Kara Wai Ying-Hung_
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
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Born
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Nationality
Citizenship
People's Republic of China
Sibling
Austin Wai
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Middle Chinese (伽倻)
Popularity
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Kara Wai Ying-Hung is known for acting.
Born in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China] (age 66).
4 awards including Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Kara Wai Ying-Hung has 41 credits in our database.
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Filmography (41)
AWARDS (4)
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Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
2014
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Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress
2010
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Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
2010
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Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress
2009
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Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kara Wai Ying-Hung?
Kara Wai Ying-Hung is 66 years old, born on .
Where was Kara Wai Ying-Hung born?
Kara Wai Ying-Hung was born in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China].
What movies or shows has Kara Wai Ying-Hung been in?
Kara Wai Ying-Hung has 41 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Dumpling Queen (2025), Sakra (2023), Gone with the Rain (2023), The Ingenious One (2023), Echoes of the Thunder (2023).
What is Kara Wai Ying-Hung known for?
Kara Wai Ying-Hung is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Kara Wai Ying-Hung?
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