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== Repertoire ==
== Repertoire ==
* An Agnostic and Sagacious Intercession<ref>Google book search 英雄碧血洗情仇 1954年7月5日</ref>
* The God's Story<ref>新萬象連台戲《新封神榜》 2019年3月31日星期日</ref>
* The God's Story<ref>新萬象連台戲《新封神榜》 2019年3月31日星期日</ref>
* Emperor's Nocturnal Sacrifice (debut opposite [[Sun Ma Sze Tsang]])
* Emperor's Nocturnal Sacrifice (debut opposite [[Sun Ma Sze Tsang]]) <ref>
{{hkmdb title|1556|Emperor's Nocturnal Sacrifice}}</ref>
* The Crab Beauty (Fantasy)
* The Crab Beauty (Fantasy)<ref>{{hkmdb title|2424|The Crab Beauty(1)}} &
* The Skeleton Tower under the Sea (Fantasy)
{{hkmdb title|2427|The Crab Beauty(2)}} and The ‘biographical notes' of YU Lai-zhen(1923–2004.3.4) [https://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/documents/18995340/19057018/YU%2bLai-zhen_e.pdf PDF]</ref>
* The Skeleton Tower under the Sea (Fantasy)<ref>{{hkmdb title|4285|The Skeleton Tower under the Sea(1)}} & {{hkmdb title|4296|The Skeleton Tower under the Sea(2)}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==

Revision as of 21:49, 23 April 2022

Lai-Zhen Yu
Chinese: 余麗珍
Born1923 (1923)
Died2004 (aged 80–81)
Other namesChiu Lai Jan, Yu Lai-Chun, Yu Lai-jan, Yu Lai-Zhen
Occupation(s)Actress, Cantonese opera singer
Years active1947-1967
Known forCo-founder of Lishi Film Production Company
SpouseLee 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]

Repertoire

  • An Agnostic and Sagacious Intercession[3]
  • The God's Story[4]
  • Emperor's Nocturnal Sacrifice (debut opposite Sun Ma Sze Tsang) [5]
  • The Crab Beauty (Fantasy)[6]
  • The Skeleton Tower under the Sea (Fantasy)[7]

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[8]
  • 1967 The Plot (aka Teaching the Son to Slay the Emperor, Revenge of the Prince) - Cuckoo, Lau's wife.[9]

Personal life

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

Discography

  • CR-2063, Emperor's Nocturnal Sacrifice

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. ^ Google book search 英雄碧血洗情仇 1954年7月5日
  4. ^ 新萬象連台戲《新封神榜》 2019年3月31日星期日
  5. ^ Emperor's Nocturnal Sacrifice at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
  6. ^ The Crab Beauty(1) at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase & The Crab Beauty(2) at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase and The ‘biographical notes' of YU Lai-zhen(1923–2004.3.4) PDF
  7. ^ The Skeleton Tower under the Sea(1) at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase & The Skeleton Tower under the Sea(2) at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
  8. ^ "The Prince Becomes a Monk". hkmdb.com. February 20, 1963. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  9. ^ "Film Screenings - Teaching the Son to Slay the Emperor (aka The Plot)". lcsd.gov.hk. November 27, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2020.