Li Shengsu
Li Shengsu (born 4 February 1967) is a Chinese Peking opera singer-actress who plays Dan roles. Currently the director of Troupe One of China National Peking Opera Company, Li Shengsu is widely considered a Peking opera superstar.[1] She is a student of Mei Baojiu.[2]
Li Shengsu | |||||||
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| Born | February 4, 1967 | ||||||
| Alma mater | National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts | ||||||
| Occupation | Peking opera performer | ||||||
| Years active | 1986–present | ||||||
| Employer | China National Peking Opera Company | ||||||
| Known for | Dan roles | ||||||
| Style | Mei (Mei Lanfang) school | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 李勝素 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 李胜素 | ||||||
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Li Shengsu was a member of the 11th and 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and is a member of the Executive Committee of All-China Women's Federation as well a standing member of the All-China Youth Federation.[1]
Filmography
Peking opera films and TV series
Li Shengsu starred in some Peking opera films and TV series based on stage productions, such as Xie Yaohuan (2001 TV series), Yuan Chonghuan (2009 film), and Mu Guiying Takes Command (2017 film, directed by Xia Gang).
Non-opera films and TV series
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | The First Pass Under Heaven | 天下第一關 | TV series | |
| 1988 | The Legend of the Daliang Mountains | 大涼山傳奇 | Yang Feng | Film |
References
- "Li Shengsu". Sinolink Productions.
- "Peking Opera Strikes a Chord in London". China Daily. 2017-10-26.
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