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Cynthia Khan

Cynthia Khan

Actor · Born December 13, 1968 (57) · Chiayi County, Taiwan

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 13, 1968 (57)
From
Chiayi County, Taiwan
Works as
Actor
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 70 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 11% in 30 days

What are Cynthia Khan's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
42%
Bonds
18%
Survival
15%
Society
15%
Ideas
5%
Power
4%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 1

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 4

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 4

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 3

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

Casual 2 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

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

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 0

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

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 5
Threshold guardian
1 of 5
Ally
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Thrilling
4
Melancholic
3
Joyful
2
Absurd
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Fun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet2
  • 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 Cynthia Khan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Cynthia Khan'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

70 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

  • Das tödliche Vermächtnis der Shaolin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • New Lady Enforcers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Wo De Gong Fu Jie Jie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Liao Zhai's Ghost Stories 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

  • Poseidon Code (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Pay Back(2013)

    as Yang's wife

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Legend of Hua Mulan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 57 episodes · as Jia Yun

  • Super Player (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sifu's wife

  • The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as 无艳

  • Catching Murderer Overseas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Wai Ying

  • Fatal Love Web (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Hacker Pioneers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Hurricane Bullet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Radical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Policewoman

  • The Boxing King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Hung Ying

  • The Bronze Teeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 40 episodes · as 莫愁

  • Supercop.com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Pin

  • Guard Soldier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Captain Mary Young

  • Thunderstorm Rider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 40 episodes · as 阿舍

  • Super Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Lao

  • 虯髯客與紅拂女 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 40 episodes · as 诗诗

  • Return of Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • 乞丐皇帝传奇 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • Tiger Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Yes Madam 5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Insp. Yeung

  • Dark Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 5 episodes · as 刘木莲 · as 鲁金采／卢含珠

  • 天地奇英花木兰 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 30 episodes · as Hua Mulan

  • Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Captain Yiang

  • Ultimate Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Inspector Ching

  • Matira ang Matibay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Mae

  • Angel On Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Interpol Agent Siu Ching

  • Chor Lau-heung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 50 episodes · Actor

  • The Righteous Guards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 46 episodes · as 赵燕翎

  • Yes Madam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Lydia Lee

  • The Gods Must Be Funny in China(1994)

    as Ginzi

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Heavenly Ghost Catcher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 91 episodes · Actor

  • The 13 Cold-Blooded Eagles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Quihua

  • Super Lady Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Nieh Ling / Chuan Lai

  • The Avenging Quartet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Chin

  • A Serious Shock! Yes Madam! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Hsie Wan Chin

  • Madam City Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Yang Ching

  • Blade of Fury(1993)

    as Kau-Kan

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Murders Made to Order (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Nikko

  • The Invincible Constable (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Yue Hua

  • The Top Lady of Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Pink Bomb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Liang Chi-Chun

  • The Tale Of A Heroine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • The Inspector Wears Skirts IV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Madame Yang

  • Zen of Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Gen. Choi Siu-Ching

  • It's Now or Never (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Little Bun

  • Eternal Fist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Wild

  • Deadend of Besiegers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Cui Gu

  • Sea Wolves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Inspector Yeung

  • The Transmigration Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sis Chan

  • Forbidden Arsenal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Madam Yeung

  • The Perfect Match (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Fiona's Cousin

  • Queen's High(1990)

    as Kwanny Yeung

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Tiger Cage II(1990)

    as Inspector Yeung

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Inspector Yang Li-Ching

  • In the Line of Duty IV(1989)

    as Insp Rachel Yeung Lai-Ching

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • In the Line of Duty III(1988)

    as Madam Yeung Lai-Ching

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Legend of Cicada Wings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 11 episodes · as 钟梦双

  • Vampire Kid II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Widow

  • Three-Head Monster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ginseng Hunter Leader

  • Mother Tragedy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Flag of Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Split of the Spirit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kao Pi-liang

  • Bloody Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • This Love of Mine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Taipei Story(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles from 1985 to 2024; peak year 1989.

Biggest box office

The Gods Must Be Funny in China (1994)

$212K worldwide

Highest rated

In the Line of Duty IV (1989)

Midcredits 87th

Film career

19852024

Peak 1989 · at the high point of their film career. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting70 of 70: 70 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score71st

By decade

1980s11 · acting1990s41 · acting2000s10 · acting2010s7 · acting2020s1 · acting

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.

How do Cynthia Khan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 8; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 70th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th2
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 8 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Pay Back (2013)

85th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Taipei Story (1985)

Midcredits 94th · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 31. 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 Cynthia Khan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Cynthia Khan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Siu-Lam Tang shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles