Born in 1914, her original name was Wan Hsiu-ying. Tung was originally an actress in Peking Opera. While performing at the Roll Call of Honor Stage in Shanghai, she met owner Chang Shan-kun.
生於民國三年，本名萬秀英的童月娟，原為平劇女伶，在上海「榮記共舞台」演出時，結識了老闆張善琨。