Barbara Yung nickname(s):
Yunger Forever
Barbara Yung date of birth:
May 7, 1959
How old was Barbara Yung when died?
26
Where was Barbara Yung born?
Hong Kong
When did Barbara Yung die?
May 14, 1985
Why did Barbara Yung die?
Suicide By Gas
What color are Barbara Yung's eyes?
Black
What color is Barbara Yung's hair?
Black
What is Barbara Yung's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Barbara Yung's occupation?
Actress
Short Biography
Barbara Yung (May 7, 1959-May 14, 1985) was a TV actress in Hong Kong. In 1982, Yung made her debut in a Cantonese swordplay drama series-The Legend of the Unknowns and took the limelight. Yung reached her career prime in 1983 when she starred the TVB's swordplay series The Legend of the Condor Heroes, a drama based on a famous martial arts novel by Louis Cha. With a sweet face and stunning acting skills, she portrayed the leading character Wong Yung vividly and she herself became a sensation in Asia in the 1980's. The classic role of Wong Yung earned her the nickname "Yunger Forever" by countless fans.Her career came to a sudden stop on May 14, 1985, when she killed herself using gas. The suspected reason for her committing suicide was the end of her relationship with the then TVB actor Ken Tong, who has been condemned for more than 20 years.