Nora Miao
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Nora Miao); born February 8, 1952 ) is a Hong Kong
actress who appeared in many kung-fu films in the 1970s. She was contracted to Golden Harvest
, and spent her time making films in Hong Kong and in Taiwan, where she starred in several romance movies.
Miao worked well with Ko Chuen Hsiung and was paired with him in several movies. She played opposite both Bruce Lee
and Jackie Chan
. Miao appeared in all three of Bruce Lee's Hong Kong films, and the only actress to share an on-screen kiss with the legendary Lee in Fist of Fury
. She also starred opposite Jackie Chan in his first major film, New Fist of Fury
.
Born in Hong Kong, Miao attended St. Teresa's School Kowloon
. She began acting in 1968, and in 1981 formed a film company with her brother, Ricky Chan, in 1961. She more or less retired from acting in the late 1980s, and during the 1990s hosted an evening television show for the CFMT channel in Toronto
.
Nora Miao currently lives in Toronto and hosts a radio program,"Coffee Talk", on CCBC Radio.
Cameo
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
actress who appeared in many kung-fu films in the 1970s. She was contracted to Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest is a film production, distribution, and exhibition company based in Hong Kong. It played a major role in becoming the first Chinese film company to successfully enter the western market for an extended period of time, especially with the films of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan...
, and spent her time making films in Hong Kong and in Taiwan, where she starred in several romance movies.
Miao worked well with Ko Chuen Hsiung and was paired with him in several movies. She played opposite both Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement...
and Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
. Miao appeared in all three of Bruce Lee's Hong Kong films, and the only actress to share an on-screen kiss with the legendary Lee in Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury, formerly known as The Chinese Connection and The Iron Hand in the United States, is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei. It starred Bruce Lee in his second major film after The Big Boss...
. She also starred opposite Jackie Chan in his first major film, New Fist of Fury
New Fist of Fury
New Fist of Fury is a 1976 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei and starring Jackie Chan. It is the first of several films that Lo directed Chan in, and the first using Chan's stage name Sing Lung...
.
Born in Hong Kong, Miao attended St. Teresa's School Kowloon
St. Teresa's School Kowloon
St. Teresa's School Kowloon was a Roman Catholic, co-educational, day school with primary and Kindergarten sections on Prince Edward Road in Kowloon, Hong Kong. STS is known for its high academic standard and strict school discipline.-History:On 8 September 1952 St...
. She began acting in 1968, and in 1981 formed a film company with her brother, Ricky Chan, in 1961. She more or less retired from acting in the late 1980s, and during the 1990s hosted an evening television show for the CFMT channel in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
.
Nora Miao currently lives in Toronto and hosts a radio program,"Coffee Talk", on CCBC Radio.
Filmography
Actress- "The Invincible Eight" "天龍八將" (1971) ... Chiang Yin
- "The Blade Spares NoneThe Blade Spares NoneThe Blade Spares None is a 1971 Hong Kong action film with sword fighting directed by Teddy Yip Wing Cho.-Plot:...
" "刀不留人" (1971) ... Ho Li Chun - "The Comet StrikesThe Comet StrikesThe Comet Strikes is a 1971 Hong Kong action horror film directed by Lo Wei for Golden Harvest.-Plot:There was a civil strife in the court. In order to protect the king, some loyal ministers and the king hid in an old house. This old house was known as a haunted house; whoever lived in the house...
" "鬼流星" (1971) - "The Big BossThe Big BossThe Big Boss, previously known by its U.S. title Fists Of Fury is a 1971 Hong Kong martial arts action crime thriller film. The Big Boss was Bruce Lee's first major film. It was written to star James Tien; however, Lee's strong performance relegated Tien, already a star in Hong Kong, to second...
" "唐山大兄" (1971) ... ice drinks hawker - "Story of Daisy" "心蘭的故事" (1972)
- "Way of the DragonWay of the DragonThe Way of the Dragon is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced, directed by and starring Bruce Lee.- Plot :Tang Lung is sent from Hong Kong to Rome to help his friend's niece Chen Ching Hua, and family friends, whose restaurant is being targeted by the local Mafia, which has been...
" "猛龍過江" (1972) ... Cheng Ching Hua - "Fist of FuryFist of FuryFist of Fury, formerly known as The Chinese Connection and The Iron Hand in the United States, is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei. It starred Bruce Lee in his second major film after The Big Boss...
" "精武門" (1972) ... Yuan Li Er - "The Hurricane" "金旋風" (1972) ... Ms Ting
- Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle (1973)... Parinda
- "The Devil's Treasure" "黑夜怪客" (1973) ... Yen Yen
- "Naughty! Naughty!" "綽頭狀元" (1974) ... Hsiao Yen
- "The Skyhawk" "黃飛鴻少林拳" (1974) ... Hsiang Lan
- "Money Is Everything" "醒目雙星香港淘金記" (1975)
- "The ObsessedThe ObsessedThe Obsessed is a doom metal band from Maryland led by Scott "Wino" Weinrich, who also fronted Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, Place of Skulls, The Hidden Hand and W.I.N.O.. Formed in 1976, they first split up in 1986 when Wino Saint Vitus, but reformed four years later...
" "靈魔" (1975) - "The Changing Clouds" "彩雲片片" (1975)
- "Bruce's Deadly Fingers" "龍門秘指" (1976) ... Mina Lo
- "New Fist of FuryNew Fist of FuryNew Fist of Fury is a 1976 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei and starring Jackie Chan. It is the first of several films that Lo directed Chan in, and the first using Chan's stage name Sing Lung...
" "新精武門" (1976) ... Mao Li Er / Miss Lee - "To Kill a Jaguar" "絕不低頭" (1977) ... Bobo Kam
- "Clans of IntrigueClans of IntrigueClans of Intrigue is a 1977 Hong Kong film adapted from Fragrance in the Sea of Blood of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. The film was directed by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Ti Lung as the lead character...
" "楚留香" (1977) ... Kung Nan Yen - "Men of the Hour" "風雲人物" (1977)
- "The Kung Fu Kid" "鐵拳小子" (1977)
- "Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin" "蛇鶴八步" (1978) ... Tang Ping-Er
- "Showdown at the Equator" "過江龍獨闖虎穴" (1978)
- "The Dream Sword" "夢中劍" (1979) ... Tzu Yi Chun
- "The Handcuff" "手扣" (1979)
- "Dragon FistDragon FistDragon Fist aka Dragon Hero is a 1979 Hong Kong action film diercted by Lo Wei. The star and stunt coordinator of the film is Jackie Chan....
" "龍拳" (1979) ... Zhuang Meng Lan - "Mask of Vengeance" "風流殘劍血無痕" (1980)
- "Sakyamuni Buddha" "釋迦牟尼" (1980)
- "The Last DuelThe Last DuelThe Last Duel is a book by Eric Jager. It tells the story of the December 29, 1386 trial by combat between Norman knight Jean de Carrouges and the squire Jacques Le Gris...
" "英雄對英雄" (1981)... Shao Ye - "The Flower, the Killer" "玉劍飄香" (1981)
- "Beauty Escort" "護花鈐" (1981) ... Cold Blooded Mistress, Mei Win Shu
- "My Blade, My Life" "決鬥者的生命" (1982) ... Zither Player
- "Toronto Banana Gal" "多倫多竹昇妹" (1990)
- "How to Meet the Lucky StarsHow to Meet the Lucky StarsHow to Meet the Lucky Stars is a 1996 Hong Kong film and the final film in the Lucky Stars film series. Featuring the "Lucky Stars" Sammo Hung , Eric Tsang, Richard Ng, Stanley Fung, Michael Miu and new cast member Vincent Lau as Hung's younger cousin and Françoise Yip as their love interest...
" "運財五福星" (1996) - "Run Papa RunRun Papa RunRun Papa Run is a 2008 Hong Kong comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Sylvia Chang, and based on a novel by Benny Li. It was produced by JCE Movies Limited, with Jackie Chan serving as an executive producer...
" "一個好爸爸" (2008) ... Auntie Ying - "Merry-Go-Round" "東風破" (2010) ... Eva
Cameo
- "Bruce Lee : The Man And The Legend" "李小龍的生與死" (1973)
- "Bruce Lee, The Legend" "李小龍傳奇" (1976)
- "Bruce Lee: A Warrior's JourneyBruce Lee: A Warrior's JourneyBruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey is a documentary on the martial artist Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do. It was released on VHS and DVD by Warner Home Video. The documentary includes rare footage of Bruce Lee's incomplete film "Game of Death", which has been released with Bruce Lee's original English and...
" "李小龍:勇士的旅程尼" (2000)