Man Lai
# Man Lai

Man Lai (Chinese: 黎雯) was a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Lai is credited with over 630 films.

## Early life

In 1916, Lai was born in Wuzhou, Guangxi, China.

## Career

In 1952, Lai started her acting career. Lai debuted as a mother in Bride a la Mode, a 1952 comedy film directed by Chiang Wai-Kwong. Lai is known for her role as a mother or an aunt. Lai's last film was The Iron Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚與舂米六), a 1977 martial arts film directed by Sammo Hung. Lai is credited with over 630 films.

## Filmography

### Films

This is a partial list of films.

* 1952 Bride a la Mode - Chi-Fung's mother
* 1953 Spring - 3rd Uncle's wife.
* 1954 Autumn - Cheung
* 1955 Cold Nights (Chinese: 寒夜) - General's wife.
* 1956 Madam Mei
* 1958 Marriage on the Rocks (Chinese: 婚變) - Ng's mother
* 1961 How to Get a Wife
* 1964 Pigeon Cage
* 1966 Spy with My Face - Chan's nurse maid.
* 1967 A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid (aka Merry Maid)
* 1977 The Iron Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚與舂米六) - Liang's mother

## Personal life

Lai's son is Lau Wing. On April 4, 1983, Lai died in Hong Kong.

