Wang Peiyu
Chinese Peking opera singer-actress (born 1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wang Peiyu (born 4 March 1978) is a Chinese Peking opera singer-actress who plays old sheng (male) roles. A winner of the Plum Blossom Award and the Magnolia Stage Award, Wang Peiyu is also known for her innovative efforts to popularize Peking opera among young people. Helped by her androgynous looks and a strong social media presence, Wang has in recent years built a large fanbase, as demonstrated by her over 1 million fans on Sina Weibo.
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In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
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Born | (1978-03-04) March 4, 1978 (age 46) | ||||||
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Occupation | Peking opera performer | ||||||
Employer | Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company | ||||||
Known for | Old sheng roles | ||||||
Style | Yu (Yu Shuyan) school | ||||||
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Chinese | 王珮瑜 | ||||||
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