Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Known for: Acting
Kara Wai Ying-Hung (Chinese: 惠英紅, born 2 February 1960), also romanised as Kara Hui, is a Hong Kong actress of Manchu ethnicity. Known to the international audience for her kung-fu roles in Shaw Brothers Studio films in the 1970s and 1980s, Kara Wai has since portrayed a wide range of roles on screen and on television with much success. In 1982, she became the first recipient of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. Her portrayal of a mother in the 2009 film At the End of Daybreak won her acting awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, Changchun Film Festival, Pacific Meridian, Asian Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards.
Filmography
Series
Hello Saturday
2022
Film
Blades of the Guardians
Mrs. Yuchi
2026
Series
Mind Our Own Business
1993
Series
Memories Beyond Horizon
2022
Series
At the Threshold of an Era
叶刘雪玲 / Eva
1999
Series
Trump Card
2016
Series
Golden Horse Awards
Self
1962
Series
Beautiful Cooking
2006
Series
The Academy
Wong Suk-Yin 黃淑賢
2005
Series
Everybody Stand By
2019
Series
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
灭绝师太 Mit-juet
2000
Film
Sakra
Ruan Xingzhu
2023
Series
Celebrity Talk Show
惠英红
1989
Series
The Defected
Man Hei-wah
2019
Series
Can't Buy Me Love
Concubine Wei
2010
Series
The Legend of Xiao Zhuang
Lady Abahai, Empress Xiaoliewu
2015
Series
Be My Guest
2006
Film
Infernal Affairs II
二家姐
2003
Series
At the Threshold of an Era 2
2000
Series
Justice Pao
1995
Series
On The First Beat
Wong Suk-Yin 黃淑賢
2007
Series
Murder Diary
Yeung Bik-sum
2021
Series
Hello Life
2019
Series
The Master of Tai Chi
1998
Series
The Ingenious One
Kou Yan
2023
Series
Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Tam Yim Sheung
2009
Series
Legend of the Demigods
Cho Mong-Yau/Ho Choi-Ma 草忘憂 (好彩媽)
2008
Series
The Glamorous Imperial Concubine
Du Feihong
2011
Series
Sweetness in the Salt
2009
Series
Crying and Laughing Scholar
2021
Film
V
Li Huiru
2026
Series
Word Twisters' Adventures
Poon Bak-Fung
2007
Series
A Fistful of Stances
Cheung Sheung-Chu
2010
Series
Rosy Business
Lau Fong
2009
Series
No Regrets
Ng Lai-sim
2010
Film
The Warriors Gate
Mountain Spirit
2016
Series
Real Actor
2019
Series
Night in the Greater Bay
2021
Series
Pages of Treasures
2008
Series
Club Sparkle
2009
Series
Wasabi Mon Amour
2008
Series
诗画中国
2022
Film
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Tourist in Thailand
1985
Series
你好时光
2025
Film
Legendary Assassin
Boss
2008
Series
Action
2021
Series
Gone with the Rain
Feng Yan
2023
Film
Rigor Mortis
Yeung Feng
2013
Series
Safe Guards
殷靜
2006
Series
Imperfect Love
Yuan Ling
2020
Series
A Smiling Ghost Story
方月冰/Icy
1999
Film
Dragon
Shi San Liang
2011
Film
The Inspector Wears Skirts
May
1988
Series
非遗里的中国
2022
Series
My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes
Self
2019
Film
The Seventh Curse
Policewoman
1986
Series
Deadly Protection
Li zhi shan
1997
Film
Return to the 36th Chamber
Hsiao Hung
1980
Series
Lady Flower Fist
馬玉梅
1997
Film
The Ghost Story
1979
Film
The Banquet
Tsang's Maid
1991
Film
Rouge
Actress Portraying Ghost
1987
Series
武松
2013
Film
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Yang No. 8
1984
Film
The Inspector Wears Skirts II
May
1989
Film
Fatal Love
Lee Hung
1993
Series
Du Li Lian
2013
Series
Incredible Mama
Chung Sam Fat Yuen
2015
Film
The Peacock King
Mother
1988
Film
The Peacock King
Kujaku's Mother
1988
Film
My People, My Country
Sergeant Lin (segment "The Going Home")
2019
Series
忠勇小状元
卓金花
2000
Film
A Chinese Ghost Story
Lou Lou
2011
Series
A Century of Light and Shadow
Self
2005
Film
A Chinese Tall Story
Lo Ping
2005
Film
The Dumpling Queen
Ms. Hong
2025
Film
Demon of the Lute
Feng Ling (Rainbow Sword)
1983
Series
Women of the Tang Dynasty
Wu Ze Tian
2013
Film
The Dragon Family
Wai's Wife
1988
Film
Love Never Ends
Li Huiru
2023
Film
Clan of the White Lotus
Mei Ha
1980
Film
Buddha's Palm
Qiu Yu Juan
1982
Film
The Park
Master Yu
2003
The Days of Seclusion and Love
Film
The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful
Madame Tang
2017
Film
Jiang Hu
Sister Lai
2004
Film
The Brave Archer
Mu Nian-Zhi
1977
Film
72 Tenants of Prosperity
Sales of Ha Kun's Store
2010
Film
New Tales of the Flying Fox
Miss Yuan
1984
Film
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Self
2003
Film
The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's Nightmare
Schoolgirl
1977
Film
Turning Point 2
Sa Po Yau
2011
Film
The Invisible Guest
Sister Hong
2023
Series
五台山抗日传奇之女兵排
2013
Film
7 Assassins
Lao Hu's wife
2013
Film
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Xiaoqin
1979
Film
The Lady Is the Boss
Chan Mei Ling
1983
Film
Invincible Shaolin
Su Yen
1978
Series
对照记
Self
2021
Film
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
Moon
1978
Film
Swordsman and Enchantress
One of 12 Flower Servants of Yihua Palace
1978
Film
Crazy n' the City
Rachael
2005
Film
Last Suspect
Lin Shu'e
2023
Film
The Inspector Wears Skirts III
May
1990
Film
Dirty Ho
Tsui Hung
1979
Film
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
Sun Xiaohong
1981
Film
Legendary Weapons of China
Fang Shau-Ching
1982
Film
The Inspector Wears Skirts IV
May
1992
Film
The Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Stars
1991
Film
Naughty Boys
Ah Chuan
1986
Film
Three Stooges Go Undercover
Feng
1984
Film
My Best Summer
Yu Huai's Mother
2019
Film
Shaolin Hand Lock
Xiao Hong
1978
Film
The Scandalous Warlord
Mistress
1979
Series
Clandestine Mission
Film
The Tigress of Shaolin
Xiao Hong
1979
Film
Clan of Amazons
7th Sister
1978
Film
My Young Auntie
Jing Dai-Nan
1981
Series
Stained
Bo Fei Fung
2019
Film
Fist Power
Brian's sister
2000
Film
Chinatown Kid
Hostage Whore
1977
Film
Bullet to Survive
1990
Film
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Maid She Yue
1977
Film
Monster Run
Mrs. Lotus
2020
Film
77 Heartbreaks
Eva's Mother
2017
Film
The Return of Pom Pom
Mimi
1984
Film
The Midnight After
Mook Sau-Ying
2014
Film
Martial Club
Wang Juying
1981
Film
Kung Fu Wing Chun
Master Ng Mui
2010
Film
Finding Mr. Right 2
Ling
2016
Film
They Came to Rob Hong Kong
Supt Shang
1989
Film
The Confidence Man JP - The Movie -
Ran Riu (True)
2019
Film
Angel Terminators
Hon
1992
Film
Zen of Sword
Ha Hou's Aunt
1992
Film
Burning Ambition
Chau Siu-Hong
1989
Film
Brave Young Girls
1990
Film
Heaven and Hell
Lin Wei Ting's Girlfriend
1980
Series
狀元花之笑看良緣
Li Yue'e
1995
Film
Visible Secret
Mother of June / Little Chung
2001
Film
Widow Warriors
Sister-in-Law
1990
Film
Rosa
Lei Kung's sister
1986
Film
Megaforce from Highland
1992
Film
Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Chan Tsuei Hung
1979
Film
Life Gamble
Xiao Hong
1978
Film
Cat vs. Rat
Jien Yu Lan
1982
Film
Diva
2012
Film
77 Heartwarmings
Chau Mei Lin
2021
Film
Sunshine of My Life
Gan Xiaohong
2022
Film
The Brave Archer 2
Mu Nian Zhi
1978
Film
The Tale Of A Heroine
1993
Film
Why Me?
Woman complain about Husband
1985
Film
L for Love, L for Lies
Bo's mother
2008
Film
Stage Door Johnny
Boss Tsui Yen Hsieh
1990
Film
Tracey
Anne
2018
Film
Happy Go Lucky
Jackie
1987
Film
Lovers Blades
Siu Gai Bao
1982
Film
House of the Rising Sons
2018
Film
The Fox Lover
2013
Film
Never Say Regret
1990
Film
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Phoenix
1978
Film
Control
Jen
2013
Film
Madam City Hunter
Siu-Hung
1993
Film
Dragon from Shaolin
Fung's girlfriend
1996
Film
Swift Sword
Xiaomei
1980
Film
Remember Me
Jiang Xiuzhi
2024
Film
Horrible Mansion in Wild Village
Lu Shiyu
2016
Film
Night Corridor
Ying Hung Wai
2003
Film
The Brave Archer 3
1981
Series
Ultimate Design
2025
Film
The Tiger and the Widow
Jin Mei
1981
Film
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
Self
2003
Film
Who Cares
Policewoman
1989
Film
The 82 Tenants
Lisa
1982
Film
Binding Souls
Kuen
2019
Film
Family Light Affair
Ah Yin
1984
Film
Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu
2011
Film
Long Road to Gallantry
Li Sai Nan
1984
Film
The Story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen
1986
Film
Happiness
Auntie Fen
2016
Film
Legend of the Drunken Tiger
1991
Film
Journey of the Doomed
Monkey Lin
1985
Film
Blood Stained Shoes
Zhen Jie Fu
2012
Film
Crazy Mission
1997
Film
Echoes of the Thunder
2023
Film
The Reckless Cricket
molested street vendor [guest]
1979
Film
Visa to Hell
Jenny
1991
Film
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Self
2003
Film
On Parole
潘红
1993
Film
The Emperor and the Minister
Xiao-Hong
1982
Film
The Last Judgement
Mrs. Ye
1979
Film
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
Li Pao-Erh
1980
Film
Guys in Ghost's Hand
Aunt
1991
Film
The Vengeance
1992
Film
The Tai Chi Master
2003
Film
Mysterious Plate 2
2017
Film
Mrs K
Mrs. K
2017
Film
Keep the Beat
Zhan Yumei
2026
Film
Quattro Hong Kong 2
2011
Film
The Wedding Diary 2
Allison Chan
2013
Film
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down
Tiffany's Mother
2014
Film
Braveful Police
Ah-phon
1990
Film
Lovers & Movies
Zhao Wanhua
2015
Film
The Roar of the Vietnamese
Yuen Wan-Yin
1991
Film
High K
Li Yee-hung
2000
Film
That's Money
Bette
1990
Film
Kung Fu Mistress
1994
Film
Bloody Revenge
Wang
1987
Film
Double Decker
Cat
1984
Film
Tattoo Girl
Tattoo Girl
1993
Film
The Real Me
1991
Film
The Cunning Hustler
1978
Film
The Secret Society – Boss
Fai's Wife
2003
Film
为爱担当
2017
Film
Gunmen
1995
Film
At the End of Daybreak
Tuck's mother
2009
Film
Strange Friends
Zhang Qianying
2023
Series
欢乐英雄
1991
Film
Happiness Me Too
2012
Film
Heart of Danger
Lee Hung
1991
Film
Daughter
Sharon Cheung
2015
Film
Queen of Gambler
1991
Film
Ling's Story
Mamasan
2001
Film
Mid-Night Train
2013
Film
Dirty Man
Feng Shui Master
2003
Film
Behind the Curtain
1992
Film
The Wedding Diary
Allison Chan
2011
Film
The Vengeance of Six Dragon
Chiang Nan
1992
Film
Sharpshooters
1994
Film
A Story in Beijing City
Lee Hung
1993
Film
Forever Love
2001
Film
The Mysterious Family
2017
Film
母亲节微电影：记得·记得
2016
Film
Snake Fist
1994
Film
Kungfu Taboo
2015
Film
On Parole 2: Do Unto the Other
Hung
1993
Film
心累了
Film
A Life of Papers
Film
Red River Valley
2014
Film
Wanted
2001
Film
Winter Is Hoped
2013
Film
Out Bound Killing
Captain Yau
1994
Film
一步之城
2013