Irene Wan

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Characters played by Irene Wan

Irene — Triad (2012)

Key female figure in the original film, navigates complex relationships within the triad.

Shirley — The Tigers (1991)

Tin's estranged daughter. While being detained again, Tin is briefly bailed out by Pong and reconciles with Shirley. Their reunion gives Tin a chance to repair their relationship before he returns to custody and later dies by suicide to protect his squad.

Candy — Fatal Vacation (1990)

A tourist traveling with her grandparents. She exhibits moral development and sticks together with the group for survival, though she is separated during the chaotic escape sequence.

Billie Yuen Bui-Yee — Love Unto Wastes (1986)

Billie is a Hong Kong model who shares the dream of becoming a star, though her career remains stagnant. She becomes romantically involved with Tony, the son of a rice shop owner, and quickly moves in with him. Their passionate relationship is part of the story's portrait of youthful indulgence.

Pauline Leung Pui-Kwun / P. K. — Everlasting Love (1984)

P. K. is the story’s central figure, struggling to support her family and care for Lulu and their little brother while their father is imprisoned and their mother has remarried. She tries to protect Lulu, pursues plans to study in London, and becomes involved with Eric. After stabbing Poon Sai-Hung, she is sent to a reformatory.

May Tse — In the Lap of God (1991)

May is at the center of the journey after witnesses link her to stolen diamonds, which she eventually admits she sent to Rangoon. She travels there with the pickpocket to recover them, while also trying to reach Alex Ng after his distress call. Her uneasy partnership with the pickpocket is shaped by their quarrels and mutual dependence.

Tsouti — Last Eunuch In China (1987)

Tsouti is Liu Lai-Shi’s childhood friend, whom he meets again after being sent to Beijing to study opera. Their reunion is connected to Liu’s hope of living a normal family life, but his exposed eunuch identity prevents that future. She therefore serves as an important personal link to the ordinary life Liu wants but cannot attain.

Siu's sister — Possessed (1983)

Siu's sister is part of Siu Yuk-Lung's family, which becomes endangered as the supernatural disturbances intensify. She is specifically warned not to enter a particular house, linking her directly to the threat surrounding her brother and his family.

May — Touch and Go (1991)

A young woman from Kwangchow who says she paid a recruiter after being promised legitimate work in Hong Kong, but was forced into prostitution instead. Fat Goose and Pitt help her escape, and Fat Goose's mother shelters her and seeks medical help when she is injured. Criminals later seize her and use threats against her.

Kin — Bloody Brotherhood (1989)

A boat girl who, with her grandfather, rescues the injured Cheung Ka-Wah and nurses him back to health. She marries Ka-Wah and moves with him to Taiwan, where they raise their daughter and prepare for a second child. After Hoi's men abduct their daughter, Kin recognizes Ka-Wai as the kidnapper and tells Ka-Wah what happened.

Jiang Meixi — 72 Heroes (2011)

Jiang Meixi is the cultured longtime mistress of wealthy trader Fang Hongzhi. To help Luo Zhonghuo prove himself and raise money for the revolutionary movement, Fang Huiru suggests that he first become friendly with Meixi. Luo consequently becomes her English tutor, connecting her to his effort to gain Fang's support.

陈玉琴 — The Wild Ones (1989)

A girl at the reformatory who suffers abuse at home from her alcoholic father, who blames her for her younger brother’s accidental death and injures her leg. The social worker encourages her to face her fear of swimming and confront the accusations. After her father is taken away and agrees to seek help, she must consider whether to return home.

Career Overview

Irene Wan has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Triad Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Gods of Honour, All of a Sudden, Vengeance. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
59
Birth Date
1966-07-30
Birth Place
Tiu Keng Leng, Sai Kung District, Hong Kong

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q6069296), public domain (CC0).