Lisa Lu

Lisa Lu Yan (born January 19, 1927) is a Chinese actress known for her accomplishments in both film and television. Born in Beijing in 1927, Lu had a passion for Chinese opera, or Kunqu, during her teen years. In the 1950s, she emigrated to the United States, where she embarked on a successful career in television. Lu gained recognition for her recurring role as Miss Mandarin on the cult western show Yancy Derringer during the 1958–59 television season. She also had a recurring role as 'Hey Girl' on the television series Have Gun – Will Travel in 1961. Lu made numerous other appearances on television, including guest starring roles on Bonanza, The Big Valley, The Richard Boone Show, The Virginian, Hawaiian Eye, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. In addition to her television work, Lu is known for her film performances and has won the Golden Horse Awards three times in the 1970s. She is a member of both the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.