A Dedicated Performer: Pat Ting Hung

This centerfold of Pat Ting Hung appeared in Southern Screen No. 92 (October 1965), accompanied by the following English text.

A Dedicated Performer: Pat Ting Hung

Pat Ting Hung is a rarity among dramatic actresses in Hong Kong filmdom in that she is both versatile and a sure fire box-office draw. In a comparatively short period she has essayed both costume and contemporary roles with equal ease to establish the dominant position she holds today.

Since her debut in "The Other Woman" some eight years ago, Pat has sky-rocketed to stardom and is in constant demand for all kinds of parts. Among her box-office successes may be numbered such films as "An Appointment with Death," "The Fair Sex," "The Revenge of a Swordswoman," "Dream of the Red Chamber," "Comedy of Mismatches" and "The Butterfly Chalice." Those who saw her sensitive portrayal of a pretty and scheming maid in the Lin Dai movie "Last Woman of Shang" are unlikely to forget how Pat almost stole the show from the late four-time Asian film queen. Pat is currently engaged in shooting "Downhill They Ride," "Blue and Black" and "Princess With the Magic Fan."

Although she has little time which she can claim as her own, there is one thing Pat never neglects: replying to her fan mail. This is perhaps one of the main factors behind her immense popularity. Born in China's Hunan province, Pat's real name is Wang Chan-hua. Hunan girls are said to be romantic and this is what Pat has to say on the subject: "Though marriage is important, the thing which means the most to me right now is my film career. Why, I haven't even got a steady beau!" Unromantic? Hardly. It merely reflects Pat Ting Hung's fierce dedication to her calling as an actress.