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Cecilia Fong Sing Lee
Cecelia Lee Fung-Sing (; born May 6, 1933) is a Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Lee is known for cross-dressed in male role in Cantonese opera films. Lee is credited with over 55 films. Early life On May 6, 1933, Lee was born. Education For Cantonese opera, Lee was mentored by Lee Bo-lun. Lee trained in martial arts from masters Simon Yuen Siu-tin, Qi Yukun, Han Yingjie and Kwan Ching-leung. Lee trained in vocal from Wong To and Lau Siu-wing. Career In 1953, Lee became an actress in Hong Kong films. Lee first appeared as Sixth Aunt in The Valiant Dog, a 1953 Drama film directed by Wong Toi. Her Xue Baochai, credited as Lee Heung-Ying, in two 1954 films the Grand View Garden (Part 1 and Part 2) when she was opposite Yim Fun Fong, the Lin Daiyu, in contemporary settings instead of usual opera costumes. Lee first appeared in Cantonese opera related film in An Actor's Struggle with Yam Kim-fai, a 1955 Cantonese opera film directed by Fung Chi-Kong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantonese Opera
Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Guangdong Province. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau and among Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. History There is debate about the origins of Cantonese opera, but it is generally accepted that opera was brought from the northern part of China and slowly migrated to the southern province of Guangdong in the late 13th century, during the late Southern Song dynasty. In the 12th century, there was a theatrical form called the Nanxi or "Southern drama", which was performed in public theatres of Hangzhou, then capital of the Southern Song. With the invasion of the Mongol army, Emperor Gong of the Song dynasty fled with hundreds of thousands of Song people into Guangdong in 1276. Among them were Nanxi performers from Zheji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xue Baochai
Xue Baochai (, and her surname is a homophone with "Snow", rendered Precious Virtue in Chi-chen Wang's translation) is one of the principal characters in the classic 18th century Chinese novel '' Dream of the Red Chamber''. Described as extremely beautiful and socially graceful, her attributes complement those of her cousin Lin Daiyu. Indeed, it has been suggested that the two women are complements of one another – each has exactly the attributes of Cao Xueqin's ideal woman which the other lacks. She is the only daughter of Aunt Xue and the younger sister of Xue Pan, a local Jinling bully. Unlike her brother, she is an excellent poet and a good elder cousin to Baoyu and Daiyu, and a good mistress to her maids. Well liked by all the servants and the mistresses of the Jia household, she also is a capable person, once helping Lady Wang manage the Rong Guo Mansion. Baochai is also extremely tactful, always careful never to offend anyone of importance in the house. Eventually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yim Fun Fong
Katie Fong Yim Fun () is a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera performer from Hong Kong. Fong is credited with over 150 films. Fong has a star at Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong. Early life In 1928, Fong was born as Chow Tung Si in Enping, Guangdong Province, China. Fong grew up with a single adopted mother, and therefore changed her name to Leung Yin-fong. Fong learned Cantonese opera from Kwok Sing Theatre. Education In 1995, Fong received a Doctorate of Humane Letters award from California Lutheran University. In 2004, Fong received the award Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa conferred by Lingnan University. In 2013, Fong received a Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa, from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Career In 1937, Fong joined Sing Sau Nin Opera Troupe. At age 10, Fong began her Cantonese opera training. By age 13, Fong earned the status of supporting actress () in Cantonese opera in Guangzhou, China. By age 16, Fong earned the status of fema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lin Daiyu
Lin Daiyu (also spelled Lin Tai-yu, zh, s=林黛玉, p=Lín Dàiyù, rendered Black Jade in Chi-chen Wang's translation) is one of the principal characters of Cao Xueqin's classic 18th-century Chinese novel '' Dream of the Red Chamber''. She is portrayed as a well-educated, intelligent, witty and beautiful young woman of physical frailness who is somewhat prone to occasional melancholy. The love triangle between Daiyu, Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai forms one of the main threads of the book. Lin has become one of the most loved, controversial and written-about Chinese literary characters. The complexity of her depictions and the compassionate nature of her portrayal in the novel by Cao has garnered acclaim. Life In the framing chapters, Lin Daiyu was a flower who was later incarnated as Daiyu to pay back her "debt of tears" to Jia Baoyu, who watered and gave life to the flower. Lin and Jia were the only two characters in the book that were coming from the illusory world. Born to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yam Kim-fai
Yam Kim-fai (, 4 February 1913 (Lunar 29 December 1912 – 29 November 1989), also known as Ren Jianhui was a Cantonese opera actress in China and Hong Kong. Yam was most notable for her unique ability to sing in the lower register. That her opera voice was indistinguishable from a male one allowed her to play either male or female roles, though she usually performed male ones. On 24 June 1972, Yam performed for the last time in public and TV viewers looked for the "man" they knew from movies/stage performances. They did not expect to see her in a 2-piece set of jacket and qipao (cheongsam) with floral print. Since 1972, Yam enjoyed singing in private with a live band and was often accompanied by her protégée Loong who would read the lyrics out for her until her eyesight improved with surgery. On 11 July 1976, during the 25th Miss Universe pageant held at the Lee Theatre in Hong Kong, contestants were asked to pick from five portraits the one they thought was the actress in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wong Hok-Sing
Wong Hok-Sing (1913–1994) is a former Cantonese opera performer, actor, screenwriter and film director from Hong Kong in 1950s and 1960s. Wong is credited with over 75 films as an actor, over 200 films as a director, and over 70 films as a writer. Early life In 1913, Wong was born in Guangdong ) means "wide" or "vast", and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in AD 226. The name "''Guang''" ultimately came from Guangxin ( zh, labels=no, first=t, t= , s=广信), an outpost established in Han dynasty ..., China. Career Wong gained fame working for the Guangdong Professional Union for Cantonese Opera Performers, often appearing in troupes led by the likes of Sit Kok-sin and Ma Si-tsang. While touring the US he became interested in filmmaking, although had made his debut as a film actor in 1940 in '' General Di Qing''. He began working for the Grandview Film Company, producing films such as ''White Powder and Neon Lights'' in 1947. Amon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clara Law
Clara Law Cheuk-yiu (; born 29 May 1957) is a Hong Kong Second Wave film director who moved to Australia with her partner and fellow filmmaker Eddie Fong. She is known for such films as ''Floating Life'' and '' Autumn Moon''. Early life and education Clara Law was born on 29 May 1957 in Macau. At the age of 10 she moved to Hong Kong. Law studied at the University of Hong Kong and graduated with a degree in English Literature. After a period of working in television in Hong Kong, in 1982 Law began studying film direction and writing at the National Film and Television School in England. She won the Silver Plaque Award at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1985 for her graduation film ''They Say the Moon is Fuller Here''. Career Early career In 1978 Law joined Radio Television Hong Kong as an assistant producer and director. During her time there she tried many aspects of television, from screenwriting to directing. Between 1978 and 1981 she directed 12 drama program ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Floating Life
''Floating Life'' is a 1996 Australian drama film directed by Clara Law about a Hong Kong family who move to Australia. The film was selected as the Australian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 69th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. Cast *Annette Shun Wah as ''Yen Chan'' * Annie Yip as ''Bing Chan'' * Anthony Wong as ''Gar Ming'' * Edwin Pang as ''Mr. Chan'' * Cecilia Fong Sing Lee as ''Mrs. Chan'' * Toby Wong as ''Yue'' * Toby Chan as ''Chau'' * Julian Pulvermacher as ''Michael'', Yen's husband * Bruce Poon as ''Cheung'', Bing's husband * Celia Ireland * Darren Yap * Nina Liu as ''Apple'' Awards *1996: Locarno International Film Festival ''Silver Leopard'' (Clara Law) *1996: Golden Horse Film Festival ''Golden Horse Award'' (Best Original Score: Davood A. Tabrizi) *1996: Gijón International Film Festival ''Best Director'' (Clara Law) *1996: Gijón International Film Festival ''Grand Prix Asturias'' (Best Feature: Clara Law) *1997: Créteil I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Horse Award For Best Supporting Actress
This is a list of winners and nominees of the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress (). Superlatives Multiple wins and nominations The following individuals received two or more Best Supporting Actress awards: The following individuals received three or more Best Supporting Actress nominations: Winners and nominees 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s References External links Official website Official website {{Golden Horse Film Awards Film awards for supporting actress Golden Horse Film Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
33rd Golden Horse Awards
The 33rd Golden Horse Awards (Mandarin:第33屆金馬獎) took place on December 13, 1996 at the Kaohsiung Cultural Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main geography of Taiwan, island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', lies between the East China Sea, East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocea .... Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. References 33rd 1996 film awards 1996 in Taiwan {{film-award-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales and the List of cities in Australia by population, most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 km (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 km (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur, New South Wales, Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2024 was 5,557,233, which is about 66% of the state's population. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2017. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City. There is ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1933 Births
Events January * January 11 – Australian aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith makes the first commercial flight between Australia and New Zealand. * January 17 – The United States Congress votes in favour of Philippines independence, against the wishes of U.S. President Herbert Hoover. * January 28 – "Pakistan Declaration": Choudhry Rahmat Ali publishes (in Cambridge, UK) a pamphlet entitled ''Now or Never; Are We to Live or Perish Forever?'', in which he calls for the creation of a Muslim state in northwest India that he calls "Pakistan, Pakstan"; this influences the Pakistan Movement. * January 30 ** Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany (German Reich), Chancellor of Germany by President of Germany Paul von Hindenburg. ** Édouard Daladier forms a government in France in succession to Joseph Paul-Boncour. He is succeeded on October 26 by Albert Sarraut and on November 26 by Camille Chautemps. February * February 1 – Adolf Hitle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
