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Sally Yeh

Sally Yeh (叶倩文, born in Taipei, Taiwan) is a renowned Hong Kong singer and actress. While primarily a singer, she made a significant impact in Hong Kong cinema, especially in action films.

She is celebrated for her portrayal in John Woo's **The Killer** (1989), where alongside Chow Yun-fat, she played Jennie, a blind singer, delivering an intense and moving performance that contributed to the film's iconic success. Her role in Tsui Hark's **A Better Tomorrow III: Love & Death in Saigon** (1989), where she portrayed a resilient heroine in a dramatic setting, is equally memorable.

Yeh distinguished herself by often portraying strong, independent, and complex women, capable of showing both vulnerability and great determination. Her style is characterized by elegance and dramatic intensity, making her an iconic face of 1980s and 1990s HK action cinema.

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