Deanie Ip

Acting

Deanie Ip

Born December 25, 1947 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China] (age 78)

Deanie Yip Tak-Han (Chinese: 葉德嫻, born 25 December 1947), also known as Deanie Ip, is a Hong Kong singer and actress, known for supporting roles. She has won the Hong Kong Film Awards once for Best Actress and twice for Best Supporting Actress; she also won a Coppa Volpi for the Best Actress at the 68th Venice International Film Festival. Her Cantopop albums were released by Universal Music Group …

Known For

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars · 1985
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
6.51985
MovieActionComedy
The third installment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars. The team are released from prison to play detective in order to stop a ruthless gang from ruining their reputations, taking their lives, and that of a key witness in an upcoming trial. They must battle their way through and with the help of Muscles, take down the bad guys.
Legend of the Red DragonLegend of the Red Dragon · 1994
Legend of the Red Dragon
7.11994
MovieActionComedy
A young father and his infant son are beset by forces of evil and corruption. They wander China, upholding their sense of honor and protecting the weak. When they are forced into combat, spectacular and hilarious fast-motion kung fu sequences follow. In the end, they must call on all of their abilities in a battle royale, to attempt to vanquish a supernatural man-monster or die trying.
Fight Back to School 2Fight Back to School 2 · 1992
Fight Back to School 2
6.81992
MovieActionComedy
Star Chow, an officer in the elite police unit, resigns when he is made a scapegoat for a botched investigation. He goes undercover at a school to complete the case and realizes a bumbling detective is also undercover as a student.
Dragons ForeverDragons Forever · 1988
Dragons Forever
7.31988
MovieActionComedy
A hot-shot lawyer is hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, he is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.
Carry On PickpocketCarry On Pickpocket · 1982
Carry On Pickpocket
6.41982
MovieActionComedy
Hung Tai-Kong aka Rice Pot and Chan Yin-Tung aka Chimney are two friends who work with their master Kam Ming and his daughter Ann as a team of pickpockets.
The Prince of Temple StreetThe Prince of Temple Street · 1992
The Prince of Temple Street
6.11992
MovieRomanceCrime
Andy Lau stars in The Prince of Temple Street, a classic triad story of honor and righteousness. Andy Lau is "The Twelfth Young Master", so called because he was raised by twelve foster parents from the triad underworld. A lifelong resident of Temple Street, the Young Master is intimately familiar with the triad life, having been around triads his whole life. But things change when he meets a beautiful missionary named Teresa (Joey Wang). She desires to bring hope and faith to Temple Street, and the Young Master is drawn towards her.
Ballad of a Small PlayerBallad of a Small Player · 2025
Ballad of a Small Player
5.82025
MovieCrimeDrama
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
Handsome SiblingsHandsome Siblings · 1992
Handsome Siblings
6.41992
MovieActionFantasy
One hundred seventy years ago, a wise monk made a section of land known as the Villians Valley, a sanctuary. Anyone who came to the valley was considered protected and safe from the law. The proclamation also stated that they should have a chance at repentance. The Master of Eva Palace, who is now master of the martial arts world, holds no regard for the ancient laws and enters the valley in search of the 10 Untouchable Villians because she has a warrant of justice to destroy them. The remaining 8 villians were actually the 10 Untouchable Heroes until they were framed by two of their own members, The Twin Villians, and used as scapegoats.

Movies

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars · 1985
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
6.51985
MovieActionComedy
The third installment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars. The team are released from prison to play detective in order to stop a ruthless gang from ruining their reputations, taking their lives, and that of a key witness in an upcoming trial. They must battle their way through and with the help of Muscles, take down the bad guys.
Legend of the Red DragonLegend of the Red Dragon · 1994
Legend of the Red Dragon
7.11994
MovieActionComedy
A young father and his infant son are beset by forces of evil and corruption. They wander China, upholding their sense of honor and protecting the weak. When they are forced into combat, spectacular and hilarious fast-motion kung fu sequences follow. In the end, they must call on all of their abilities in a battle royale, to attempt to vanquish a supernatural man-monster or die trying.
Fight Back to School 2Fight Back to School 2 · 1992
Fight Back to School 2
6.81992
MovieActionComedy
Star Chow, an officer in the elite police unit, resigns when he is made a scapegoat for a botched investigation. He goes undercover at a school to complete the case and realizes a bumbling detective is also undercover as a student.
Dragons ForeverDragons Forever · 1988
Dragons Forever
7.31988
MovieActionComedy
A hot-shot lawyer is hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, he is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.
Carry On PickpocketCarry On Pickpocket · 1982
Carry On Pickpocket
6.41982
MovieActionComedy
Hung Tai-Kong aka Rice Pot and Chan Yin-Tung aka Chimney are two friends who work with their master Kam Ming and his daughter Ann as a team of pickpockets.
The Prince of Temple StreetThe Prince of Temple Street · 1992
The Prince of Temple Street
6.11992
MovieRomanceCrime
Andy Lau stars in The Prince of Temple Street, a classic triad story of honor and righteousness. Andy Lau is "The Twelfth Young Master", so called because he was raised by twelve foster parents from the triad underworld. A lifelong resident of Temple Street, the Young Master is intimately familiar with the triad life, having been around triads his whole life. But things change when he meets a beautiful missionary named Teresa (Joey Wang). She desires to bring hope and faith to Temple Street, and the Young Master is drawn towards her.
Ballad of a Small PlayerBallad of a Small Player · 2025
Ballad of a Small Player
5.82025
MovieCrimeDrama
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
Handsome SiblingsHandsome Siblings · 1992
Handsome Siblings
6.41992
MovieActionFantasy
One hundred seventy years ago, a wise monk made a section of land known as the Villians Valley, a sanctuary. Anyone who came to the valley was considered protected and safe from the law. The proclamation also stated that they should have a chance at repentance. The Master of Eva Palace, who is now master of the martial arts world, holds no regard for the ancient laws and enters the valley in search of the 10 Untouchable Villians because she has a warrant of justice to destroy them. The remaining 8 villians were actually the 10 Untouchable Heroes until they were framed by two of their own members, The Twin Villians, and used as scapegoats.
Sunless DaysSunless Days · 1990
Sunless Days
7.01990
MovieDocumentary
Director Shu Kei travelled to Venice, Canada, London and Hong Kong, collecting accounts of the Tiananmen impact. Among his interviewees are: award-winning Taiwanese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien; Hong Kong director Alfred Cheung, a witness to the massacre; actress Deanne Ip, whose national consciousness is fired by the event; as well as his own brothers, one who soon migrates from Hong Kong, and the other, already an Australian emigre. Their personal testimonies are pieced together into a mural of the Chinese people united in their horror and outrage.
A Simple LifeA Simple Life · 2012
A Simple Life
7.52012
MovieDrama
After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.
Dances with DragonDances with Dragon · 1991
Dances with Dragon
6.21991
MovieRomanceComedy
Aaron, a young, successful Chinese businessman, drifts on to a rural island after a scuba accident. Mistaken for an illegal immigrant, he is forced to take refuge in a small, family-run grocery store. Enjoying the riches to rags transition, he tells nobody his true identity, and falls in love with the grocery store owner's daughter, Yvonne. But while Aaron enjoys his life of anonymity, Yvonne covets the chance to escape her poverty. Meanwhile, in Aaron's absense, a plot has been hatched to take over his company. Are Aaron's and Yvonne's lives too different to find happiness together?
Pom PomPom Pom · 1984
Pom Pom
6.41984
MovieActionComedy
Chau and Beethoven, two Hong Kong police detectives, go through misadventures to protect a young girl from a ruthless crime lord, as she possesses a ledger that contains all of the gangster's activities. In the mix is a tough, no-nonsense policewoman, who falls for one of the detectives. Written by Oliver Chu
Spiritual LoveSpiritual Love · 1987
Spiritual Love
6.41987
MovieHorror
This is a story about a triad enforcer who is a loser in love. He brings home a desk, which causes his place to be possessed by a ghost, played by the beautiful Cherie Chung. He saves her from a fate brought on by her past and they fall in love. The question is, can they stay in love.
Pom Pom Strikes BackPom Pom Strikes Back · 1986
Pom Pom Strikes Back
7.41986
MovieActionComedy
The Hong Kong detectives, Chau and Beethoven, are back once more. This time, their mission is to protect a young girl from a gang boss' henchmen, who are trying to eliminate her so she couldn't testify in court against their boss. Meanwhile, the plot thickens when a police medical report revealed that Chau apparently has cancer; therefore, Beethoven will see to it that his partner will have a well-deserved vacation in his remaining months.
The Owl vs BomboThe Owl vs Bombo · 1984
The Owl vs Bombo
5.51984
MovieActionComedy
Sammo and George Lam are partners in crime and they scam some triad big shot out of a load of money and decide to retire. Three years later they both receive letters from Stanley Fung, in which he informs them that he has proof of all their criminal activity and unless they do exactly what he says–he will turn it over to the cops. Fung is an ex-cop himself and is trying to get the goods on the same triad leader that Sammo and George scammed.
Goodbye MammieGoodbye Mammie · 1986
Goodbye Mammie
8.01986
MovieDramaComedy
After her husband's death, Sally takes over. She works and helps educate her 10-year-old son Andy. Andy is rather weak in character. That worries Sally. One day out of the blue comes the thunderbolt. Sally is to be found to have leukemia and has only six months to live. Turning a deaf ear to Andy's cries, she sends him to an orphanage to learn to be independent. Andy is extremely anguished.
The Return of Pom PomThe Return of Pom Pom · 1984
The Return of Pom Pom
7.01984
MovieActionComedy
Hong Kong detectives Chau and Beethoven return in this sequel to "Pom Pom." This time out, they join forces with their boss, Inspector Chan, to find the notorious Flying Spider, who is suspected of stealing government money Chan was responsible for. Meanwhile, Beethoven falls in love with Flying Spider's daughter, Mimi.
Our Time Will ComeOur Time Will Come · 2017
Our Time Will Come
6.02017
MovieDramaHistory
In Japanese-occupied Hong Kong, a school teacher and her would-be-fiancé link up with Chinese guerrilla fighters, forging their own path to freedom.
Man of the TimesMan of the Times · 1993
Man of the Times
5.01993
MovieCrimeComedy
A look at the life and times of Chan Chi Chiu--an ambitious cop's journey to become the highest ranking officer in Hong Kong.
She Starts the FireShe Starts the Fire · 1992
She Starts the Fire
6.91992
MovieComedyRomance
A fish-out-of-water comedy where the fish can set people on fire! Wendy (Chingmy Yau) arrives in Hong Kong to stay with her aunt Big Beer (Deannie Ip), who shares a space with her landlord Charles (Lawrence Cheng). There’s just one problem: Wendy can set things on fire with her mind. Her pyrokinetic powers are accompanied with some bad luck, so the victim usually gets a double whammy of charred flesh and misfortune.
Three WishesThree Wishes · 1988
Three Wishes
7.01988
MovieComedy
Three Wishes is a Hong Kong Comedy starring Anita Mui
Record of BloodRecord of Blood · 1982
Record of Blood
1982
MovieDocumentary
hong kong film
Dangerous Encounters of the First KindDangerous Encounters of the First Kind · 1980
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
7.21980
MovieCrimeThriller
Three lazybones friends manufacture a firebomb and place it in a cinema. Pearl, a sadistic young girl, has observed the scene, follows the bombers and starts to manipulate them. The four criminals plan more and more daring acts.
My Name Ain't SuzieMy Name Ain't Suzie · 1985
My Name Ain't Suzie
5.41985
MovieDrama
Hungry for fun, American soldiers crowd the bars of late-’50s Hong Kong. Staffed with handpicked young girls from the countryside, the Lucky Bar is the most popular of them all, and Shui Mei is the smartest and keenest of the apprentices working there. She soon catches the eye of Jimmy, who every evening wanders from table to table, showing his father’s photo and asking for news about him.

TV Shows

Golden Horse AwardsGolden Horse Awards · 1962
Golden Horse Awards
9.01962
SeriesDocumentary
The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (Chinese: 台北金馬影展; pinyin: Táiběi Jīnmǎ Yǐngzhǎn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-pak Kim-má iáⁿ-tián) is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962 by the Government Information Office of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan. The awards ceremony is usually held in November or December in Taipei, although the event has also been held in other locations in Taiwan in recent times
The Modern Love StoryThe Modern Love Story · 1992
The Modern Love Story
10.01992
SeriesDrama
A collection of different love stories starring the most famous singers and stars from Hong Kong of the 90's.
Crocodile TearsCrocodile Tears · 1978
Crocodile Tears
8.01978
SeriesDrama
Restaurant owner Lu Ganyu has two sons and a daughter. His eldest son, Lu Wenjun, becomes a journalist and later opens his own newspaper. However, his newspaper is suppressed by rivals, making him realize the cunning nature of the business world and prompting him to change. Wenjun uses the wealthy Huang De to help him, but he later forces Huang to sell his shares. Wenqi, Wenjun's sister, marries Huang despite her family's objections, but they don't get along. Wenjun falls in love with Xiao Ailian and Zou Shujuan. Although he marries Shujuan, he can't forget about Ailian. In his bid for success, Wenjun ignores his family and even associates himself with Meng Yanhong, a famous matchmaker, leading to his eventual success but estrangement from his loved ones. Meanwhile, Huang and Wenjun's enemies conspire to take him down.
Flaming BrothersFlaming Brothers · 1999
Flaming Brothers
5.01999
SeriesDramaCrime
Lai Siu Tin is the spoilt son of a very rich woman who is not his real mother. Ming Chi Git is the son of Ming Sing, a poor, uneducated woman who came from China. Both of this men would never have known each other if not for the fact that they both share the same mother and father. Set in modern Hong Kong, it is a tale of rivalry, jealousy, bitter hatred of two brothers and their mother who is caught between her love for two sons.
無雙譜無雙譜 · 1981
無雙譜
1981
Series
Five Easy PiecesFive Easy Pieces · 1980
Five Easy Pieces
1980
SeriesDrama
Five Easy Pieces is a TVB television series, premiered on 4 August 1980. Theme song "Five Easy Pieces" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng.
The AdventurersThe Adventurers · 1980
The Adventurers
1980
SeriesDrama
The Adventurers is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Adventurer's", and the sub theme song "The Sentimental Debts" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng.
The EmissaryThe Emissary · 1982
The Emissary
1982
SeriesCrime
Kong Tai-wai is an idealistic college student who decides to join the police force, and later becomes an undercover detective disguising himself as a chief assistant of a major drug trafficker.
Brothers FourBrothers Four · 1981
Brothers Four
1981
Series
The series revolves around the four Lin brothers, Lin Shangfu, Lin Shanggui, Lin Shangrong and Lin Shanghua. Shangfu, who works as a car salesman, narrowly avoids being laid off and begins a relationship with TV star Xia Chuqiao. Shanghua, a lounge singer, falls in love with a fellow music enthusiast, Sun Yide, but their relationship becomes complicated due to feelings between Shangfu and Yide. The Lin brothers also face multiple attacks from an unscrupulous artist agent, Lei Litao, but manage to overcome his schemes.
StardustStardust · 1982
Stardust
1982
Series
In Cold BloodIn Cold Blood · 1977
In Cold Blood
1977
Series
The Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of Zoo · 1981
The Misadventure of Zoo
1981
Series
The Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng.
Relentless JusticeRelentless Justice · 2006
Relentless Justice
2006
Series
Encounter with FortuneEncounter with Fortune · 1983
Encounter with Fortune
1983
Series
An Ending To RememberAn Ending To Remember · 1981
An Ending To Remember
1981
Series
獵鷹 (數碼修復版)獵鷹 (數碼修復版) · 1982
獵鷹 (數碼修復版)
1982
Series
The Brave Young OnesThe Brave Young Ones · 1982
The Brave Young Ones
1982
Series
雙葉蝴蝶雙葉蝴蝶 · 1980
雙葉蝴蝶
1980
Series
Sweet Love EncoreSweet Love Encore · 1982
Sweet Love Encore
1982
SeriesDrama
Three friends, Cai Shouyi, Ke Zhaowen, and Chen Jilian, meet a beautiful girl named Yu Huizhi while camping. They all fall in love with her and decide to compete fairly for her affection. Shouyi wins her over, but Zhaowen creates a love triangle, causing pain for all involved. Despite this, the friends share a love of music and successfully enter the entertainment industry. Huizhi becomes a popular singer, but her success makes Zhaowen feel insecure and unhappy, leading to intense competition between their two managers.
Home in Hong KongHome in Hong Kong · 1979
Home in Hong Kong
1979
Series
威水世家威水世家 · 1981
威水世家
1981
Series