Mei Lanfang (left ) and his son Mei Baojiu. [Photo/VCG]

Peking Opera performers

Father: Mei Lanfang

Son: Mei Baojiu

In 2016, Peking Opera performer Mei Baojiu died. He and his father, Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang, were two of the most noted artists in China. The father started to learn Peking Opera at 8 and made his debut at 10. His son, Mei Baojiu, was the youngest among his nine children. Mei Baojiu is also the only one who followed his father's footsteps and became a Peking Opera performer. The son officially began to perform with his father at age 18.