Wang Peiyu

Wang Peiyu (born 4 March 1978) is a Chinese Peking opera singer-actress who plays old sheng (male) roles. A winner of the Plum Blossom Award and the Magnolia Stage Award, Wang Peiyu is also known for her innovative efforts to popularize Peking opera among young people. Helped by her androgynous looks and a strong social media presence, Wang has in recent years built a large fanbase, as demonstrated by her over 1 million fans on Sina Weibo.

Wang Peiyu
Born (1978-03-04) March 4, 1978
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Alma mater
OccupationPeking opera performer
EmployerShanghai Jingju Theatre Company
Known forOld sheng roles
StyleYu (Yu Shuyan) school
Chinese name
Chinese

References

    • Cheng Yingqi (2010-09-09). "Opera star has lots of sex appeal". China Daily.
    • Xu Wei (2013-02-26). "Female Opera Star Wang Peiyu Plays Old Men". Shanghai Daily.
    • Zhang Qian (2016-03-13). "Opera star pushes boundaries to build audience". Shanghai Daily.


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