Kara Wai Ying-hung
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 3, 1960
- Birthplace
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
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
心累了 TBA
Actor
A Life of Papers TBA
Actor
Keep the Beat 2026
as Zhan Yumei
V 2026
as Li Huiru, Thanks
Blades of the Guardians 2026
as Mrs. Yuchi
The Dumpling Queen 2025
as Ms. Hong
Remember Me 2024
as Jiang Xiuzhi
The Invisible Guest 2023
as Sister Hong
Last Suspect 2023
as Lin Shu'e
Echoes of the Thunder 2023
Actor
Love Never Ends 2023
as Li Huiru
Strange Friends 2023
as Zhang Qianying
Sakra 2023
as Ruan Xingzhu
Sunshine of My Life 2022
as Gan Xiaohong
77 Heartwarmings 2021
as Chau Mei Lin
Monster Run 2020
as Mrs. Lotus
My People, My Country 2019
as Sergeant Lin (segment "The Going Home")
Binding Souls 2019
as Kuen
My Best Summer 2019
as Yu Huai's Mother
The Confidence Man JP - The Movie - 2019
as Ran Riu (True)
Tracey 2018
as Anne
House of the Rising Sons 2018
Actor
The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful 2017
as Madame Tang
Mrs K 2017
as Mrs. K
77 Heartbreaks 2017
as Eva's Mother
The Mysterious Family 2017
Actor
Mysterious Plate 2 2017
Actor
为爱担当 2017
Actor
The Warriors Gate 2016
as Mountain Spirit
Horrible Mansion in Wild Village 2016
as Old Woman
Happiness 2016
as Auntie Fen
Finding Mr. Right 2 2016
as Ling
母亲节微电影：记得·记得 2016
Actor
Daughter 2015
as Sharon Cheung
Lovers & Movies 2015
as Zhao Wanhua
Kungfu Taboo 2015
Actor
Red River Valley 2014
Actor
The Midnight After 2014
as Mook Sau-Ying
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down 2014
as Tiffany's Mother
Control 2013
as Jen
Rigor Mortis 2013
as Yeung Feng
The Fox Lover 2013
Actor
7 Assassins 2013
as Lao Hu's wife
一步之城 2013
Actor
Mid-Night Train 2013
as Xie Yao
Winter Is Hoped 2013
Actor
The Wedding Diary 2 2013
as Allison Chan
Happiness Me Too 2012
Actor
Diva 2012
Actor
Blood Stained Shoes 2012
as Zhen Jie Fu
Turning Point 2 2011
as Sa Po Yau
Quattro Hong Kong 2 2011
Actor
The Wedding Diary 2011
as Allison Chan
Dragon 2011
as Shi San Liang
Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu 2011
Actor
A Chinese Ghost Story 2011
as Lou Lou
Kung Fu Wing Chun 2010
as Master Ng Mui
72 Tenants of Prosperity 2010
as Sales of Ha Kun's Store
At the End of Daybreak 2009
as Tuck's mother
Legendary Assassin 2008
as Boss
L for Love, L for Lies 2008
as Bo's mother
无间道(正序版) 2006
as 倪家大姐
A Chinese Tall Story 2005
as Lo Ping
Crazy n' the City 2005
as Rachel
Jiang Hu 2004
as Sister Lai
The Park 2003
as Master Yu
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong 2003
as Self
Infernal Affairs II 2003
as Hau's Sister
The Tai Chi Master 2003
Actor
Night Corridor 2003
as Ying Hung Wai
The Secret Society – Boss 2003
as Fai's Wife
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia 2003
as Self
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu 2003
as Self
Dirty Man 2003
as Feng Shui Master
Ling's Story 2001
as Mamasan
Visible Secret 2001
as Mother of June / Little Chung
Wanted 2001
Actor
Forever Love 2001
Actor
High K 2000
as Li Yee-hung
Fist Power 2000
as Brian's sister
Crazy Mission 1997
Actor
Dragon from Shaolin 1996
as Fung's girlfriend
Gunmen 1995
Actor
Out Bound Killing 1994
as Captain Yau
Kung Fu Mistress 1994
Actor
Sharpshooters 1994
Actor
Snake Fist 1994
Actor
Madam City Hunter 1993
as Siu-Hung
On Parole 2: Do Unto the Other 1993
as Hung
On Parole 1993
as 潘红
Tattoo Girl 1993
as Tattoo Girl
The Tale Of A Heroine 1993
Actor
Fatal Love 1993
as Lee Hung
A Story in Beijing City 1993
as Lee Hung
The Inspector Wears Skirts IV 1992
as May
Zen of Sword 1992
as Ha Hou's Aunt
Angel Terminators 1992
as Hon
Behind the Curtain 1992
Actor
The Vengeance 1992
Actor
Megaforce from Highland 1992
Actor
The Vengeance of Six Dragon 1992
as Chiang Nan
The Banquet 1991
as Tsang's Maid
The Roar of the Vietnamese 1991
as Yuen Wan-Yin
The Real Me 1991
Actor
The Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Stars 1991
Actor
Visa to Hell 1991
as Jenny
Legend of the Drunken Tiger 1991
Actor
Heart of Danger 1991
as Lee Hung
Guys in Ghost's Hand 1991
as Aunt
Queen of Gambler 1991
Actor
That's Money 1990
as Bette
The Inspector Wears Skirts III 1990
as May
Brave Young Girls 1990
Actor
Never Say Regret 1990
Actor
Stage Door Johnny 1990
as Boss Tsui Yen Hsieh
Widow Warriors 1990
as Sister-in-Law
Bullet to Survive 1990
Actor
Who Cares 1989
as Policewoman
Burning Ambition 1989
as Chau Siu-Hong
They Came to Rob Hong Kong 1989
as Supt Shang
The Inspector Wears Skirts II 1989
as May
The Peacock King 1988
as Mother, as Kujaku's Mother
Braveful Police 1988
as Ah-phon
The Dragon Family 1988
as Wai's Wife
The Inspector Wears Skirts 1988
as May
Rouge 1987
as Actress Portraying Ghost
Happy Go Lucky 1987
as Jackie
Bloody Revenge 1987
as Wang
The Seventh Curse 1986
as Policewoman
The Story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen 1986
Actor
Naughty Boys 1986
as Ah Chuan
Rosa 1986
as Lei Kung's sister
Why Me? 1985
as Woman complain about Husband
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars 1985
as Tourist in Thailand
Journey of the Doomed 1985
as Monkey Lin
Double Decker 1984
as Cat
Long Road to Gallantry 1984
as Li Sai Nan
Three Stooges Go Undercover 1984
as Feng
The Return of Pom Pom 1984
as Mimi
New Tales of the Flying Fox 1984
as Miss Yuan
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter 1984
as Yang No. 8
Family Light Affair 1984
as Ah Yin
Demon of the Lute 1983
as Feng Ling (Rainbow Sword)
The Lady Is the Boss 1983
as Chan Mei Ling
The Emperor and the Minister 1982
as Xiao-Hong
Cat vs. Rat 1982
as Jien Yu Lan
Buddha's Palm 1982
as Qiu Yu Juan
The 82 Tenants 1982
as Lisa
Lovers Blades 1982
as Siu Gai Bao
Legendary Weapons of China 1982
as Fang Shau-Ching
The Brave Archer 3 1981
Actor
Martial Club 1981
as Wang Juying
The Tiger and the Widow 1981
as Jin Mei
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman 1981
as Sun Xiaohong
My Young Auntie 1981
as Jing Dai-Nan
Return to the 36th Chamber 1980
as Hsiao Hung
Swift Sword 1980
as Xiaomei
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty 1980
as Li Pao-Erh
Heaven and Hell 1980
as Lin Wei Ting's Girlfriend
Clan of the White Lotus 1980
as Mei Ha
The Deadly Breaking Sword 1979
as Xiaoqin
Mad Monkey Kung Fu 1979
as Chan Tsuei Hung
The Tigress of Shaolin 1979
as Xiao Hong
Dirty Ho 1979
as Tsui Hung
The Ghost Story 1979
Actor
The Last Judgement 1979
as Mrs. Ye
The Reckless Cricket 1979
as molested street vendor [guest]
The Scandalous Warlord 1979
as Mistress
Invincible Shaolin 1978
as Su Yen
Swordsman and Enchantress 1978
as One of 12 Flower Servants of Yihua Palace
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II 1978
as Moon
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung 1978
as Phoenix
The Cunning Hustler 1978
Actor
Shaolin Hand Lock 1978
as Xiao Hong
The Brave Archer 2 1978
as Mu Nian Zhi
Life Gamble 1978
as Xiao Hong
Clan of Amazons 1978
as 7th Sister
Chinatown Kid 1977
as Hostage Whore
The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's Nightmare 1977
as Schoolgirl
The Dream of the Red Chamber 1977
as Maid She Yue
The Brave Archer 1977
as Mu Nian-Zhi
Credits from TMDB.