Cheng Po Yin

Biography

Cheng Po Yin was a Chinese film actress from Hong Kong who was active in cinema between 1937 and 1947. Her screen debut was in the Cantonese comedy "Flowers and Wealth" (花開富貴), which premiered in Hong Kong on February 13, 1937. She was known for playing the roles of flamboyant, provocative wealthy ladies. Her last film before the Pacific War was the Cantonese comedy "Big Boss Ho" (何老大), which premiered in Hong Kong on December 7, 1941. After the Pacific War, Cheng Po Yin married into a wealthy family and became a housewife, rarely appearing in films. Her final appearance was as a guest star in the Cantonese literary film "Selling Flesh to Raise Orphans" (賣肉養孤兒), which premiered in Hong Kong on April 17, 1947. Cheng Po Yin performed in over twenty Cantonese films throughout her career.