TANG Wen-hwua
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TANG Wen-hwua is a leading laosheng (elder male role) in the traditional opera circle in Taiwan. He was mentored personally by master HU Shao-an, and achieved mastery in both martial and singing techniques. Preserving the traditions while seeking innovations, he was awarded the National Army Cultural Award for best sheng (male lead), the SGI Cultural Award, the Global Chinese Arts and Cultural Heritage Award, and the Taiwan National Culture and Arts Award. He starred in GuoGuang productions including Never Dawn, One Hundred Years on Stage, Young Emperor Kangxi and Crafty Regent Aobai, and Ode to the Relenting Storm.