Law Lan
Law Lan (simplified Chinese: 罗兰; traditional Chinese: 羅蘭; pinyin: Luó lán) MH[1] JP (born Lo Yin-ying (卢燕英; 盧燕英; Lú Yànyīng); 13 November 1934), is a veteran Hong Kong actress in both the film and TV industry.[2]
Law Lan | |||||||||||
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羅蘭 | |||||||||||
 Law in 2017. | |||||||||||
| Born | Lo Yin-ying 13 November 1934 | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Actor | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1939–present | ||||||||||
| Awards | Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Actress 2000 Bullets Over Summer Golden Bauhinia Awards – Best Supporting Actress 2000 Bullets Over Summer Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards – Best Actress 2000 Bullets Over Summer TVB Anniversary Awards – Life Achievement Award 2002 Lifetime Achievement | ||||||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 羅蘭 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 罗兰 | ||||||||||
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| Lo Yin-ying | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 盧燕英 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 卢燕英 | ||||||||||
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Career
She first started out in the film industry in 1939, cast in antagonistic roles during the black and white film era. It was during this time that she took the stage name of "Law Lan" based on the advice of her boss because he said the name was reminiscent of Shanghai socialites (交際花), and this name better suited the type of roles that she played.[3]
In 1971, Law Lan joined TVB and took part in numerous drama series. Here, she played a variety of different characters instead of only being cast in antagonistic roles as she had previously. She also took part in the popular nightly variety show, Enjoy Yourself Tonight, which included skits, singing, dancing, and variety games, filmed in front of a live audience.
As well, Law Lan has been popularly cast playing roles as a supernatural medium in over 36 Hong Kong horror movies, despite the fact that she is a devout Roman Catholic. It was her performance as 四婆 (which is fourth granny literally) in the movie, Bullets Over Summer, which garnered her the "Best Actress" award at the 19th Hong Kong Film Award in 2000, making her the oldest winner of this coveted award.[4]
Personal life
Law's father died during World War II aged 34 after complications from opium withdrawals. She has been living alone since 1994 when her Indian mother died, thus saving her from immigrating to Canada.
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1976 | Hotel | Mrs. Chui | |
| 1977 | A House Is Not a Home | ||
| 1978 | The Giant | ||
| Conflict | |||
| 1979 | Chor Lau-heung | So Sam-tse | |
| The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | |||
| 1980 | The Brothers | ||
| 1981 | Young's Female Warrior | ||
| 1982 | You Only Live Twice | ||
| 1983 | The Return of the Condor Heroes | Kau Chin-chak | |
| 1985 | The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain | Old Mrs Seung | |
| Take Care, Your Highness! | Granny | ||
| 1988 | Two Most Honorable Knights | Granny Fa | |
| 1993 | The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back | Tin-yan | |
| 1995 | The Condor Heroes 95 | Kau Chin-chak | |
| 1996 | Journey to the West | Spider Demon (Shishi and En'en's mother) | |
| 1998 | Journey to the West II | Spider Demon (En'en), Golden and Silver Horned Kings' mother | |
| State of Divinity | Ting-yat | ||
| The Duke of Mount Deer | Kwai Yee-neung | ||
| 2000 | Crimson Sabre | Wan Fong-san's wife | |
| 2001 | Gods of Honour | Yiu Tin-heung | |
| 2003 | The 'W' Files | Mrs Cheng | |
| Ups and Downs in the Sea of Love | Grandmother Wah | ||
| Triumph in the Skies | |||
| 2004 | Angels of Mission | ||
| The Last Breakthrough | Chow Kuk | ||
| Summer Heat | Mo Ah-Lui | ||
| 2005 | Wong Fei Hung - Master of Kung Fu | ||
| The Academy | |||
| Just Love | |||
| Central Affairs | |||
| 2008 | When East Meets West | ||
| 2011 | Police Station No.7 | ||
| 2012 | The Hippocratic Crush | Ho Dai Tai | |
| The Last Steep Aliment | Leung Mei Kuen | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| The Stamp of Love | |||
| Missing You | Hui Yuk Mui | ||
| 2013 | Inbound Troubles | Lai Hiu Lan | |
| Awfully Lawful | Lady Lauren | ||
| Karma Rider | Lang-Nu aka Pretty | ||
| 2014 | Come On, Cousin | Fong Gwai Lan | |
| 2014–2015 | Officer Geomancer | ||
| 2015 | Eye in the Sky | Ho Ye-gu | |
| Brick Slaves | Kimchi Wong Kam-hei | ||
| 2016 | The Last Healer in Forbidden City | Empress Dowager Cixi | |
| Blue Veins | Lam Wong Chi-hung | ||
| House of Spirits | Mrs. Bak – Yi Lan | ||
| No Reserve | a village old lady | ||
| Come with Me | Lee Ho | ||
| 2017 | The Exorcist's Meter | Lung Por | Guest Appearance in Ep. 1 |
| 2018 | Life on the Line | Lee Ying-oi | |
| 2020 | Forensic Heroes IV | Chiu Shuk-kuen | |
| The Exorcist's 2nd Meter | Lung Por | Guest Appearance in Ep. 10, 25 | |
| Death By Zero | Sophia | ||
| Legal Mavericks 2020 | Kam Lan | ||
| 2021 | Sinister Beings | Sung Tat’s grandmother | Special Appearance |
| 2021–2022 | Hello Missfortune | Lam Sze-mei | [5] |
| 2023 | Speakers of Law | Special Appearance |
Film
- The Kid (1950)
- Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (1959)
- Les Belles (1961)
- Young, Pregnant and Unmarried (1968)
- Lucky Seven (1970)
- The House of 72 Tenants (1972)
- Police Woman (1973)
- Games Gamblers Play (1974)
- Aces Go Places 3 (1984)
- The Greatest Lover (1988)
- The Bride with White Hair 2 (1993)
- Troublesome Night (1997)
- Haunted Mansion (1998)
- Troublesome Night 3 (1998)
- Bullets Over Summer (1999)
- Troublesome Night 5 (1999)
- Troublesome Night 6 (1999)
- Troublesome Night 7 (2000)
- Troublesome Night 8 (2000)
- Troublesome Night 9 (2001)
- Troublesome Night 10 (2001)
- Troublesome Night 11 (2001)
- Troublesome Night 12 (2001)
- Troublesome Night 13 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 14 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 15 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 16 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 17 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 18 (2003)
- Troublesome Night 19 (2003)
- The Unusual Youth (2005)
- Don't Open Your Eyes (2006)
- Flash Point (2007)
- The Haunting Lover (2010)
- A Simple Life (2011)
- Blue Magic (2013)
- The White Storm (2013)
- Overheard 3 (2014)
- Flirting in the Air (2014)
- Tales of Mystery (2015)
- An Inspector Calls (2015)
- Are You Here (2015)
- Big Fortune Hotel (2015)
- Heaven in the Dark (2016)
- Cook Up a Storm (2017)
- Always Be With You (2017)
- Agent Mr Chan (2018)
- A Beautiful Moment (2018)
- Hotel Soul Good (2018)
- I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! (2019)
- Girl Dorm (2019)
Honours and awards
- Medal of Honour (2002)
Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
- Best Actress for Bullets Over Summer (2000)
Hong Kong Film Awards
- Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Thou Shalt Not Swear (1994)
- Best Supporting Actress Nomination for 13 July (1997)
- Best Actress for Bullets Over Summer (2000)
Golden Bauhinia Awards
- Best Supporting Actress for Bullets Over Summer (2000)
TVB Anniversary Awards
- Life Achievement Award (2002)
References
- Awarded in her original name Lo Yin-ying
- Law Lan at chinesemov.com
- "TVB 無綫電視".
- "香港電影金像獎".
- "【愛上我的衰神】羅蘭演惡嫲嫲背後超洋蔥 演繹嫲孫情大騷影后級演技" [Hello Missfortune: Law Lan plays an "evil" grandma, showing superb acting skills]. Hong Kong Economic Times (in Chinese). 31 December 2021. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
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