The daughter of a Chinese diplomat and a German woman, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery, graduating from college with a degree in commerce and subsequently making the bold decision to pursue a career in acting.
In Switzerland, a family friend, actor Mel Ferrer, recognized her passion and encouraged her to take the leap, leading her to leave her comfort zone and venture to America.
Upon arrival, she enrolled in acting classes at the prestigious La Jolla Playhouse, where she had the privilege of studying under the guidance of esteemed drama coaches Jeff Corey and Martin Landau.
Her most notable role was in the 1961 film "Fall Girl," starring alongside John Agar, a relatively forgotten movie with a dark and melancholic plot. Perhaps her natural and unaffected demeanor made her an outlier among the larger studios, who often preferred to mold Asian actresses into predetermined caricatures.
Undeterred, she continued to hone her craft, taking on the iconic role of Mata Hari in the 1962 film "La reina del Chantecler." Her repertoire also included the feature film "Coffin from Hong Kong" in 1964.
Following her film appearances, she made several guest appearances on television, including the popular show "Bewitched" in 1964, where she played a cat transformed into a beautiful model named Ling Ling.
Her final film appearance was in the 1967 movie "Fathom," where she played a supporting role alongside Raquel Welch. Subsequently, she transitioned to announcing roles in documentaries before ultimately leaving the entertainment industry in the late 1970s.
Throughout her career, she maintained a certain allure as an "exotic" starlet in the 1950s and 1960s, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
