Kara Hui Ying-Hung
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Kara Wai Ying-Hung (Chinese: 惠英紅, born 2 February 1960), also romanised as Kara Hui, is a Hong Kong actress of Manchu ethnicity. Known to the international audience for her kung-fu roles in Shaw Brothers Studio films in the 1970s and 1980s, Kara Wai has since portrayed a wide range of roles on screen and on television with much success. In 1982, she became the first recipient of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. Her portrayal of a mother in the 2009 film At the End of Daybreak won her acting awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, Changchun Film Festival, Pacific Meridian, Asian Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards.
Known for
Credits
Blades of the Guardians (2026)
as Mrs. Yuchi
Sakra (2023)
as Ruan Xingzhu
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
as Tourist in Thailand
Dragon (2011)
as Shi San Liang
Bullet to Survive (1990)
Actor
Infernal Affairs II (2003)
as 二家姐
Rigor Mortis (2013)
as Yeung Feng
Fatal Love (1993)
as Lee Hung
The Warriors Gate (2016)
as Mountain Spirit
Rouge (1987)
as Actress Portraying Ghost
New Tales of the Flying Fox (1984)
as Miss Yuan
My People, My Country (2019)
as Sergeant Lin (segment "The Going Home")
Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)
as Hsiao Hung
The Inspector Wears Skirts II (1989)
as May
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)
as Yang No. 8
The Seventh Curse (1986)
as Policewoman
The Banquet (1991)
as Tsang's Maid
The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988)
as May
A Chinese Ghost Story (2011)
as Lou Lou
The Peacock King (1988)
as Mother
The Ghost Story (1979)
Actor
The Dragon Family (1988)
as Wai's Wife
Clan of the White Lotus (1980)
as Mei Ha
A Chinese Tall Story (2005)
as Lo Ping
72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
as Sales of Ha Kun's Store
Chinatown Kid (1977)
as Hostage Whore
Empty Gun (—)
Actor
The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful (2017)
as Madame Tang
Rosa (1986)
as Lei Kung's sister
Martial Club (1981)
as Wang Juying
Swordsman and Enchantress (1978)
as One of 12 Flower Servants of Yihua Palace
Angel Terminators (1992)
as Hon
7 Assassins (2013)
as Lao Hu's wife
My Young Auntie (1981)
as Jing Dai-Nan
Jiang Hu (2004)
as Sister Lai
Kung Fu Wing Chun (2010)
as Master Ng Mui
Invincible Shaolin (1978)
as Su Yen
The Brave Archer 2 (1978)
as Mu Nian Zhi
Finding Mr. Right 2 (2016)
as Ling
Clan of Amazons (1978)
as 7th Sister
Burning Ambition (1989)
as Chau Siu-Hong
The Dumpling Queen (2025)
as Ms. Hong
The Park (2003)
as Master Yu
Buddha's Palm (1982)
as Qiu Yu Juan
Legendary Weapons of China (1982)
as Fang Shau-Ching
Cat vs. Rat (1982)
as Jien Yu Lan
77 Heartbreaks (2017)
as Eva's Mother
A Life of Papers (—)
Actor
The Brave Archer (1977)
as Mu Nian-Zhi
The Return of Pom Pom (1984)
as Mimi
Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)
as Chan Tsuei Hung
The Invisible Guest (2023)
as Sister Hong
Dirty Ho (1979)
as Tsui Hung
Megaforce from Highland (1992)
Actor
Dragon from Shaolin (1996)
as Fung's girlfriend
Naughty Boys (1986)
as Ah Chuan
Turning Point 2 (2011)
as Sa Po Yau
The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979)
as Xiaoqin
Visible Secret (2001)
as Mother of June / Little Chung
Crazy n' the City (2005)
as Rachael
The Lady Is the Boss (1983)
as Chan Mei Ling
Journey of the Doomed (1985)
as Monkey Lin
Bloody Revenge (1987)
as Wang
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong (2003)
as Self
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)
as Self
They Came to Rob Hong Kong (1989)
as Supt Shang
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003)
as Self
The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's Nightmare (1977)
as Schoolgirl
The Inspector Wears Skirts III (1990)
as May
The Dream of the Red Chamber (1977)
as Maid She Yue
Life Gamble (1978)
as Xiao Hong
The Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Stars (1991)
Actor
The Midnight After (2014)
as Mook Sau-Ying
Shaolin Hand Lock (1978)
as Xiao Hong
Legendary Assassin (2008)
as Boss
Last Suspect (2023)
as Lin Shu'e
My Best Summer (2019)
as Yu Huai's Mother
The Tigress of Shaolin (1979)
as Xiao Hong
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981)
as Sun Xiaohong
The Brave Archer 3 (1981)
Actor
The Scandalous Warlord (1979)
as Mistress
77 Heartwarmings (2021)
as Chau Mei Lin
Long Road to Gallantry (1984)
as Li Sai Nan
Why Me? (1985)
as Woman complain about Husband
Fist Power (2000)
as Brian's sister
为爱担当 (2017)
Actor
The Tale Of A Heroine (1993)
Actor
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II (1978)
as Moon
The Inspector Wears Skirts IV (1992)
as May
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty (1980)
as Li Pao-Erh
The Confidence Man JP - The Movie - (2019)
as Ran Riu (True)
Love Never Ends (2023)
as Li Huiru
The Tiger and the Widow (1981)
as Jin Mei
Control (2013)
as Jen
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung (1978)
as Phoenix
Swift Sword (1980)
as Xiaomei
Zen of Sword (1992)
as Ha Hou's Aunt
Stage Door Johnny (1990)
as Boss Tsui Yen Hsieh
Diva (2012)
Actor
Heaven and Hell (1980)
as Lin Wei Ting's Girlfriend
Remember Me (2024)
as Jiang Xiuzhi
Guys in Ghost's Hand (1991)
as Aunt
Brave Young Girls (1990)
Actor
Widow Warriors (1990)
as Sister-in-Law
The Emperor and the Minister (1982)
as Xiao-Hong
Demon of the Lute (1983)
as Feng Ling (Rainbow Sword)
Monster Run (2020)
as Mrs. Lotus
Madam City Hunter (1993)
as Siu-Hung
At the End of Daybreak (2009)
as Tuck's mother
Tattoo Girl (1993)
as Tattoo Girl
The 82 Tenants (1982)
as Lisa
Happiness (2016)
as Auntie Fen
The Last Judgement (1979)
as Mrs. Ye
Never Say Regret (1990)
Actor
Blood Stained Shoes (2012)
as Zhen Jie Fu
Tracey (2018)
as Anne
Three Stooges Go Undercover (1984)
as Feng
The Wedding Diary 2 (2013)
as Allison Chan
Happy Go Lucky (1987)
as Jackie
L for Love, L for Lies (2008)
as Bo's mother
The Fox Lover (2013)
Actor
That's Money (1990)
as Bette
Night Corridor (2003)
as Ying Hung Wai
Mrs K (2017)
as Mrs. K
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down (2014)
as Tiffany's Mother
Legend of the Drunken Tiger (1991)
Actor
Crazy Mission (1997)
Actor
Visa to Hell (1991)
as Jenny
Horrible Mansion in Wild Village (2016)
as Lu Shiyu
High K (2000)
as Li Yee-hung
Daughter (2015)
as Sharon Cheung
The Tai Chi Master (2003)
Actor
Echoes of the Thunder (2023)
Actor
House of the Rising Sons (2018)
Actor
Happiness Me Too (2012)
Actor
The Vengeance (1992)
Actor
Lovers & Movies (2015)
as Zhao Wanhua
The Roar of the Vietnamese (1991)
as Yuen Wan-Yin
The Mysterious Family (2017)
Actor
Binding Souls (2019)
as Kuen
Family Light Affair (1984)
as Ah Yin
Who Cares (1989)
as Policewoman
Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu (2011)
Actor
Quattro Hong Kong 2 (2011)
Actor
The Real Me (1991)
Actor
The Story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen (1986)
Actor
Mid-Night Train (2013)
Actor
Behind the Curtain (1992)
Actor
Lovers Blades (1982)
as Siu Gai Bao
Sunshine of My Life (2022)
as Gan Xiaohong
Keep the Beat (—)
as Zhan Yumei
The Reckless Cricket (1979)
as molested street vendor [guest]
Heart of Danger (1991)
as Lee Hung
Strange Friends (2023)
as Zhang Qianying
Sharpshooters (1994)
Actor
Ling's Story (2001)
as Mamasan
On Parole (1993)
as 潘红
The Secret Society – Boss (2003)
as Fai's Wife
A Story in Beijing City (1993)
as Lee Hung
On Parole 2: Do Unto the Other (1993)
as Hung
The Vengeance of Six Dragon (1992)
as Chiang Nan
一步之城 (2013)
Actor
Forever Love (2001)
Actor
Braveful Police (1990)
as Ah-phon
母亲节微电影：记得·记得 (2016)
Actor
The Wedding Diary (2011)
as Allison Chan
Queen of Gambler (1991)
Actor
Kung Fu Mistress (1994)
Actor
Double Decker (1984)
as Cat
Wanted (2001)
Actor
Snake Fist (1994)
Actor
心累了 (—)
Actor
Gunmen (1995)
Actor
Mysterious Plate 2 (2017)
Actor
The Cunning Hustler (1978)
Actor
Dirty Man (2003)
as Feng Shui Master
Kungfu Taboo (2015)
Actor
Winter Is Hoped (2013)
Actor
Out Bound Killing (1994)
as Captain Yau
Red River Valley (2014)
Actor