Maria Yi
Acting
Biography
Maria Yi, also known as Yi Yi (Chinese: 衣依) and Maria Yi Dut Wei Lina, ;( born 29 July 1953) is a retired Chinese actress from Shanghai. She appeared in films by Hong Kong's Golden Harvest Productions in the 1970s, most notably in The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, both starring Bruce Lee.
Born: July 29, 1953
Place of Birth: China
Known For
A Man Called Tiger
A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial arts, he gets himself hired by the gangsters who he suspects are responsible for his father's death.
Fist of Fury
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his master's fighting school.
The Big Boss
Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
The Tournament
After an unsanctioned match between a Chinese martial arts student and a Thai boxer results in disgrace for the Chinese, they determine to train and salvage their master’s reputation.
The Chase
Shih Hai-tung a swordsman seeks revenge for his father's murder knowing that the Golden Gate Sect were responsible. He had killed two Heavenly Dragon Association gangsters creating a significant amount of hostility between the two groups before they meet each other head on.
Seaman No. 7
When a sailor accidentally kills a Japanese man in a bar room brawl, he tries to escape the law by hiding himself in a freighter heading for Japan only to find himself in the middle of a massive drug war.
Story of Mother
A young boy witnesses his mother’s cheating ways and, after the death of his sick father, grows to despise her. When he’s adopted by another family, the road to reconciliation proves achingly difficult.
Tiger of Northland
The Tiger of Northland must help a lady and beat up some people.
Maria Yi: My Recollection
Documentary about Maria Yi recalling her film work in the 1970s, particularly with Bruce Lee.
Filmography
as Self
as Xue Mei
as Lanying
as Hsiao Fang
as Emi Nagatami
as Yen
as Chiao Mei
as Chi Fang-Fang