| Amy Yip Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 57 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 10, 1966 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Amy Yip is a Hong Kongese actor and restaurant owner who gained popularity as one of the leading s*x symbols of the Hong Kong Cinema in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Her film S*x and Zen became the highest-grossing Category III movie in the history of the Hong Kong box office. She has also worked in a number of other films and shows including Di xia cai jue (a.k.a. Underground Judgement), Bu wen sao (a.k.a. Stooges in Hong Kong), The Prince of Temple Street, To Be Number One, Te qu ai nu (a.k.a. China Dolls), Lao biao fa qian han (a.k.a. Easy Money), Jiang shi fu xing zi (a.k.a. Vampire Kids), Great Pretenders, Magnificent Scoundrels, She Shoots Straight, Legend of the Dragon, Queen of the Underworld, Zhuo niu zi ku de zhong kui (a.k.a. The Blue Jean Monster), Feng huo shuo ming (a.k.a. Club Le), and The Romance of the White Hair Maiden.
Name
Amy Yip
Nick Name
Boba (which means “champion of breasts”)
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
British Hong Kong
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Restaurant Owner
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight
57 kg or 125.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Amy Yip has dated –
- Dr. Sammy Sek Chiu Lui (1992-2018) – She met orthopedics surgeon Dr. Sammy Sek Chiu Lui in the year 1992 and they eventually began dating. Over the years, the relationship gave birth to numerous rumors and speculations like the duo getting married or Amy giving birth to their child. However, in an interview in early 2006 with an East Weekly reporter, she stated that she was in a steady relationship with her boyfriend of more than 15 years and had no intention of getting married or having children. Also, she has kept herself busy with the food and beverage businesses set up in Hong Kong and Macau. In November 2018, Dr. Sammy Sek Chiu Lui died of a heart attack while flying to the United States.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Full breasts
- Her famous “Yip Tease”
Amy Yip Facts
- In 1986, she played the character named Mang Chau-ha in the television series The Romance of the White Hair Maiden.
- Amy Yip appeared as the Boss’ Sister in the 1990 action film She Shoots Straight.
- She co-starred as May in the 1991 gangster film To Be Number One.
- On being asked if she would consider a comeback into the film business, Amy Yip just rejected the idea and stated that she was rather enjoying her carefree lifestyle and had no desire of returning to filming long hours and traveling intensively for movies. She has also said that she is content with not showing her breasts to make a living.
- Her nickname “Boba” was adopted as the name of the tapioca pearls in Taiwanese bubble tea during the 1980s.
- An English language book detailing Amy Yip’s career in movies and television was released in May 2018.
- A baozi chain in Singapore named Nam Kee Pau has sold a large-sized steamed bun named Amy Yip Big Pau.
