Jin Xing

Jin Xing

Country

China

Birth - Death

1969 -

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Transgender ballet dancer and choreographer, who has appeared in numerous films. Television talk show host and judge on the Chinese equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing/So You Think You Can Dance. The first transgender individual in China to be formally recognized as such, and to be recognized as female. Former colonel in the People's Liberation Army. Also known as Jing Xing.

See Also

• LGBTQ Ballet Dancers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/sep/10/jin-xing-chinese-army-dancing-tv
• http://www.timeoutshanghai.com/features/Performing_Arts-Dance/8823/Interview-Jin-Xing.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC01XrgzZ7w

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