Zhang Jingxian

Biography

Zhang Jingxian is a Chinese Kunqu opera artist and first-level actress with the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe. She is a two-time recipient of the Chinese Theatre Plum Blossom Award (Meihua Award) and a member of the China Association for Promoting Democracy. She graduated in 1962 from the second session of the Kunqu actor class at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, specializing in the guimendan (young lady) role under Zhu Chuanming, and also received direct instruction from renowned Kunqu masters Fang Chuanyun, Shen Chuanzhi, and Yao Chuanxiang. She frequently performs alongside Yue Meiti and Cai Zhengren.