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Mei Lanfang
Born 1894-10-22Beijing, China
Mei Lan (October 22, 1894 – August 6, 1961), better known by his stage name Mei Lanfang, was a Chinese Peking opera performer. Noted mostly for playing female roles, he earned the title "Queen of Peking Opera". In his five-decade-long career on stage, his smooth and poised style brought him international acclaim, becoming the first person to bring Peking Opera to foreign countries.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Worlds of Mei LanfangRoleDream in the GardenDu LiniangMei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part IILanfang Mei春节大联欢演员贵妃醉酒杨贵妃Goddess Luo RiverZhen / Luo ShenMei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part IRole白蛇传-断桥白素贞Remorse at DeathHan YuniangA Spray of Plum BlossomsRoleThe Dream of the Ancient CapitalJi Yu木兰从军·走边Hua Mulan天女散花Goddess