Patricia Lam

Patricia Lam
Chinese: 林鳳
Born
Fung Suk Yin

1941 (1941)
Died1976 (aged 36–37)
Other namesPatricia Lam Fung, Lam Foong, Lam Fung, Lim Fung, Lin Feng,
OccupationActress
Years active1948–1978
Known forCantonese opera films

Patricia Lam (Chinese: 林鳳; 1941–1976) was a former Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Lam was credited with over 150 films. She has a star at the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong.

Early life

In 1941, Lam was born as Fung Suk Yin in Guangdong province, China. Lam attended Precious Blood Girls' School.[1][2]

Career

In 1948, Lam became a child actress in Hong Kong. She appeared in Underground Maze, a 1948 thriller film directed by Yam Wu-Fa. In 1957, at age 16, Lam joined Shaw Brothers Studio in Hong Kong. Lam's first Shaw Brothers film was The Fairy Sleeves, a 1957 Cantonese opera film directed by Chow Sze-Luk. Lam became a lead actress in many Hong Kong films. Lam is known for her sweet and innocent roles. Lam became a Shaw's Gem and known as the golden girl (aka Jade Girl). Lam had a fan club and its membership was peaked at 30,000 members. In 1967, Lam retired from acting. Lam's last Cantonese opera film was The Imperial Warrant, a 1968 film directed by Yang Fan. Lam is credited with over 150 films.[1][2][3]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1948 Underground Maze
  • 1957 The Fairy Sleeves [2]
  • 1957 The Marriage Between the Quick and the Dead
  • 1958 A Pretty Girl's Love Affair [2]
  • 1958 A Virtuous Girl from a Humble House
  • 1958 Princess Jade Lotus – Princess King-Lin/Jade Lotus
  • 1958 Sweet Girl in Terror – Lee Suk Kan [2]
  • 1959 Young Rock – Dani Lau
  • 1959 Love on the Lonely Bridge (aka Merdeka Bridge, Love on Merdeka Bridge) -Songstress Yim-mui.[2][4]
  • 1959 Glass Slippers [2]
  • 1960 Love and Chasity [5]
  • 1967 The Butterfly Legend
  • 1967 The Full Moon [1]
  • 1968 The Imperial Warrant

Awards

Personal life

In 1967, Lam married. On August 28, 1976, Lam died.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Stokes, Lisa Odham (5 February 2007). Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810864580. Retrieved October 31, 2020.(page 220)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ms Patricia Lam Fung, 1941–1976". avenueofstars.com.hk. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Lam Fung". hkmdb.com. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  4. ^ Chan, Boon (October 28, 2016). "4 old and rare local films to be screened at libraries in Singapore – The Merdeka Bridge (1959)". straitstimes.com. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "Love and Chasity (1960)". hkcinemagic.com. 1960. Retrieved October 31, 2020.