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