Born in Shanghai in 1948 and raised in Taiwan. She studied Beijing Opera and in 1967 formally entered the entertainment word after being named 'Sweater Princess' in a local beauty pageant. After appearing in Taiwanese television series, she made her film debut in ''Sword of Endurance''. In 1972 signed a contract with Shaw Brothers. Li Han-Hsiang appreciated her special brand of sex appeal and cast her in ''Illicit Desire'' (1973). Its box office success led to her starring in a number of Li-directed erotic films.
Trivia: Married to actor classic wu xia actor Yueh Hua in 1975.
Her younger sister Tien Niu was also a major Shaw Brothers star of the 1970s.
From the DVD release of ''The Happiest Moment''.