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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