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Qiu Yuen

Qiu Yuen

Actor · Born April 19, 1950 (76) · Shandong Province, China

Yuen Qiu (元秋) is a Hong Kong actress and martial artist born as born Cheung Cheun-Nam (張轉男) in Shandong Province, China. She is an expert of both Chinese martial arts and Beijing-opera skills, and was apprenticed under the same master, Yu Jim-Yuen, as Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo at the China Drama Academy's Peking Opera School. Yuen Qiu worked as a stuntwoman and as a night club performer from the late 1960s to early 1970s. She had a small role in the international production, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), portraying a student rescuing Roger Moore as James Bond. As there were few opportunities for stuntwomen and barely any prospects for improvement at the time, she got married in 1974 at the age of 24. After being away from the Hong Kong film industry for nearly 20 years, she landed a role in Kung Fu Hustle only by chance. She was only accompanying a junior woman fellow of the China Drama Academy at the audition but the director's eye was on her. Reports show that Stephen Chow gave her the job after unremitting and persistent persuasion. Yuen is also in a movie called Kung Fu Mahjong, with Yuen Wah.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 19, 1950 (76)
From
Shandong Province, China
Works as
Actor
Titles
20 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 39 days to Oct 28Down 15% in 30 days

What are Qiu Yuen's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Morality
23%
Power
17%
Survival
16%
Bonds
13%
Society
4%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 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 6 · Serious 4 · Dark 2

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 4 · 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 3 · Charged 2 · Intense 7

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

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · 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 4 · Funny 3

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 4

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

Casual 8 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
8
Tense
7
Absurd
5
Hopeful
2
Melancholic
3
Other
6

How their films linger

Fun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

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 Qiu Yuen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 20 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Qiu Yuen'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, 20 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Shadow's Edge(2025)

    as Old Woman

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Second Life(2024)

    as 老年梁姐

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Lost But Win (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • The Righteous Fists (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 30 episodes · as Ting Sai-fung

  • Kung Fu Stuntmen(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Fake President of Dragon Society (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • All U Need Is Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Hotel resident

  • Fire Cloud Evil God 2: Eighteen Dragon Palms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • The Book of Mythical Beasts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Shui Sannyang

  • The Mask of Shura of Fire Cloud(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • We Are Legends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Lei Shimu

  • Europe Raiders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • 给个理由先之重回鹿鼎 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • 给个理由先之再点秋香 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Staycation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • My Alien Girlfriend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Zhen Nihua

  • Di Renjie's Japanese Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Girl of the Big House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • A Fist Within Four Walls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 28 episodes · as Yuk Bo-fung

  • My Beloved Bodyguard(2016)

    as Residents Commitee Chairperson

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • From Vegas to Macau III(2016)

    as Mahjong Queen

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Wild City(2015)

    as Mona

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Legislative Councilor Chiang

  • Wudang Rules (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Lucky Star 2015 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ms Hung

  • 谁解女人心 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 32 episodes · Actor

  • 你照亮我星球 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 20 episodes · as 瘦瘦姐

  • Aberdeen(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Delete My Love(2014)

    as So Fa

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Tales from the Dark 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Restaurant Owner (segment "Stolen Goods")

  • I Love Wing Chun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Aunt Chun

  • Unmatched Hero Fang Shiyu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

  • Kung Fu Wing Chun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Leung's Mother

  • Just Another Pandora's Box(2010)

    as Landlady

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • A Fistful of Stances (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 25 episodes · as Au-Yeung Wai Lan

  • Looking for Jackie(2009)

    as Lixia's Aunt

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Club Sparkle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Desires of the Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Gao Ya Juan

  • The Luckiest Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sophie, Fat's 1st wife

  • Project A (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 36 episodes · as 窦太太

  • The Lady Iron Chef (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Lady Green / Lin Ching-Hsia

  • Kung Fu Mahjong 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Auntie Toni

  • Eastern Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • I'll Call You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Manny's Mother

  • My Kung Fu Sweetheart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Dolina

  • Kung Fu Mahjong 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Auntie Fei

  • Kung Fu Beggar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 35 episodes · Actor

  • Kung Fu Mahjong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Auntie Fei

  • Kung Fu Hustle(2004)

    as Landlady

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • 1:99 Shorts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as (segment "Hong Kong - A Winner")

  • Avenging Trio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director

  • Disciples of the 36th Chamber(1985)

    as Li Xiao Huan

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Crazy Shaolin Disciples (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sai Yuk's Mother

  • Long Road to Gallantry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Chang Tian Yi

  • New Tales of the Flying Fox(1984)

    as Wu's pregnant wife

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Bastard Swordsman(1983)

    as Rain

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Dragon's Snake Fist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Wai's daughter

  • Dragon, the Young Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Xue Hua

  • Dreadnaught(1981)

    as White Tiger's Wife

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Sweeping Call Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • The Fearless Duo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Dragon's Claws (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Li Hua

  • Dragon Lee Vs. The 5 Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Good 'Brother'

  • The Black Dragon's Revenge(1975)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • 烏龍賊阿爸 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Man with the Golden Gun(1974)

    as Nara - Hip's Niece #1 (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Police Woman(1973)

    as Agent Ho Mai-Wa

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Not Scared to Die(1973)

    as Rickshaw Man's Granddaughter

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Pursuit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Apple thief

  • Return of the Lucky Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles, 69 of them dated from 1972 to 2025; peak year 2003.

Biggest box office

Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

$105M worldwide

Highest rated

Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

19722025

Peak 2003 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. 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
Acting69 of 70: 69 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score43rdDirecting1 of 70: 1 only directing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s10 · acting1980s9 · 8 acting · 1 crew2000s15 · acting2010s25 · acting2020s10 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 13 roles
7303

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Qiu Yuen's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 43rd percentile, the median of all 20; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 20 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 20 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Universally Panned2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

The Mask of Shura of Fire Cloud (2020)

73rd percentile spread · 26% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

Midcredits 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 51/100 in their films, across 9 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 Qiu Yuen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Qiu Yuen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Wah Yuen shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers