On December 17, sad news came from the entertainment industry, that is, the famous artist Li Youbin died of illness. At first, many people were shocked when they saw the news.
The reason for the shock is very simple. Many viewers thought it was Li Youbin, an actor who participated in the TV series "Bright Sword". In fact, this is not the case. It is just a name change.
In fact, the deceased artist named Li Youbin was a famous Peking Opera performing artist, but many viewers of film and television dramas are not very familiar with him.
Peking opera performing artist Li Youbin died on December 16, 2023 at the age of 86 due to ineffective treatment. As a leading figure in the opera industry, his death is a great loss to the opera industry.
When the name "Li Youbin" is mentioned, many viewers will think of film and television actor Li Youbin, especially since he has participated in many popular works and became a household name with "Bright Sword".
Today, Li Youbin is already a national first-class actor and a national model worker. He has become a distinguished professor at the Film School of Shanghai University and is a respected and capable actor.
Although Peking Opera actor Li Youbin is not as well-known as film and television actor Li Youbin, that is because the audience for drama is far less than that of film and television dramas.
In terms of achievements in the field of drama, Li Youbin is definitely a ceiling-level figure. Looking at his resume, you will find that his achievements are outstanding, even more outstanding than the film and television actor Li Youbin.
In addition to being a Peking Opera artist, Li Youbin is also a national first-level director. He is also the winner of the "Lifetime Achievement Award" of the Chinese Opera Performance Society, the winner of the "Outstanding Contribution Award" of the Fujian Peking Opera Company, a member of the Chinese Opera Directors Association, a member of the Chinese Dramatists Association, Visiting professor at Shanghai Academy of Opera and graduate tutor at China Academy of Opera. The reason why
has won so many honors has a lot to do with his legendary experience. He is a typical "son inherits the father's legacy". When he was 10 years old, he started practicing martial arts with his father Sheng Bin. After
studied for 2 years, he showed great talent in acting and officially debuted on stage at the age of 12. He thought he would suffer from stage fright at such a young age, but he did not expect that his performance won a lot of praise and he embarked on the road of opera performance.
During his years as an opera actor, he has appeared in works such as "Jiepaiguan", "Baishuitan" and "Four Heroes Village", all of which have received excellent reviews and become a model for younger generations in the industry to learn from.
In 1971, Li Youbin once again challenged himself and became a director across the border. After becoming a director, he directed "The King's Hate", "Flaming Mountain", "Little Five Righteousness" and "The True and False Monkey King", which also became classics. s work.
Especially "The Monkey King" was so popular that it was later made into a Peking Opera movie. At the same time, the movie also went abroad, and the response was very enthusiastic, letting the world know the charm of Chinese opera.
When he was 60 years old, Li Youbin was sent to Japan to participate in cultural exchange activities. His performances in Japan, "Mu Guiying defeated the Liao soldiers" and "Wukong Bajie fights the gangsters" also caused a sensation, once again letting more foreigners appreciate it. The charm of Chinese opera.
Li Youbin, an old artist, has been doing opera-related work all his life, especially in the promotion of Peking Opera. He has made an indelible contribution. Good luck to the old artist!
