Class One performer, National Peking Opera Company, specialising in martial and elderly male roles. Research student, National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts; graduate, Shanghai Opera School. Teachers: Qiu Zhengjian, Chen Xincheng, Wu Bin, Zhang Jinlong, Hao Ruiting, Gao Mukun, Li Haotian, Li Jinsheng, An Yunwu, Jing Huisheng, Zhang Xinzhong, Yang Shaochun, Feng Zhixiao, Zhang Shanlin, Li Guang, Zhang Jianguo, Chen Shaoyun, Geng Qichang, Kong Xiaofu, Pan Chengzhi, Li Baochun, Chen Xinwan, and Guan Songan. Repertoire: The Battle of Changban · Hanjin Pass, Rescue in the Wild Boar Forest, Capture of the Barracks, Nightmare at the Han Palace, Chastising the Nephew · Visiting the Grave, Mount Qilin, The Tavern, The Third Mistress Teaches Her Son, Matched Swords Fighting on Foot, The Deception of the City of Li, The Fourth Son Visits His Mother, and The Battle of Xiaoshang River. Accolades: China Theatre Plum Blossom Award; Shanghai Magnolia Award for Best Stage Actor in a Leading Role; gold (elderly male role), CCTV Young Peking Opera Artists Competition; gold, Military Play Contest of the 5th Peking Opera Festival.
