Margaret Hsing

Margaret Hsing (Chinese: 邢慧) (1944-2009) was a Chinese actress from Hong Kong.

Margaret Hsing
Chinese: 邢慧
Born
Hsing Yung-hui

(1944-11-08)November 8, 1944
Shanghai, China
Died2009 (aged 64–65)
Other namesMargaret Hsing Hui, Hsing Hui, Ying Wai, Xing Yong-Hui, Hui Xing
OccupationActress
Years active1962-1973

Early life

On November 8, 1944, Hsing was born as Hsing Yung-hui in Shanghai, China.[1]

Education

Hsing graduated from New Method College in Hong Kong. Hsing learned dancing in Japan.[1]

Career

In 1962, at age 18, Hsing became a Shaw Brothers actress in Hong Kong. Hsing is known for her dancing abilities in her films. Hsing debuted in The Dancing Millionairess, a 1964 Mandarin Musical film directed by Doe Ching. Hsing also appeared as Chin Ching-Yu in The Sword and the Lute, a 1967 Martial Arts film directed by Hsu Tseng-Hung. Hsing's last film was Woman of the Night, a 1973 Adult drama film directed by Yu Kuan-Jen. Hsing is credited with over 25 films.[2][1]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1964 The Dancing Millionairess - Chorus girl, Dancer [3]
  • 1964 The Last Woman of Shang - Dancing girl [4]
  • 1966 The Joy of Spring - Hsing Yong-Hui
  • 1967 The Sword and the Lute - Chin Ching-Yu [5][6]
  • 1968 The Enchanted Chamber - Chiang Wen-Tsui
  • 1970 The 5 Billion Dollar Legacy - Situ Pei-Fang [7]
  • 1972 The Bride from Hell - Anu / Feng Ai Jiao [8]
  • 1973 Woman of the Night - Su Xiao-Qi

Personal life

In 1973, at age 29, Hsing immigrated to Los Angeles, California. Hsing developed mental illness. In 1994, after an argument, Hsing killed her mother with an axe. Hsing served 11 years in prison for manslaughter, and in 2007, she completed her prison sentence. In 2009, Hsing died.[2]

References
  1. "Margaret Hsing Hui". hkmdb.com. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  2. Mok, Laramie (September 4, 2018). "4 big screen beauties from the golden age of Shaw Brothers films". scmp.com. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  3. "The Dancing Millionairess". hkmdb.com. February 12, 1964. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  4. "The Last Woman of Shang". filmaffinity.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  5. "The Sword and the Lute". filmaffinity.com. April 21, 1967. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  6. "The Sword and the Lute". hkmdb.com. April 21, 1967. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  7. "The 5 Billion Dollar Legacy". brns.com. 1970. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  8. "The Bride from Hell (1972)". silveremulsion.com. 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
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