Pak Yin, Baak Yin, Bai Yan, Pah Yin, Bai Yin, Pei Yien
Occupation(s)
Actress, producer
Years active
1936-1980
Known for
Co-founder of Union Film Enterprise and Shan Luen Motion Picture Company
Yin Pak (
Chinese: 白燕) was a Chinese actress and producer from Hong Kong. She was credited with over 300 films and had a star at
Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong.
Early life
In 1920, Pak was born as Chan Yuk Ping in
Guangzhou, China.[1]
Career
In 1936, Pak began her acting career in
Guangzhou, China. In 1937, Pak became a Hong Kong actress and debuted in The Magnificent Country, a 1937 war film directed by Chan Tin. In 1952, Pak co-founded Union Film Enterprise. Pak received the First Class Individual Achievement Award from
People's Republic of China for her role in Spring (1953), a historical drama directed by
Lee Sun-fung. In 1954, Pak founded Shan Luen Motion Picture Company, and it produced Madam Yun (1954) as the first film in the same year and Pak played the role of Madam Yun. Pak is known as the diva of Cantonese cinema of the 1950s and ‘60s. In 1964, Pak retired from acting. Pak is credited with over 300 films. Pak is notable for her role as a devoted wife in her films.[1][2]