Who was Lydia Tin Ha Sum? Google Doodle celebrates Hong Kong comedian
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Born in Shanghai on July 21, 1945, Lydia Tin Ha Sum made her acting debut at just 15 in 1960. The actress starred in When the Peach Blossoms Bloom in 1960, after joining the Shaw Brothers Studio – Hong Kong’s largest production company, at the time.
She later went on to emcee for variety show Enjoy Yourself Tonight in 1967, which led to her rise to fame after becoming one of the most notable features of the show.
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Sum later went on to appear in over 100 movies in a range of languages, and also had international success after starring in Singapore’s hit sitcom Living with Lydia.
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While she starred in a whole host of comedies and films, Lydia Tin Ha Sum is best known for several of her roles.
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In addition to her emceeing work on Enjoy Yourself Tonight, she was famous for her role in the It’s a Mad Mad, World Franchise,
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Double Fattiness, A Recipe for the Heart and The House of 72 Tenants.
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