Bai Fengxi (1934–)

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Bai Fengxi (1934–)

Chinese actress and playwright. Born 1934 in China.

One of the most important women playwrights in contemporary China, began career as an actress (1950s); writings include the "Women Trilogy" (First Bathed in Moonlight,Once Loved and in a Storm Returning and Say, Who Like Me Is Prey to Fond Regret) which was staged and televised, achieving popular success; often writes about women's issues.

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