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Wang Ying

Chinese actress (1913–1974)

PersonDied aged 60humanQ5931998

Also known as Yu Zhihua

Born: March 8, 1913
Died: March 3, 1974
Birthplace: Wuhu
Citizenship: People's Republic of China
Occupation: politician
, actor
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, playwright
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Spouse: Xie Hegeng(since 1950)
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1.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/history/1509/1797-1.htmRetrieved 2021-03-10
2.Stated in Library of Congress AuthoritiesRetrieved 2021-03-10
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Languages spoken, written or signed: Standard Chinese

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Wang Ying was a Chinese actress in the 1930s. She rose to be a star of plays and cinema. The most valuable Chinese painting was of her. She was the first Chinese actor to appear for the US President. During the Cultural Revolution, she was imprisoned by former rival actress Jiang Qing, who had become a major political leader. Her reputation was not re-established until after her death.

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Spirit of Freedom1935 · 1935 film by Situ Huimin

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Sex or gender: female
Family name: Yu
Instrument: voice
Member of political party: Chinese Communist Party
Different from: Wang Ying criterion used: personal name refers to multiple people
Name in native language: 王莹

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