Biography
Kara Wai Ying-Hung (Chinese: 惠英紅, born 2 February 1960), also romanised as Kara Hui, is a Hong Kong actress of Manchu ethnicity. Known to the international audience for her kung-fu roles in Shaw Brothers Studio films in the 1970s and 1980s, Kara Wai has since portrayed a wide range of roles on screen and on television with much success. In 1982, she became the first recipient of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. Her portrayal of a mother in the 2009 film At the End of Daybreak won her acting awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, Changchun Film Festival, Pacific Meridian, Asian Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards.
Filmography
all 241
Movies 186
TV Shows 55
self 7
Ms. Hong
The Dumpling Queen (2025)
Movie
Jiang Xiuzhi
Remember Me (2024)
Movie
Sister Hong
The Invisible Guest (2023)
Movie
Lin Shu'e
Last Suspect (2023)
Movie
Li Huiru
Love Never Ends (2023)
Movie
Feng Yan
Gone with the Rain (2023)
TV
Kou Yan
The Ingenious One (2023)
TV
Zhang Qianying
Strange Friends (2023)
Movie
Ruan Xingzhu
Sakra (2023)
Movie
10
Chen Xiaohong
Marvelous Woman (2021)
TV
Yeung Bik-sum
Murder Diary (2021)
TV
Chau Mei Lin
77 Heartwarmings (2021)
Movie
Mrs. Lotus
Monster Run (2020)
Movie
Yuan Ling
Imperfect Love (2020)
TV
Sergeant Lin (segment 'The Going Home')
My People, My Country (2019)
Movie
5.43
Yu Huai's Mother
My Best Summer (2019)
Movie
Ran Riu (True)
The Confidence Man JP - The Movie - (2019)
Movie
Man Hei-wah
The Defected (2019)
TV
Bo Fei Fung
Stained (2019)
TV
Mrs. K
Mrs K (2017)
Movie
Eva's Mother
77 Heartbreaks (2017)
Movie
Mountain Spirit
The Warriors Gate (2016)
Movie
Auntie Fen
Happiness (2016)
Movie
Sharon Cheung
Daughter (2015)
Movie
Lady Abahai / Empress Xiaoliewu
The Legend of Xiao Zhuang (2015)
TV
Zhao Wanhua
Lovers & Movies (2015)
Movie
Chung Sam Fat Yuen
Incredible Mama (2015)
TV
Mook Sau-Ying
The Midnight After (2014)
Movie
Tiffany's Mother
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down (2014)
Movie
Yeung Feng
Rigor Mortis (2013)
Movie
Wu Ze Tian
Women of the Tang Dynasty (2013)
TV
Lao Hu's wife
7 Assassins (2013)
Movie
Allison Chan
The Wedding Diary 2 (2013)
Movie
Zhen Jie Fu
Blood Stained Shoes (2012)
Movie
Sa Po Yau
Turning Point 2 (2011)
Movie
Allison Chan
The Wedding Diary (2011)
Movie
Shi San Liang
Dragon (2011)
Movie
Master Ng Mui
Kung Fu Wing Chun (2010)
Movie
Concubine Wei
Can't Buy Me Love (2010)
TV
Cheung Sheung-Chu
A Fistful of Stances (2010)
TV
Sales of Ha Kun's Store
72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
Movie
Tam Yim Sheung
Beyond the Realm of Conscience (2009)
TV
Tuck's mother
At the End of Daybreak (2009)
Movie
Cheng Lai-Ling
Forensic Heroes II (2008)
TV
10
Bo's mother
L for Love, L for Lies (2008)
Movie
Poon Bak-Fung
Word Twisters' Adventures (2007)
TV
Wong Suk-Yin 黃淑賢
On The First Beat (2007)
TV
Actress
Love Education (2006)
Movie
Wong Suk-Yin 黃淑賢
The Academy (2005)
TV
Sister Lai
Jiang Hu (2004)
Movie
Master Yu
The Park (2003)
Movie
Hau's Sister
Infernal Affairs II (2003)
Movie
5.09
Ying Hung Wai
Night Corridor (2003)
Movie
Fai's Wife
The Secret Society – Boss (2003)
Movie
Feng Shui Master
Dirty Man (2003)
Movie
Mamasan
Ling's Story (2001)
Movie
(as Ying-Hung Wai)
The Making of 'Youling renjian - Visible Secret' (2001)
Movie
Mother of June / Little Chung
Visible Secret (2001)
Movie
灭绝师太 Mit-juet
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2001)
TV
Li Yee-hung
High K (2000)
Movie
Brian's sister
Fist Power (2000)
Movie
Li zhi shan
Deadly Protection (1997)
TV
General Tiger
Journey to the West (1996)
TV
Actress
Clan of Amazons (1996)
Movie
Self (Archive Footage)
Top Fighter 2 (1996)
Movie
Fung's girlfriend
Dragon from Shaolin (1996)
Movie
Li Yue'e
狀元花之笑看良緣 (1995)
TV
Captain Yau
Out Bound Killing (1994)
Movie
Siu-Hung
Madam City Hunter (1993)
Movie
Lee Hung
Fatal Love (1993)
Movie
Tattoo Girl
Tattoo Girl (1993)
Movie
Ha Hou's Aunt
Zen of Sword (1992)
Movie
Actress
Lady Killer (1992)
Movie
Chiang Nan
The Vengeance of Six Dragon (1992)
Movie
Tsang's Maid
The Banquet (1991)
Movie
Yuen Wan-Yin
The Roar of the Vietnamese (1991)
Movie
Lee Hung
Heart of Danger (1991)
Movie
Boss Tsui Yen Hsieh
Stage Door Johnny (1990)
Movie
Ah-phon
Braveful Police (1990)
Movie
Policewoman
Who Cares (1989)
Movie
Chau Siu-Hong
Burning Ambition (1989)
Movie
Supt Shang
They Came to Rob Hong Kong (1989)
Movie
Mother / Kujaku's Mother
The Peacock King (1988)
Movie
Wai's Wife
The Dragon Family (1988)
Movie
Actress Portraying Ghost
Rouge (1987)
Movie
Policewoman
The Seventh Curse (1986)
Movie
Ah Chuan
Naughty Boys (1986)
Movie
Lei Kung's sister
Rosa (1986)
Movie
Woman complain about Husband
Why Me? (1985)
Movie
Tourist in Thailand
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
Movie
4.48
Monkey Lin
Journey of the Doomed (1985)
Movie
Li Sai Nan
Long Road to Gallantry (1984)
Movie
Yang No. 8
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)
Movie
4
Feng Ling (Rainbow Sword)
Demon of the Lute (1983)
Movie
Chan Mei Ling
The Lady Is the Boss (1983)
Movie
Jien Yu Lan
Cat vs. Rat (1982)
Movie
Qiu Yu Juan
Buddha's Palm (1982)
Movie
6
Siu Gai Bao
Lovers Blades (1982)
Movie
Fang Shau-Ching
Legendary Weapons of China (1982)
Movie
Wang Juying
Martial Club (1981)
Movie
Sun Xiaohong
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981)
Movie
Jing Dai-Nan
My Young Auntie (1981)
Movie
Hsiao Hung
Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)
Movie
4
Xiaomei
Swift Sword (1980)
Movie
Lin Wei Ting's Girlfriend
Heaven and Hell (1980)
Movie
Chan Tsuei Hung
Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)
Movie
Xiao Hong
The Tigress of Shaolin (1979)
Movie
Tsui Hung
Dirty Ho (1979)
Movie
molested street vendor [guest]
The Reckless Cricket (1979)
Movie
One of 12 Flower Servants of Yihua Palace
Swordsman and Enchantress (1978)
Movie
Xiao Hong
Shaolin Hand Lock (1978)
Movie
Mu Nian Zhi
The Brave Archer 2 (1978)
Movie
4
Xiao Hong
Life Gamble (1978)
Movie
7th Sister
Clan of Amazons (1978)
Movie
Hostage Whore
Chinatown Kid (1977)
Movie
Maid She Yue
The Dream of the Red Chamber (1977)
Movie
Mu Nian-Zhi
The Brave Archer (1977)
Movie
2.67
Zhan Yumei
Keep the Beat
Movie
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1960-02-03 (65 years old)
Birth PlaceShandong, China
SiblingsAustin Wai
CitizenshipsChina
Also Known AsKara Hui Ying-Hung, 惠英紅, 惠英红, Wai Ying Hung, Kara Wei, Kara Wai, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Hui Yinghong, Yinghong Hui, 혜영홍, Kara Hui, Huệ Anh Hồng, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, クララ・ワイ
AwardsGolden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress, Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress, Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
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