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Deanie Ip

Deanie Ip

Actor · Born December 25, 1947 (78) · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Deanie Yip Tak-Han (Chinese: 葉德嫻, born 25 December 1947), also known as Deanie Ip, is a Hong Kong singer and actress, known for supporting roles. She has won the Hong Kong Film Awards once for Best Actress and twice for Best Supporting Actress; she also won a Coppa Volpi for the Best Actress at the 68th Venice International Film Festival. Her Cantopop albums were released by Universal Music Group and several local labels. She speaks Cantonese, Dapeng dialect, Mandarin and English.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 25, 1947 (78)
From
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 79 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 10% in 30 days

What are Deanie Ip's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Morality
23%
Self
21%
Survival
8%
Power
7%
Society
2%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 8 · Serious 3 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 5 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 9

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 3

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Mentor
3 of 6
Ally
2 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
6
Thrilling
6
Absurd
5
Melancholic
5
Tense
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Deanie Ip's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Deanie Ip's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

79 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Ballad of a Small Player(2025)

    as Grandma

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Our Time Will Come(2017)

    as Mrs. Fong

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • A Complicated Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Gipsy

  • A Simple Life(2011)

    as Ah Tao

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Relentless Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • Queen of Kowloon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ah Si

  • From Ashes to Ashes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Don't Look Back, or You'll Be Sorry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Siu Lee So Bo (Marianne)

  • Crying Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mrs. Fat

  • Prince Charming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as 'Babe' Fei

  • Flaming Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 42 episodes · Actor

  • Thanks for Your Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Lam Lam's Mother

  • Tragic Commitment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ngank

  • The New Legend of Shaolin(1994)

    as Red Bean's Mother

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Man of the Times (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sister San

  • Days of Tomorrow(1993)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Nurse Ma Mei Chun

  • Handsome Siblings(1992)

    as Sissy To

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • She Starts the Fire(1992)

    as Big Beer

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Dream Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Witch

  • The Prince of Temple Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Phoenix

  • The Modern Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Arrest the Restless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Teddy's Mom

  • Fight Back to School II(1992)

    as Insp. Lydia Wong

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Dances with Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Aunty Eleven

  • Fantasy Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Ghost whore

  • Sunless Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • The Truth – Final Episode (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Lau Wai Lan

  • Hak do fuk sing(1989)

    as Master's Wife

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ruthless Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Three Wishes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mrs. Ling

  • The Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Lau Wai Lan

  • Dragons Forever(1988)

    as Miss Yip

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Spiritual Love(1987)

    as Sai Chin Hua

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • The Story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Soul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Lee Yip-Cheong

  • Pom Pom Strikes Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Anna

  • Goodbye Mammie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Liza

  • The Lunatics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Tina Lau

  • The Seven Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sergeant ''Pincer'' Wendy Cheung

  • My Name Ain't Suzie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Wong Ying

  • The Unwritten Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Lau Wai Lan

  • Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Anna

  • Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Welcome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ah Tei

  • The Owl vs. Bumbo(1984)

    as Joyce Leung

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Wrong Wedding Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Miss Cheng

  • The Return of Pom Pom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Anna

  • Before Dawn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Pom Pom(1984)

    as Anna

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Encounter with Fortune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Struggle for Leader (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • The Emissary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 20 episodes · as Kong Ha

  • 獵鷹 (數碼修復版) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 20 episodes · as 江霞

  • Sweet Love Encore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Carry On Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Lily Liu

  • The Sweet and Sour Cops Part II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Stardust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 25 episodes · Actor

  • Carry On Pickpocket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Miss Ling

  • The Brave Young Ones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Brothers Four (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Sealed with a Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • An Ending To Remember (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 15 episodes · Actor

  • Cream Soda & Milk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Aunt Yun

  • 無雙譜 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 15 episodes · as 春姨

  • Love Massacre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Chu Chung's Wife

  • 威水世家 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • The Executor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mak Kay's wife

  • The Misadventure of Zoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind(1980)

    as Policewoman

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Adventurers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 45 episodes · Actor

  • 雙葉蝴蝶 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 15 episodes · Actor

  • Five Easy Pieces (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 28 episodes · Actor

  • Lam Ah Chun Blunders Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Policewoman

  • Home in Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 19 episodes · Actor

  • The Chase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Crocodile Tears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 89 episodes · Actor

  • In Cold Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 59 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 79 titles from 1977 to 2025; peak year 1993.

Biggest box office

Our Time Will Come (2017)

$9.5M worldwide

Highest rated

A Simple Life (2011)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

Ballad of a Small Player (2025)

Film career

19772025

Peak 1993 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1980Screen debut· Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting79 of 79: 79 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score52nd

By decade

1970s5 · acting1980s47 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s3 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Deanie Ip's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 15; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

None of their 15 titles divides audiences: 6 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed6
  • Mixed2

Most loved · actor

A Simple Life (2011)

Midcredits 95th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 52. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Deanie Ip work with?

People who share at least 2 of Deanie Ip's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sammo Kam-Bo Hung shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers