Decoding Xiao Shenyang
"Xiao Shenyang"
Stage name: Xiao Shenyang
Zodiac sign: Rooster
Hometown: Kaiyuan City, Tieling, Liaoning Province
Wife: Shen Chunyang (Xiao Shenyang's partner). They have one daughter.
Xiao Shenyang's real name is Shen He. He hails from Tieling and was taken as a disciple by Zhao Benshan in 2006. His cross-dressing performances of the alternative Er Ren Zhuan (a folk performance art) at the Lao Gen Da Jie stage had already caused quite a stir.
Behind the Scenes Decoded
Master Zhao Benshan: "He reminds me of my younger self."
Program Decoded
Eyewitnesses: "The comedic effect was extremely good."
Performance style: Equivalent to a male version of the "Cousin from Zhongjiang."
Xiao Shenyang's program was cut from the Spring Festival Gala; Wang Baoqiang will perform a skit with Feng Gong.