Brigitte Lin
Acting
Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia (Chinese: 林青霞; pinyin: Lín Qīngxiá; born 3 November 1954) is a Taiwanese actress. She was a popular actress, regarded as an icon of Chinese cinema, who acted in both Taiwanese and Hong Kong films. She retired in 1994, although she had a minor role in the 1998 film Bishonen.
She was born in Taipei, and was "discovered" in 1972 by a film producer, and first appeared in many Taiwanese romance films based on the novels of Chiung Yao. Her movie debut is in Chuangwai. She later switched over to making movies in Hong Kong. At the height of her popularity she was arguably one of the most sought-after actresses in the Chinese film industry. She starred in more than 100 movies.
Known For
Chungking Express
Police Story
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
The Eagle Shooting Heroes
Royal Tramp
The Legend of the Swordsman
Ashes of Time
Peking Opera Blues
Swordsman III: The East Is Red
Royal Tramp 2
New Dragon Gate Inn
Fantasy Mission Force
The Bride with White Hair
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