Angela Mao Ying

Acting

Angela Mao Ying

Born September 20, 1950 · Taiwan (age 75)

Angela Mao Ying (Chinese: 茅瑛, born Mao Fujing; 20 September 1950) is a Taiwanese actress and martial artist who appeared in many martial arts films in the 1970s. One of the most famous martial artist actresses of her time, she is nicknamed "Lady Whirlwind" and "Lady Kung Fu". She was positioned as a female version of Bruce Lee. Was a member of the Fu Sheng Opera School.

Known For

Enter the DragonEnter the Dragon · 1973
Enter the Dragon
7.41973
MovieAction
A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.
StonerStoner · 1974
Stoner
5.61974
MovieActionCrime
An Australian cop heads to Hong Kong to head off the supply of a new designer drug which raises the sexual appetite of anyone who takes it.
Ninja, the Violent SorcerorNinja, the Violent Sorceror · 1987
Ninja, the Violent Sorceror
6.31987
MovieHorrorAction
A murderer, with the help of Chinese vampires, does battle with the ghost of a dead gambling lord's wife and the gambling lord's living brother. A cut n paste movie that uses footage from The Stunning Gambling (Taiwan) mixed with new footage.
Revenge Of Kung Fu MaoRevenge Of Kung Fu Mao · 1977
Revenge Of Kung Fu Mao
1977
Movie
A housewife is searching for her errant husband as he seeks revenge on his killers.
The Eight BanditsThe Eight Bandits · 1968
The Eight Bandits
1968
MovieAction
The HimalayanThe Himalayan · 1976
The Himalayan
4.91976
MovieDramaAction
The Tseng family is one of the most noble and respected clans in a small village in Tibet. The patriarch of the Tseng family wants to marry off his daughter Ching Lan into the Kao clan. However, the cunning and deceitful eldest brother Kao Chu only wants his younger sibling Kao I-Fan to marry Lan so he can gain access to the Tseng family's considerable wealth and power.
HapkidoHapkido · 1972
Hapkido
6.91972
MovieActionDrama
Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs the Black Bear school. The harassment leads to intense conflicts between them.
The Stunning GamblingThe Stunning Gambling · 1982
The Stunning Gambling
8.01982
MovieDramaAdventure
A con man murders his competition through Vampire Jiang Shi controlled by a Taoist Priest. His plans for domination are in jeopardy when the brother of a recent victim fights back with occult connections of his own.

Filmography

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The Invincible EightThe Invincible Eight · 1971
The Invincible Eight
7.61971
MovieAction
Everyday when General Xiao and his men ride through the Imperial City, inhabitants have to scatter around in order to keep out of their path. One day when Lei plans to assassinate Xiao but gets hurt, another three fighters He, Jiao and Feng come out boldly to help him out. With the help of Zhu, a cook, He succeeds to escape whereas the other three are seized. Later on, He acquaints himself with the girl Gui. Along with another two girls, Hai and Jiang, these eight youngsters are the descendants of the late patriotic generals, who have been recently murdered. Gui suspects that Hai and Jiang are controlled by Xiao and sneaks into his manor. She meets the girls successfully, but she is seized. When Wan, Xiao's butler, urges his master to kill Hai and Jiang, Jiang overhears their conversation and tries to rescue all her friends. At last, the eight are united and try their best to fight against General Xiao and his men.

Kuei Chien Chin

Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild FireScorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire · 1979
Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire
6.51979
MovieAction
During China's 1920s Republican Period, warlords carve out personal fiefdoms across the country and impose self-serving laws with the barrel of a gun. Into this anarchy rides a masked feminine Zorro, nom de guerre Violet, to do battle, right wrongs and foment rebellion against the most corrupt and brutal warlord of all, Tung Ta-Chou. Unbeknownst to Tung, however, Violet is his own daughter. Tung orders his psycho enforcer Master Wu to track down and dispose of this pesky rebel queen. Meanwhile, Violet begins a flirtation with an attractive stranger who comes to town with the other half of a treasure map held by Tung. Ultimately, Master Wu betrays the warlord on the lure of the complete treasure map, enabling Violet and the stranger to apprehend Master Wu and beat the warlord at his own game.

Violet