Wu Mei Lun

Biography

Wu Mei Lun was a Cantonese opera singer and film actress from Hong Kong, born in 1908. She was known as the "King of the Middle Tempo" in Cantonese opera circles and was celebrated as the "Golden Voice of Cantonese Opera" for her powerful breath, clear diction, and smooth vocal delivery. In the 1940s she founded the "明月音樂社" music group and performed frequently on Hong Kong radio. She appeared in over 70 films, making her screen debut in "妻多夫賤" (1936) as the seventh concubine, and her final film was "金屋藏嬌" (1952) as Mrs. Chu. After marrying Mr.劳, she retired from acting to devote herself to her family, making only occasional charity appearances. She had one son and two daughters; her youngest daughter, 劳韵妍, became a Hong Kong radio announcer and a leading actress with the 龍翔劇團. She died on 24 February 1985 of a sudden heart attack in hospital at the age of 77, and her Buddhist funeral rites were held on 7 March 1985 at the Hong Kong Funeral Home.