Helen Li Mei

Helen Li (Chinese: 李湄) (1929-1994) is a former Chinese actress, screenwriter, and film director from Hong Kong. Li is credited with over 50 films. On September 1, 1929 Li was born as Li Jingfang in Jilin province, China. Li spent her childhood in Hebei, China.Li studied Political Science at University of North China in Beijing, China.In 1950, Li became a screenwriter as Li Qian for Minsheng Film Company in Hong Kong. In 1952, Li participated in Miss Hong Kong Beauty pageant as Li Mei. Li's first film as a screenwriter was The Golden World (1953). Li appeared as Ah Lien in Strayed Beauty, a 1954 drama film directed by Chiu Shu-San. In 1956, Li founded Beidou Film Company. In 1961, Li appeared in the play Hong Kong in Japan. Li is also known for her role as Tao Hai-Yin in It's Always Spring, a 1962 Musical Romance Comedy film directed by Evan Yang. In the film, Li's singing was dubbed by Winnie Wei Xiuxian, however, she sang in the soundtracks. Li became a model for Jantzen swimsuit. Li is credited with over 50 films.In 1949, Li moved to Hong Kong. In 1967, Li married an American. Li and her family lived in the United States. On December 5, 1994, Li died from cancer in the United States.