Lan-Hing Tam

Lan-Hing Tam (Chinese: 譚蘭卿) (12 January 1911 – 13 March 1981) was a Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Tam was credited with over 190 films.

Lan-Hing Tam
Chinese: 譚蘭卿
Born
Tam Shui-fen

(1911-01-12)January 12, 1911
DiedMarch 13, 1981(1981-03-13) (aged 70)
Other namesTam Lan-Hing, Tam Shui-Fan, Tan Lan-Hing, Plumpy Lan
Occupation(s)Cantonese opera singer, actress
Years active1921–1969

Early life

In 1908, Tam was born as Tam Shui-fen.[1][2]

Career

Tam started her career as a "fa dan" role in Cantonese opera. In 1935, Tam crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Tam first appeared in Scent of Wild Flowers, a 1935 Drama film directed by So Yi. Tam first appeared as a comedian actress in Modern Girl Seeks Husband, a 1939 Comedy film directed by So Yi. As a comedian, Tam is known to utilize her overweight physical feature for comedy effects. Tam earned a nickname of "Plumpy Lan". Tam cross-dressed as a male and appeared as Tang general Ching Ngau-kam in Fan Lei-Fa, the Female General (aka Fan Li-Fa, The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa), a 1968 Cantonese opera film directed by Fung Chi-Kong. Tam's last film was Money from Heaven, a 1969 Comedy film directed by Ng Wui. Tam is credited with over 190 films.[1][2]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1935 Scent of Wild Flowers [3]
  • 1939 Rivals in Love – mother [4]
  • 1941 A Mother's Madness [5]
  • 1956 Fatty Marries Skinny (aka Fatso Married Skinny) – Secretary.[6]
  • 1957 The Fairy in the Picture – Mother.[1]
  • 1957 Romance of Jade Hall (Part 1) (aka My Kingdom for a Husband) – Lolo.[1][7]
  • 1959 A Stroke of Romance for Mr. Wong – wife.[1]
  • 1959 Daughter of a Grand Household (aka The Missing Cinderella) – Hung's aunt.[1]
  • 1960 Silly Wong Growing Rich – Ho Bit-Siu [1]
  • 1960 The Stubborn Generations – Madam Tang [8][9]
  • 1962 Matrimonial Storm (aka To Plunder a Wife) – Madam Ho.[1]
  • 1962 The Thunderous Night – Snobbish mother of a soldier.[1]
  • 1962 To Capture the God of Wealth (aka Fake Saviour) – Wife.[1]
  • 1963 Three Fools Searching for Their Daughter – Mother.[1]
  • 1964 Filial Sons and Grandchildren (aka Our Family) – Snobbish mother-in-law.[10]
  • 1968 Fan Lei-Fa, the Female General (aka Fan Li-Fa, The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa) – Tang general Ching Ngau-kam. Cross-dressed as a male.[1][11]
  • 1969 Money from Heaven

Personal life

In 1981, Tam died in Hong Kong.[2]

References
  1. "Press Release – HK Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to feature works by Tam Lan-hing (with photos)". info.gov.hk. July 7, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  2. "Tam Lan-Hing". hkmdb.com. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  3. "Scent of Wild Flowers". hkmdb.com. February 8, 1935. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  4. "Early Cinematic Treasures". bcmagazine.net. December 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  5. "A Mother's Madness". hkmdb.com. November 7, 1941. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  6. "Film Screenings – Fatso Married Skinny". filmarchive.gov.hk. September 2, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  7. "Romance of Jade Hall (Part 1)". hkmdb.com. September 11, 1957. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  8. "Press Release – Film Archive's "A Big Fat Happy New Year" to mark Year of the Pig (with photos)". info.gov.hk. January 7, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  9. "The Stubborn Generations". hkmdb.com. February 24, 1960. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  10. "Press Releases – Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to feature Law Yim-hing's versatility in acting (with photos)". info.gov.hk. May 9, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  11. "The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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