Fanny Fan Lai, a celebrated and accomplished Hong Kong actress, launched her illustrious cinematic career in 1957, immediately following her triumphant victory in a highly esteemed and prestigious beauty pageant.
Subsequently, she joined the renowned Shaw Brothers' Cantonese film division, where she adopted the professional stage name Wan Li-Hong, and made her auspicious debut in the 1959 film Behind the Hidden Scene, a cinematic masterpiece that exemplified her remarkable and exceptional acting abilities, showcasing her remarkable range and versatility as a performer.
Fanny Fan's journey to fame was marked by a pivotal transition to Shaw Brothers' Mandarin division, where she adopted a new stage name that would soon become synonymous with her remarkable talent. This transformation propelled her to stardom, as her bold and daring performances captivated audiences and earned her the nickname "Oriental Brigitte Bardot".
