Man Lai (Chinese: 黎雯) was a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Lai is credited with over 630 films.

Man Lai
Chinese: 黎雯
Born1916 (1916)
Died1983 (aged 66–67)
Other namesLai Man, Li Wen, Lei Ming
OccupationActress
Years active1952-1977
RelativesLau Wing (son)

Early life

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In 1916, Lai was born in Wuzhou, Guangxi, China.

Career

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In 1952, Lai started her acting career. Lai debuted as a mother in Bride a la Mode, a 1952 comedy film directed by Chiang Wai-Kwong. Lai is known for her role as a mother or an aunt. Lai's last film was The Iron Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚與舂米六), a 1977 martial arts film directed by Sammo Hung. Lai is credited with over 630 films.[1]

Filmography

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Films

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This is a partial list of films.

  • 1952 Bride a la Mode - Chi-Fung's mother
  • 1953 Spring - 3rd Uncle's wife.[2]
  • 1954 Autumn - Cheung
  • 1955 Cold Nights (Chinese: 寒夜) - General's wife.[3][4]
  • 1956 Madam Mei [5]
  • 1958 Marriage on the Rocks (Chinese: 婚變) - Ng's mother
  • 1961 How to Get a Wife
  • 1964 Pigeon Cage [6]
  • 1966 Spy with My Face - Chan's nurse maid.[7]
  • 1967 A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid (aka Merry Maid) [8][9]
  • 1977 The Iron Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚與舂米六) - Liang's mother [10]

Personal life

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Lai's son is Lau Wing. On April 4, 1983, Lai died in Hong Kong.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Lai Man". hkmdb.com. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "Spring". hkmdb.com. December 22, 1953. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Flashback: It Was a Cold Winter Night (1955) – Ng Cho-fan, Pak Yin in Cantonese classic". scmp.com. June 10, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2020.(Limited access. Paid subscription required.)
  4. ^ "Cold Nights". hkmdb.com. March 23, 1955. Retrieved October 28, 2020.(Alternative title:It Was a Cold Winter Night)
  5. ^ "Madam Mei – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. March 8, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  6. ^ "Pigeon Cage". hkmdb.com. July 8, 1964. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "Spy with My Face". hkmdb.com. April 6, 1966. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Press Release - HK Film Archive to screen opera films by director Wong Hok-sing to celebrate Cantonese Opera Day 2013 (with photos)". info.gov.hk. November 15, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  9. ^ "A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid". hkmdb.com. May 31, 1967. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  10. ^ "The Iron Fisted Monk". hkmdb.com. August 25, 1977. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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