Introduction to the actors of the Chinese version of "Cats" who attended the press conference

Liu Yang – "Charming Cat" Grizebella

When you first see Liu Yang , you will never believe that she can play the role of "Charming Cat" well. She is thin, pale, and looks like just a shy young girl. How could she be the one who was worn out in reality and was criticized by her own tribe? The disgusted "charm cat" Grizebella?

Director Qiao An initially thought the same way. She wasn’t even here specifically to observe the girl’s singing exam. Qiao An, who was supposed to be in charge of the dance exam in another rehearsal hall, just sat in the singing exam room for a while. This girl did not arouse Qiao An's interest at all. She lowered her head and was busy organizing her notes. But when Liu Yang sang "Memories", Qiao An couldn't help but focus on this girl. Not only Qiao An, but everyone in the rehearsal hall at that time couldn't take their eyes away from her. Her voice was full of emotion, power and a special kind of attraction, which made everyone and Joan understand immediately - "We have found it, she is our Grizebella."

Graduated from the Vocal Department of Wuhan Conservatory of Music with a bachelor's degree. He has performed in many domestic original musicals and collaborated with many famous singers at home and abroad. Since 2005, the musical "Butterfly" and "Langhuaer" created in Sanbao. In 2010, the concert version of the musical "Song of the Movie". 2011 Musical "Dragon" Mrs. Ma.

Ding Zhenying – "Sexy Cat" Dimitr

Thirty minutes after Ding Zhenying walked into the examination room, the creative team decided that she was the "Sexy Cat" Dimit. Both in appearance and voice, she impressed the judges unanimously. She became the first person confirmed for any role.

As Mamma Mia! "Sophie's first substitute and group dancer, she experienced the first round of national tour with 200 performances. From group dancer to sexy cat, with unremitting efforts, she finally took a huge leap on the road to her musical dream.

Learned ballet since childhood and was good at singing and dancing. Graduated from the Music and Drama Department of Shanghai Conservatory of Music. In 2008, the British musical queen "Elaine Paige" came to China as a guest singer at the press conference. 2011 Mamma Mia! 》Chinese version of national tour Sophie is the first substitute and group dancer. In 2010, he won the national championship in Dragon TV's "Happy World Expo - Let the whole family compete".

Xia Zhenkai – "Hero Cat" Monkstrip

16 years of vocal music study gave him a solid vocal foundation and was recognized by the music director. During the interview, his calm and mature temperament also won the favor of the judges. That feeling of stability and reliability is like taking care of the "hero cats" who protect the cat clan.

Master student at Shanghai Conservatory of Music. With many years of professional singing training, he studied Bel Canto for four years, ethnic studies for five years, and popular musicals for seven years. He is an "old face" in many folk and original musicals in Shanghai. He has participated in performances such as "Company", "Master Hongyi", "Road Angel", "Flowers and Fire" and many other plays.

Zhang Hao – Macavity, the villain in the play

Five years of experience as a solo dancer at the Shanghai Ballet gave him the temperament of a "ballet prince". Last year, he resigned from the Shanghai Ballet School. He started his own performance studio and focused on dance creation, but now the casting of the musical "Cats" has attracted him to "come out" again. This is also the charm of this masterpiece. Its powerful appeal is endless. Just for the audience, but also for the actors.

Worked as a soloist at Shanghai Ballet from 2005 to 2010

Has participated in "Swan Lake", "Cobelia", "Sylphide", "The Nutcracker" and "Don Quixote" Classical ballets such as "Germany", "Romeo and Juliet" and "Grand Waltz", as well as national ballets such as "The White-Haired Girl" and "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingmai".

He has participated in the choreography of modern ballets such as "Dialogue with Chopin", "In the Mood for Love", "Dancing Shadows in the Breeze", "Piano Ballet", "Water" and "Marco Polo's Last Mission". Founded KFS Performance Studio at the end of 2011

Wang Qiong – the female “Cat Thief” Lambertize

When the theater teacher was recruiting students, he felt that she was suitable for the role of “Cat Thief” "Such a role. In the past three years, even if there was no drama to act in, she still insisted on rehearsing the scenes of The Cat Thief in school, every movement, every dance step, every aria, and every thought of her expression - it is the accumulation of every minute in these three years that makes her what she is today. , the dream came true, and she finally got this coveted role.

A junior student in the Musical Theater Department of Shanghai Theater Academy, and won the gold medal in the dance category of the 6th Asian Oriental Rookie Talent Competition in the Asian Finals. From September to October 2011, he participated in 20 opening performances of "Extreme Broadway" in Shanghai Cultural Plaza.

Li Xiang – Male "Cat Thief" Mongojeli

He once played the protagonist Simba in the Japanese version of "The Lion King" in a record-breaking manner, and now he has become the star of China's "The Lion King". One of the pioneers in the history of Cats. This Chinese cat, who came back from Japan's Four Seasons Theater Company, surprised director and dance director Qiao An as soon as it appeared in the dance exam. Concern leads to chaos, and Qiao An immediately began to wait uneasily for Li Xiang's vocal test results, fearing that he would not be able to sing well and would have to give up this good talent. It wasn't until music director Fitz announced that his vocal performance was also passable that Qiao An felt relieved and immediately said with a hint of pride, "I've long been optimistic about him playing Montgomery!"

Graduated from Beijing Dance Academy Department of Musical Theater

In 2005, he was invited by the Japanese Four Seasons Theater Company to study in Japan. Later, he played the protagonist Simba in the Japanese version of "The Lion King", becoming a rare "foreign" protagonist on the Japanese musical stage. Played the same role as Mongolia in the Japanese version of "Cats"