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简介

Xiao Shui Zhao (1933–1994), originally named Xu Jingzhi, was born in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. She was a Yueju (Yue opera) actress specializing in young female roles (xiaodan) and was awarded the title of First-Class Actress. She studied under the tutelage of Zhu Shui Zhao and Yuan Xuefen. In 1951, she co-founded the Shanghai Yunhua Yue Opera Troupe together with Zhu Shui Zhao and Shang Fangchen. In 1955, she relocated with the troupe to Nanjing and settled there permanently. Throughout her career, Xiao Shui Zhao performed many notable works, including the role of the Third Dragon Princess in "Liu Yi Zhuan Shu" (The Legend of Liu Yi), Bai Suzhen in "Bai She Zhuan" (The Legend of the White Snake), Qian Qin Zhuan in "Nan Guan Cao", Li Xiangjun in "Tao Hua Shan" (The Peach Blossom Fan), Yan Lan Zhen in "Pan Fu", and Xun Han Chun in "Tian Yu Hua".