Cynthia Khan
Taiwanese actress and martial arts film star who rose to prominence in Hong Kong cinema during the late 1980s and 1990s.
What do we know about Cynthia Khan?
Here are the key biographical details about Cynthia Khan:
- Name: Cynthia Khan
- Also Known As: Lai-Ching Yeung, Cynthia Yang, Cythnia Khan
- Date of Birth: December 13, 1968
- Place of Birth: Chiayi County, Taiwan
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Cynthia Khan?
After studying Chinese and jazz dance from elementary school, at 17 years old Yeung won a national contest to find new talents, organized by the Taiwainese TV, and shortly after she made several appearances on TV and a bit part in the Taiwanese film of 1985 "Taipei Story", directed by Yang De-Chang.
In 1987 she signed a contract with Hong Kong film studio D & B to replace Malaysian action star Yang Zi Qiong and from then she starred in more than 20 martial arts films. From 1994 she combined her appearances in movies with TV series, making more than ten TV productions in only 5 years.
Her screen name Cynthia Khan was actually a combination of the names of established Hong Kong stars Cynthia Rothrock and Michelle Khan, whom she replaced in the "In the Line of Duty" movie series.
What is Cynthia Khan known for?
With over 70 credits, Cynthia Khan's most recognized works in film and television include:
- Taipei Story (1985, Movie)
- In the Line of Duty 4 (1989, Movie)
- Tiger Cage II (1990, Movie)
- In the Line of Duty 3 (1988, Movie)
- Blade of Fury (1993, Movie)
- In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man (1990, Movie)
- The Gods Must Be Funny in China (1994, Movie)
- The Bronze Teeth (2001, TV Series)
- Sea Wolves (1991, Movie)
- A Serious Shock! Yes Madam! (1993, Movie)
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