Susan Shaw Yam-Yam
Known for Acting · 176 credits
- Born
- 1950-08-17 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
- Also known as
- 倪小雁 · Shao Yinyin · سوزان شاو یامیام · Siu Yam-Yam · Siu Yin-Yin
Biography
Born in Hong Kong, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam moved to Taiwan with her father at an early age, studying nursing for five years after graduation, and then working as a nurse on a ship. After travelling through 23 countries, she decided to go ashore in Hong Kong to find another job, first singing in a nightclub and then became an actress. She has been active in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970. She has won four Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress (2008, 2011, 2013, 2018).
Known For
TV Shows (11)
Movies (165)
Sensual Pleasures
1978
as Hai Zi
Moods of Love
1977
as Fung Yu-Hua / Hua Xiao-Bao
Mr Vampire 1992
1992
as Mother of Retarded Son
Liu Jai - Home for the Intimate Ghosts
1991
The Moss
2008
as Chong Mom
Full Strike
2015
as Grandma Mui
All's Well, End's Well 2009
2009
as Huan
Thirty Years of Adonis
2017
as Sister Yin
Buddha's Palm
1982
as Sun Bi Ling, Flying Loops
Undercover Punch and Gun
2019
as Chief B
77 Heartwarmings
2021
Lazy Hazy Crazy
2015
as Tracy's Grandmother
Golden Brother
2014
Tales of a Eunuch
1983
as Chuen Fa
You Shoot, I Shoot
2001
as Mrs. Tai
Vampire Cleanup Department
2017
as Tim's grandma
Human Lanterns
1982
as Guest at Fu's Banquet
Vulgaria
2012
as Yum Yum Shaw
72 Tenants of Prosperity
2010
as Garbage Worker
SDU: Sex Duties Unit
2013
as Thai restaurant owner
Ghost Gambler
1991
Ready O/R Knot
2021
as Grams
Coup De Grace
1990
as Tina's Aunt
The Story of Lady Sue
1992
Chinatown Kid
1977
as Sylvia
As the Light Goes Out
2014
as Winery's Owner - Mrs. Kau
I Love Hong Kong 2011
2011
Hardcore Comedy
2013
as Kit's mother
The Vengeful Beauty
1978
as Jin Shao Zhi
Tales from the Dark 1
2013
as Chu (segment "Jing Zhe")
Two Thumbs Up
2015
as Aunt
Heaven Can't Wait
1995
as Mrs. Chu
All My Goddess
2017
The Scandalous Warlord
1979
as Chen Jin Bao
Voyage
2013
as Lady Red
I Want More!
1976
Ghostly Vixen
1990
The Romance of the Vampires
1994
Run Papa Run
2008
as Madam Si
Love Off the Cuff
2017
as Cherie's Mother
Love in the Buff
2012
as Cherie's Mother
I Love Hong Kong 2013
2013
Excuse Me, Please!
1989
as Big Sister
Black Comedy
2014
as Mrs Devil
I Love Hong Kong 2012
2012
as Shum Kei Yee
Missbehavior
2019
as Doula
Coffin Homes
2021
as Mother Leung
Gangland Odyssey
1990
as Mrs. Brown
Gallants
2010
as Dr Fun
Devil of Rape
1992
PG Love
2016
The Nocturnal Demon
1990
Ready O/R Rot
2023
as Grams
Deadly Angels
1977
as Yu Chi
Soul Brothers of Kung Fu
1977
as Dong Na
Love Swindler
1976
as Miss Sophie (segment "Counterfeit")
The Calling of a Bus Driver
2020
as Kam Chi
The Fortune Buddies
2011
Hotel Deluxe
2013
as Grandma
Lion Rock
2019
Frozen
2010
Yesteryou, Yesterme, Yesterday
1993
as Fox
Love is the Only Answer
2011
Club Girls Romance
1992
Are You Here
2015
as Auntie Lan
Twilight Online
2014
as 3rd aunt
Affrighted Romance
1991
The Best Plan Is No Plan
2013
Anniversary
2015
My Sassy Hubby
2012
as Auntie 6
Family Affairs
1994
True Women for Sale
2008
A Lifetime Treasure
2019
as Director Yam
House of the Rising Sons
2018
Just Another Margin
2014
King of Mahjong
2015
as Mahjong Player
Sugar Street Studio
2021
as Auntie Eight
Dearest Anita
2019
Passing Flickers
1982
as Shao Yin Yin
The Phantom Killer
1981
as Madam Hsuen
The Stud and the Nympho
1980
as Fifi
Dot 2 Dot
2014
as Headmaster Winnie Tsang
A Beautiful Moment
2018
Hotel Soul Good
2018
as Old Lady
Crazy 17
1984
The Mad Monk Strikes Again
1978
as Lan
To Kill a Jaguar
1977
as Sum Chun-tsui
Murder on the Wedding Night
1977
A Haunted House
1975
Starlets for Sale
1977
as Miao Lijin
The Fung-shui Master
1983
Wonder Mama
2015
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
1994
Black Cat in Jail
2000
Story of Taxi Dancers
1981
Girls for Sale
1976
The Running Mob
1975
House No. 7
2018
Lucky Way
1992
as Self
Big Brother Cheng
1975
A Journey Of Happiness
2019
as Orchid
The Moment
2016
Oriental Playgirls
1976
as Miao Chin-Hua
Fate Jealous Greed
2020
Never Too Late
2017
The Prisoner
2002
On Fire
1996
as Rebecca
Exodus
2007
as Professor of Poison
Happiness
2016
Lucky Fat Man
2017
Tattoo Girl
1993
Love Chaser
1993
Merry-Go-Round
2010
as Nancy
The Vengeance
1992
Truth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear Flat
2003
as Cinderella
Gambling Ghost Are Ready
1991
The Immigrant Policeman
1989
Triad Fighter
1992
Big Bad Sis
1976
as Sai Chu
Just Love
1992
About Susan Shaw Yam-Yam
Born in Hong Kong, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam moved to Taiwan with her father at an early age, studying nursing for five years after graduation, and then working as a nurse on a ship. After travelling through 23 countries, she decided to go ashore in Hong Kong to find another job, first singing in a nightclub and then became an actress. She has been active in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970. She has won four Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress (2008, 2011, 2013, 2018). With 176 credits spanning from 1975 to 2025, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam has appeared in 165 films and 11 TV shows.
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Most Popular Susan Shaw Yam-Yam Movies
- Sensual Pleasures (1978) — as Hai Zi
- Moods of Love (1977) — as Fung Yu-Hua / Hua Xiao-Bao
- Mr Vampire 1992 (1992) — as Mother of Retarded Son
- Liu Jai - Home for the Intimate Ghosts (1991)
- The Moss (2008) — as Chong Mom
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