徐柳仙

简介

Tsui Lau-sin, originally named Tsui Chun-kwan, was born in 1917 in Hong Kong to a family from Nanhai, Guangdong province. She began her artistic journey at a very young age, secretly learning from musicians and giving her first performance at five years old that amazed the audience. At twelve she formally took to the stage, and at fifteen she rose to fame with her performance of "Dream Awakening from the Red Mansion". She was known for her powerful voice and unique style known as "Sin Style" or "Lau-sin Style", and was recognized as one of the "Four Great Kings of Ping Hou Singing" alongside Siu Ming-sing, Cheung Yuet-yee and Cheung Wai-fong. After World War II, her song "Breaking the Willow Again at the Pavilion" became the most requested piece on Shanghai radio programs. She joined renowned opera troupes including the Da Jin Sheng Cantonese Opera Troupe and the Da Zuan Shi Troupe, working with celebrated artists like Xue Jue-xian. In 1963 she founded the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Academy to teach new generations, with notable students including Tong Kin-wuen. She appeared on the television program "Enjoy Yourself Tonight" in the 1970s. After a lifetime of artistic achievement, she passed away on August 2, 1985 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong at the age of 68.