI, is a cunning and opportunistic businessman. The family's fortunes are tied to their partners, CHU CHI WAH and CHAN WING MAN. Together, they form a tapestry of modern urban life.Heart of Greed
7
Overview:
An abalone that has been passed on for generations. A legacy of a hundred million dollars that everybody wants a share. "Heart of Greed" is a story of a renowned sea-products retailer and a big traditional family, in which there are those who manage to endure to the end, those who consider themselves superior to everyone else, those who love and respect their brothers, those who seek every opportunity to fulfill their ambition, those who stay loyal to their beloved, and those who remain grateful for whatever they get. But when hatred is stirred up among the family, the family will inevitably break down...Dynasty
NYR
Overview:
During the later years of the Kangxi Emperor's rule, his many sons were vying for the throne. The fourth prince, aided by Lusi, Nian Gengyao, and Han Chong, while the fourteenth prince had the support of martial arts master Zeng Jing. The competition between the two became intense. Lusi developed a romantic relationship with the fourth prince while Zeng Jing also had feelings for her, making their situation more complicated. Later, the fourth prince killed Kangxi and altered the imperial edict, successfully usurping the throne and naming himself Emperor Yongzheng. From then on, Yongzheng ruthlessly eliminated dissidents and even betrayed those who helped him, causing Lusi to regret her involvement. Ultimately, the fourteenth prince plotted to assassinate Yongzheng with the help of Zeng Jing and Lusi, igniting a fierce battle.The Return of the Condor Heroes
NYR
Overview:
Yang Guo, an orphan, is taken by Guo Jing and Huang Rong to learn martial arts in Quanzhen Sect. But he is bullied, so he becomes a disciple of Xiaolongnü from Ancient Tomb Sect. Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü fall in love, but misunderstandings drive them apart. Yang Guo searches for Xiaolongnü and fights against his senior, Li Mochou. They finally reunite and decide to marry, but their love is not accepted by society, and they face many challenges. Yang Guo also learns the truth about his father's death and his own identity. After a series of trials, Yang Guo becomes a legendary hero.The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
8.3
Overview:
The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 2000.Beyond the Realm of Conscience
7.2
Overview:
Beyond the Realm of Conscience is a 2009 Hong Kong television series. Produced by Mui Siu-ching, the serial is one of the two grand TVB productions to celebrate along with the channel's 42nd anniversary, the other being Born Rich. The drama aired five days a week on the TVB network with 45-minute episodes starting October 19, 2009. Set in the latter years of the Tang Dynasty, Beyond the Realm of Conscience tells the story of palace maid Lau Sam-ho and her relations in the Imperial Palace, beginning with her experiences in the Imperial Household Bureau. The series title roughly means "Plots in the Palace" and is a play on the phrase, a homonym which roughly means "Plots that target and attack the heart".The Academy
8
Overview:
The Academy is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2005. The series follows the lives of a group of new Hong Kong Police recruits as they proceed through training at the Hong Kong Police training school. Within these 27 weeks, each of them learned their lessons, each of them become more mature, each of them become a better person as the relationship between the trainees and the trainers grows stronger and stronger. A direct sequel, "On the First Beat" was produced and broadcast in 2007 continued with Ron Ng and Sammul Chan, alongside Joey Yung, Sonija Kwok and Michael Tao. Another sequel, "E.U." was produced and released in 2009 continued with Ron Ng and Sammul Chan, alongside Michael Miu, Kathy Chow, Elanne Kong, and Michael Tse. Michael Miu reprises a new role as a triad boss in E.U., which is unrelated to his role in The Academy.Sinister Beings
8.3
Overview:
Hui Chun-sum is an elite OCTB officer. He is fearless and competent. His boss thinks highly of him, and his colleagues really admire him. But his ultimate dream is to join SDU. Another elite OCTB officer Shum Wai-lik has a shrewd mind and extensive experience. Although the duo have different approaches, but they are like-minded and ideally complement each other. Police suffer heavy casualties as they are ambushed by thugs. To catch the culprit, Chun-sum forgets his dream and stays with OCTB. Moreover, Chun-sum and Wai-lik are faced with successive nasty cases that are tortuous, surreptitious, tricky and baffling. The duo use reverse thinking, psychological game theory and meticulous analysis to decipher the criminals’ thoughts and motives. No crook can escape the long arm of the law!Dream of Red Chamber
NYR
Overview:
Jia Yucun, a scholar, is exiled to Yangzhou and becomes a guest of the salt inspector, Lin Ruhai. He teaches Lin's daughter, Lin Daiyu, and escorts her to the Jia family's Rongguo Mansion. Jia Yucun helps Daiyu's uncle, Jia Zheng, and is reinstated. Daiyu becomes close to her cousin, Jia Baoyu, but Wang Xifeng, a daughter-in-law, schemes to marry Baoyu to Xue Baochai, a relative of the family's matriarch. When Baoyu falls ill after losing a jade, the family forces him to marry Xue Baochai, pretending that she is actually Daiyu. Daiyu is heartbroken and dies shortly after. The family eventually declines, and Baoyu becomes a monk.King of Gambler
7.5
Overview:
After seven years in prison, Long Si returns to Shanghai to regain everything that he lost. On the train, he got to know more than a dozen heroes and soon thirteen of them became sworn brothers. Long Si only took seven days to regain the dominance of the Shanghai casino. As promised, he divided his casinos among twelve sworn brothers. Unfortunately, the twelve brothers fight against each other because of the greed for profit.Rise of the Great Wall
NYR
Overview:
A tale of the rise of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, from a childhood as a slave to becoming a powerful king. He realized his dream of unifying the warring states into one nation.Earth God And Earth Grandmother
NYR
Overview:
This drama depicts the legend story of the Earth God (Zhang Fu De) and his Wife (Li Xiu Wen).Deep in the Realm of Conscience
6.8
Overview:
During the reign of Emperor Shang of Tang, Lee Longgei and his aunt Princess Taiping launch a coup that kills ambitious power-seeking Empress Wai, restoring Prince of Xiang, Li Dan to his throne. The palace appears to be returning to peace, but beneath the palace's tranquil facade lurks an undercurrent of tension. Some people act against their conscience for power, while others give up everything else for the sake of their loved ones. Deep in the palace, layers upon layers of secrets are exposed.The Legendary Prime Minister - Zhuge Liang
NYR
Overview:
During the late Eastern Han dynasty, warlords fought for power and control, and Cao Cao held the Emperor captive as a means of controlling other lords. Zhuge Liang, a talented scholar, lived through this turbulent period, but did not prioritize fame and wealth. He was asked to help rescue a monastery from disaster and discovered that there were people within the monastery who were collaborating with the Yellow Turban rebels to kidnap young boys and girls. While assisting a kidnapped girl in finding her family, Zhuge Liang met Xiao Qiao from the Eastern Wu empire, and they fell in love despite her earlier engagement to Zhou Yu. Their love was complicated by these circumstances. Meanwhile, Liu Qi, Zhuge Liang's friend, was determined to contact other like-minded figures to rebel against Cao Cao and to kill him. Upon learning of a secret decree from the Emperor, Liu Qi and Zhuge Liang joined forces to plan their next move.The Legend of Master So
9
Overview:
SO TSAN, better known as Beggar So, is one of the ten best Kung-Fu maters known in Canton, the ‘Canton Ten Tigers‘, in the 1920's. His legendary life unfolds when he is falsely accused to have killed his father, also a renowned Kung-Fu master, who actually died of stimulant overdose. Ling, his lover, sacrifices her own virtue to the Commander in order to save him from prosecution. But TSAN, being unaware of her true intention, mistake her as flirting around. With a broken-heart, he goes downtown to start a new life. He, working in concert with his good friends, manages to set up a Kung-Fu school in Canton. The series mounts to a new climax when TSAN, just about to marry another girl YING, gets to know that LING sacrificed all for his sake. On the other hand, LING, deeply hurt from being misunderstood, is requested by QUAN, TSAN’s best friend, for marriage. The story continues with the intricate relationship among the four...Reaching Out
NYR
Overview:
Dai Fusheng (played by Lin Jiadong), Liu Ersuo (played by Chen Haomin) and Hui Ting (played by Zhang Shenyue) met in an orphanage. The helpless three regard each other as their own family members, and their relationship is very close. Dai Fusheng is old and willing to give, so he has always played the role of the brother among the three, while Liu Ersuo, who is idle and not doing business, depends entirely on Dai Fusheng's shelter. In fact, Hui Ting has been silently admiring Dai Fusheng, but Hui Ting knows that Dai Fusheng only regards herself as her younger sister, and her feelings for herself are only family affection, and what he really likes is a woman named Yin Xueyi (played by Ye Xuan). Hui Ting decided to bury this feeling silently in her heart, and instead helped Dai Fusheng make plans to pursue Yin Xueyi, in order to fulfill the happiness of her favorite man.Princess Cheung Ping
NYR
Overview:
During the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty, eunuch Cao Huachun colludes with the Qing dynasty to seize the throne. Princess Changping and her sister Zhaoren seek the help of Zhou Shixian and Yuan Ruofei to eliminate Cao. Li Zicheng's rebels invade the capital and are rescued by the East Sea Fairy, who teaches them martial arts. The Qing then conquer the Central Plains, and Ping and Shixian pretend to submit to the Qing to save Ruofei. However, they have their own hidden agenda.The Legend of the Condor Heroes
NYR
Overview:
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CTV in Hong Kong in 1976.Beauty Knows No Pain
8
Overview:
Beauty Knows No Pain is a 2010 Hong Kong television drama. Produced by Lam Chi-wah and co-edited by Suen Ho-ho and Chan Kam-ling, the drama is a TVB production. The show premiered on July 26, 2010, and is slated to air for 20 episodes five nights a week. The drama follows the lives of three women — Jackie, Mrs. Cash, and BiBi, portrayed by Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, Michelle Yim, and Joyce Tang respectively — who work in the same cosmetics production company, Paris Donna San-Malo Donna.Triumph in the Skies II
NYR
Overview:
Triumph in the Skies II takes place a few years after airline pilot captain Sam (Francis Ng) marries Zoe (Myolie Wu), a passenger service agent who was born with a severe heart condition. When Zoe dies, the introverted and mournful Sam resigns his position as pilot captain and spends a long vacation in England. There, he meets the heartbroken student pilot Holly (Fala Chen), who convinces him to return to Hong Kong to join Skylette Airlines.Moonlight Resonance
9
Overview:
Chung Siu Hor and her husband Kam Tai Jo have been working hard for many years to establish a good reputation for their bakery. However, Hor discovers that Jo committed adultery with her best friend, Yan Hong, and she divorces with him miserably. Hor brings along her children Kam Wing Ho, Kam Wing Hing, and her adopted daughter Suen Ho Yuet to set up another bakery for a living. This drama revolves around human nature, family bonds, and love of the two families.Acting
2025Golden Oldies (20 Episodes) as 蓮妹
2024Detective Dee and the Arrogant Ruler as Unknown
2024Hong Kong Classics Reimagined as Unknown
2024Customs Frontline as Mrs. Kam
2024Table for Six 2 as Josephine's Mother
2022Look Up as Unknown
2021A Love of No Words (20 Episodes) as Sa-kiu
2021Sinister Beings (30 Episodes) as Unknown
2020Forensic Heroes IV (4 Episodes) as Long Ying Suet
2020Tears of Kunlun as Empress Yu
2019A Wishing Tree as Unknown
2018Deep in the Realm of Conscience (1 Episode) as Empress Dowager Wei
2018Forever Young as Unknown
2017Heart and Greed (40 Episodes) as 余秀慧
2017My Dearly Sinful Mind (28 Episodes) as Unknown
2017Tiger Mom Blues (20 Episodes) as Ding Kwai Yin
2016鲁豫有约一日行 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2016Chronicle of Life (37 Episodes) as Xiao Zhuang
2015Limelight Years (22 Episodes) as Ming Ha
2015Young Charioteers (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2015ATM as Unknown
2014Wayang Boy as Teacher
2013Probation Order as Unknown
2013Coffee Cat Mama (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2013Earth God And Earth Grandmother (55 Episodes) as Unknown
2013Triumph in the Skies II (43 Episodes) as Unknown
2012The Confidant (33 Episodes) as Empress Dowager Cixi
2012Mystery in the Palace (37 Episodes) as 皇太后
2012I Love Hong Kong 2012 as Unknown
2011Racing Legends as Unknown
2011新萍踪侠影 (37 Episodes) as Unknown
2011Perfect Rivals as Unknown
2010Show Me the Happy (80 Episodes) as Unknown
2010Beauty Knows No Pain (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2010台北故宮的秘密 (6 Episodes) as Unknown
2010The Season of Fate (25 Episodes) as Unknown
2009Beyond the Realm of Conscience (33 Episodes) as Chung Suet Ha
2009雯时感动 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2009Four Women Conflict (35 Episodes) as Unknown
2008High Noon as Unknown
2008Moonlight Resonance (40 Episodes) as Unknown
2008Playboy Cops as Michael's Mother
2007Naraka 19 as Professor
2007Heart of Greed (40, 40, 40 Episode) as Yu Sau Wai, Yan Hung, Ling Lei
2007The Brink of Law (25 Episodes) as Sung Gam-Chi
2006The Gentle Crackdown (20 Episodes) as Gam Ying
2006光影流情 (16 Episodes) as Unknown
2006On the Road (Sr. 1) (4 Episodes) as Unknown
2005New Born as Unknown
2005Seven Swords as Luzhu (voice)
2005The Academy (32 Episodes) as 陈燕婷 Chan Yin-Ting
2004When Beckham Met Owen as Unknown
2004Moving Targets as Unknown
2004Ab-normal Beauty as Jiney's Mother
2003Dragon Loaded 2003 as Xuan
2001The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (42 Episodes) as 殷素素 Yan So-so
2001Reaching Out (50 Episodes) as Unknown
1997The Snow is Red (40 Episodes) as 聂媚娘
1997星空下的傾情 (13 Episodes) as Unknown
1996King of Gambler (40 Episodes) as 岑小津
1995Down Memory Lane (30 Episodes) as Unknown
1995Justice Pao (160 Episodes) as Unknown
1995Justice Pao (80 Episodes) as Unknown
1993Mind Our Own Business (319 Episodes) as Unknown
1992Mythical Crane and Magical Needle (30 Episodes) as Unknown
1992伯虎為卿狂 (20 Episodes) as Mei lan xian
1991Yidai tianjiao (1 Episode) as Unknown
1991Return to the Truth (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1990Heaven's Retribution (30 Episodes) as Unknown
1990Rise & Fall of Qing Dynasty - Bloodshed Over the Forbidden City (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1988十月風暴 (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1988八月桂花香 (21 Episodes) as 玉格格
1988Tenderness in Legal net (20 Episodes) as 舒敏
1987Rise & Fall of Qing Dynasty (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1987凶靈大法師 (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1987The Formidable Lady From ShaoLin (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1987The Vampire Is Alive as Unknown
1986Watch Out as Unknown
1986Rise of the Great Wall (63 Episodes) as Xuelian
1985The Legendary Prime Minister - Zhuge Liang (40 Episodes) as Unknown
1985Chronicles Of The Shadow Swordsman (25 Episodes) as Unknown
1984Dress Off for Life as Unknown
1984香江岁月 (18 Episodes) as Unknown
1984And Now What Is Your Name as Unknown
1984The Return of Pom Pom as Unknown
1984The Undercover Agents (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1983The Lost Generation as Concert Guest
1983Tiger Hill Trail (40 Episodes) as 姜文英
1982The Legend of Master So (20 Episodes) as 萧玲
1982狼来了 as Unknown
1982First Exposure as Unknown
1982Blow Up as Unknown
1981Ambitious Kung Fu Girl as Tian Si Si
1981Legendary Fok (20 Episodes) as 赵倩男
1981The Prohibited Area as Unknown
1981The Mad, Mad, Mad Sailors as Unknown
1981Princess Cheung Ping (50 Episodes) as Unknown
1981Coma (25 Episodes) as Unknown
1981Twins of Kung Fu as Unknown
1980The Mortal Storm as ...
1980Read Lips as La sœur de Shelly
1980Tai Chi Master (30 Episodes) as Unknown
1980The Desperate Trio as Unknown
1980Dynasty (57 Episodes) as Unknown
1980We're Going to Eat You as Eileen
1980On The Waterfront (60 Episodes) as Unknown
1980Kingfisher The Killer as Unknown
1979Crazy Hustlers as Unknown
1979The Butterfly Murders as Green Shadow
1979Kung Fu vs. Yoga as Ting
1979He Who Never Dies as Unknown
1979The Twins (17 Episodes) as Unknown
1979Fist of Fury 3 as Mai Suet
1979Lu Hsiao Fury as Unknown
1978Bruce Le's Greatest Revenge as Unknown
1978Funny Kung Fu as Unknown
1978Ten Tigers of Shaolin as Su Chu Sang
1978Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain (53 Episodes) as Unknown
1978Edge of Fury as Chauffeur's Girlfriend
1977Thousand Miles Escort as Unknown
1977Dream of Red Chamber (70 Episodes) as Unknown
1977The Dream of the Red Chamber as Xue Baochai
1977Ironside 426 as Charmagne
1977The 36 Crazy Fists as Wong Wai Chi
1977The Star, the Rogue & the Kung Fu Kid as Unknown
1976Boxers From Canton (67 Episodes) as Unknown
1976The Return of the Condor Heroes (59 Episodes) as Unknown
1976The Legend of the Condor Heroes (35 Episodes) as Wong Yung
1975The Bedevilled as Tao Hsiang
1975烏龍賊阿爸 as Unknown
1974Black Guide as Unknown
1974Evidence as Michell Chiang
1974The Thunder Kick as Unknown
1973Games of Love as Unknown
1973The Heroine as Girl Harassed in Park
1973Facets of Love as Chiu Wen
1973The Villains as Prostitute
1973Blood Brothers as Courtesan (uncredited)
1973The Delinquent as Elaine's Friend (uncredited)
1972Four Riders as Bar Girl
1972The Lizard as Unknown
1972The 14 Amazons as Yang Female Soldier
1972Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan as Ainu's Maid