Chia Lin

Essie Lin Chia

  • Name: Essie Lin Chia
  • Native name: 林嘉
  • Also Known as: Lam Ga, Lin Jia, Jian Lin
  • Nationality: Hong Konger
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: May 9, 1947
  • Age: 77
Essie Lin Chia joined Shaw Brothers in 1964, and her talent caught the eyes of directors. She starred in many Shaw Brothers' movies between 1966 and 1970. These included "The Dragon Creek", "The Singing Thief", "Unfinished Melody", "Return of the One-Armed Swordsman" and "Love Without End". Lin began pursuing her career in Taiwan and abroad in the 70s, starring in such movies as "The Black and White Swordsman" and "Esquire Hotel", etc. After 1971, Lin retired from the limelight gradually.

(Source: Celestial Pictures) Edit Biography
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1978 The Wonderful Small World
Taiwanese Movie, 1978,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1971 The Black and White Swordsman
Hong Kong Movie, 1971,
Yu Hsiao Lan (Main Role)
Yu Hsiao Lan
Main Role
0.0
1971 Esquire Hotel
Hong Kong Movie, 1971,
[General manager] (Support Role)
[General manager]
Support Role
0.0
1971 Liufu Tea House
Taiwanese Movie, 1971,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1971 Long Road to Freedom
Hong Kong Movie, 1971,
Ping Ping (Main Role)
Ping Ping
Main Role
0.0
1971 The Jade Faced Assassin
Hong Kong Movie, 1971,
[Eldest Sister / Chang Chuen Clan] (Support Role)
[Eldest Sister / Chang Chuen Clan]
Support Role
0.0
1971 Happiness and Joy
Taiwanese Movie, 1971,
(Bit part)
Bit part
0.0
1971 Love Styles X-Y-Z
Taiwanese Movie, 1971,
{1} Li Lan | {3} [Old maid] (Support Role)
{1} Li Lan | {3} [Old maid]
Support Role
0.0
1971 Dragon Gate Swordsman
Taiwanese Movie, 1971,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1970 A Taste of Cold Steel
Hong Kong Movie, 1970,
Gan Ya Nan (Support Role)
Gan Ya Nan
Support Role
6.0
1970 Swordswomen Three
Hong Kong Movie, 1970,
Han Lan Mei (Main Role)
Han Lan Mei
Main Role
7.4
1970 Love without End
Hong Kong Movie, 1970,
Meng Li (Support Role)
Meng Li
Support Role
8.0
1969 Unfinished Melody
Hong Kong Movie, 1969,
Zhao Yu Bei (Support Role)
Zhao Yu Bei
Support Role
0.0
1969 Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Hong Kong Movie, 1969,
Hua Niang Zi (Support Role)
Hua Niang Zi
Support Role
7.5
1969 The Singing Thief
Hong Kong Movie, 1969,
Tian Xin (Support Role)
Tian Xin
Support Role
6.2
1969 Tropicana Interlude
Hong Kong Movie, 1969,
Dong Xiang Yun (Main Role)
Dong Xiang Yun
Main Role
0.0
1968 Three Swinging Girls
Hong Kong Movie, 1968,
Tao Chi (Main Role)
Tao Chi
Main Role
0.0
1967 My Dream Boat
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
Du Jia Lin (Support Role)
Du Jia Lin
Support Role
0.0
1967 The Dragon Creek
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
Yao Yu Mei (Support Role)
Yao Yu Mei
Support Role
0.0
1967 Sing High, Sing Low
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
(Bit part)
Bit part
0.0
1967 Four Sisters
Hong Kong Movie, 1967,
Lin Kuei Fang (Support Role)
Lin Kuei Fang
Support Role
0.0
1965 Squadron 77
Hong Kong Movie, 1965,
Ms Chou (Support Role)
Ms Chou
Support Role
0.0
1955 The True Story of Siu Yuet Pak 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1955,
(Guest Role)
Guest Role
0.0
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  • First Name: Chia
  • Family Name: Lin
  • Native name: 林嘉
  • Also Known as: Lam Ga, Lin Jia, Jian Lin
  • Nationality: Hong Konger
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: May 9, 1947
  • Age: 77

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