Lai-Zhen Yu Explained

Lai-Zhen Yu
Native Name Lang:zh-hant
Birth Place:Guangdong, China
Other Names:Chiu Lai Jan, Yu Lai-Chun, Yu Lai-jan, Yu Lai-Zhen
Occupation:Actress, Cantonese opera singer
Years Active:1947-1967
Known For:Co-founder of Lishi Film Production Company
Spouse:Lee Siu-wan

Lai-Zhen Yu (; 1923–2004) was a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Yu is credited with over 140 films.

Early life

In 1923, Yu was born in Guangdong, China.

Career

At age 16, Yu performed Cantonese opera. Yu performed Cantonese opera in the United States, South East Asia, and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Yu co-founded Guanghua Opera Troupe. In 1947, Yu crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Yu first appeared in Cuckoo's Spirit in March, a 1947 Drama film directed by Hung Suk-Wan. In 1959, Yu co-founded Lishi Film Production Company. Yu is known for her role as the Headless Queen in Cantonese opera films. In 1968, Yu retired from the film industry.[1]

Yu's last film was The Plot, a 1967 Historical Drama film directed by Wong Hok-Sing. Yu is credited with over 140 films.[2] [3]

Repertoire

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

Personal life

Yu's husband was Lee Siu-wan, a writer for films. Within the Cantonese Opera community, Lee was also part of the establishment. He explained at a press conference how applications of new performers for Barwo membership were blocked until weeks before their scheduled (1 July 1972) performances.[14]

After retirement, Yu immigrated to Canada. On 4 March 2004, Yu died.[2] [3]

Discography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Yu planned to be back on stage for Lunar New Year, as encouraged by her husband. 29 December 1961 Wah Kiu Yat Po.
  2. Book: Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema . 563–564 . Scarecrow Press . Lisa Odham . Stokes . 2020 . 9781538120620 . 15 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Yu Lai-Zhen . hkmdb.com . 18 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Yu le zhi yin (Amusement news, CUHK Digital Repository) May 26. May 26, 1953 . June 24, 2024 . Hong Kong .
  5. Web site: Yu le zhi yin (Amusement news, CUHK Digital Repository) July 5. July 5, 1953 . June 24, 2024 . Hong Kong .
  6. Web site: Yu le zhi yin (Amusement news, CUHK Digital Repository) September 6. September 6, 1953 . June 24, 2024 . Hong Kong .
  7. 3 August 1953 Performance, seven days, Macau.
  8. Google book search 英雄碧血洗情仇 1954年7月5日
  9. & and The ‘biographical notes' of YU Lai-zhen（1923–2004.3.4) PDF
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  11. Web site: The Maid Who led an Expedition to conquer the West . lcsd.gov.hk. 2011. 12 August 2023.
  12. Web site: The Prince Becomes a Monk . hkmdb.com. 20 February 1963 . 18 November 2020.
  13. Web site: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp/en_US/web/fpo/programmes/2016cop/film04.html . Film Screenings - Teaching the Son to Slay the Emperor (aka The Plot) . lcsd.gov.hk . 27 November 2016 . 25 November 2020.
  14. [The Kung Sheung Daily News]

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