Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
ActingAbout Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, also known as Elaine Kam, is a Hong Kong–Taiwanese actress. She began her career in Taiwan in 1973 before moving to Hong Kong in 1981. She has been nominated seven times in the Hong Kong Film Awards and won four for her supporting roles in Love Unto Waste, People's Hero , Port of Call and Mad World.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Elaine Jin Yan-Ling 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: Drama
The majority of Elaine Jin Yan-Ling'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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Elaine Jin Yan-Ling remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Let's Make Laugh, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elaine Jin Yan-Ling's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Elaine Jin Yan-Ling.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Last Dance | Lin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ready O/R Rot | Guy's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Super Me | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Guilt by Design | Mrs. Lau | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Spring Tide | Ji Minglan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 29+1 | Elaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | L for Love, L for Lies Too | Elaine | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mad World | Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Port of Call | May | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Tale of Three Cities | Yuerong's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Monster Hunt | Grandma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Beijing Love Story | Xue Aijia / 薛艾佳 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Finding Mr. Right | Mrs. Huang | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Viral Factor | Jon's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Brothers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Lost in Beijing | Wang Mei | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Three of a Kind | Barbra | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hidden Whisper | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Yi Yi | Min-Min | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Island Tales | May | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Metade Fumaça | Smokey's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tempting Heart | Sheo-rou's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gorgeous | Bu's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Soong Sisters | Madam Soong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mahjong | Mother of Red Fish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Confucian Confusion | Auntie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Moonlight Boy | Grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Heart Against Hearts | Elaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Brighter Summer Day | Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Best Friend of the Cops | Yun Ying Mei | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Seven Warriors | Ching-Ching | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Wild Search | Elaine Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | They Came to Rob Hong Kong | Councillor Chu | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Set Me Free! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Her Vengeance | Fong Hung | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Diary of a Big Man | Cheng's Supervisor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Couples, Couples, Couples | Dauphne Huang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | People's Hero | Lotus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Love Unto Wastes | Liu Yuk-Ping | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dream Lovers | Nam's Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Women | Zhu Lin-Lin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Those Merry Souls | Waterloo Tai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Wrong Wedding Trail | Shing's rebound bride | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Love in a Fallen City | Louise | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Friend from Inner Space | Jenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Maybe It's Love | Lin | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Let's Make Laugh | Taiwanese Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Play Catch | Billion's killer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Black Magic with Buddha | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | He Lives by Night | Suzie | Hit | Similar → |
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elaine Jin Yan-Ling?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elaine Jin Yan-Ling is "Let's Make Laugh" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Elaine Jin Yan-Ling acted in?
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elaine Jin Yan-Ling?
Other notable films include "A Brighter Summer Day", "Hidden Whisper", and "Set Me Free!".