Lan-Hing Tam
Chinese: 譚蘭卿
Born
Tam Shui-fen

(1911-01-12)January 12, 1911
DiedMarch 13, 1981(1981-03-13) (aged 70)
Other namesTam Lan-Hing, Tam Shui-Fan, Tan Lan-Hing, Plumpy Lan
Occupation(s)Cantonese opera singer, actress
Years active1921–1969

Lan-Hing Tam (Chinese: 譚蘭卿) (12 January 1911 – 13 March 1981) was a Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Tam was credited with over 190 films.

Early life

In 1908, Tam was born as Tam Shui-fen.[1][2]

Career

Tam started her career as a "fa dan" role in Cantonese opera. In 1935, Tam crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Tam first appeared in Scent of Wild Flowers, a 1935 Drama film directed by So Yi. Tam first appeared as a comedian actress in Modern Girl Seeks Husband, a 1939 Comedy film directed by So Yi. As a comedian, Tam is known to utilize her overweight physical feature for comedy effects. Tam earned a nickname of "Plumpy Lan". Tam cross-dressed as a male and appeared as Tang general Ching Ngau-kam in Fan Lei-Fa, the Female General (aka Fan Li-Fa, The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa), a 1968 Cantonese opera film directed by Fung Chi-Kong. Tam's last film was Money from Heaven, a 1969 Comedy film directed by Ng Wui. Tam is credited with over 190 films.[1][2]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

Personal life

In 1981, Tam died in Hong Kong.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Press Release – HK Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to feature works by Tam Lan-hing (with photos)". info.gov.hk. July 7, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Tam Lan-Hing". hkmdb.com. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Scent of Wild Flowers". hkmdb.com. February 8, 1935. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  4. ^ "Early Cinematic Treasures". bcmagazine.net. December 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  5. ^ "A Mother's Madness". hkmdb.com. November 7, 1941. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  6. ^ "Film Screenings – Fatso Married Skinny". filmarchive.gov.hk. September 2, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2020.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Romance of Jade Hall (Part 1)". hkmdb.com. September 11, 1957. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "Press Release – Film Archive's "A Big Fat Happy New Year" to mark Year of the Pig (with photos)". info.gov.hk. January 7, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  9. ^ "The Stubborn Generations". hkmdb.com. February 24, 1960. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "Press Releases – Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to feature Law Yim-hing's versatility in acting (with photos)". info.gov.hk. May 9, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  11. ^ "The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2020.[dead link]

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