Women of KF cinema tributes

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Yuen Qiu went on to appear in numerous KF films, including Dragon's Claws. Here she plays the mother of the main character played by Lau Kar-Yung (nephew of Lau Kar-Leung):



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Yuen Qiu also made a brief appearance here in the Shaw Brothers film Disciples of the 36th Chamber, fighting Fong Sai-Yuk, played by Hsiao Hou. Here she played Miu Tsui-Fa, a mistress of the "northern kick":



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After Disciples of the 36th Chamber, it would be nearly 20 years before Yuen Qiu's next screen appearance and resurrection of her film career. Her big comeback is also the role she became best known for, as The Landlady in Kung Fu Hustle. In this scene, she and fellow opera school classmate Yuen Wah face off against Fung Hak-On and Yuen Cheung-Yan (brother of Yuen Woo-Ping):

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Loretta Yang (Yang Hui-Shan). Often billed by KF movie fans as Elsa Yeung.

She was considered one of Taiwan's all-time top actresses, mostly for her dramatic work, but she also appeared or starred in several KF films as well. In Taiwanese cinema, Loretta was classed similarly to Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia.

After leaving acting, she became one of the world's top glass artists. IMO, as a glass artist, Loretta Yang has surpassed the level of her previous profession as an actress. Her glass art is truly phenomenal. And she still looks great at 65.

Note:
Her husband, the director Chang Yi, is NOT the same Chang Yi as the old-school KF movie actor (who usually portrayed villains).