Chang Xiangyu
常香玉
Chang Xiangyu was the most famous Henan Opera (Yuju) performer of the 20th century, known for her explosive vocal power and passionate acting style. She created the "Chang School" of Yuju performance…
Chang Xiangyu was the most famous Henan Opera (Yuju) performer of the 20th century, known for her explosive vocal power and passionate acting style. She created the "Chang School" of Yuju performance and is remembered for her patriotic fundraising during the Korean War, donating a fighter aircraft to the Chinese military.
Heritage DNA
Classification
Grand Master
Status
deceased
Year of Birth
1923
Age
103 years
Location
Henan Province
Region
Central China
Next Master
Chen Wangting
陈王廷
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