Cultural Figures in Film Series -- Tan Fuying on Film

Author: He Baotang
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Publish Date: 2006-10-16
Features:, the master of Peking Opera, possesses a clear, crisp, and sweet voice. His diction and vocal delivery are not overly embellished or flashy, with ample breath support and seamless vocal phrasing. His performance is emotionally rich and exhilarating. Due to his training in Wusheng (martial artist) during his childhood, he is particularly agile and skillful in martial arts movements and physical gestures. For example, in his performance of Ding Junshan, not only is his singing extraordinary, but his steady and precise handling of the fan () and sword movements () are clean, efficient, and captivating. As an artist who excels in both singing and acting, as well as in both literary and martial roles, he gained fame early in the 1930s. He was one of the "Four Great Mustaches" (), renowned for his remarkable achievements and the longest stage career, following Ma Lianliang.