[1] In 1949, Chan became an actress for Nanyang Film Company in Hong Kong.
Chan first appeared in Adventure at the Women's House, a 1949 Cantonese opera film directed by Fung Chi-Kong.
Chan is known for her support role as a mother, aunt, landlady, or maid.
Chan also appeared in roles with titles such as a doctor, pretty woman, teacher, sifu, clan leader, etc.
In Martial Arts films, Chan appeared as a sifu in Half a Sword (Part 1) (1963) and a clan leader in Buddha's Palm (1982).