Lydia Tin Ha Sum has been honoured in a Google Doodle
(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)Google Doodles are used to commemorate everything from independence days to special anniversaries and people.
On Thursday, July 12, 2022, the Google Doodle showed a vibrant illustration of Hong Kong comedian and actress Lydia Tin Ha Sum to celebrate what would have been her 77th birthday.
The image shows an illustration of her life set in front of a film reel, referencing her career as an actress.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Google Doodle star being honoured today.
Who was Lydia Tin Ha Sum?
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.
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.
What roles is Lydia Tin Ha Sum best known for?
While she starred in a whole host of comedies and films, Lydia Tin Ha Sum is best known for several of her roles.
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, Double Fattiness, A Recipe for the Heart and The House of 72 Tenants.
Another comedy fans remember her for is Millionaire’s Express and martial arts movie Drunken Tai Chi.
The final role she played was as Mrs Chubby Jang in Cantonese comedy In-Laws, Out-Laws in 2004.
