Lai-Zhen Yu

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.

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

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. Stokes, Lisa Odham (2020). Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema. Scarecrow Press. pp. 563–564. ISBN 9781538120620. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  2. "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.
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