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Biography
Introduction
Li Weikang (born 1947) is a Chinese opera singer and a professor in theater arts.
Early life
In 1947, Li was born in China. Li's native name is Chinese: 李维康.
Career
Since 1966, Li has been with the National Peking Opera. In 1984, Li won the First China Plum Blossom and award.
As of 2010, in additional to performing Chinese opera, Li is a professor at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts. In 2010, Li performed as Yuji, an emperial consort, in The Hegemon-King Bids His Concubine Farewell.
Li is a retired Peking opera performer who specializes in Dan roles. She has served as vice-chairperson of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Theatre Association.
Personal life
Li's husband is Geng Qichang.
Additional sources
- The International Who's Who of Women 2002. Europa Publications. 2002. p. 331. ISBN 1-85743-122-7.