Maria Yi - Actor Profile

Maria Yi

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
9Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 29, 1953
Birth Place: Hong Kong, China

About Maria Yi

Maria Yi, also known as Yi Yi (Chinese: 衣依) and Maria Yi Dut Wei Lina, ;( born 29 July 1953) is a retired Chinese actress from Shanghai. She appeared in films by Hong Kong's Golden Harvest Productions in the 1970s, most notably in The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, both starring Bruce Lee.

Known For: Acting

Maria Yi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maria Yi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maria Yi's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Maria Yi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Man Called Tiger, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maria Yi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria Yi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
A Man Called Tiger (1973) movie poster
★8.0

A Man Called Tiger: A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial a

A Man Called Tiger

1973•Action
★7.2
Fist of Fury (1972) movie poster
★7.2

Fist of Fury: During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battle

Fist of Fury

1972•Drama
★7.1
The Big Boss (1971) movie poster
★7.1

The Big Boss: Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He d

The Big Boss

1971•Action
★6.0
The Tournament (1974) movie poster
★6.0

The Tournament: After an unsanctioned match between a Chinese martial arts student and a Thai boxer results in disgrace for the Chinese,

The Tournament

1974•Drama
★6.0
The Chase (1971) movie poster
★6.0

The Chase: Shih Hai-tung a swordsman seeks revenge for his father's murder knowing that the Golden Gate Sect were responsible. He h

The Chase

1971•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Maria Yi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 Maria Yi: My Recollection Self Flop Similar →
1976 Tiger of Northland Xue Mei Flop Similar →
1974 The Tournament Lanying Average Similar →
1973 Seaman No. 7 Hsiao Fang Average Similar →
1973 A Man Called Tiger Emi Nagatami Super Hit Similar →
1973 Story of Mother - Flop Similar →
1972 Fist of Fury Yen Hit Similar →
1971 The Big Boss Chiao Mei Hit Similar →
1971 The Chase Chi Fang-Fang Average Similar →

Maria Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria Yi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Yi is "A Man Called Tiger" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Maria Yi acted in?

Maria Yi has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria Yi?

Other notable films include "Fist of Fury", "The Big Boss", and "The Tournament".

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