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Rosamund Kwan

Rosamund Kwan

Actor · Born September 24, 1962 (64) · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, is a former Hong Kong actress, best known for starring as the female lead "Thirteenth Aunt" in the 1990s Once Upon a Time in China film series. She had since retired from acting in 2007. Kwan co-founded the Hong Kong-based beauty brand RK Beauty with fellow actress Helen Ma.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 24, 1962 (64)
From
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Works as
Actor
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 72 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 15% in 30 days

What are Rosamund Kwan's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action16 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
32%
Morality
26%
Society
17%
Power
10%
Self
8%
Survival
4%
Ideas
4%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 23 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 12 · Serious 5 · Dark 6

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 11

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 10 · Intense 11

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 19 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 10

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 7

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 12 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 22 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 9
Shapeshifter
3 of 9
Hero
1 of 9
Shadow
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
15
Joyful
11
Tense
10
Absurd
7
Melancholic
6
Other
13

How their films linger

Fun15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy16
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Rosamund Kwan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rosamund Kwan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

72 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page.

  • 鲁豫有约一日行 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Up Idol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Hands in the Hair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Aini

  • Mighty Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sabrina

  • The Wesley's Mysterious File (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Fong Ting Ai

  • Big Shot's Funeral(2001)

    as Lucy

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in China and America(1997)

    as Aunt Yee / Diana

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Thanks for Your Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Lam Lam

  • Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words(1996)

    as Monica / Cammy

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The Adventurers(1995)

    as Mona

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • A Touch of Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Coco Xu

  • Long and Winding Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Winnie Tsang

  • Once Upon a Time in China V(1994)

    as 13th Aunt

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Yu Ji

  • The Eight Hilarious Gods (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Lotus

  • Love is a Fairy Tale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Michelle

  • The Assassin(1993)

    as Yao

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • End of the Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Chei's Wife

  • The Magic Crane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Butterfly Lam

  • Blade of Fury(1993)

    as Zither Player

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • No More Love No More Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ms. Chen

  • Love Among the Triad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Kwok Hoi Lam

  • All's Well, Ends Well Too(1993)

    as Snow White

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in China III(1992)

    as 13th Aunt

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Sting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Yvonne

  • Saviour Of The Soul II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dream Girl

  • Swordsman II(1992)

    as Yam Ying Ying

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Game Kids(1992)

    as Chi Lam

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • With or Without You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Cui Er / Tweedy

  • Once Upon a Time in China II(1992)

    as 13th Aunt

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Big Little Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Gigolo and Whore II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Sherin Chan

  • The Banquet(1991)

    as Gi

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Inspector Pink Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Julia

  • Once Upon a Time in China(1991)

    as 13th Aunt

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • This Thing Called Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Janice

  • Pretty Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Chia

  • Tricky Brains(1991)

    as Lucy Ching

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Undeclared War(1990)

    as Ann Chang

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • A Bite of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Anna

  • Tiger Cage II(1990)

    as Mandy Chang

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Return to Action (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Joey Chen

  • Brief Encounter In Shinjuku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Wendy Wan

  • What A Small World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Michelle

  • Crocodile Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Chuan Mak Yu's wife

  • Casino Raiders(1989)

    as Bo Bo

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • I Am Sorry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Alice

  • Ghost Fever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Pinkey

  • Proud and Confident (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jennifer Tang

  • Celebrity Talk Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as 关之琳

  • Mr. Smart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Ms Fang / Mona Fong

  • The Last Duel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Pok Mei-Li / Chi Hau

  • The Crazy Companies II(1988)

    as Nicole

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Vengeance Is Mine(1988)

    as Jane Li Su Ching

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Three Against the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Fan

  • Heart to Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Peggy

  • Profiles of Pleasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Luk Chin Chin

  • Project A 2(1987)

    as Ms. Pak

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Armour of God(1986)

    as Lorelei

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Millionaires' Express(1986)

    as Chi

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars(1985)

    as Wong Chi Ching

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Long Road to Gallantry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mu Wan Er

  • Prince Charming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as 云飘飘

  • Challenge on Chasing Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • The Lost Generation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Shirley

  • Heaven's Gate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • The General (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • The Head Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Vicky Lee

  • 再见狂牛 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 30 episodes · Actor

  • Aladdin Ladder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Agency 24 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 72 titles from 1981 to 2016; peak year 1992.

Biggest box office

Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)

$3.9M worldwide

Highest rated

Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Armour of God (1986)

Film career

19812016

Peak 1992 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting72 of 72: 72 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score60th

By decade

1980s28 · acting1990s38 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s2 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 0% of 16 roles
8590

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Rosamund Kwan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 24; across their 23 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 65th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Midcredits score across 24 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

None of their 24 titles divides audiences: 14 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed8

Most loved · actor

Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)

Midcredits 91st · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 19 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 44. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Rosamund Kwan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rosamund Kwan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Marco Mak shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles