Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Actor
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.
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Who is Kara Wai?+
Kara Wai is a celebrated Hong Kong actress of Manchu ethnicity who rose to prominence as a leading action star in Shaw Brothers Studio productions during the 1970s and 1980s.
What is Kara Wai known for?+
She is recognized for her early wuxia and kung-fu roles, as well as critically acclaimed dramatic performances in films such as At the End of Daybreak and The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful.
Which studio launched Kara Wai's career?+
Her career accelerated after director Chang Cheh referred her to Shaw Brothers Studio, where she established herself as a top martial arts actress.
