Eileen likes to tell people she was "made in China". Born in Shanghai, Eileen began her acting career as a teenager. Her talent for dancing was also discovered as a teen and she performed in many clubs across Hong Kong. Eileen learned English by skipping school and watching American movies in the theater. Eileen turned down a movie contract from a major film studio in China so that she could marry a preacher and immigrate to America. In America, Eileen's singing talent was discovered and she trained extensively under Howard Hayes. Her life in America has been busy as she had two sons, two daughters as well as a second husband. Eileen has done film, commercial and print work. Eileen is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese and English. Eileen is now happily married and keeps busy chasing after her 11 grandchildren.
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