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Johnson YUEN

Born to Cantonese opera performing artists, Yuen started performing at the age of seven. In his teens, Yuen studied a variety of roles under Hu Xueli in Beijing. He continued to learn singing and percussion from Jiang Shi-ping and Ko Yun-kuen in Hong Kong

Started to perform following his mother at the Golden Will Chinese Opera Association when young. Held a record number of over 280 performances in one year

Participated in television and movies with starring role in Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution. Became a multi-faceted artist in television, movies, Cantonese Opera and radio by 2012

Outstanding Performance Award in Rising Stars of Cantonese Opera, Xiqu Centre of the West Kowloon Cultural District (2014)

Presenter of Radio Television Hong Kong’s television and radio programmes on Cantonese opera

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gwopera@gmail.com

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