Tanny Tien-Ni
Taiwanese actress and Shaw Brothers star who captivated audiences across six decades of Hong Kong and international cinema.
What do we know about Tanny Tien-Ni?
Here are the key biographical details about Tanny Tien-Ni:
- Name: Tanny Tien-Ni
- Also Known As: 恬妮, Tien Lie, Tanny Tien, Tien Nee, Tanny Chu, Tanny, Tin Lian, Tany Tim, Lei Tien, Ni Tien, 염니, تانی تین-نی
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1948
- Place of Birth: Shanghai, China
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Tanny Tien-Ni?
Tanny Tien-Ni (Chinese: 恬妮) is a Taiwanese actress. Born in Shanghai in 1948 and raised in Taiwan. She studied Beijing Opera and in 1967 formally entered the entertainment world after being named 'Sweater Princess' in a local beauty pageant. After appearing in Taiwanese television series, she made her film debut in "Sword of Endurance".
In 1972 signed a contract with Shaw Brothers. Li Han-Hsiang appreciated her special brand of sex appeal and cast her in "Illicit Desire" (1973). Its box office success led to her starring in a number of Li-directed erotic films.
Trivia: Married to actor classic wu xia actor Yueh Hua in 1975. Her younger sister Tien Niu was also a major Shaw Brothers star of the 1970s.
What is Tanny Tien-Ni known for?
With 66 film credits, Tanny Tien-Ni's most celebrated works include:
- The Golden Lotus (1974, Movie)
- Human Lanterns (1982, Movie)
- Black Magic (1975, Movie)
- The Magic Blade (1976, Movie)
- The Battle Wizard (1977, Movie)
- Hex (1980, Movie)
- Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975, Movie)
- Black Magic 2 (1976, Movie)
- Corpse Mania (1981, Movie)
- Little Dragon Maiden (1983, Movie)
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