
Chao Hsin-yen was born in 1947 and grew up in Hong Kong, though she was a native of Shantung. After graduating from secondary school, she joined the 4th Southern Experimental Theatre Training Troupe. When the Troupe wound up in 1964, Chao signed a four-year acting contract with Shaw Brothers. Her first movie was the romantic comedy Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore. In 1968, Chao appeared in two martial arts movies, namely The Silver Fox and Golden Swallow directed by Chang Cheh. In 1969, she also appeared in The Swordmate, Dragon Swamp and The Singing Escort. Chao retired from the motion picture industry after completion of her contract with Shaw Brothers.
as Chang Wei Yun

1966

as Woman Escort Soldier
1966

as Chang Wei Yun
1968

as Member of musical troupe
1967

as Mei Niang
1968

as Dark Angel member
1967

as Concubine Zhao
1967

as Model
1969

1966

1966

as Hsin-Ying
1969

as Mute girl
1970
as Li Ping
1969

as Mute girl
1970

as Hsin-Ying
1969

as Li Ping
1969

as Model
1969

as Chun Hua
1969
as Chou Su-Chuan
1968

as Xue Jiang
1968

as Chang Wei Yun
1968

as Mei Niang
1968

as Pui Yu
1968

as Concubine Zhao
1967

as Nightclub dancer
1967

as Member of musical troupe
1967

1967

as Lee Jing
1967

as HK Troupe Dancer
1967

as Dark Angel member
1967

1967

1966

1966

1966

as Woman Escort Soldier
1966

1966

as Photo Shop Worker (uncredited)
1965