Mei Lanfang
Mei Lan (October 22, 1894 – August 6, 1961), better known by his stage name Mei Lanfang, was a Chinese Peking opera performer. Noted mostly for playing female roles, he earned the title "Queen of Peking Opera". In his five-decade-long career on stage, his smooth and poised style brought him international acclaim, becoming the first person to bring Peking Opera to foreign countries.
Mei Lan (October 22, 1894 – August 6, 1961), better known by his stage name Mei Lanfang, was a Chinese Peking opera performer. Noted mostly for playing female roles, he earned the title "Queen of Peking Opera". In his five-decade-long career on stage, his smooth and poised style brought him international acclaim, becoming the first person to bring Peking Opera to foreign countries.
Known For
Cast Credits
Dream in the Garden
as Du Liniang
贵妃醉酒
as 杨贵妃
白蛇传-断桥
as 白素贞
Goddess Luo River
as Zhen / Luo Shen
Remorse at Death
as Han Yuniang
The Dream of the Ancient Capital
as Ji Yu
木兰从军·走边
as Hua Mulan
天女散花
as Goddess