Mama Hung
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Chin Tsi-Ang (February 22, 1908 – October 15, 2007), also romanized as Qian Siying, was one of the earliest martial arts actors of Chinese cinema and its first female star. She debuted in South China Dream (南华梦, Nanhua Meng) in 1925 at the age of 17 and played a leading role in Southern Heroine (江南女侠, Jiangnan Nüxia) in 1930. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chin Tsi-ang, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mama Hung reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Mama Hung'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 84% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mama Hung remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Madam White Snake, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mama Hung Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mama Hung's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mama Hung.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | In the Mood for Love | Amah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Blade | Mah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | C'est La Vie Mon Cheri | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Royal Tramp | O'Brian's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Casino Tycoon | Chang's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Blue Jean Monster | Old Woman Praying at Temple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | To Be Number One | Md. Wu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | All for the Winner | Old Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ghost Fever | Pinkey's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Long Arm of the Law II | Mrs. Ko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Flaming Brothers | Old Folks Home Resident | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Heartbeat 100 | Villager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Walking Beside Me | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Funny Triple | Old woman in park | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Demon of the Lute | Onlooker at Market | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Sun's 4th Aunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | On the Wrong Track | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Fake Ghost Catchers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Shaolin Temple | Old Woman at Inn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | What Price Honesty? | Brothel madam | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Duel of the Century | Town Folk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Martial Club | Brothel Madam (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | My Young Auntie | Boat Passenger / Shopper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Rebel Intruders | Refugee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Rebel Intruders | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | To Kill A Mastermind | Maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mad Monkey Kung Fu | Hooker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Kung Fu Instructor | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Itchy Fingers | Inspector's Mother-in-Law | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Heroes of the East | Wedding Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Five Venoms | Yuan Family Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Pursuit of Vengeance | Lady Du | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Death Duel | Brothel Worker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Clans of Intrigue | Wine seller's wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Executioners from Shaolin | Midwife (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Web of Death | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Lady of the Law | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Games Gamblers Play | Blackjack Gambler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Golden Lotus | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Village of Tigers | Ba Clan Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hapkido | Villager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Five Fingers of Death | Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Boxer from Shantung | Brothel Mamasan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Duel for Gold | Villager Watching Acrobat Show | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Lady Hermit | Chief Wang's Mother (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Twelve Gold Medallions | Villager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Thundering Sword | Bereaved wife (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Mermaid | Festival spectator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Adulteress | Mourner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Madam White Snake | Townsperson | Super Hit | Similar → |
Mama Hung - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mama Hung?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mama Hung is "Madam White Snake" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mama Hung acted in?
Mama Hung has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mama Hung?
Other notable films include "The Adulteress", "Funny Triple", and "In the Mood for Love".