Wang Peiyu
Chinese Peking opera singer-actress
Wang Peiyu (born 4 March 1978) is a Chinese Peking opera singer-actress who plays old sheng (male) roles. A winner of the Plum Blossom Award and the Magnolia Stage Award, Wang Peiyu is also known for her innovative efforts to popularize Peking opera among young people. Helped by her androgynous looks and a strong social media presence, Wang has in recent years built a large fanbase, as demonstrated by her almost one and a half million fans on Sina Weibo.
References
Cheng Yingqi (2010-09-09). "Opera star has lots of sex appeal". China Daily.
Xu Wei (2013-02-26). "Female Opera Star Wang Peiyu Plays Old Men". Shanghai Daily.
Zhang Qian (2016-03-13).
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