Lai-Zhen Yu | |
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余麗珍 | |
Born | 1923 |
Died | 2004 (aged 80–81) |
Other names | Chiu Lai Jan, Yu Lai-Chun, Yu Lai-jan, Yu Lai-Zhen |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Cantonese opera singer |
Years active | 1947-1967 |
Known for | Co-founder of Lishi Film Production Company |
Spouse | Lee Siu-wan [1] |
Lai-Zhen Yu ( Chinese: 余麗珍; 1923–2004) was a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Yu is credited with over 140 films.
In 1923, Yu was born in Guangdong, China. [2] [3]
At age 16, Yu performed Cantonese opera. Yu performed Cantonese opera in the United States, South East Asia, and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Yu co-founded Guanghua Opera Troupe. In 1947, Yu crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Yu first appeared in Cuckoo's Spirit in March, a 1947 Drama film directed by Hung Suk-Wan. In 1959, Yu co-founded Lishi Film Production Company. Yu is known for her role as the Headless Queen in Cantonese opera films. In 1968, Yu retired from the film industry. [1]
Yu's last film was The Plot, a 1967 Historical Drama film directed by Wong Hok-Sing. Yu is credited with over 140 films. [2] [3]
This is a partial list of films.
Yu's husband was Lee Siu-wan, [13] a writer for films. Within the Cantonese Opera community, Lee was also part of the establishment. He explained at a press conference how applications of new performers for Barwo membership were blocked until weeks before their scheduled (1 July 1972) performances. [14]
After retirement, Yu immigrated to Canada. On 4 March 2004, Yu died. [2] [3]
Lai-Zhen Yu | |
---|---|
余麗珍 | |
Born | 1923 |
Died | 2004 (aged 80–81) |
Other names | Chiu Lai Jan, Yu Lai-Chun, Yu Lai-jan, Yu Lai-Zhen |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Cantonese opera singer |
Years active | 1947-1967 |
Known for | Co-founder of Lishi Film Production Company |
Spouse | Lee Siu-wan [1] |
Lai-Zhen Yu ( Chinese: 余麗珍; 1923–2004) was a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Yu is credited with over 140 films.
In 1923, Yu was born in Guangdong, China. [2] [3]
At age 16, Yu performed Cantonese opera. Yu performed Cantonese opera in the United States, South East Asia, and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Yu co-founded Guanghua Opera Troupe. In 1947, Yu crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Yu first appeared in Cuckoo's Spirit in March, a 1947 Drama film directed by Hung Suk-Wan. In 1959, Yu co-founded Lishi Film Production Company. Yu is known for her role as the Headless Queen in Cantonese opera films. In 1968, Yu retired from the film industry. [1]
Yu's last film was The Plot, a 1967 Historical Drama film directed by Wong Hok-Sing. Yu is credited with over 140 films. [2] [3]
This is a partial list of films.
Yu's husband was Lee Siu-wan, [13] a writer for films. Within the Cantonese Opera community, Lee was also part of the establishment. He explained at a press conference how applications of new performers for Barwo membership were blocked until weeks before their scheduled (1 July 1972) performances. [14]
After retirement, Yu immigrated to Canada. On 4 March 2004, Yu died. [2] [3]