李鳳 (粵劇演員)

简介

Li Feng is a Cantonese opera actress from Hong Kong, whose original name is Li Dezhen. She grew up with her brother Long Long, both passionate about Cantonese opera from a young age, and at age ten they began studying at the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Academy run by Chen Feinong, later taking Wu Gongxia as their teacher. She began her artistic career in 1962 when she and her brother Li Long performed their first excerpts, "Beating the Golden Branch" and "Women Generals of the Yang Family: Exploring the Valley." In the late 1960s she began participating in Cantonese opera stage performances as well as film acting as a child star. In 1971 she toured the United States with the Lam Ka Sing Troupe in the role of supporting leading lady. In 1974 she performed in Singapore and Malaysia with Nan Hong and Wen Qiansui, and continued participating in numerous troupes, television and film productions for many years. In 1980 she recorded a Cantonese opera album titled "The Tale of the Jade Hairpin" with Fung Lei. In 1988 she joined the Elite Cantonese Opera Troupe and became one of its pillars. In the 1990s she formed her own Fung Wah Cantonese Opera Troupe and collaborated with prominent performers such as Lin Jintang, Long Guantian and Wen Qiansui. She also participated in television productions including "Real Kung Fu: One Stick Travels the World," "The Heaven Dragon Secret," and "Seven Weapons: The Overlord Spear." Li Feng presented a wide range of celebrated theatrical works throughout her prolific career.