Shi Yihong (born 7 June 1972), known as Shi Min before 2002, is a Chinese Peking opera singer-actress who plays ''
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Plum Blossom Prize
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winner, Shi Yihong is considered a Peking opera superstar who not only excels in both vocal and acrobatic roles, but is always experimenting and expanding her repertoire despite resistance from conservative elements. Shi Yihong is a member of the
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Mu Guiying
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Li Qingzhao
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Zhang Yimou
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Du Liniang
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, and countless others. She has also acted in '' Kunqu'' productions. In 1999, Shi Yihong starred in Tan Dun's ''The Gate'', an orchestral theatre which debuted in Tokyo, Japan.
In 2018, Yihong Theatre opened in Baoshan District, Shanghai. This is the first theatre in Shanghai named after an opera artist.
Filmography
Peking opera films and TV series
Shi Yihong starred in some Peking opera films and TV series based on stage productions, such as ''Exchanging a Leopard Cat for a Prince'' (1998 TV series), ''Farewell My Concubine'' (2014 film), and ''Li Qingzhao'' (2017 film).