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Siu-Lei Chun

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Siu-Lei Chun
Chinese: 秦小梨
Born(1925-05-13)May 13, 1925
DiedOctober 12, 2005(2005-10-12) (aged 80)
Other namesChun Siu-Lei, Chun Siu-Lay, Chin Xiao-Li, Qin Xiaoli
CitizenshipUnited States
Occupation(s)Cantonese opera singer, Actress
Years active1949–1960

Siu-Lei Chun (Chinese: 秦小梨) (1925–2005) is a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Chun is credited with over 75 films.

Early life

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On May 13, 1925, Chun was born. Chun's sister is Chun Siu-Kiu.[1]

Career

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In 1949, Chun's acting career began in Hong Kong. Chun appeared in a lead roles in Cantonese opera films directed by But Fu. Chun appeared as Tan Kei in Tan Kei in the Meat Hill, a 1949 Cantonese opera film, as Lei-Fa in Sex to Kill the Devil, a 1949 Cantonese opera film, as Muk Kwai-Ying in The Woman General Mu Guiyung, a 1949 Cantonese opera film, and in Romance of Rome Palace, a 1949 Cantonese opera film. Chun also appeared in Martial Arts, comedy, drama and horror films. Chun's last film was Iron Arms and the Boxer, a 1960 Martial Arts film directed by Wu Pang. Chun is known as the first generation of sexy actress in Hong Kong. Chun is credited with over 75 films.[2] [1]

Chun's Aqua Blue Gemstone Hair Accessories are on display at Hong Kong Heritage Museum's in the Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall.[3]

Filmography

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Films

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This is a partial list of films.

  • 1949 Tan Kei in the Meat Hill [4]
  • 1949 Adventure at the Women's House – Pak Yuk-Seung. Cantonese opera. [5]
  • 1949 Sex to Kill the Devil
  • 1949 The Woman General Mu Guiyung
  • 1949 Romance of Rome Palace
  • 1950 The Great Dictator
  • 1950 The Battle Between Demon Girl and the Ox Devil – Demon girl [6]
  • 1950 Six Attempt to Immortalise the Goddess of Lotus
  • 1950 Magic of Tiger Dragon – Tan Kei
  • 1950 The Battle Between the Handsome Master and the Wild Girl – Wild Girl
  • 1951 The Sword and the Pearl – Mu-Lan/Mok Lan
  • 1951 Debt of Love
  • 1951 Sweet Girls [7]
  • 1960 Iron Arms and the Boxer

Personal life

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In 1961, Chun immigrated to San Francisco, California. Chun became a United States citizen through marriage. On October 12, 2005, Chun died.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Chun Siu-Lei". hkmdb.com. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Chearavanont, Nangaen (2012). "Singapore Stories". H.M. Ou. pp. 48–49. ISBN 9881590930. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  3. ^ "Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall". heritagemuseum.gov.hk. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "Tan Kei in the Meat Hill (1949)". dianying.com. 1949. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "Adventure at the Women's House". hkmdb.com. December 24, 1949. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "The Battle Between Demon Girl and the Ox Devil (1950)". chinesemov.com. 1950. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  7. ^ "Sweet Girls (1951)". dianying.com. 1951. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
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