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