Bak Sheut-sin
Bak Sheut-sin (born 19 May 1928 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China), also known as Bai Xuexian, is a former Chinese opera actress in China and Hong Kong.
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 Bak Sheut-sin (right) with Yam Kim-Fai in a still for their opera Princess Chang Ping. | |||||||||||
| Born | Chan Shuliang 陳淑良 19 May 1928 | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actress Performer | ||||||||||
| Awards | Hong Kong Film Awards – Life Achievement Award 2001 Lifetime Achievement | ||||||||||
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| Also known as | Bai Xuexian | ||||||||||
| Origin | Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Genres | Cantonese opera | ||||||||||
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| Chinese | 白雪仙 | ||||||||||
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Career
Bak is notable for pairing up with fellow Cantonese opera star Yam Kim Fai. Two of her major works are The Peony Pavilion and Tai Nui Fa. She has received awards from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Hong Kong University for her contribution to the opera art form. In April 2001 she received a "Lifetime achievement award" from the Hong Kong Film Awards from Chief Secretary for Administration Anson Chan. Awarded Gold Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong Government in 2013.
See also
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