Cast & creator
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Best known for Hello Saturday, Mind Our Own Business, Trump Card
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.
Also known as: Kara Hui Ying-Hung, 惠英紅, 惠英红, Wai Ying Hung, Kara Wei
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film credits
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television credits
243
1962–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (243)
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Hello Saturday
2022
Mind Our Own Business
1993
Trump Card
2016
At the Threshold of an Era
叶刘雪玲 / Eva
1999
Memories Beyond Horizon
2022
Golden Horse Awards
Self
1962
Blades of the Guardians
Mrs. Yuchi
2026
Beautiful Cooking
2006
Everybody Stand By
2019
The Academy
Wong Suk-Yin 黃淑賢
2005
Celebrity Talk Show
惠英红
1989
Be My Guest
2006
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
灭绝师太 Mit-juet
2001
Justice Pao
1995
非遗里的中国
2022
Hello Life
2019
The Legend of Xiao Zhuang
Lady Abahai, Empress Xiaoliewu
2015
Can't Buy Me Love
Concubine Wei
2010
Sakra
Ruan Xingzhu
2023
No Regrets
Ng Lai-sim
2010
V
Li Huiru
2026
A Smiling Ghost Story
方月冰/Icy
1999
Night in the Greater Bay
2021
The Ingenious One
Kou Yan
2023
Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Tam Yim Sheung
2009
Club Sparkle
2009
Legend of the Demigods
Cho Mong-Yau/Ho Choi-Ma 草忘憂 (好彩媽)
2008
At the Threshold of an Era 2
2000
The Defected
Man Hei-wah
2019
诗画中国
2022
Word Twisters' Adventures
Poon Bak-Fung
2007
Rosy Business
Lau Fong
2009
Infernal Affairs II
二家姐
2003
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Tourist in Thailand
1985
On The First Beat
Wong Suk-Yin 黃淑賢
2007
Sweetness in the Salt
2009
Crying and Laughing Scholar
2021
你好时光
2025
Safe Guards
殷靜
2006
Real Actor
2019
Lady Flower Fist
馬玉梅
1997
武松
2013
Gone with the Rain
Feng Yan
2023
The Glamorous Imperial Concubine
Du Feihong
2011
Imperfect Love
Yuan Ling
2020
Action
2021
The Warriors Gate
Mountain Spirit
2016
Dragon
Shi San Liang
2011
Women of the Tang Dynasty
Wu Ze Tian
2013
A Fistful of Stances
Cheung Sheung-Chu
2010
Wasabi Mon Amour
2008
The Master of Tai Chi
1998
Pages of Treasures
2008
Murder Diary
Yeung Bik-sum
2021
Deadly Protection
Li zhi shan
1997
Beyond Trending
2024
My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes
Self
2019
The Inspector Wears Skirts
May
1988
The Seventh Curse
Policewoman
1986
Return to the 36th Chamber
Hsiao Hung
1980
Rigor Mortis
Yeung Feng
2013
My People, My Country
Sergeant Lin (segment "The Going Home")
2019
五台山抗日传奇之女兵排
2013
The Peacock King
Mother
1988The Peacock King
Kujaku's Mother
1988
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Yang No. 8
1984
忠勇小状元
卓金花
2000
A Chinese Ghost Story
Lou Lou
2011
Legendary Assassin
Boss
2008
Rosa
Lei Kung's sister
1986
The Ghost Story
1979
The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful
Madame Tang
2017
Incredible Mama
Chung Sam Fat Yuen
2015
Stained
Bo Fei Fung
2019The Days of Seclusion and Love
The Dragon Family
Wai's Wife
1988
Finding Mr. Right 2
Ling
2016
Rouge
Actress Portraying Ghost
1987
Invincible Shaolin
Su Yen
1978
The Banquet
Tsang's Maid
1991
The Inspector Wears Skirts II
May
1989
Turning Point 2
Sa Po Yau
2011
Du Li Lian
2013
A Century of Light and Shadow
Self
2005
The Brave Archer
Mu Nian-Zhi
1977
Brave Young Girls
1990
Clan of the White Lotus
Mei Ha
1980
Angel Terminators
Hon
1992
The Dumpling Queen
Ms. Hong
2025
Shaolin Hand Lock
Xiao Hong
1978
狀元花之笑看良緣
Li Yue'e
1995
Love Never Ends
Li Huiru
2023
Jiang Hu
Sister Lai
2004
A Chinese Tall Story
Lo Ping
2005
My Young Auntie
Jing Dai-Nan
1981
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Self
2003
Dirty Ho
Tsui Hung
1979
My Best Summer
Yu Huai's Mother
2019
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
Self
2003
Chinatown Kid
Hostage Whore
1977
72 Tenants of Prosperity
Sales of Ha Kun's Store
2010
7 Assassins
Lao Hu's wife
2013
Demon of the Lute
Feng Ling (Rainbow Sword)
1983
Buddha's Palm
Qiu Yu Juan
1982
The Park
Master Yu
2003
The Midnight After
Mook Sau-Ying
2014
Clandestine Mission
Madam City Hunter
Siu-Hung
1993
Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Chan Tsuei Hung
1979
The Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Stars
1991
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Self
2003
The Invisible Guest
Sister Hong
2023
The Tiger and the Widow
Jin Mei
1981
The Scandalous Warlord
Mistress
1979
The Confidence Man JP - The Movie -
Ran Riu (True)
2019
The Inspector Wears Skirts III
May
1990
Naughty Boys
Ah Chuan
1986
On Parole 2: Do Unto the Other
Hung
1993
77 Heartbreaks
Eva's Mother
2017
Swordsman and Enchantress
One of 12 Flower Servants of Yihua Palace
1978
Burning Ambition
Chau Siu-Hong
1989
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Xiaoqin
1979
Martial Club
Wang Juying
1981
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
Moon
1978
Clan of Amazons
7th Sister
1978
They Came to Rob Hong Kong
Supt Shang
1989
Last Suspect
Lin Shu'e
2023
New Tales of the Flying Fox
Miss Yuan
1984
The Brave Archer 2
Mu Nian Zhi
1978
Tracey
Anne
2018
The Return of Pom Pom
Mimi
1984
Monster Run
Mrs. Lotus
2020
The Dream of the Red Chamber
Maid She Yue
1977
Legendary Weapons of China
Fang Shau-Ching
1982
Keep the Beat
Zhan Yumei
2026
Life Gamble
Xiao Hong
1978
Heaven and Hell
Lin Wei Ting's Girlfriend
1980
Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty
Li Pao-Erh
1980
The Brave Archer 3
1981
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Phoenix
1978
The 82 Tenants
Lisa
1982
Visible Secret
Mother of June / Little Chung
2001
Sunshine of My Life
Gan Xiaohong
2022
The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's Nightmare
Schoolgirl
1977
Ling's Story
Mamasan
2001
Widow Warriors
Sister-in-Law
1990
Stage Door Johnny
Boss Tsui Yen Hsieh
1990
Dragon from Shaolin
Fung's girlfriend
1996
The Lady Is the Boss
Chan Mei Ling
1983
Cat vs. Rat
Jien Yu Lan
1982
Ultimate Design
2025
Kung Fu Wing Chun
Master Ng Mui
2010
Journey of the Doomed
Monkey Lin
1985
Remember Me
Jiang Xiuzhi
2024
Crazy n' the City
Rachel
2005
The Inspector Wears Skirts IV
May
1992
House of the Rising Sons
2018
Who Cares
Policewoman
1989
The Tai Chi Master
2003
Happy Go Lucky
Jackie
1987
Never Say Regret
1990
Mrs K
Mrs. K
2017
Quattro Hong Kong 2
2011
The Real Me
1991
The Story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen
1986
Three Stooges Go Undercover
Feng
1984
Happiness
Auntie Fen
2016
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
Sun Xiaohong
1981
High K
Li Yee-hung
2000
Long Road to Gallantry
Li Sai Nan
1984
Night Corridor
Ying Hung Wai
2003
Fist Power
Brian's sister
2000
Legend of the Drunken Tiger
1991
Bullet to Survive
1990
Echoes of the Thunder
2023
Control
Jen
2013
The Secret Society – Boss
Fai's Wife
2003
对照记
Self
2021
Zen of Sword
Ha Hou's Aunt
1992
Guys in Ghost's Hand
Aunt
1991
Binding Souls
Kuen
2019
The Emperor and the Minister
Xiao-Hong
1982
L for Love, L for Lies
Bo's mother
2008
The Tigress of Shaolin
Xiao Hong
1979
Daughter
Sharon Cheung
2015
Diva
2012
Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu
2011
Visa to Hell
Jenny
1991
Swift Sword
Xiaomei
1980
Why Me?
Woman complain about Husband
1985
欢乐英雄
1991
Fatal Love
Lee Hung
1993
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down
Tiffany's Mother
2014
Horrible Mansion in Wild Village
Lu Shiyu
2016
Blood Stained Shoes
Zhen Jie Fu
2012
The Vengeance
1992
77 Heartwarmings
Chau Mei Lin
2021
Crazy Mission
1997
Megaforce from Highland
1992
The Roar of the Vietnamese
Yuen Wan-Yin
1991
On Parole
潘红
1993
The Reckless Cricket
molested street vendor [guest]
1979
Bloody Revenge
Wang
1987
Family Light Affair
Ah Yin
1984
Kung Fu Mistress
1994
A Life of Papers
The Last Judgement
Mrs. Ye
1979
That's Money
Bette
1990
Lovers & Movies
Zhao Wanhua
2015
Braveful Police
Ah-phon
1990
Double Decker
Cat
1984
The Tale Of A Heroine
1993
The Vengeance of Six Dragon
Chiang Nan
1992
Heart of Danger
Lee Hung
1991
The Wedding Diary 2
Allison Chan
2013
The Fox Lover
2013
A Story in Beijing City
Lee Hung
1993
Sharpshooters
1994
Strange Friends
Zhang Qianying
2023
Lovers Blades
Siu Gai Bao
1982
At the End of Daybreak
Tuck's mother
2009
The Cunning Hustler
1978
Out Bound Killing
Captain Yau
1994
Behind the Curtain
1992
Dirty Man
Feng Shui Master
2003
The Wedding Diary
Allison Chan
2011
Mysterious Plate 2
2017
Kungfu Taboo
2015
The Mysterious Family
2017
Tattoo Girl
Tattoo Girl
1993
Gunmen
1995
Red River Valley
2014
Happiness Me Too
2012
Forever Love
2001
Wanted
2001
Queen of Gambler
1991
Mid-Night Train
2013
为爱担当
2017
Snake Fist
1994
Winter Is Hoped
2013
一步之城
2013
心累了
