At age 16, Yu performedCantonese opera. Yu performed Cantonese opera in the United States, South East Asia, and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Yu co-founded Guanghua Opera Troupe. In 1947, Yu crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Yu first appeared in Cuckoo's Spirit in March, a 1947 Drama film directed by Hung Suk-Wan. In 1959, Yu co-founded Lishi Film Production Company. Yu is known for her role as the Headless Queen in Cantonese opera films. In 1968, Yu retired from the film industry.[1]
Yu's last film was The Plot, a 1967 Historical Drama film directed by Wong Hok-Sing. Yu is credited with over 140 films.[2][3]
Yu's husband was Lee Siu-wan,[16] a writer for films. Within the Cantonese Opera community, Lee was also part of the establishment. He explained at a press conference how applications of new performers forBarwo membership were blocked until weeks before their scheduled (1 July 1972) performances.[17]
After retirement, Yu immigrated to Canada. On 4 March 2004, Yu died.[2][3]
^abYu planned to be back on stage for Lunar New Year, as encouraged by her husband. 29 December 1961Wah Kiu Yat Po. (Chinese:余麗珍東山復出計劃在新春起班，香港《華僑日報》，第六張，第一頁。)
