Man Lai

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)
Wuzhou, Guangxi, China
Died1983 (aged 66–67)
Hong Kong
Other namesLai Man, Li Wen, Lei Ming
OccupationActress
Years active1952-1977
RelativesLau Wing (son)

Early life

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

Career

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

Films

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

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

See also

References
  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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