Yan Weiwen


Yan Weiwen is a contemporary Chinese opera singer with origins in the People's Liberation Army. He rose to fame through this involvement in the performing arts troupe of the PLA's General Political Department.
Yan has four signature works: The Little Poplar Tree, Mother, From the Bottom of my Heart, and The 1-2-3-4 Song. Yan has performed all four songs on the annual CCTV New Year's Gala, to critical acclaim.

Biography

Yan was born in Pingyao County, Shanxi in 1957. Yan entered Shanxi Song and Dance Troupe when he was 13. At age 15, he joined the Chinese People's Liberation Army. He studied music under Zhang Xiao, Wei Jinrong, Jin Tielin and Cheng Zhi.

Personal life

Yan has a daughter named Yan Jingjing.

Filmography