Hung Nam

Hung Nam (Chinese: 南紅) is a Chinese actress and film producer from Hong Kong. Nam is credited with over 170 films.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Nam (南).
Hung Nam
Chinese: 南紅
Born1934 (1934)
Other namesHong Nan, Siu Nam-Hung, So Suk-Mei, Nam Hung
OccupationActress, film producer
Years active1952-1997
Known forCo-founder of Rose Motion Picture Company
Spouse(s)Chor Yuen

Early life

In 1934, Nam was born.[1]

Career

Nam started as a Cantonese opera performer and she was a Hung Sin Nui’s protégé. Nam studied Cantonese opera under Hung Sin Nui for six years.[2][3]

In 1952, Nam started her acting career. Nam debuted in Red Rose, the Songstress, a 1952 drama film directed by Chun Kim. Nam was known for her lead role as Xiaolongnü in The Story of the Great Heroes (Part 1 to Part 4), 1960-1961 martial arts films directed by Lee Fa. The films were an adaption from Louis Cha's novel The Return of the Condor Heroes. In 1962, Nam co-founded Rose Motion Picture Company. In 1963, Nam became a producer. Nam was both a producer and a lead actress in films such as Tear-Laden Rose (1963), The Black Rose (1965), Love Never Fades (1965), Spy with My Face (1966), and Wise Wives and Foolish Husbands (1969), where her husband was the director. Nam's last film was Black Rose II, a 1997 comedy film directed by Jeff Lau Chun-Wai and Corey Yuen Kwai. Nam is credited with over 170 films.[1][2]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

Personal life

Nam's husband is Chor Yuen, a former film director.[7]

References
  1. "Nam Hung". hkmdb.com. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  2. "NAM HUNG". soundsgreat.com. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  3. "Star's death shocks many". asiaone.com. December 12, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. "Girl in Red". hkmdb.com. October 24, 1952. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. "The Great Heroes (1960)". chinesemov.com. July 27, 1960. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  6. "The Story of the Great Heroes (Part 1)". hkmdb.com. July 27, 1960. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  7. "Nam Hung clarifies rumours about Chor Yuen". yahoo.com. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
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