Cheng Pei-Pei
ActingAbout Cheng Pei-Pei
Cheng Pei-Pei (Chinese: 鄭佩佩, December 4, 1946–July 17, 2024) was an actress best known for her performance in the seminal 1966 King Hu wuxia film Come Drink with Me. It made her a contender for one of the first female action star. She continued to play expert swordswomen in a number of films throughout the 1960s. In 2000, she returned to international attention with her role as Jade Fox in Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. She followed this up with her portrayal of Long Po in the 2004 television miniseries Watery Moon, Hollow Sky, which was shown on Asian-American television as Paradise. She worked for Zhouyi Media in mainland China.
Best Cheng Pei-Pei Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cheng Pei-Pei's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cheng Pei-Pei.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The King of Wuxia Part 1 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Mulan | The Matchmaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Meditation Park | Maria | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Goldstone | Mrs. Lao | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dragon Girls! | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Good Take, Too! | (segment "The Lighthouse of My Life") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lilting | Junn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Coming Back | God Ni | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Legendary Amazons | She Taijun | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Guardsman | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blood Ties | Madam Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shanghai Baby | Conny | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | House of Harmony | Amah | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Miracle Box | Joanna's Mom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Naked Weapon | Faye Ching | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Flying Dragon, Leaping Tiger | Liu Ru Yan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Shadow Mask | Red Goddess | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lavender | Md Tung | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon | Jade Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fist Power | Brian's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Man Called Hero | Hero's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | How to Meet the Lucky Stars | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Gods Must Be Funny in China | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wing Chun | Ng Mui | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Flirting Scholar | Madame Wah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Painted Faces | Master Cheng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | All the King's Men | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Lady Piranha | Jo 'Lady Piranha' Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Whiplash | Hu Pien-Tze | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | None But the Brave | Shao Ying | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Shadow Whip | Miss Yun/Yang Kai Yun | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Lady Hermit | Leng Yu Shuang (Lady Hermit) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Brothers Five | Heroine Yen Hsing-kung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Lady of Steel | Fang Ying Qi | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Golden Sword | Ngai Jin-Feng | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Raw Courage | Shangguan Xiuyi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Flying Dagger | Yu Ying | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Dragon Swamp | Qing-Erh / Fan Ying | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Jade Raksha | Leng Qiu Han (The Jade Raksha) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | That Fiery Girl | Hot Chilli/Pearl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Golden Swallow | Golden Swallow Xie Ru Yan | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Thundering Sword | So Jiau Jiau | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hong Kong Nocturne | Chia Chuan Chuan | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Come Drink with Me | Golden Sparrow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Lotus Lamp | Liu Yan-Chang | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Last Woman of Shang | Dancing Girl | Hit | Similar → |
Cheng Pei-Pei - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cheng Pei-Pei?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cheng Pei-Pei is "Shadow Mask" with a rating of 9.1/10.
How many movies has Cheng Pei-Pei acted in?
Cheng Pei-Pei has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cheng Pei-Pei?
Other notable films include "Good Take, Too!", "The King of Wuxia Part 1", and "Whiplash".