Chinese actresses who deceased in 2014
Here are 2 famous actresses from China died in 2014:
Yoshiko Yamaguchi
Yoshiko Yamaguchi (February 12, 1920 Fushun-September 7, 2014 Tokyo) also known as Yoshiko Yomaguchi, Li Xianglan, Xianglan Li, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Li Hsiang-lan, Ri Kôran, Li Xiang Lan, Hsiang-lan Li, Ōtaka Yoshiko, Shirley Yamaguchi, Ri Koran, The Judy Garland of Japan, 李香兰, Lǐ Xīanglán, Pan Shuhua, Li Hsiang Lan, 李香蘭, Ri Ko Ran, 山口淑子, Li Xiang-Ian, Li Xiang -Ian, Li, Xiang Lan, Yoshiko Otaka, Yoshiko ‘Shirley’ Yamaguchi or Rikoran was a Chinese politician, singer, actor and presenter.
Yoshiko Yamaguchi was born in Fushun, Liaoning, China and was originally named Li Xianglan. Her father was a diplomat and her mother was a musician. She started her career in the entertainment industry as a singer and actress, becoming one of the most popular actresses in Asia during the 1930s and 1940s.
She was extremely talented, being able to speak several languages fluently, which allowed her to become a successful entertainer in both China and Japan. She was known as the “Judy Garland of Japan” due to her singing abilities and her popularity in the country.
During World War II, Yoshiko Yamaguchi was forced to become a propaganda tool for the Japanese authorities due to her ability to speak Japanese. This caused controversy later in her life, especially in China where she was criticized for collaborating with the Japanese.
After the war, she became a Japanese citizen and was able to continue her career in Japan as both a singer and actress. She also became a television presenter and a politician, serving a term in the Japanese parliament.
Yoshiko Yamaguchi passed away in 2014 at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most talented and influential entertainers in Asia.
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Joan Lorring
Joan Lorring (April 17, 1926 Hong Kong-May 30, 2014 Sleepy Hollow) also known as Mary Magdalene Ellis, Dellie Ellis, Mary Magdalena Ellis or Mary Madeline Ellis was a Chinese actor. She had two children, Santha Sonenberg and Andrea Sonenberg.
Joan Lorring began her career on Broadway before transitioning to film, making her debut in the 1944 film "The Bridge of San Luis Rey". She quickly became a well-known supporting actress, earning critical acclaim for her role in the 1945 film "The Corn is Green" alongside Bette Davis. Lorring was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the 1946 film "The Verdict".
In addition to her film work, Lorring also had a successful career in television, appearing in a number of popular shows including "The Twilight Zone" and "Kojak". She returned to the stage later in her career, performing in productions such as "Arsenic and Old Lace" and "The Night of the Iguana".
Joan Lorring passed away in 2014 at the age of 88. She was remembered for her talent and contributions to the entertainment industry.
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