白雪仙

简介

Pak Suet Sin is a famous Cantonese opera artist, whose real name is Chen Shuliang. She was born in 1928 into a prominent artistic family, with her father being the renowned singer Bai Jung Rong. She began her artistic career at the age of thirteen when she became a disciple of the famous artist Xue Juexian. In 1956, she co-founded the Xian Feng Ming troupe with the famous singer Yam Kim Fai, known as "Yam Bik". Her career was marked by the development of Cantonese opera through the integration of elements from Peking opera and Kunqu opera. She presented famous works such as "Dream of the Red Chamber", "Peony Pavilion", and "Butterfly Shadow Red Pear Record". She is considered a pioneer in modernizing Cantonese opera while preserving its traditions.