Lily Li Lai Lai

Biography

Li Li Li (English: Lily Li Lai Li) was a Hong Kong film and television actress. She was born on June 14, 1950, in Hong Kong, and retired in 2020. She began her acting career at a young age, enrolling in the acting school of Shaw Brothers Studio at age ten (having lied about her age), and took four years to complete her training. In 1964, she officially entered the entertainment industry at age fourteen. Her breakthrough role was in the 1970 film "The Wandering Swordsman" (You Xia Er) directed by Chang Cheh, in which she played the female lead, which brought her fame. In her early career, she focused on martial arts films, often playing roles of smart and athletic young women. After her contract with Shaw Brothers ended in 1975, she joined Jia Yi Television, where she starred in the TV series "The White-Haired Demoness" as the lead. After Jia Yi Television closed in 1978, she moved to Li Di Television (later renamed Asia Television), where she participated in several TV series. In 1988, she joined Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), where she spent 32 years until her retirement. She participated in many famous TV series, including "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "War and Beauty," and "Beyond the Realm of Conscience," where she played the role of "Aunt Xu." In 2013, she drew attention for her role as "Imperial Consort Yong" in the sequel to "War and Beauty." Although her roles in her later years were often supporting roles, she remained active in acting until her retirement in 2020. Li Li Li passed away on October 27, 2024, due to lung cancer at the age of 74. She never married and had no children. She had a romantic relationship with actor Jiang Dawei during the filming of "The Wandering Swordsman" in 1969.