Hung sin nui biography books

Hung Sin-nui (红线女1924-2013), born Kuang Jianlian, was a renowned contemporary Cantonese opera singer and movie actress.

She created a unique crisp, smooth and flirtatious Hung-tone style of singing by incorporating Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera techniques, and Western opera singing methods.

Hong Kong Chinese book on Chinese actress Hung Sin Nui 紅線女傳奇之獨上高樓 孔茗著 ; Original/Reproduction.

Hong Kong Chinese book on Chinese actress Hung Sin Nui 紅線女傳奇之獨上高樓 孔茗著 ; Original/Reproduction.

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Hung Sin Nui was a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong and China.

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Life & Career

Hung grew up in a family of Cantonese opera performers in Kaiping City, Guangdong Province. She moved to Hong Kong during World WarⅡand started her opera career aged 12 under her aunt Ho Fu-lin's mentorship.

Hung first appeared on stage under the stage name Hung Sin-nui (Red Line Girl) in 1940, and made her screen debut in the 1947 film "Unforgettable Love."

Under the guidance of opera maestro Ma Sze-tsang (whom she later married), Hung developed a unique singing voice.

In 1952, Hung founded Zhenshanmei Cantonese Opera Troupe in Hong Kong.

In 1955, Hung and Ma settled in Guangzhou where they led many Guangdong Cantonese Opera Troupe productions. Hung