Zhao Lirong (March 11, 1928 – July 17, 2000) was a Chinese singer and film actress.

Biography

Before she became involved in the film industry, Zhao Lirong was a famous Pingju supporting actress on the stage. From the 1980s, Zhao started her comedy performances in the

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Spring Festival Gala. In 1990, she received the award for Best Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival and Hundred Flowers Awards for her first leading role in '' The Spring Festival''.Opera: Zhao Lirong
. China Culture. 10 August 2008. After this, Zhao continued her comedy career with CCTV. On July 17, 2000, Zhao Lirong died from cancer. As one of China's most beloved comedy actresses, thousands attended her funeral.

Filmography

* Third Sister Yang Goes to Court (1981) * Monkey King () (1986) (TV) Queen of Chechi States * Dream of the Red Mansion Part 3 () (1988) Granny Liu * The Spring Festival () (1991) Mother * Erxiao's Mother/Filial Son and Filial Piety () (1993) Mother

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Zhao Lirong -- an Artist Who Brings Laughter to China
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Five-year anniversary of Zhao Lirong's Death
{{DEFAULTSORT:Zhao, Lirong 1928 births 2000 deaths Actresses from Tianjin Chinese television actresses Chinese film actresses 20th-century Chinese women singers Ping opera actresses 20th-century Chinese actresses Singers from Tianjin Chinese women comedians 20th-century Chinese comedians