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Carrie Ng

Carrie Ng

Actor · Born November 30, 1963 (62) · Kowloon, Hong Kong

Carrie Ng Ka-lai (Chinese: 吳家麗, born November 30th, 1963) is a Hong Kong actress well known for both Category-III cult and mainstream films. She won Best Actress at the 1993 Golden Horse Film Festival awards for her performance in Remains of a Woman and Best Supporting Actress at the 2000 Hong Kong Film Awards for The Kid. Other notable film credits include Edward Yang's Mahjong (1996) and cult classics Naked Killer (1992) and Sex and Zen (1991). Ng made her directorial debut with the revenge-thriller Angel Whispers (2015), which she co-directed, produced and scripted with film executive Shirley Yung.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 30, 1963 (62)
From
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Works as
Actor
Titles
20 on MovieCove · 156 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 26% in 30 days

What are Carrie Ng's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: 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
Morality
34%
Bonds
29%
Self
17%
Power
10%
Survival
7%
Society
4%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 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 7 · Serious 3 · Dark 10

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

Grounded 5 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 6

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 6 · Intense 10

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 13 · 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 11 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 5

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

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 4

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

Casual 8 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 2

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 7 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 7

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

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 8
Mentor
2 of 8
Hero
1 of 8
Shapeshifter
1 of 8
Threshold guardian
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Melancholic
9
Thrilling
6
Absurd
6
Romantic
4
Other
15

How their films linger

Bittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous4

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 Carrie Ng's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 20 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Carrie Ng'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

156 credits, 20 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Illusion of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Crypto Storm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Mrs. Sung

  • Deliverance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Margret Kung

  • Prison Flowers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Generation Slash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 20 episodes · as So Lai Hing

  • Iron Ladies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • You Are the One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Mrs. Ma

  • Undercover Punch & Gun(2019)

    as Madame Tung

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • OCTB (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 30 episodes · as 雷吳若薇

  • Zombiology: Enjoy Yourself Tonight(2017)

    as Shan

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Wong Ka Yan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Knock Knock Who's There (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Director · as Florist Boss

  • Angel Whispers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Lily

  • Gangster Payday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Pui Chun

  • Hungry Ghost Ritual (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Aberdeen(2014)

    as Ta

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • 最佳女主角 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Silent War(2012)

    as Mrs Li

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Betrayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Hi, Fidelity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mrs. Ho

  • Red Nights(2010)

    as Carrie Chan

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Moon Fairy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 30 episodes · as Xi He

  • Qun Ying Hui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 30 episodes · as Chen Yuanyuan

  • 风云世家 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 34 episodes · as Fang Qi'an

  • Glass Tears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Cho's Mother

  • Sex Medusa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Grace

  • Ghost Meets You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ting Kwok Sum

  • Diamond Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as May's Mother

  • X-Cop Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Wendy Wu

  • The Warning Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Lotus Ho

  • Let It Be (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Ghost Promise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Border Town Sunset (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 29 episodes · as Su Jinhua

  • Love or Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Superstar in Running (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Yeung Yuet Lau Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • The Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Wong Mei Lan

  • Raging Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Faces of Horror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Deadly Illusion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Li Yuen-Wah

  • Long Tang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 30 episodes · as Su Mei-Chang

  • 美食街女老板 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 22 episodes · as 林海芳

  • Fated Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 41 episodes · Actor

  • The Immortal Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 34 episodes · as 常美清

  • Wait For Your Coming Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Mahjong(1996)

    as Angela

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Stooge, My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Hua Tien Qiao

  • Evil Instinct(1996)

    as Sai-Kit Yung

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Thunder Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Li Ka Lai/Honey

  • The Eighth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Lai

  • One and a Half (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ji Ha

  • Candlelight's Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Lam Hung-Che

  • Police Confidential (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Lau Suk Wai

  • The Armed Policewomen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Madam Chu Lai Yeh

  • Passion Unbounded (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Miss Tong

  • The Inside Track (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ginger

  • Right Here Waiting... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Chan Cong Mui

  • The Lovers(1994)

    as Ying Tai's Mother

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Modern Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Liza

  • Rock N'Roll Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Hou-Yee / Hao Yee

  • Give and Take (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Miss Yellow

  • The Story of Pei-Li (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Young Wisely 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Woman Killer's Rampage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • The Black Panther Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Madam Rose

  • C'est La Vie Mon Cheri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Yau Ling

  • Remains of a Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Judy Yu

  • Days of Tomorrow(1993)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Incorruptible (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Siu Tsui

  • Thrilling Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Angel Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Sister Man Ying

  • Naked Killer(1992)

    as Princess

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Misty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Taking Manhattan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Chung's wife

  • My Americanize Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Call Girl '92(1992)

    as Liza

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Angel Terminators(1992)

    as Carrie

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Ladies Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Tinni Feng

  • Hero Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kiki

  • Sex and Curse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Sex and Curse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Si Wai

  • Justice, My Foot!(1992)

    as Yeung Sau-Chun

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Gun n' Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Carrie

  • Best of the Best (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Hung

  • The Twilight of the Forbidden City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as 秋凤

  • Ann Hui with the Famous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 5 episodes · as 吴家丽

  • The Magic Touch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Insp Fong Fong Fong

  • Changing Partner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Li

  • Crystal Hunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lisa

  • Mission of Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Colonel Carry Pai

  • Cheetah on Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ann

  • Famous Prostitute-Sadly Fall: Liu Ju Shih (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Mountain Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Sex and Zen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Mistress Ku

  • A Rascal's Tale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Au Revoir, Mon Amour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Mui Yi's Aunt

  • Weakness of Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Demonic Umbrella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Siu Gwan

  • The Ultimate Vampire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Li

  • Blood Stained Tradewind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Fang

  • Forsaken Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Helen

  • Queen's Bench III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Lawyer Wu

  • Fire Phoenix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Family Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Fatty's wife

  • The Dragon from Russia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Huntress

  • Skinny Tiger and Fatty Dragon(1990)

    as Lai

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Return Engagement(1990)

    as Tin's wife

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Dragon Fighter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Jessica

  • Big Brother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Inspector May Sum

  • Fight to Survive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Li

  • Sentenced to Hang(1989)

    as Lai

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Missing Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Ling

  • A Fishy Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • The Nobles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Joy

  • The First Time is the Last Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Crazy Bitch Winnie

  • Celebrity Talk Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as 吴家丽

  • Gunmen(1988)

    as Chu-Chiao

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Mistaken Identity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • The Diary of a Big Man(1988)

    as Ka Lai

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Mother vs. Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ling

  • Two Most Honorable Knights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 20 episodes · as 蕭咪咪

  • Mr. Mistress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • He Who Chases After the Wind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

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

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ngao

  • Girls Without Tomorrow(1988)

    as Shan Shan

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • It's No Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Fung

  • One Way Ticket to Bangkok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • The Wacky Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • To Err Is Humane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lai

  • Police Cadet 1988 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 40 episodes · as 洪曼慧

  • You're OK, I'm OK (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Morlin

  • Born to Be a King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 18 episodes · Actor

  • That Enchanting Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lily

  • The SIB Files (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • The Pleasure of His Company (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Life is a Moment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Fong's former girlfriend

  • The Grand Canal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 60 episodes · Actor

  • City on Fire(1987)

    as Hung

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 40 episodes · as 陽夫人

  • The Feud of Two Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 30 episodes · Actor

  • The Return Of Luk Siu Fung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • 陸小鳳之鳳舞九天 (數碼修復版) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 40 episodes · as 慕容双

  • Happy Spirit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 25 episodes · Actor

  • Young Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Triple Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 14 episodes · Actor

  • Police Cadet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 40 episodes · as 田綺玲

  • It's A Long Way To Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Once Upon An Oridinary Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • The Rise & Fall Of A Stand-In (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • The Fearless Duo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 20 episodes · as 婢女 (第15集)

  • Woman on the Beat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

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

    Show 25 episodes · Actor

  • Once Upon a Rainbow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Ladies of the House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Three Legged Race (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 156 titles from 1981 to 2026; peak year 1991.

Biggest box office

Aberdeen (2014)

$3.5M worldwide

Highest rated

The Lovers (1994)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

Naked Killer (1992)

Film career

19812026

Peak 1991 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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.

  • 1987Screen debut· City on Fire

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting156 of 156: 154 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score49thDirecting2 of 156: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting1 of 156: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing1 of 156: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s47 · acting1990s74 · acting2000s14 · acting2010s14 · 14 acting · 2 crew2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 12 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 Carrie Ng's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 20; across their 20 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 20

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 20 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 20 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Undercover Punch & Gun (2019)

61st percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Lovers (1994)

Midcredits 92nd · 78% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 37. 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.

Is Carrie Ng's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 62 · intenseMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Carrie Ng work with?

People who share at least 2 of Carrie Ng's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Elvis Tsui shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles