Qin Xiaoli

Biography

Qin Xiaoli, born on 13 May 1925 in Naning, Guangxi as Qin Huiqing, was the niece of the famous Cantonese film actor Liu Kexuan. She began learning Northern-style acrobatics at a young age and in 1939 participated in the opening celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge in the United States with the Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe. She returned to Hong Kong and appeared in a new opera titled "The Flesh Array Buries the Dragon Ju" where she showcased her acrobatic skills. She became the star performer at the Guangzhou Grand Stage Song and Dance Troupe, then joined the Guangzhou Grand Dragon and Phoenix Troupe as the leading actress. In 1945 she performed in "The Flesh Mountain Conceals Daji" where she appeared in a daring scene wearing a swimsuit, which brought her great fame. She participated in the opening ceremony of a recording company in 1949, performed in Southeast Asia in 1951, and returned to Hong Kong in 1952 to join the Grand Phoenix Troupe. She took part in various charity events in Hong Kong and continued working as the leading actress in the Great Wall Troupe.