Trivia

Was one of the few first Chinese American actresses that opened the door to Hollywood.

Speaks Mandarin and Cantonese.

Worked several odd jobs before becoming an actress, including accountant, lab technician, and interpreter.

Studied at St. John's University, Shanghai, National Chiao Tung University, and the University of Hawaii.

Played the Empress Dowager Cixi in three different films: Qing guo qing cheng (1975), The Last Tempest (1976) and The Last Emperor (1987).