Zhang Jiqing's grandfather was a "Sue Beach" artist.
20 Facts About Zhang Jiqing
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Zhang Jiqing's family used to form a "Zhang Jia Ban", making a living by performing on the wharf.
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Zhang Jiqing was imbued with what she had seen and heard when she was young, whereas her serious learning of opera only began at the age of 14.
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Zhang Jiqing Yiqing was first arranged the role of four operas in the New opera "Mandarin Duck Sword".
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In 1952, Zhang Jiqing went to take care of her aunt who was in Shanghai's Minfeng Troupe of Suzhou opera.
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Unexpectedly, seeking refuge with her aunt because of poverty, Zhang Jiqing inadvertently began her life as an artist.
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Zhang Jiqing joined the Minfeng Troupe of Suzhou opera when she was 14 years old.
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Zhang Jiqing studied Suzhou opera and played Dan role in her early career life.
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At the beginning of 1955, Zhang Jiqing played the leading role of two Korean operas, Legend of Chun Xiang and Legend of Shen Qing.
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Zhang Jiqing became known by audiences for playing Zhengdan, Wudan, and Liudan.
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Zhang Jiqing was awarded the 1st Plum Blossom Prize in 1983.
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Zhang Jiqing, like her husband Yao Jikun, was a member of the "Ji Generation".
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Zhang Jiqing died on 6 January 2022, at the age of 83.
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Zhang Jiqing showed much hope that Zhang would participate in this troupe.
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Zhang Jiqing responded to a curtain call 15 times, and cheers resounded through the theater.
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When Zhang Jiqing was still in China, Japan's NHK made a special trip to China and shot a documentary for Zhang Jiqing- The Dream of Jiangnan.
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Zhang Jiqing's performance named The Peony Pavilion was greatly welcomed by the local audiences.
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Zhang Jiqing received the title of the "Honorary Citizen" of Villeurbanne.
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In 1998, Zhang Jiqing cooperated with a famous Japanese Kyogen actor, Mansaku Nomura to perform a traditional Chinese play named the Jade Hairpin in Tokyo.
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Zhang Jiqing has played the leading role of many plays, including:.