Bak Sheut-sin

Bak Sheut-sin (born 1 April 1926 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China), also known as Bai Xuexian, is a famous former Chinese opera actress in China and Hong Kong.

Bak Sheut-sin (白雪仙)
Bak Sheut-sin (right) with Yam Kim-Fai in a movie poster for their last film Tragedy of a Poet King.
Born
Chan Shuliang
陳淑良

(1926-05-19) 19 May 1926
OccupationActress
Performer
Awards
Hong Kong Film AwardsLife Achievement Award
2001 Lifetime Achievement

Chinese name
Musical career
Also known asBai Xuexian
OriginHong Kong
GenresCantonese opera
Bak Sheut-sin
Chinese白雪仙

Career

Bak is notable for pairing up with fellow Cantonese opera star Yam Kim Fai. Two of her major works are The Peony Pavilion and Tai Nui Fa. She has received awards from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Hong Kong University for her contribution to the opera art form. In April 2001 she received a "Lifetime achievement award" from the Hong Kong Film Awards from Chief Secretary for Administration Anson Chan. Awarded Gold Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong Government in 2013.

See also

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