Me Me Lai
ActingAbout Me Me Lai
Me Me Lai, sometimes billed as Me Me Lay, is an ex-actress born in Burma in 1952, to a Burmese mother and an English father. She moved to England in her teens, where she soon started her acting career, at first in television series like Paul Temple and Jason King. Soon, she made the transition to acting in movies, starting with the 1971 horror movie Crucible of Terror, soon followed by 1972's Au Pair Girls. Lai came into her own during the era of Italian cannibal films, playing lead roles in two genre-defining movies: Il Paese del Sesso Selvaggio (1972) by Umberto Lenzi, and Ultimo Mondo Cannibale (1977) by Ruggero Deodato, in which her character is graphically consumed by a tribe of cannibals. Additionally, she also had a part in Mangiati Vivi (1980), again by Umberto Lenzi, in which her death scene from Ultimo Mondo Cannibale was re-used. Outside the cannibal genre, she had a role in Blake Edwards's 1978 comedy Revenge of the Pink Panther. Me Me Lai also was co-hostess of British game shows The Golden Shot and Sale of the Century,and appeared on the 1970s Yorkshire Television programme Origami, with Robert Harbin. Her last movie was Lars von Trier's The Element of Crime in 1984. Description above from the Wikipedia article Me Me Lai, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Me Me Lai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Horror
The majority of Me Me Lai's filmography leans towards the Horror 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Me Me Lai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Me Me Lai Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Me Me Lai's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Me Me Lai.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Queen of the Cannibals | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Me Me Lai Bites Back | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mondo Cannibale | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ennenstadt Europa – The Making of The Element of Crime | Self - Actress/Kim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Element of Crime | Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Eaten Alive! | Mowara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther | Chinese Lady of Easy Virtue | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Last Cannibal World | Pulan | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Man from Deep River | Marayå | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Au Pair Girls | Nan Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Crucible of Terror | Chi-San | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Passion Potion | Bride | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Carry On Up the Jungle | Nosha (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Me Me Lai - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Me Me Lai?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Me Me Lai is "Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Me Me Lai acted in?
Me Me Lai has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Me Me Lai?
Other notable films include "The Queen of the Cannibals", "The Element of Crime", and "Revenge of the Pink Panther".