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Man Lai

Man Lai () was a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Lai is credited with over 630 films.

Early life

In 1916, Lai was born in Wuzhou, Guangxi, China.

Career

In 1952, Lai started her acting career. Lai debuted as a mother in Bride a la Mode, a 1952 comedy film directed by Chiang Wai-Kwong. Lai is known for her role as a mother or an aunt. Lai's last film was The Iron Fisted Monk (), a 1977 martial arts film directed by Sammo Hung. Lai is credited with over 630 films.

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1952 Bride a la Mode - Chi-Fung's mother
  • 1953 Spring - 3rd Uncle's wife.
  • 1954 Autumn - Cheung
  • 1955 Cold Nights () - General's wife.
  • 1956 Madam Mei
  • 1958 Marriage on the Rocks () - Ng's mother
  • 1961 How to Get a Wife
  • 1964 Pigeon Cage
  • 1966 Spy with My Face - Chan's nurse maid.
  • 1967 A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid (aka Merry Maid)
  • 1977 The Iron Fisted Monk () - Liang's mother

Personal life

Lai's son is Lau Wing. On April 4, 1983, Lai died in Hong Kong.

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