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Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Lai-Zhen Yu | |
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余麗珍 | |
Yu in the 1950s | |
| 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] |
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,[16] 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.[17]
After retirement, Yu immigrated to Canada. On 4 March 2004, Yu died.[2][3]
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