Susan Shaw Yam-Yam
Known for
Acting
Born
August 17, 1950 (age 76)
Birthplace
Hong Kong, China
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).
Best known work
SDU: Sex Duties Unit
2013
Love in the Buff
2012
As the Light Goes Out
2014
Vulgaria
2012
You Shoot, I Shoot
2001
Gallants
2010
Human Lanterns
1982
Vampire Cleanup Department
2017
Love Off the Cuff
2017
Buddha's Palm
1982Filmography
2025
2023
Ready O/R Rotas Grams
2021
Coffin Homesas Mother Leung
2021
Sugar Street Studioas Auntie Eight
2021
2021
Ready O/R Knotas Grams
2020
2020
The Calling of a Bus Driveras Kam Chi
2020
A Moment of Happinessas Zito's Aunt
2020
2019
2019
Undercover Punch and Gunas Chief B
2019
Missbehavioras Doula
2019
A Lifetime Treasureas Director Yam
2019
A Journey Of Happinessas Orchid
2019
2018
Napping Kidas Auntie Chik Nam
2018
Lucid Dreamsas Grandma
2018
Hotel Soul Goodas Old Lady
2018
2018
2018
2017
Thirty Years of Adonisas Sister Yin
2017
2017
My Alien Girlfriendas Angela 2