| Gong Qiuxia | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 龔秋霞 (Traditional) |
| Chinese name | 龚秋霞 (Simplified) |
| Pinyin | gong1 qiu1 xia2 (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | gung1 cau1 haa4 (Cantonese) |
| Origin | China |
| Born | December 4, 1916 Jiangsu, China |
| Died | September 7, 2004 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer |
| Genre(s) | Shidaiqu, Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Singing |
| Voice type(s) | Soprano |
Gong Qiuxia was born in 1916 under the birth name (龚莎莎 Gong Sha Sha and 龚秋香 Gong Qiu Xiang) in Jiangsu, China. She was a famous movie star and singer. By the 1940s, she became one of the Seven great singing stars.[1]
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In 1933 she traveled the country across Southeast Asia as part of the Shanghai Plum Flower Troupe (梅花歌舞团). One of the theatrical plays she took part in was the Five Tiger Generals (五虎将).[1]
In 1936 she made her first film (父母子女, Father Mother Son Daughter). In 1937 she starred in the movie 压岁钱 and began a relatively serious attitude toward filmmaking. She is most recognized for playing the mature, housewife image.[1]
From 1938 to 1980 she took part in a number of movies. The movie 四千金 (Four Daughters) would earn her the nickname "big sister".[1]
In the 1930s, she was recognized as one of the three great mandopop singers with Zhou Xuan and Bai Hong.[1]
She died on 7th September 2004 in Hong Kong.[1]
