Wang Jun'an (born 5 June 1970) is a Chinese Yue opera singer-actress who specializes in young sheng (male) roles. One of Yin Guifang's most prized students,[1] she is the top star of the Fujian Fanghua Yue Drama Troupe based in Fuzhou. Wang Jun'an won the Plum Blossom Award in 2015 and the Magnolia Stage Award in 2014. She is affectionately nicknamed "White Horse" by her large fanbase, which "rival[s] that of a famous pop star".[2]
Wang Jun'an | |||||||
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| Born | June 5, 1970 Sheng County, Zhejiang, China | ||||||
| Other names | "White Horse" (白马; "Baima") | ||||||
| Alma mater | Catholic University of America | ||||||
| Occupation | Yue opera performer | ||||||
| Years active | 1986–1996, 2006–present | ||||||
| Employer | Fujian Fanghua Yue Drama Troupe | ||||||
| Known for | Young sheng roles | ||||||
| Style | Yin (Yin Guifang) school | ||||||
| Spouse |
Andre Dehondt (m. 2014) | ||||||
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| Chinese | 王君安 | ||||||
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Rare for a traditional Chinese opera performer, Wang Jun'an received her college education in the west — she holds a degree in economics and financial management from the Catholic University of America and lived for a decade in the U.S. before returning to China.[3] In 2014–15 she became an artist in residence for the Five College Consortium and gave lectures at Mount Holyoke College, Amherst College, and Harvard University.[4][5][6]
Repertoire (incomplete) edit
| English Title | Original Title | Role | Notes |
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| Liu Yong | 柳永 | Liu Yong | |
| Interrogating the Wife and Seeking Her Return | 盤妻索妻 | Liang Yushu | |
| Dream of the Red Chamber | 紅樓夢 | Jia Baoyu | |
| Jade Dragonfly | 玉蜻蜓 |
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| Liu Yi Delivers the Letter | 柳毅傳書 | Liu Yi | |
| The Legend of Song Hong | 宋弘傳奇 | Song Hong | |
| He Wenxiu | 何文秀 | He Wenxiu | |
| The Peony Pavilion | 牡丹亭 | Liu Mengmei |
References edit
- ^ Xu Wei (2010-11-12). "Two performances to remember Yin". Shanghai Daily.
- ^ Tang Yuankai (2016-06-02). "Keep the Show On". Beijing Review. No. 22.
- ^ Xu Wei (2007-03-21). "Ladies sing male scholars in Yueju Opera". Shanghai Daily.
- ^ Egor-Egbe, Alheri (2015-03-15). "Chinese Yue opera star to visit MHC". Mount Holyoke College.
- ^ "2014-15 Multicultural Theater Residencies". Five College Consortium. March 2015.
- ^ Sudhir, Saumya (2016-09-29). "Chinese Department presents Yue Opera". Mount Holyoke News.