She gained new popularity among the younger generation with the first season of Chinese reality show Divas Hit the Road (2014).

In 1969, Pei-pei Cheng married Taiwanese businessman Yuan Wentong and subsequently announced her withdrawal from the entertainment industry, moving to the United States with her husband.

Cheng gained fame for starring in the Hong Kong wuxia film Come Drink with Me (1966), directed by King Hu. Set during the Ming Dynasty, it stars Cheng as Golden Swallow, a skilled swordswoman on …

Jul 25, 2024 · Remembering Cheng Pei-pei’s Trailblazing Career in Martial Arts Cinema. Known as the “Queen of Swords,” the pioneering wuxia actress paved the way for new generations of performers in …

Pei-Pei Cheng was born on January 6, 1946 in Shanghai, China. She was an actress and producer, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Lilting (2014) and Mulan (2020).

Dec 13, 2020 · Actress Cheng Pei-pei is well known among martial arts fans for her skilful performance in King Hu’s groundbreaking 1966 wuxia film Come Drink with Me, while mainstream viewers will...

Oct 24, 2020 · In many of these movies, Cheng played the lead character and for several years remained the top female kung fu star. During this time, she often worked with Lo Lieh, who had a …

She is perhaps best known for starring in the 1966 film "Come Drink with Me". Cheng continued to play expert swordswomen in a number of films throughout the 1960s.

She made her film debut playing a male in The Lotus Lamp in 1963, but quickly made her screen presence felt when she starred in Pan Lei's Lover's Rock later that year. During her years at Shaw …

Jul 22, 2024 · Cheng followed this up with her first female lead role in the Taiwanese drama film ‘Lovers’ Rock’ (1964). Due to her Mandarin skills and dance background, Cheng quickly worked her way up …