China: Bai Hong (24 February 1920 - 28 May 1992), movie star and singer, c. 1940s. Bai Hong was born with the birth name Bai Lizhu (白丽珠) in Beijing. By the 1940s, she became one of China's 'seven great singing stars' At a young age Bai joined the Bright Moonlight Song and Dance Troupe, where she entered the Shanghai entertainment industry. She used the stage name (白虹), which translates as 'White Rainbow'. By the 1930s, she was a popular icon, known for her mastery of language and clarity in expressing lyrics, which helped her gain many fans.

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