Candice Yu On-On - Actor Profile

Candice Yu On-On

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 22, 1959
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

About Candice Yu On-On

Candice Yu On-On (Chinese: 余安安; born Yu De Ying; 22 October 1959) is a Hong Kong film actress and occasional singer best known for her films with Shaw Brothers Studio of the 1970s and 1980s. She was the first wife of Hong Kong actor, Chow Yun-Fat.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Candice Yu On-On reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Candice Yu On-On's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Candice Yu On-On remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tomorrow is Another Day, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Candice Yu On-On Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Candice Yu On-On's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Tomorrow is Another Day (2017) movie poster
★7.8

Tomorrow is Another Day: Mrs. Wong knows her husband is carrying on an affair, but for the sake of their marriage and autistic son, she has chose

Tomorrow is Another Day

2017•Drama
★7.7
Buddha's Palm (1982) movie poster
★7.7

Buddha's Palm: An old blind martial master living in a cave teaches a young swordsman the secret of the Buddha's Palm, a legendary mart

Buddha's Palm

1982•Action
★7.2
Whispers and Moans (2007) movie poster
★7.2

Whispers and Moans: Inspired by interviews with real-life prostitutes, Herman Yau's sexy but socially conscious film revolves around a socia

Whispers and Moans

2007•Drama
★7.0
Rob-B-Hood (2006) movie poster
★7.0

Rob-B-Hood: For never-do-well compulsive gambler Fong, there's only one thing more fearsome than debtors at his doorstep - having to

Rob-B-Hood

2006•Drama
★7.0
The Strange Bedfellow (1986) movie poster
★7.0

The Strange Bedfellow: 1. IDENTIKIT LOVE Chan has difficulties solving the case since the piece of skull was so incomplete. Chan is inspired to

The Strange Bedfellow

1986•Sci-Fi

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Candice Yu On-On.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Dumpling Queen - Hit Similar →
2024 Inexternal Chey's Mom Flop Similar →
2023 Life of Cloud - Flop Similar →
2022 Let It Ghost - Average Similar →
2021 All U Need Is Love Kwok Tin Yau's wife Flop Similar →
2020 The Secret Diary of a Mom to Be Margaret Flop Similar →
2019 Missing - Average Similar →
2019 Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch Rebecca He Average Similar →
2019 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! Betty Flop Similar →
2017 Tomorrow is Another Day - Super Hit Similar →
2016 Nessun Dorma Jasmine's mother Flop Similar →
2016 Buddy Cops Madam Chu Flop Similar →
2016 House of Wolves Bing's Mother Flop Similar →
2015 Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal Nelson's Mother Average Similar →
2014 Enthralled - Flop Similar →
2012 Nightfall Mrs. Tsui Average Similar →
2011 Beach Spike Mrs. Bro Flop Similar →
2011 Hi, Fidelity - Flop Similar →
2010 Bruce Lee, My Brother - Hit Similar →
2010 Once a Gangster Lady Pearl Hit Similar →
2007 Beauty and the 7 Beasts Jade Flop Similar →
2007 Exodus Ann's mother Average Similar →
2007 Whispers and Moans Jenny Hit Similar →
2007 House of Mahjong - Flop Similar →
2006 Rob-B-Hood Mrs. Li Hit Similar →
2006 My Name Is Fame Kiki Hit Similar →
2005 2 Young Nam's Mother Hit Similar →
2004 Love is a Many Stupid Thing Mandy Average Similar →
2003 The Spy Dad Isabel Average Similar →
1992 The Legend of the Swordsman Yang Shishi Hit Similar →
1991 The Banquet - Average Similar →
1986 The Strange Bedfellow - Hit Similar →
1985 Fascinating Affairs Chan's Wife Flop Similar →
1985 Journey of the Doomed Fei Hsia Average Similar →
1984 Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan Ms. Chun Flop Similar →
1983 The Black Magic with Buddha Annie Average Similar →
1982 Mercenaries from Hong Kong He Ying Average Similar →
1982 Buddha's Palm Liu Ming Yng / Qiu Yu Hua Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Deadly Sword Su Min Flop Similar →
1979 Murder Plot Bai Fei Fei Flop Similar →
1979 Writing Kung Fu - Average Similar →
1978 Kung Fu Master Named Drunk Cat - Flop Similar →
1978 Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II Chou Chi Yeuk Average Similar →
1978 Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre Chou Chi Yeuk Average Similar →
1978 Legend of the Bat Kam Ling Chi Average Similar →
1977 The Sentimental Swordsman Shi Yin Hit Similar →
1977 Death Duel Hsiao Li Hit Similar →
1977 Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers Sea Snail Fairy Flop Similar →
1977 Impetuous Fire Iris Flop Similar →
1976 Massage Girls Miu Chun Hit Similar →

Candice Yu On-On - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Candice Yu On-On?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Candice Yu On-On is "Tomorrow is Another Day" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Candice Yu On-On acted in?

Candice Yu On-On has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Candice Yu On-On?

Other notable films include "Buddha's Palm", "Whispers and Moans", and "Rob-B-Hood".