Jin Shaoshan

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Male

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Birth:

1890

Death:

13 August 1948

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Biography

Introduction

Jin Yi or Zhongyi (1889–13 August 1948), better known by his stage name Jin Shaoshan, was a Manchu Peking opera singer.

Jin's father was Jin Xiushan (金秀山, Jīn Xiùshān), who also a Peking opera singer.

Jin was best known for his "painted face" roles ( 花臉, 花脸, huāliǎn) and served as a mentor to Li Yuru.