Wang Jun'an

Wang Jun'an (born 5 June 1970) is a Chinese Yue opera singer-actress who specializes in young sheng (male) roles. One of Yin Guifang's most prized students,[1] she is the top star of the Fujian Fanghua Yue Drama Troupe based in Fuzhou. Wang Jun'an won the Plum Blossom Award in 2015 and the Magnolia Stage Award in 2014. She is affectionately nicknamed "White Horse" by her large fanbase, which "rival[s] that of a famous pop star".[2]

Wang Jun'an
Born (1970-06-05) June 5, 1970
Sheng County, Zhejiang, China
Other names"White Horse" (白马; "Baima")
Alma materCatholic University of America
OccupationYue opera performer
Years active1986–1996, 2006–present
EmployerFujian Fanghua Yue Drama Troupe
Known forYoung sheng roles
StyleYin (Yin Guifang) school
Spouse(s)
Andre Dehondt
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(m. 2014)​
Chinese name
Chinese王君安
In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.

Rare for a traditional Chinese opera performer, Wang Jun'an received her college education in the west — she holds a degree in economics and financial management from the Catholic University of America and lived for a decade in the U.S. before returning to China.[3] In 2014–15 she became an artist in residence for the Five College Consortium and gave lectures at Mount Holyoke College, Amherst College, and Harvard University.[4][5][6]

Repertoire (incomplete)
English Title Original Title Role Notes
Liu Yong柳永Liu Yong
Interrogating the Wife and Seeking Her Return盤妻索妻Liang Yushu
Dream of the Red Chamber紅樓夢Jia Baoyu
Jade Dragonfly玉蜻蜓
  • Shen Guisheng
  • Shen Shixing
Liu Yi Delivers the Letter柳毅傳書Liu Yi
The Legend of Song Hong宋弘傳奇Song Hong
He Wenxiu何文秀He Wenxiu
The Peony Pavilion牡丹亭Liu Mengmei

References
  1. Xu Wei (2010-11-12). "Two performances to remember Yin". Shanghai Daily.
  2. Tang Yuankai (2016-06-02). "Keep the Show On". Beijing Review (22).
  3. Xu Wei (2007-03-21). "Ladies sing male scholars in Yueju Opera". Shanghai Daily.
  4. Egor-Egbe, Alheri (2015-03-15). "Chinese Yue opera star to visit MHC". Mount Holyoke College.
  5. "2014-15 Multicultural Theater Residencies". Five College Consortium. March 2015.
  6. Sudhir, Saumya (2016-09-29). "Chinese Department presents Yue Opera". Mount Holyoke News.
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