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Fong Yim Fun
Chinese opera singer and actress
In this Chinese name, the family name is Fong (芳).
Fong Yim Fun BBS, MBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chow Tung Si (age&#;96&#;97) Enping, Guangdong, China |
| Other&#;names | Yanfen Fang, Fong Yim-Fen, Fong Yim Fun, Leung Yin-fong, Yang Leung Yin-Fong, Dr.
Yang Leung Yin-fong, Dr. Yang Leung Yin-fong Katie, Katie Yang |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Cantonese opera singer |
| Years&#;active | (before the wedding) |
| Known&#;for | Cantonese opera, Fong style Cantonese opera, founder of Zhili Film Company |
| Spouse | Dr.
Yang Kyung Waung |
Katie Fong Yim Fun (Chinese: 芳艷芬) is a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera performer from Hong Kong. Fong is credited with over films. Fong has a star at Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong.
Early life
In , Fong was born as Chow Tung Si in Enping, Guangdong Province, China. Fong grew up with a single adopted mother, and therefore changed her name to Leung Yin-fong. Fong learned Cantonese opera from Kwok Sing Theatre.[1][2]
Education
In , Fong received a Doctorate of Humane Letters award from California Lutheran University.
In , Fong received the award Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa conferred by Lingnan University. In , Fong received a Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa, from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.[3][2]
Career
In , Fong joined Sing Sau Nin Opera Troupe.
Fong yim fun biography examples for kids Law Wan-Lan. December 7, Website updated: 5 Sep It was here that Fong had her debut female lead status in opera.At age 10, Fong began her Cantonese opera training. By age 13, Fong earned the status of supporting actress (Chinese: 二幫花旦) in Cantonese opera in Guangzhou, China. By age 16, Fong earned the status of female lead actress (Chinese: 正印花旦) in Cantonese opera.
Fong is known as Queen of Hudan and her unique singing style in Cantonese Opera is known as the Fong style.
In , Fong debuted as a film actress in Hong Kong. Fong appeared in The Flower Drops by the Red Chamber, a drama film directed by Ng Wui. Fong also appeared in drama and comedy films.
In , Fong founded the Sun Yim Yeung Opera Troupe. In , Fong also founded Zhili Film Company.
Fong appeared in A Cadet in Love's Battle, a comedy film and Zhili's inaugural production directed by Chiang Wai-Kwong.
Fong yim fun biography examples list Repertoire [ edit ]. Leung Lai-Wah. Kung Lai-Wan. Swallow the Poison with a SmileFong and Yam Kim-fai performed Cantonese opera both on stage and in many films including Swallows Come Home ().
In , Fong retired from the entertainment industry.
Fong's last film was Joy To the World, a Cantonese opera film directed by Lo Yung. Fong is credited with over films.[2][4][1]
Fong's last film by her own Chik Lei (Zhili) Film Company was Follow the Husband, a film produced by Law Kim-Long, the male lead.
Fong worked closely with Law both on stage and in films.
In September , with Fong's donation, Shaw College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong created “The Art of Fong Yim Fun Sustainability Project.” In August , the Fong Yim Fun Art Gallery was formally opened.[5]
Repertoire
This is only a partial list and all but one* were the work of playwright Tang Ti-sheng.
- The Summer Snow (aka The Injustice to Dou E)
- Tung Siu-Yen
- Butterfly Lovers*
- Swallows Come Home
- The Immortal Zhang Yuqiao, the Most Respectable Courtesan (see Jian Youwen)
- Feather Fan Under Spring Lantern
- Beauty Fades From Twelve Ladies' Tower
- Goddess of the Luo River
- A Beauty's Flourishing Fragrant (aka A Pedestal of Rouge Fragrance or Sweet Dew on a Beautiful Flower)
- The Dream Encounter Between Emperor Wu of Han and Lady Wai (debut opposite Sit Gok Sin)
- Mrs.
Cheng (aka A Forsaken Woman)
- The Love Song in the Scripture[6]
Filmography
Films
This is a partial list of films.
Fong yim fun biography examples Charming Night Paying Nocturnal Mourning to White Lotus Bride a la Mode Filmography In the last decade of her career, starting in , Cantonese opera transitioned to film in addition to live opera performances.- The Flower Drops by the Red Chamber
- The Story of Tung Siu-Yen - Tung Siu-Yen
- A Girl Named Liang Lengyan (Part 1 and Part 2) - Leung Lang-Yim
- Private Lives of Opera and Movie Stars - as Herself
- Swallows' Return - Luk Sheung-Hing
- Backyard Adventures - Lover [7]
- The Faithful Wife [8]
- Funny Girl
- The Tragic Story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai
- Joy To the World
Awards
Personal life
In , Fong moved back to Hong Kong.
In , Fong married Dr. Yang Kyung Waung.[2]
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ abc"Ms Fong Yim Fun, , Actress". . Retrieved November 1,
- ^ abcd"75th Congregation (), Dr.
YANG Leung Yin-fong Katie, Doctor of Social Science".
Fong yim fun photos: References [ edit ]. Her success as a movie star brought her fame and played a pivotal role in cementing Cantonese opera as an important cultural tradition in Hong Kong and beyond. English en. In , Fong founded the Kwan Fong Charitable Foundation and has since been involved in many charitable activities.
. Retrieved November 1,
- ^ abc"Honorary Fellow - YANG LEUNG YIN-FONG (FONG YIM-FUN)". . Retrieved November 1,
- ^"Fong Yim-Fen". .Fong yim fun cantonese opera Grand View Garden Lovers' Eternal Union Fong started her training in Cantonese opera at age ten in Enping, Guangdong, when her adoptive mother recognized her interest in and talent for opera singing. She still has many fans and has become a mentor for giving back.
Retrieved November 1,
- ^"Background and Objectives". . Retrieved November 1,
- ^The University of Hong Kong Libraries (HKUL) Special Collections, Archival & Manuscript Collections: manuscript in Excel spreadsheet.
- ^"Backyard Adventures".
. December 7, Retrieved January 29,
- ^"The Faithful Wife". . June 24, Retrieved November 8,