Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching

Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching

Biography: ​Born May 16, 1968 as Yau Suk-Ching, Chingmy Yau get her start in the entertainment industry by participating in beauty pageants. It was after her appearance at the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant in 1989 (where she took the "Miss Photogenic" trophy) that she began to get film offers. Most of her early work consisted of her playing goody-two-shoes roles in romantic comedies until notorious film-maker Wong Jing took Yau under his wing -- and into his bed, even though he was married at the time. Yau became one of the queens of Category III (Hong Kong's version of the NC-17 rating, given to movies with high doses of sex and/or violence) films, through her roles in movies such as the deliciously sleazy Naked Killer (1992). However, unlike most Cat III actresses, she never appeared fully nude. Rumors abounded that Wong Jing (who either directed or produced almost every film Yau was in at the time) had strict control over what Yau could or could not show. Despite Wong's restrictions, Yau continued to heat up the screen in her roles. She even lent a bit of "real" sensuality to the usually sexually tame Jackie Chan in 1992's City Hunter (where she sports almost the exact same outfit as worn by Lara Croft in the hit video game "Tomb Raider"). Gambling never seemed as sexy as when Yau combined kung-fu with wagering in God of Gamblers Returns (1994). Yau provided excellent comic relief (and got back a bit at the hounding Hong Kong press) as well as providing a nice bit of "eye candy" by portraying an annoying tabloid TV reporter in High Risk (1995). Despite her attempts to diversify her acting portfolio, she is still best known for her roles in ultra-sleazy exploitation flicks such as Raped by an Angel (1993). The Hong Kong tabloid press is well-known for being rabid, especially towards actresses, and Chingmy Yau was no exception. Almost from the beginning of her film career, Yau was hounded by reporters claiming that she had slept her way into the film industry, and critics were always quick to cut her down. By 1997, when she publicly announced her and Wong Jing's breakup, no one was really surprised and most people expected her to retire outright. She has continued to work -- albeit at a much slower pace, now doing about one movie a year. But it seems as if Yau is following the lead of many other Hong Kong actresses who shot to fame and left just as quickly. She recently tied the knot to a fashion designer, and if the marriage goes well, she may never work again.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: May 16, 1968

Deathday: N/A

Popularity:

14.436

Known For

The Kung Fu Cult Master
The Kung Fu Cult Master

1993-12-18

City Hunter
City Hunter

1993-01-01

Naked Killer
Naked Killer

1992-12-03

Tricky Brains
Tricky Brains

1991-02-02

Future Cops
Future Cops

1993-07-15

Lawyer Lawyer
Lawyer Lawyer

1997-07-31

High Risk
High Risk

1995-07-01

Legend of the Red Dragon
Legend of the Red Dragon

1994-02-05

God of Gamblers' Return
God of Gamblers' Return

1994-12-24

Royal Tramp
Royal Tramp

1992-07-30

Royal Tramp 2
Royal Tramp 2

1992-09-24

Satan Returns
Satan Returns

1996-05-17

The Saint of Gamblers
The Saint of Gamblers

1995-06-28

They Came to Rob Hong Kong
They Came to Rob Hong Kong

1989-02-23

灵幻天师
灵幻天师

1988-01-01

Hold You Tight
Hold You Tight

1998-05-14

Millionaire Cop
Millionaire Cop

1993-01-01

Ghost Lantern
Ghost Lantern

1993-11-27

Lee Rock
Lee Rock

1991-09-18

Raped by an Angel
Raped by an Angel

1993-05-27

Happy Together
Happy Together

1989-08-19

Lover of the Last Empress
Lover of the Last Empress

1995-03-17

Return to a Better Tomorrow
Return to a Better Tomorrow

1994-07-14

Street Angels
Street Angels

1996-06-07

Mr. Possessed
Mr. Possessed

1988-06-09

Legendary Couple
Legendary Couple

1995-09-14

She Starts the Fire
She Starts the Fire

1992-09-17

Young and Dangerous 2
Young and Dangerous 2

1996-03-30

4 Faces of Eve
4 Faces of Eve

1996-10-30

Feel 100%... Once More
Feel 100%... Once More

1996-12-21

Lee Rock III
Lee Rock III

1992-03-14

Blind Romance
Blind Romance

1996-01-04

Boys Are Easy
Boys Are Easy

1993-08-12

I'm Your Birthday Cake
I'm Your Birthday Cake

1995-11-18

How to Pick Girls Up!
How to Pick Girls Up!

1988-07-18

The Crazy Companies
The Crazy Companies

1988-03-27

Money Maker
Money Maker

1991-05-22

Truant Heroes
Truant Heroes

1992-02-20

The Crazy Companies II
The Crazy Companies II

1988-12-15

The Romancing Star III
The Romancing Star III

1989-12-21

Mr. Fortune
Mr. Fortune

1989-03-23

Ghost Busting
Ghost Busting

1989-09-11

Perfect Match
Perfect Match

1989-03-17

My Neighbours Are Phantoms
My Neighbours Are Phantoms

1990-04-26

Lee Rock II
Lee Rock II

1991-10-10

Casino Tycoon
Casino Tycoon

1992-02-20

Casino Tycoon II
Casino Tycoon II

1992-08-20

Deadly Dream Woman
Deadly Dream Woman

1992-09-10

Psycho Killer
Psycho Killer

1993-06-09

Legend Of The Liquid Sword
Legend Of The Liquid Sword

1993-03-11

Modern Romance
Modern Romance

1994-06-30

1941 Hong Kong on Fire
1941 Hong Kong on Fire

1994-12-29

The Modern Love
The Modern Love

1994-04-21

Bodyguards of Last Governor
Bodyguards of Last Governor

1996-10-19

Left Right Love Destiny
Left Right Love Destiny

1999-10-10