Ng Kwun Lai
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Title
Ng Kwun Lai
Subject
Outstanding Actress - Ng Kwun Lai
Description
Ng Kwun Lai was born in Shang Hai and she was passionate in Chinese Opera when she was studying. Her physical training of being a sheng was conducted by Kei Choi Fun and she learnt singing from Yin Zizhong. In 1954, she established a Chinese Opera group called 'A Branch of Troupe'.
Creator
Xian Jiang Chinese Opera College
Date
1934-01-29
Contributor
Yin Zizhong
Rights
No
Relation
Kei Yuk Kwan
Format
Female
Language
Chinese
Type
Person
Identifier
ngkwunlai1952
Person Item Type Metadata
Birth Date
1934-01-29
Birthplace
Shang Hai
Death Date
2018-09-26
Occupation
Chinese Opera Actress; TV Drama Actress
Biographical Text
Renowned female artist Ng Kwan Lai, born Ng Wan, first came to prominence in 1955 when, as founder of the Lai Sing Opera Troupe, her brilliant performance in How Leung Hung Yuk's War Drum Caused the Jin Army to Retreat established her status as one of the most successful artists playing the fa dan role in Cantonese Opera. Her popularity grew rapidly following her performances in A Beauty's Grave, Madam Lee Sam Neung and Presenting a Sword at Hundred-Flower Pavilion, written by the legendary playwright Tong Tik Sang, and this repertoire formed her signature works while also becoming classic masterpieces of Cantonese Opera in Hong Kong. Blessed with a clear and pleasant voice, Ng was adept at playing the tsing yi, kwei mun dan and female martial roles. Viewers were impressed by her superb performance both on the stage and the silver screen.
Bibliography
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Collection
Citation
Xian Jiang Chinese Opera College, “Ng Kwun Lai,” CCCH9051 Group 35, accessed May 12, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-35/items/show/1.
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