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