Chinese actresses who deceased in 2010
Here are 2 famous actresses from China died in 2010:
Ouyang Sha Fei
Ouyang Sha Fei (September 9, 1924 Suzhou-August 5, 2010 Salt Lake City) also known as Sha-fei Ouyang, Ou-Yang Sha Fei, Shafei Ouyang, Sha Fei Au Yeung, Oyang Sha-Fei, Auyang Siao-Fei, Au-Yeung Qui-Fei, Au-Yeung Sha-Fei, Ouyang Shafei, Au-Yang Sa-Fay, O-Yang Sha-Fei, Au-Yang Sha-Fei, Au-Yeung Sha-Fai, Auyan Sar-Fa, On-Yang So-Fei or Ou-Yang Sha-Fei was a Chinese actor. She had two children, Yen Ying Tu and Chi Mei Tu.
Ouyang Sha Fei was not only an actor but also a talented photographer. She started her career in acting in the 1940s in Hong Kong's film industry. She gained popularity for her roles in movies like "The Wild Wild Rose" (1946) and "Husband, Wife and Friend" (1949). Apart from acting, Ouyang was passionate about photography and was one of the few female photographers in China during her time. She was known for her black and white portraits and was a pioneer in Chinese photojournalism. In the 1950s, she migrated to the United States and settled in San Francisco, where she continued her passion for photography and worked as a social worker. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chinese American Film Festival in 2006 for her contributions to the film industry.
During her time in San Francisco, Ouyang Sha Fei became involved in the Chinese American community and advocated for better services and resources for Chinese immigrants. She also continued to pursue her photography and exhibited her work in both the United States and China. Her photographs often captured the daily life of Chinese immigrants and were praised for their humanity and sensitivity.
In addition to her work as an actor and photographer, Ouyang Sha Fei was also a writer and published several books in both Chinese and English. Her writing focused on her experiences as a Chinese immigrant and her observations on Chinese culture and society.
Throughout her life, Ouyang Sha Fei was a trailblazer for women in both the film industry and the field of photography. She broke down barriers and paved the way for future generations of female artists and creatives. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence artists today.
Yin Fang
Yin Fang (April 20, 1950 Guiyang-January 14, 2010 Hong Kong) also known as Ying Fang or Fang Ying was a Chinese actor and film art director.
Born in Guiyang, China, Yin Fang started his career in the entertainment industry as an actor in the late 1970s. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 50 Chinese films and TV series, playing a variety of roles ranging from villains to comedic characters. Some of his most notable acting roles include "The Bund" (1980), "Painted Skin" (1993), and "The Emperor's Cook" (2005).
Aside from acting, Yin Fang was also a respected film art director. He worked on over 20 films, such as "Wu Song Fights the Tiger" (1993), "Shaolin Popey II: Messy Temple" (1994), and "The King of Masks" (1996), which won international awards.
Yin Fang passed away in Hong Kong in 2010 at the age of 59, leaving behind a legacy in Chinese cinema.
In addition to his successful acting and film art directing career, Yin Fang was also a professor at the Beijing Film Academy, where he taught courses on film art and design. He was recognized for his contributions to the film industry when he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2009. Yin Fang was also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, where he served on the committee for cultural affairs. His passion for the arts extended beyond film and he was also known to be an accomplished painter, calligrapher and photographer. Yin Fang's talent, creativity, and dedication to the arts made him a respected figure in China's cultural community.