Cora Miao
Cora Miao | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 21, 1958 |
| Other names | Hin-yen Miu |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–1990 |
| Spouse | Wayne Wang |
Cora Miao (simplified Chinese: 缪骞人; traditional Chinese: 繆騫人; pinyin: Miào Qiānrén; Jyutping: Miu6 Hin1jan4; born 21 August 1958) is a Hong Kong actress. She was nominated for four Hong Kong Film Awards and four Golden Horse Awards, winning once.
Miao was born in Shanghai, China, and later studied in the United States, where she graduated before returning to Hong Kong. In 1976, she won the Miss Photogenic title at the Miss Hong Kong Pageant. She began her acting career the following year and became known for her performances in films such as The Story of Woo Viet and Women.
She is married to film director Wayne Wang.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Chu shu | ||
| 1978 | Gou yao gou gu | Ah-Sha | |
| 1979 | Itchy Fingers | ||
| 1979 | Money Trip | ||
| 1980 | Ban ye | ||
| 1980 | Meng nu da zei sha zhen tan | ||
| 1981 | The Story of Woo Viet | Li Lap-Quan | |
| 1982 | Lang lai le | ||
| 1982 | Boat People | Nguyen's Mistress | as Cora Chien-Jen Miao |
| 1984 | Love in a Fallen City | Pai Liu-So | |
| 1985 | Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart | Julia | |
| 1985 | Women | Liang Bo-Er | |
| 1986 | Passion | Ming | |
| 1986 | The Terrorizers | Zhou Yufang | |
| 1988 | Keep on Dancing | ||
| 1988 | Wo ai tai kong ren | Connie | |
| 1989 | Eat a Bowl of Tea | Mei Oi | |
| 1989 | Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive | Money | |
| 1989 | Running Mate | ||
| 1990 | Wu niu | as Hin-yen Miu | |
| 1990 | Goodbye Hero | Tony's Wife | |
| 1991 | Ming yueh chi shih yuen | Wang To-hung |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 - 1978 | Luk Siu-fung | Suet | |
| 1977 | 13 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Women | Nominated | Golden Horse Award | Best Actress |
| 1986 | Terrorizers | Nominated | Best Actress | |
| 1986 | Passion | Won | Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1988 | Love in a Fallen City | Nominated | Best Actress |
| Year | Film | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Boat People | Nominated | HKFA | Best Actress |
| 1986 | Women | Nominated | Best Actress | |
| 1989 | The Other ½ & the Other ½ | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1989 | Keep on Dancing | Nominated | Best Actress |