Lucille Soong
Biography
After leaving mainland China at 22, Lucille landed her first role in the British feature ''Ferry To Hong Kong'' directed by Lewis Gilbert in Hong Kong. She then moved to London to work as both an actress and one of Europe's top Asian fashion models. Among her early credits were the feature ''55 Days At Peking'' and the long-running TV series "Coronation Street.'' The film ''One More Time'' with Sammy Davis, Jr. was her last film as a leading lady in London. After moving to Hollywood, she was surprised to find no agent interested in representing her. Then in 1992 she won the role of the grandma in "The Joy Luck Club." Still recognized for her pivotal role in "Freaky Friday" with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, her role as Eva Langoria's housekeeper in "Desperate Housewives" and Grandma on ABC's ''Fresh Off The Boat."
91years old
Turns 92 on September 5in 297 days
- Born Tianjin
- Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 29 years1996 to 2025
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First role
Soong was discovered by Shaw Brothers Studio while shopping in Hong Kong, but she persuaded Run Run Shaw to tear up the contract after meeting producers for Ferry to Hong Kong.
A first
In 1963 Soong became the first Chinese model listed in the English Models Directory, after winning a Miss Oriental Contest in Spain and being crowned Señorita Oriente.
Lucille Soong movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Raya and the Last Dragon2021 Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasyas Dang Huvoice
IMDb rating 7.3190K votes
Most often with
Nine actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Stephen Tobolowsky's page
Jamie Lee Curtis's page
Chad Michael Murray's page
Daniel Baldwin's page
Lindsay Lohan's page
Mark Harmon's page
Also two films together3 more actors
- Rosalind ChaoFreakier Friday (2025) and Freaky Friday (2003)
- Christina VidalFreakier Friday (2025) and Freaky Friday (2003)
- Haley HudsonFreakier Friday (2025) and Freaky Friday (2003)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.