Helena Law Lan (Chinese: 羅蘭) MH[1] JP (born Lo Yin-ying (盧燕英); 13 November 1934), is a veteran Hong Kong actress in both the film and TV industry.[2]
Law Lan | |||||||||||
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羅蘭 | |||||||||||
 Law in 2017. | |||||||||||
| Born | Lo Yin-ying 13 November 1934 | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Actor | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1939–present | ||||||||||
| Awards | Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Actress 2000 Bullets Over Summer Golden Bauhinia Awards – Best Supporting Actress 2000 Bullets Over Summer Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards – Best Actress 2000 Bullets Over Summer TVB Anniversary Awards – Life Achievement Award 2002 Lifetime Achievement | ||||||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 羅蘭 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 罗兰 | ||||||||||
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| Lo Yin-ying | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 盧燕英 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 卢燕英 | ||||||||||
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Career
editShe started in the film industry in 1939, cast in antagonistic roles during the black and white film era. It was during this time that she took the stage name of "Law Lan" based on the advice of her boss because he said the name was reminiscent of Shanghai socialites (交際花), and this name better suited the type of roles that she played.[3]
In 1971, Law Lan joined TVB and took part in numerous drama series. Here, she played a variety of different characters instead of only being cast in antagonistic roles as she had previously. She also took part in the popular nightly variety show, Enjoy Yourself Tonight, which included skits, singing, dancing, and variety games, filmed in front of a live audience.
Law has also been cast as a spirit medium in more than 36 Hong Kong horror films. Law's performance as 四婆 (lit. fourth granny) in the movie, Bullets Over Summer, garnered her the "Best Actress" award at the 19th Hong Kong Film Award in 2000, making her the oldest winner of this coveted award.[4]
Law has starred in over 300 movies and television dramas throughout her career.[5]
Personal life
editLaw's father died during World War II aged 34 after complications from opium withdrawals. She has been living alone since 1994 when her Indian mother died, thus saving her from immigrating to Canada.[citation needed]
Filmography
editTelevision dramas
editFilm
edit- The Kid (1950)
- Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl (1959)
- Les Belles (1961)
- Young, Pregnant and Unmarried (1968)
- Lucky Seven (1970)
- The House of 72 Tenants (1972)
- Police Woman (1973)
- Games Gamblers Play (1974)
- Aces Go Places 3 (1984)
- The Greatest Lover (1988)
- The Bride with White Hair 2 (1993)
- Troublesome Night (1997)
- Haunted Mansion (1998)
- Troublesome Night 3 (1998)
- Bullets Over Summer (1999)
- Troublesome Night 5 (1999)
- Troublesome Night 6 (1999)
- Troublesome Night 7 (2000)
- Troublesome Night 8 (2000)
- Troublesome Night 9 (2001)
- Troublesome Night 10 (2001)
- Troublesome Night 11 (2001)
- Troublesome Night 12 (2001)
- Troublesome Night 13 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 14 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 15 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 16 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 17 (2002)
- Troublesome Night 18 (2003)
- Troublesome Night 19 (2003)
- The Unusual Youth (2005)
- Don't Open Your Eyes (2006)
- Flash Point (2007)
- The Haunting Lover (2010)
- A Simple Life (2011)
- Blue Magic (2013)
- The White Storm (2013)
- Overheard 3 (2014)
- Flirting in the Air (2014)
- Tales of Mystery (2015)
- An Inspector Calls (2015)
- Are You Here (2015)
- Big Fortune Hotel (2015)
- Heaven in the Dark (2016)
- Cook Up a Storm (2017)
- Always Be With You (2017)
- Agent Mr Chan (2018)
- A Beautiful Moment (2018)
- Hotel Soul Good (2018)
- I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! (2019)
- Girl Dorm (2019)
Honours and awards
edit- Medal of Honour (2002)
Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
edit- Best Actress for Bullets Over Summer (2000)
Hong Kong Film Awards
edit- Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Thou Shalt Not Swear (1994)
- Best Supporting Actress Nomination for 13 July (1997)
- Best Actress for Bullets Over Summer (2000)
Golden Bauhinia Awards
edit- Best Supporting Actress for Bullets Over Summer (2000)
TVB Anniversary Awards
edit- Life Achievement Award (2002)
References
edit- ↑ Awarded in her original name Lo Yin-ying
- ↑ "Law Lan at chinesemov.com". Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ↑ "TVB 無綫電視".
- ↑ "香港電影金像獎". Archived from the original on 10 July 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- 1 2 90歲羅蘭姐出活動超精靈 同粉絲握手好Nice│ 入行逾80年 「龍婆」、「裘千尺」最經典 [90-year-old Law Lan is Lively at an Event, Warmly Greeting Fans; 80+ Years in the Industry; Best Known as "Granny Lung" and "Kau Chin-chik"]. East Week (in Traditional Chinese). 10 November 2025. Archived from the original on 26 April 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "【愛上我的衰神】羅蘭演惡嫲嫲背後超洋蔥 演繹嫲孫情大騷影后級演技" [Hello Missfortune: Law Lan plays an "evil" grandma, showing superb acting skills]. Hong Kong Economic Times (in Chinese). 31 December 2021. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ↑ 金式森林｜羅蘭花生騷10集換足14套靚衫 監製爆羅蘭姐近乎一take過完成所有拍攝 [The Fading Gold Helena Law Showcases 14 Outfits in 10 Episodes; Producer Reveals She Completed Filming Almost in One Take]. am730 (in Traditional Chinese). 25 October 2025. Archived from the original on 6 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.