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Zhao Lirong

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhao.
Zhao Lirong
Born(1928-03-11)March 11, 1928
Baodi, Tianjin, China
DiedJuly 17, 2000(2000-07-17) (aged 72)
Beijing, China
OccupationActress
Years active1955–2000
AwardsHundred Flowers Awards – Best Actress
1992 Spring Festival

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese趙麗蓉
Simplified Chinese赵丽蓉
Transcriptions
Musical career
Also known asLirong Zhao
InstrumentVocals
Zhao Lirong
Traditional Chinese趙麗蓉
Simplified Chinese赵丽蓉
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhào Lìróng

Zhao Lirong (March 11, 1928 – July 17, 2000) was a Chinese singer and film actress.[1]

Biography

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Before she became involved in the film industry, Zhao Lirong was a famous Pingju supporting actress on the stage.[2] From the 1980s, Zhao started her comedy performances in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. In 1990, she received the award for Best Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival and Hundred Flowers Awards for her first leading role in The Spring Festival.[3] After this, Zhao continued her comedy career with CCTV. On July 17, 2000, Zhao Lirong died from cancer. As one of China's most beloved comedy actresses, thousands attended her funeral.[citation needed]

Filmography

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  • Third Sister Yang Goes to Court (1981)
  • Monkey King (西游记) (1986) (TV) Queen of Chechi States
  • Dream of the Red Mansion Part 3 (红楼梦第三部) (1988) Granny Liu
  • The Spring Festival (过年) (1991) Mother
  • Erxiao's Mother/Filial Son and Filial Piety (孝子贤孙伺候着) (1993) Mother

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1991 Tokyo International Film Festival Best Actress The Spring Festival Won [1]
1992 Golden Rooster Awards Best Actress The Spring Festival Nominated
Hundred Flowers Awards Best Actress The Spring Festival Won [1]
1993 Golden Phoenix Awards Female Actor The Spring Festival Won

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Zhao Lirong, People's Artist". Archived from the original on 11 March 2014.
  2. ^ Zhao Lirong(Chinese Quyi Artist). China-corner.com, January 28, 2008.
  3. ^ Opera: Zhao Lirong Archived February 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. China Culture. 10 August 2008.
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