Jenny Hu


Jenny Hu, born 17 November 1945, is a Hong Kong actress of Chinese and German origin best known for her leads in Shaw Brothers productions throughout the 1960s and early 1970s.

Early life

Hu was born in Guangdong, China to a Chinese father and German mother. After her father's death, she moved to Germany until she finished high school.

Career

With Hu's Eurasian looks, she appealed to the Chinese community and she became an instant hit. Hu was a popular movie actress and her films were translated into Mandarin Chinese. Bruce Lee's martial arts caused Shaw management to focus on action filled movies.
In 1966, Hu made her debut in the film Till the End of Time. Hu was actively acting until she was about 30.
In 2004, Hu appearred in Yesterday Once More, by Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To.

Personal life

In 1966, Hu secretly married Kang Wei. In 1969, Hu moved to Taiwan. They have two sons. In 1983, Hu and her family moved to Los Angeles, California.
Her son, Terence Yin, is also in the film industry.

Filmography