Elaine Jin

Elaine Jin

70 · Born: Nov 30, 1954

Personal Details

BornNov 30, 1954 Taiwan
Spouse
  • Robert Wong

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Lawrence Tin-Bun Leung

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Elaine Jin Yan-ling, also professionally recognized as Elaine Kam, is a multifaceted and exceptionally talented individual, boasting a remarkable career that has traversed across not one, but two prominent cinematic hubs in the Asian entertainment landscape, with her roots firmly planted in both Hong Kong and Taiwan.

In the distant past, a talented individual embarked upon a remarkable journey within the captivating realm of the entertainment industry, a path that would ultimately lead to her achieving unparalleled success and recognition. It was the year 1973 when this ambitious and driven individual first set foot in Taiwan, a country that would serve as the perfect catalyst for her growth and development as a performer.

In the year 1981, Elaine, a trailblazing individual, took the courageous step of uprooting her life and relocating to the vibrant city of Hong Kong, a metropolis that would ultimately play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of her professional journey.

Elaine's remarkable journey in the world of cinema has been marked by an astonishing seven nods from the esteemed Hong Kong Film Awards, a clear indication of her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft, as demonstrated through her captivating portrayals on the silver screen.

Notably, Elaine has distinguished herself by garnering a total of four prestigious awards in recognition of her outstanding performances as a supporting actress in a quartet of highly acclaimed cinematic masterpieces, specifically "Love Unto Waste", "People's Hero", "Port of Call", and "Mad World".

Career

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2019
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Spring Tide
Spring Tide as Ji Minglan
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{"id":224539,"title":"29 + 1","year":"2017","character":"Elaine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/29-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224539.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224539.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
29 + 1
29 + 1 as Elaine
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2016
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Mad World
Mad World as Lui Yuen Yung
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2015
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Monster Hunt
Monster Hunt as Grandmother
{"id":117731,"title":"Beijing Love Story","year":"2014","character":"Xue Aijia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beijing-love-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117731.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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2013
Finding Mr. Right
Finding Mr. Right as Mrs. Huang
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{"id":9037,"title":"The Viral Factor","year":"2012","character":"Jon's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-viral-factor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9037.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9037.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
The Viral Factor
The Viral Factor as Jon's Mother
{"id":11601,"title":"33 Postcards","year":"2011","character":"Miss Chen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/33-postcards","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11601.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
33 Postcards
33 Postcards as Miss Chen
{"id":219699,"title":"Ping guo","year":"2007","character":"Wang Mei","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ping-guo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219699.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219699.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Ping guo
Ping guo as Wang Mei
{"id":54170,"title":"Yi Yi","year":"2000","character":"Min-Min","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yi-yi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54170.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54170.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Yi Yi
Yi Yi as Min-Min
{"id":18528,"title":"Gorgeous","year":"1999","character":"Bu's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gorgeous-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/657aipbbg7v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/657aipbbg7v0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Gorgeous
Gorgeous as Bu's Mother
{"id":55875,"title":"City of Glass","year":"1998","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/city-of-glass","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55875.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55875.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":121340,"title":"The Soong Sisters","year":"1997","character":"Madam Soong","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-soong-sisters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121340.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
The Soong Sisters
The Soong Sisters as Madam Soong
{"id":124993,"title":"Yue guang shao nian","year":"1993","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yue-guang-shao-nian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124993.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124993.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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1991
{"id":60822,"title":"Wild Search","year":"1989","character":"Elaine Lee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-search","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60822.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Wild Search
Wild Search as Elaine Lee
{"id":225763,"title":"The Diary of a Big Man","year":"1988","character":"Cheng's Superior","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-diary-of-a-big-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225763.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
The Diary of a Big Man
The Diary of a Big Man as Cheng's Superior
{"id":89431,"title":"Dream Lovers","year":"1986","character":"Hark-Nam's Wife","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dream-lovers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89431.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89431.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Dream Lovers
Dream Lovers as Hark-Nam's Wife
{"id":219629,"title":"Love in a Fallen City","year":"1984","character":"Louise","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-in-a-fallen-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219629.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219629.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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1983
Shao ye Wei Wei
Shao ye Wei Wei as Billion's killer