The Last Empress
A former nightclub singer, she became close to Shaw magnate Run Run Shaw (while he was still married) and slowly, made herself, an integral part of his life. So much so, that Raymond Chow decided to leave the studio (after 11-years of service) and strike out on his own. She would take over the position that Chow was in line for (Producer), without ever having training in that area. Having been Run Run Shaw's Mistress (herself), she gained the reputation of being very Hard-nosed, crucial to all females who had any access to Run Run, (now) had to go through her. She kept the females (and some of the men) in line, by keeping a "No Nonsense" approach to business and only fratenizing at public functions.
She became Mrs. Run Run Shaw in May of 1997, by legally marrying the studio mogul.
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