Zhao Lirong (March 11, 1928 – July 17, 2000) was a Chinese singer and film actress.^[1]

Biography

Before she became involved in the film industry, Zhao Lirong was a famous Pingju supporting actress on the stage.^[2] From the 1980s, Zhao started her comedy performances in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. In 1990, she received the award for Best Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival and Hundred Flowers Awards for her first leading role in The Spring Festival.^[3] After this, Zhao continued her comedy career with CCTV. On July 17, 2000, Zhao Lirong died from cancer. As one of China's most beloved comedy actresses, thousands attended her funeral.^{[citation needed]}

Filmography

• Third Sister Yang Goes to Court (1981)
• Monkey King (西游记) (1986) (TV) Queen of Chechi States
• Dream of the Red Mansion Part 3 (红楼梦第三部) (1988) Granny Liu
• The Spring Festival (过年) (1991) Mother
• Erxiao's Mother/Filial Son and Filial Piety (孝子贤孙伺候着) (1993) Mother

Awards and nominations