Shaw's Four Fairies

From left: Fang Ying, Chin Ping, Li Ching, Margaret Hsing Hui

Here's a cute photo set from Southern Screen No. 74 (April, 1964) showcasing four of the first graduates of Shaw's "Southern Drama Group", the actor training academy started by the studio in October, 1961.

Of course, my favorite of the batch is the one above, with the girls making funny faces for the camera — that is, except for Li Ching, who takes advantage of the moment to give her sexiest look!

I'm undecided on best funny face; both Fang Ying and Hsing Hui are equally awesome with totally different styles. But poor pensive Chin Ping just doesn't have the joi d'vivre needed to make a good funny face.

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