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