Beijing Opera performers sometimes make a crossover into movies where they can use their acrobatic and acting skills in action movies. Jackie Chan is a good example of this.
Here is a clip of me performing in a historical action movie:
The white and blue-green snake sisters in the Legend of Madam White Snake are among my favourite Beijing Opera roles. The story is about two snake demons; Madam White Snake [ Bai SuZhen ] and her confidant Blue-Green Snake [ Xiao Qingwho ] who strive to become Goddesses by taking human form and do good deeds.
Me in the role of the Lady White Snake Bai SuZhen
They constantly battle a sorcerer called FaHai who wishes to destroy all demons. Bai SuZhen meets a young scholar [ Xu Xian ] and they fall in love. He is unaware that she is really a white snake and they marry. However the unnatural marriage brings disaster to their village and when Bai SuZhen’s origins are revealed she is imprisoned forever in a deep well under a pagoda. It is a lovely story full of action, romance and great characters.
Find out more about the legend on Wikipedia
My performance for Chinese New Year Feb. 2009 in Haymarket, Sydney Australia. I have been overseas studying for a long time and haven’t had much opportunity to practice. However I hope that my performance helps Chinese young people living overseas understand and appreciate traditional Chinese culture.
A short performance at Haymarket, Sydney, Australia Chinese New Year 2009. “Picking up a jade bracelet.” Performed on the same day as “Scattering flowers in heaven”. I brought my costumes and make up from China. When I earn more money I will purchase more beautiful Beijing Opera costumes. Stay posted.
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