Zhao Lirong
| Zhao Lirong |
| Chinese name |
赵丽蓉 (Simplified) |
| Born |
March 11, 1928(1928-03-11)
Tianjin, China |
| Died |
July 17, 2000(2000-07-17) (aged 72)
Beijing, China |
| Other name(s) |
Lirong Zhao |
| Occupation |
Actress |
| Years active |
1955–present |
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Zhao Lirong (born March 11, 1928) is a mainland Chinese film actress. Before she involved in film industry, Zhao Lirong was a famous Peking Opera supporting actress on the stage.[1] Since 1980s, Zhao started her comdey performance in CCTV Spring Festival Gala. In 1990, her first leading film The Spring Festival crowned her Best Actress of Tokyo International Film Festival and Hundred Flowers Awards.[2] Then she continuing her comedy career on the CCTV. On July 17, 2000, Zhao Lirong died from cancer. As one of the most favorite comedian actresses in China, thousands of her audience attended her funeral.
Filmography
- Third Sister Yang Goes to Court (1981)
- Monkey King 西游记 (1986) (TV) Queen of Chechi States
- Dream of the Red Mansion Part 3 红楼梦第三部 (1988) Granny Liu
- The Spring Festival 过年 (1991) Mother
- Erxiao's Mother/Filial Son and Filial Piety 孝子贤孙伺候着 (1993) Mother
Awards and nominations
- Golden Rooster Awards
- 1992 Nominated: Best Actress for The Spring Festival
- Golden Phoenix Awards
- 1993 Won: Female Actor for The Spring Festival
- Hundred Flowers Awards
- 1992 Won: Best Actress for The Spring Festival
- Tokyo International Film Festival
- 1991 Won: Best Actress for The Spring Festival
References
- ^ Zhao Lirong(Chinese Quyi Artist). China-corner.com, January 28, 2008.
- ^ Opera: Zhao Lirong. China Culture. 10 August 2008.
External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Zhao, Lirong |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
actress |
| Date of birth |
1928-03-11 |
| Place of birth |
Tianjin, China |
| Date of death |
2000-07-17 |
| Place of death |
Beijing, China |