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.
Cheng Pei-Pei Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Cheng Pei-Pei reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Cheng Pei-Pei's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Cheng Pei-Pei's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kidnap of Wong Chak Fai, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Cheng Pei-Pei Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cheng Pei-Pei's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Cheng Pei-Pei has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Dragon Girls! | Herself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Good Take, Too! | (segment "The Lighthouse of My Life") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Eyes of Dawn | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lilting | Junn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Guardsman | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Counting House | Lia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | House of Harmony | Amah | Hit | 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 | 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 | The Truth About Jane and Sam | Sam's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | From Zero to Hero | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wing Chun | Ng Mui | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Kidnap of Wong Chak Fai | Kung Tse Sam | Super 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 → |
| 1972 | The Yellow Muffler | Singer | Hit | 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 Yingqi | 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 | Hit | 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 Dragon Creek | Kuo Erh Niu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Thundering Sword | So Jiau Jiau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Princess Iron Fan | White Bone Demon | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Come Drink with Me | Golden Sparrow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Lotus Lamp | Liu Yan-Chang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Song of Orchid Island | Olan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Lover's Rock | Lin Chiu-tzu | 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 "Kidnap of Wong Chak Fai" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "From Zero to Hero", "Shadow Mask", and "The Counting House".