Lai-Zhen Yu

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Lai-Zhen Yu
Chinese: 余麗珍
Born1923 (1923)
Guangdong province, China
Died2004 (aged 80–81)
Other namesChiu Lai Jan, Yu Lai-Chun, Yu Lai-jan, Yu Lai-Zhen
OccupationActress, Cantonese opera singer
Years active1947-1967
Known forCo-founder of Lishi Film Production Company
Spouse(s)Lee Siu-wan

Lai-Zhen Yu (Chinese: 余麗珍) (1923-2004) is 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 province, China.[1][2]

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. Yu's last film was The Plot, a 1967 Historical Drama film directed by Wong Hok-Sing. In 1968, Yu retired from the film industry. Yu is credited with over 140 films.[1][2]

Filmography[]

Films[]

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1947 Cuckoo's Spirit in March [1]
  • 1951 A King Speaks His Heart [1]
  • 1963 The Prince Becomes a Monk[3]
  • 1967 The Plot (aka Teaching the Son to Slay the Emperor, Revenge of the Prince) - Cuckoo, Lau's wife.[4]

Personal life[]

Yu's husband was Lee Siu-wan. After retirement, Yu immigrated to Canada. On March 4, 2004, Yu died.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Stokes, Lisa Odham (2020). Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema. Scarecrow Press. pp. 563–564. ISBN 9781538120620. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Yu Lai-Zhen". hkmdb.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "The Prince Becomes a Monk". hkmdb.com. February 20, 1963. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  4. ^ "Film Screenings - Teaching the Son to Slay the Emperor (aka The Plot)". lcsd.gov.hk. November 27, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2020.

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