About Yu Lai-Zhen
Lived 1923 – 2004 (aged 80–81). Yu Lai-Zhen was an actor, film actor and cantonese opera.
Repertoire The God's Story An Agnostic and Sagacious Intercession Emperor's Nocturnal Sacrifice (debut opposite Sun Ma Sze Tsang) The Crab Beauty (Fantasy) The Skeleton Tower under the Sea (Fantasy)
Filmography Films This is a partial list of films. 1947 Cuckoo's Spirit in March (See Yang Paifeng) 1963 The Prince Becomes a Monk 1967 The Plot ( Teaching the Son to Slay the Emperor, Revenge of the Prince) - Cuckoo, Lau's wife.
Personal life Yu's husband was Lee Siu-wan, a writer for films. Within the Cantonese Opera community, Lee was also part of the establishment. He explained at a press conference how applications of new performers for Barwo membership were blocked until weeks before their scheduled (1 July 1972) performances.
After retirement, Yu immigrated to Canada. On 4 March 2004, Yu died.
Discography CR-2063, Emperor's Nocturnal Sacrifice
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Who was Yu Lai-Zhen?
Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer
When was Yu Lai-Zhen born?
Yu Lai-Zhen was born in 1923 in Guangdong.
When did Yu Lai-Zhen die?
Yu Lai-Zhen died on 4 March 2004.
What was Yu Lai-Zhen's occupation?
Yu Lai-Zhen was an actor, film actor and cantonese opera.
What nationality was Yu Lai-Zhen?
Yu Lai-Zhen's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.
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