Susan Shaw Yam-Yam

Biography

Born in Hong Kong, Susan 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 changing her name to Xiaoyin. 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

SDU: Sex Duties Unit

as Thai restaurant owner

Love in the Buff

as Cherie's Mother

As the Light Goes Out

as Mrs. Kau

Vulgaria

as Yum Yum Shaw

Gallants

as Dr Fun

Human Lanterns

as Guest at Fu's Banquet

You Shoot, I Shoot

as Mrs. Tai

Vampire Cleanup Department

as Tim's grandma

Love Off the Cuff

as Cherie's Mother

Lazy Hazy Crazy

as Tracy's Grandmother