Li Weikang (born 1947) is a Chinese opera singer and a professor in theater arts.
Early life
In 1947, Li was born in China. Li's native name is .
Career
Since 1966, Li has been with the National Peking Opera.
In 1984, Li won the First China Plum Blossom and award.
As of 2010, in additional to performing Chinese opera, Li is a professor at the
National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts.
In 2010, Li performed as Yuji, an imperial consort, in ''
The Hegemon-King Bids His Concubine Farewell
''The Hegemon-King Bids His Lady Farewell''William Dolby, ''Eight Chinese Plays from the Thirteenth Century to the Present'' (London: P. Elek; New York: Columbia University Press, 1978). (), also known as ''Farewell My Concubine'', is a tradition ...
''.
Li is a retired
Peking opera performer who specializes in ''
Dan
Dan or DAN may refer to:
People
* Dan (name), including a list of people with the name
** Dan (king), several kings of Denmark
* Dan people, an ethnic group located in West Africa
**Dan language, a Mande language spoken primarily in Côte d'Ivoir ...
'' roles. She has served as vice-chairperson of the
China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the
China Theatre Association.
Personal life
Li's husband is Geng Qichang.
References
Additional sources
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External links
Image of Li Weikang dressed in Chinese opera style
1947 births
Living people
Chinese Peking opera actresses
Actresses from Beijing
Singers from Beijing
20th-century Chinese actresses
Chinese television actresses
20th-century Chinese women singers
Middle School Affiliated to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts alumni
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