Pak Suet Sin

Pak Suet Sin (born 19 May 1928 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China), also known as Bai Xuexian, is a retired Cantonese opera actress/singer in China and Hong Kong.

Pak Suet Sin (白雪仙)
Bak Sheut-sin (right) with Yam Kim-Fai in a still for their opera Princess Chang Ping.
Born	Chan Shuk-leung[1] 陳淑良 (1928-05-19) 19 May 1928 (age 97) Guangzhou, China
Occupation(s)	Actress Performer
Awards	Hong Kong Film Awards – Life Achievement Award 2001 Lifetime Achievement
Chinese name
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Bái Xuěxiān Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Baak6 Syut3 Sin1
Musical career
Also known as	Bai Xuexian
Origin	Hong Kong
Genres	Cantonese opera

In this Chinese name, the family name is Bak.

Pak Suet Sin
Chinese	白雪仙
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Bái Xuěxiān Yue: Cantonese Jyutping baak6 syut3 sin1

Career

Bak is notable for pairing up with fellow Cantonese opera star Yam Kim Fai. Two of her major works are The Peony Pavilion and Tai Nui Fa. She has received awards from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Hong Kong University for her contribution to the opera art form. In April 2001 she received a "Lifetime achievement award" from the Hong Kong Film Awards from Chief Secretary for Administration Anson Chan. Awarded Gold Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong Government in 2013.

See also

• Yam Kim Fai