Li Shengsu is a Chinese Peking opera singer-actress who plays Dan roles.
27 Facts About Li Shengsu
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Li Shengsu began performing traditional Chinese opera from a young age and is a student of Mei Baojiu and other famous opera performers.
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Li Shengsu is widely considered a Peking opera superstar and has many renown performances.
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Currently, Li Shengsu is the director of Troupe One of China National Peking Opera Company.
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Li Shengsu has received multiple awards and recognition for her performance in Peking opera.
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Li Shengsu was born on February 16,1966, in Baixiang County, Xingtai City of Hebei, China.
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Li Shengsu began her career in performing Chinese opera after she was specially recruited into the Yu Opera Troupe of Baixiang County by Wei Shengliang who was a teacher in the troupe.
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Li Shengsu became a disciple of the opera performer Liu Xiurong in 1987.
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In 1988, Li Shengsu officially joined the Mei school or style of Peking opera and became a disciple of Mei Baojiu.
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In 1991, Li Shengsu transferred to the Shanxi Peking Opera Theater as lead performer.
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In 1998, Li Shengsu entered the Graduate School of Outstanding Young Actors of Peking Opera for further study.
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Not only did Li Shengsu further developed her skills in traditional Peking opera with her mentors, she and her mentors innovated opera by integrating the different acting skills of various Dan roles into one and adding their own interpretations into old drama to give them new vitality.
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Li Shengsu has performed in various places across China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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Some countries that Li Shengsu has performed in are South Korea, Japan, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, France, the United States, Australia, Italy, Canada, Cuba and Egypt.
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Li Shengsu starred in some Peking opera films and TV series based on stage productions, such as Xie Yaohuan, Yuan Chonghuan, and Mu Guiying Takes Command.
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Li Shengsu has held various positions in the Peking opera field and in other areas.
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Li Shengsu used to serve as leader of the Mei Lanfang Peking Opera Troupe for the Shanxi Peking Opera Theater.
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Li Shengsu is currently the director of Troupe One of the China National Peking Opera Company after she succeeded Yu Kuizhi to the position on September 18,2010.
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Li Shengsu is a member of the Chinese Dramatist Association as well.
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Li Shengsu is a member of the Executive Committee of All-China Women's Federations and a member of the standing committee of the All-China Youth Federation.
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Li Shengsu has been recognized multiple times for her skill and talent in Peking opera.
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In 1987, Li Shengsu won the outstanding performance award at the first CCTV National Youth Beijing competition with her performance of Lian Jingfeng.
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In 1992, Li Shengsu participated in the National Young Peking Opera teams's new play show where she won the Excellent Actor Performance Award for Meng Lijun.
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In 1996, Li Shengsu became the recipient of the 13th Plum Blossom Performance Award.
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In 2004, Li Shengsu became the first person to sing Peking opera in the Golden Hall in Vienna, Austria.
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On December 29,2017, Li Shengsu won the 10th China Gold Record Award for Best Peking Opera and Quyi Performer with her performance in Symphony Peking Opera - Female General of Yangmen.
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Li Shengsu holds the title of national first class performer.