Chinese actresses who deceased in 1996
Here are 2 famous actresses from China died in 1996:
Yang Bai
Yang Bai (April 22, 1920 Beijing-September 18, 1996 Shanghai) a.k.a. Yang Chengfang, BAI Yang, Yang Cheng Fang, Yang Junli, Yang Jun Li, Pak Yeung or Baak Yeung was a Chinese actor. Her children are called Jiang Xiaosong and Xiaozhen Jiang.
Yang Bai began her acting career in 1937 and quickly became a prominent figure in the Chinese film industry. She appeared in over 200 films and was best known for her roles in films such as "Spring River Flows East" and "The Lin Family Shop".
During her career, Yang Bai won several awards for her acting, including the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress in 1980. She was also known for her work in television, appearing in dramas such as "The Outsiders" and "The Grand Mansion Gate".
In addition to her successful acting career, Yang Bai was also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and was involved in various cultural and charity organizations. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 76.
Bo Ching
Bo Ching (September 28, 1910 China-March 19, 1996 San Francisco) also known as Chung Bo Ching was a Chinese actor.
Bo Ching began his career in the Chinese film industry in the 1930s, appearing in numerous motion pictures. He was a versatile actor and played a wide range of roles, including comedic and dramatic characters. Bo Ching gained fame for his roles in the films "The Peach Girl" (1931) and "Orphan Rescues Grandfather" (1938).
After the Japanese invasion of China in 1937, Bo Ching moved to Hong Kong and continued to work in the film industry there. He starred in several notable films such as "The Spring River Flows East" (1947) and "Sentimental Swordsman" (1977).
In the 1960s, Bo Ching immigrated to the United States and settled in San Francisco, where he continued his acting career in Chinese-American productions. He played a prominent role in the 1984 film "Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart", which received critical acclaim.
Bo Ching was not only a successful actor but also a talented musician, playing the violin and other instruments. He passed away in San Francisco in 1996 at the age of 85.