Chingamy Yau

Born on 16 May 1968, Chingmy Yau (Yau Shuk-Ching) is one of the many oriental gems to hit the silver screen and captivate audiences with her beauty. A Hong Kong actress who no longer takes part in films although she is not formally retired.

Only after entering the 1987 Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant she then fell into the Hong Kong film industry. Much like fellow actress Maggie Cheung (Cheung Man-Yuk) Chingmy Yau never won the Beauty Pageant but their appearance was more than enough to win her several film roles.

Chingmy's career did not take off until she became romantically involved with Hong Kong film director Wong Jing (a renowned director recognised for his unique style), even though he was married at the time. She was one of the leading actresses in the late 1980s and early 1990s, next to Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin and Cheung Man. Wong casted her in a series of adult films, though she never appeared nude in any of them. The most notable of these was Naked Killer (1992). During the height of her success, she regularly starred alongside superstars like Jet Li, Stephen Chow, and Ekin Cheng.

In 1997 she split up with Wong and her career slowed down significantly.

In 1999 she married Hong Kong fashion designer Shen Jiawei and have two children together. Though she has not officially retired from acting, she has made no announcements or plans to return in any film. She's still featured in tabloids from time to time with news regarding her personal life.

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Chingamy Yau - what members say

Satan Returns review by from NORTHAMPTON

9 August 2004
...Not even the luminous Chingamy Yau could make this watchable. This is among the very worst films I've seen - not recommended unless you wish to use alternative therapy inst... Read customer review

Chingamy Yau - filmography

Young And Dangerous 2 on DVD (1996)
Starring: Jordan Chan, Gigi Lai, Chingamy Yau
Director: Andy Lau
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A member of the Hing Hing Society and branch leader opens his first club which he celebrates with his girlfriend and high society members. Later when a power struggle erupts, the Hing Hing Society is threatened...

63% from 290 members

Satan Returns on DVD (1996)
Starring: Donnie Yen, Chingamy Yau, Yuen King Dan
Director: Ah Lun
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SATAN RETURNS is a dark, quirky thriller reminiscent of both SEVEN and THE EVIL DEAD series. This chilling Hong Kong horror film stars Chingmy Yau as Shou-Ching Chan, a police complaints officer being stalked by Judas (Francis Ng), a madman who believes she's the devil's daughter. Maverick cop Mo ..read more »

42% from 169 members

City Hunter on DVD (1994)
Starring: Jackie Chan, Joey Wong, Kumiko Goto
Director: Wong Jing
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This taut, thrilling, and funny Hong Kong production follows the adventures of notoriously hungry detective Ryu Saeba (Jackie Chan) and his female partner, Kaori (Joey Wong), as they search for the daughter of a publishing tycoon. In the process, they become involved in a cruise ship hijacking. The ..read more »

59% from 1,580 member

Return To A Better Tomorrow on DVD (1994)
Starring: Chingamy Yau, Dior Cheng, Michael Wong
Director: Wong Jing
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Not another sequel in the BETTER TOMORROW series, but similar in that bullets and loyalties fly all over the place. Beyond that...an upwardly mobile triad member finds himself on the organization's hit list after a doublecross by his former mentor. Hunted by the cops and the gang--and with his ..read more »

56% from 206 members

The Return Of The God Of Gamblers on DVD (1994)
Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung, Ng Seen-Leen
Director: Wong Jing
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In RETURN OF THE GOD OF GAMBLERS, Ko Chun (Chow Yun-Fat), an infamous gambler, is forced out of retirement when his main rival kills his pregnant wife. He promises to keep his identity secret for a year, but he's soon caught up in intrigue when he rescues the son of Taiwanese gang boss. Pursued by ..read more »

63% from 645 members

Naked Killer 2 on DVD (1993)
Starring: Chingamy Yau, Mark Cheng, Simon Yam
Director: Andy Lau
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This freestanding sequel to NAKED KILLER follows a suave serial rapist and killer in his pursuit of two more victims. Recommended for adults only and available in Mandarin.

40% from 379 members

Naked Killer (1992)
Starring: Chingamy Yau, Simon Yam, Carrie Ng
Director: Clarence Ford
Certificate:
A gang of women are committing murders right and left, and they recruit Kitty (Chingmy Yau) to join them. Coincidentally, the troubled cop (Simon Yam) investigating the murders develops a crush on Kitty, while twists and turns endanger both of their lives. Flashily filmed, with fight choreography ..read more »

47% from 892 members
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Chingamy Yau facts

5 most recent films

Young And Dangerous 2 - 3.0 stars
Satan Returns - 2.0 stars
City Hunter - 3.0 stars
Return To A Better Tomorrow - 3.0 stars
The Return Of The God Of Gamblers - 3.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

The Return Of The God Of Gamblers - 3.0 stars
Young And Dangerous 2 - 3.0 stars
City Hunter - 3.0 stars
Return To A Better Tomorrow - 3.0 stars
Naked Killer - 2.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Naked Killer 2 - 2.0 stars
Satan Returns - 2.0 stars
Naked Killer - 2.5 stars
Return To A Better Tomorrow - 3.0 stars
City Hunter - 3.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Simon Yam - 3 times - show films
Dior Cheng - 2 times - show films
Ng Seen-Leen - 1 times - show films
Lau Ching Wan - 1 times - show films
Jordan Chan - 1 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Wong Jing - 3 times - show films
Andy Lau - 2 times - show films
Ah Lun - 1 times - show films
Clarence Ford - 1 times - show films

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