Patsy Kar
Patsy Kar | |
|---|---|
| Chinese: 嘉玲 | |
| Born | Ho Pui Ying 1935 (age 88–89) Guangdong, China |
| Other names | Ga Ling, Jia Ling, Ka Ling, Kar Ling, He Pei-Ying, Ho Kar Ling, Patsy Ka Ling |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1955-1967 |
Patsy Kar (Chinese: 嘉玲) is a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Kar is credited with over 70 films. Kar has a star at Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong.
Early life
In 1935, Kar was born as Ho Pui Ying in Guangdong, China.[1][2]
Career
Kar started her acting career with Lan Kwong Film Company. Kar debuted in A Broken-Hearted Nurse, a 1953 drama film directed by Chen Huan-Wen. In 1955, Kar appeared in The Strange Case of Three Wives, a crime film directed by Poon Bing-Kuen. Kar was most admired in How to Get a Wife, a 1961 comedy film about urban middle-class with office romance that is directed by Chun Kim. Kar was in The Strange Girl, a 1967 film directed by Wong Yiu. Kar is credited with over 70 films. Kar is notable for her role as a wealthy lady and a social butterfly. In 1967, Kar retired from acting. After retirement, Kar appeared in Money and I, a 1971 comedy film directed by John Law.[1][2]
Filmography
Films
This is a partial list of films.
- 1955 The Strange Case of Three Wives - Tung Lai-Ying.[1][3]
- 1956 Dragnet
- 1957 Moon Over Malaya (aka Ye lin yue, The Whispering Palm) (Chinese: 椰林月) - Suk Ho. Note: One of the Nanyang Trilogy.[4][5]
- 1961 How to Get a Wife - Wai Ling.[6][7][8]
- 1964 The Beau - Nurse Chan Suk-On
- 1967 The Strange Girl [9]
- 1967 Story of a Discharged Prisoner - Mak Siyan
- 1971 Money and I [10]
Awards
- Star. Avenue of Stars. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong.[1]
Personal life
In 1963, Kar married a Thai-Chinese man.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Ms Patsy Kar Ling, 1935-". avenueofstars.com.hk. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ a b "Patsy Ka Ling". hkmdb.com. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "The Strange Case of Three Wives". hkmdb.com. July 29, 1955. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "2006 Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) Report". brns.com. 2006. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "Sigapore Film Location Archive - 椰林月/ MOON OVER MALAYA (1957)". sgfilmlocation.com. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ Fonoroff, Paul (February 3, 2013). "Second Sight: How to Get a Wife". scmp.com. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "Far East Film Festival 22 - How to Get a Wife". fareastfilm.com. June 26, 2020. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)() - ^ "Press Releases - HK Film Archive's "100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies" to showcase classics of love and tragedy (with photos)". info.gov.hk. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "The Strange Girl". hkmdb.com. July 5, 1967. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "Money and I". hkcinemagic.com. 1971. Retrieved October 26, 2020.