Li Li-Hua facts for kids
- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Li.
Li Li-Hua was a very famous actress from China and Hong Kong. She was born on July 17, 1924, in Shanghai. Li Li-Hua became a big star, especially known for her movies made with the Shaw Brothers Studio. She acted in many films during her long career.
A Star's Journey
Li Li-Hua's acting journey began early. Her very first movie was called 3 Smiles (三笑). This film was so popular that it was released in two parts in 1940. This marked the start of her amazing career.
A Long and Successful Career
Li Li-Hua acted in over 120 movies! Her career lasted for 38 years, which is a very long time in the film industry. She was known for her talent and hard work. In 1969, she won a special award called the Golden Horse Best Actress award. She received this award for her role in the movie Storm over the Yangtze River (揚子江風雲). This was a big honor for her acting skills.
Life Beyond the Screen
In 1957, Li Li-Hua married another famous person from Hong Kong, actor and director Yan Jun (嚴俊). They shared their lives together until Yan Jun passed away in 1980.
Li Li-Hua's final movie was New Dream of the Red Chamber (新紅樓夢), which came out in 1978. After this film, she decided to retire from acting. She then moved to the United States. Li Li-Hua lived a long life and passed away in Hong Kong on March 19, 2017, when she was 92 years old. She left behind a wonderful collection of films and a legacy as one of Asia's most beloved actresses.
