Cora Miao

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

22Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 21, 1958

Birth Place: Shanghai, China

About Cora Miao

Cora Miao is a Chinese actress who worked predominantly in Hong Kong films. During her career she was nominated for four Hong Kong Film Awards and four Golden Horse Film Festival awards, winning one.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cora Miao reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Cora Miao's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cora Miao remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Other ½ & the Other ½, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Cora Miao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cora Miao's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

The Other ½ & the Other ½ (1988) movie poster

★8.0

The Other ½ & the Other ½ — Clara Law's debut feature deals with her common theme of emigration as two people, man and woman, from separate couples,

The Other ½ & the Other ½

1988•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

Boat People — A Japanese photojournalist revisits Vietnam after the liberation to document the nation, and begins following and docume

Boat People

1982•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

Terrorizers — An uncompromising look into urban life from the eyes of a voyeuristic photographer, a rebellious teenager, and a married

Terrorizers

1986•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Itchy Fingers — Biggie and Tiny grow up together. They fight all the time. Biggie is a detective and Tiny is a thief. Biggie has the sat

Itchy Fingers

1979•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Passion — Sylvia and Cora Miao play two widowed mothers, best friends and confidants who spend their days reminiscing about times

Passion

1986•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cora Miao.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1990	Goodbye Hero	Tony's wife	Flop	Similar →
1990	Dancing Bull	Lisa	Flop	Similar →
1989	Running Mate	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive	Money	Flop	Similar →
1989	Eat a Bowl of Tea	Mei Oi	Flop	Similar →
1988	Dim Sum Take-Out	Julia	Hit	Similar →
1988	Carry On Dancing	Chieh Chang Chang / Chieh Chi Ao	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Other ½ & the Other ½	Connie	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	Terrorizers	Zhou Yufang	Hit	Similar →
1986	Passion	Ming	Hit	Similar →
1985	Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart	Julia	Average	Similar →
1985	Women	Liang Bo-Er	Hit	Similar →
1984	Love in a Fallen City	Pai Liu-So	Average	Similar →
1982	Boat People	Nguyen's Mistress	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	狼来了	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Story of Woo Viet	Lee Lap Quan	Average	Similar →
1980	Joy to the World	Cheng Tung-Tung	Average	Similar →
1979	The Money Trip	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Itchy Fingers	Tina Chen	Hit	Similar →
1978	Dog Bites Dog Bone	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	ICAC: Black and White	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Fortune Hunter's Plot	-	Flop	Similar →

Cora Miao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cora Miao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cora Miao is "The Other ½ & the Other ½" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Cora Miao acted in?

Cora Miao has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cora Miao?

Other notable films include "Boat People", "Terrorizers", and "Itchy Fingers".