Samuel Yau Man-Shing - Actor Profile

Samuel Yau Man-Shing

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
16Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 4, 1963
Birth Place: Hong Kong, China

Samuel Yau Man-Shing Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Samuel Yau Man-Shing reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Samuel Yau Man-Shing's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Samuel Yau Man-Shing'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 The Mad Phoenix, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Samuel Yau Man-Shing Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Samuel Yau Man-Shing's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
The Mad Phoenix (1997) movie poster
★7.7

The Mad Phoenix: A Cantonese librettist enjoys immense popularity over the course of decades, followed by decline.

The Mad Phoenix

1997•Drama
★7.5
The Mission (1999) movie poster
★7.5

The Mission: Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination attempt hires the killers Curtis, James, Mike, Ro

The Mission

1999•Action
★7.3
Running Out of Time (1999) movie poster
★7.3

Running Out of Time: Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a

Running Out of Time

1999•Drama
★7.2
The Sparring Partner (2022) movie poster
★7.2

The Sparring Partner: Adapted from a sensational real-life case in 2013, the intricate story begins when a young man partners with his friend

The Sparring Partner

2022•Crime
★6.5
The White Storm (2013) movie poster
★6.5

The White Storm: An operation in Thailand against a notorious drug lord changes the destiny of a Hong Kong Police Department narcotic tea

The White Storm

2013•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Samuel Yau Man-Shing has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Cold War 1994 Property Room Officer Average Similar →
2025 Smashing Frank Mr. Hui Average Similar →
2024 The Perks of Being Wild - Average Similar →
2022 The Sparring Partner Lee Kin Shing Hit Similar →
2021 Cinema Quietude Janitor Flop Similar →
2016 Cold War II Legislative Council Member Average Similar →
2014 Ghostless Horror Boss Lai Flop Similar →
2013 The White Storm Cheng Tai-Kwan Hit Similar →
2013 Sometimes Naive - Flop Similar →
2005 Divergence Editor Hit Similar →
2003 Hidden Track Po's Brother-in-law Average Similar →
2001 Love Me, Love My Money Fatty Average Similar →
2001 Visible Secret Ah Kow Average Similar →
1999 The Mission Scared Bodyguard Super Hit Similar →
1999 Running Out of Time Bank Robber Hit Similar →
1997 The Mad Phoenix - Super Hit Similar →

Samuel Yau Man-Shing - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samuel Yau Man-Shing?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samuel Yau Man-Shing is "The Mad Phoenix" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Samuel Yau Man-Shing acted in?

Samuel Yau Man-Shing has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Samuel Yau Man-Shing?

Other notable films include "The Mission", "Running Out of Time", and "The Sparring Partner".

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