著名滑稽表演艺术家蔡剑英与联合国妇女大会著名国际主持人王国权的艺术忘年交
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纽约综合新闻专电 近日，在沪上一场特别的演出筹备会面中，全球女性最高级别会议之一——联合国妇女地位委员会大会第69届嘉宾主持人、第70届官方代表、由纽约州参议院和纽约市议会官方授予”情歌王子”及”国际主持人”双项荣誉称号的王国权（Prince John），与著名滑稽表演艺术家蔡剑英再度重逢。这场时隔半年的相聚，不仅延续了一段跨越年龄的艺术情谊，更促成了一次深度专访，让这位在滑稽戏舞台耕耘数十载的艺术家从艺经历得以完整呈现。
2026年1月，蔡剑英和刚刚回国的王国权在虹口区的活动上
“蔡妈妈”的由来：舞台上的母子情缘
这段亦师亦母的忘年交始于数年前一次演出合作。当天，王国权的父亲也一同到了演出现场，而蔡剑英老师正好坐在王国权和父亲中间。席间谈及年龄，蔡妈妈与王国权的母亲同岁，而王国权的母亲彼时已荣归主怀（基督教语，意为离世）。三人聊得投机，气场和睦，从那天起，王国权便亲切地称呼她为”蔡妈妈”。事实上，王国权自幼便在荧屏前欣赏蔡剑英老师的滑稽戏表演，可以说蔡老师的艺术形象伴随着他的成长岁月，因此真人相见时倍感亲切；而蔡老师炉火纯青的说学逗唱功底，更让他由衷钦佩这位实力派艺术家。
蔡剑英和王国权在演出活动上首次相遇的合影
这份特殊的情感也得到了蔡剑英的真诚回应，她在众多公开场合都自然地介绍道：”这是我儿子，情歌王子国际主持人王国权。”她毫不吝啬地赞誉道：”你知道他是谁吗？他在国际上特别有名，是双语主持，在联合国鼎鼎大名，为中国人争光！”这份公开的欣赏与鼓励，让王国权倍感温暖。
蔡剑英和王国权在演出活动上
蔡剑英和唐国妹、菜花甜妈、王国权等艺术家在活动上
蔡剑英和龚仁龙、王国权在文艺活动上
从业五十多年来，蔡剑英演出过50多部滑稽戏，大多担任主要或重要角色。她的艺术生涯见证了上海滑稽戏的繁荣与发展：
主要代表作品：
• 《正宗自家人》 ：在上海市庆祝新中国成立五十周年献礼剧目中担任主角
• 《婚姻大事》 ：获创作演出奖
• 《出租的新娘》 ：荣获上海首届戏剧节优秀演员奖
• 《又一春》 ：1997年参加白玉兰奖评比
• 《红茶坊》 ：担任重要角色
• 独脚戏作品：《冤家变亲家》、《邻舍隔壁》等获上海曲艺汇演创作演出奖
主要代表作品：
• 《正宗自家人》 ：在上海市庆祝新中国成立五十周年献礼剧目中担任主角
• 《婚姻大事》 ：获创作演出奖
• 《出租的新娘》 ：荣获上海首届戏剧节优秀演员奖
• 《又一春》 ：1997年参加白玉兰奖评比
• 《红茶坊》 ：担任重要角色
• 独脚戏作品：《冤家变亲家》、《邻舍隔壁》等获上海曲艺汇演创作演出奖
蔡剑英和滑稽表演艺术家嫩娘老师表演《双簧》
蔡剑英和潘前卫、计一飙在东方电视台快乐三兄弟栏目上
会流利的讲13种方言被誉为“方言皇后”
在学艺期间，她就以学习和实习演出传统曲目《十三个人搓将》展现天赋，因学讲方言准确而诙谐，受到行家好评。作为青艺滑稽剧团的艺术骨干，她与吴双艺、童双春、王双庆、顾竹君等名家共同推动着海派滑稽艺术的发展。
蔡剑英、张定国表演独角戏《邻舍隔壁》
跨越太平洋的祝福：纽约演唱会上的温情时刻
2025年2月16日，王国权在纽约市政厅成功举办人生中第一场个人演唱会”花好月圆”经典金曲公益演唱会。这场演出吸引了美国各界近500名观众，获得圆满成功。
2025年2月16日，王国权在纽约市政厅成功举办人生中第一场个人演唱会”花好月圆”经典金曲公益演唱会。这场演出吸引了美国各界近500名观众，获得圆满成功。
2025年2月16日，“情歌王子”王国权世界之都美国纽约市政厅“花好月圆”个人演唱会大获成功
在演唱会筹备阶段，蔡剑英老师特意录制了祝福视频。当这份来自故乡的母爱通过大屏幕传递到纽约现场时，不仅让王国权感动不已，也让在场观众见证了这段跨越年龄的深厚情谊。这段视频与乔榛、何添发、张莉、菜花甜妈等艺术家的祝福一同播出，成为演唱会温暖的开篇。
蔡剑英为“情歌王子”王国权世界之都美国纽约市政厅“花好月圆”个人演唱会录制的祝福视频
忘年交的默契：艺术精神的当代回响
这段始于舞台、深于亲情的忘年交，谱写了艺术界跨越代际的精神对话。王国权作为在联合国等国际舞台享有盛誉的双语主持人，其国际影响力已获广泛认可；而蔡剑英老师始终在各种场合以”儿子”相称，对他寄予厚望，这份发自内心的欣赏，既是对后辈成就的由衷欣慰，更是对中华文化走向世界的热切期许。两位艺术家以各自的方式在不同维度诠释着文化自信——蔡剑英以半个多世纪的舞台坚守传承海派艺术精髓，王国权则以国际主持人的身份将中华文化的魅力传播至全球舞台，”母子”相称的背后，实则是艺术精神在代际间的薪火相传。
蔡剑英和王国权在文化沙龙上
蔡剑英和王国权在文化活动上
艺术精神的延续：跨越代际的文化传承
此次会面，源于两人即将合作的演出邀约。半年未见，蔡剑英依旧精神矍铄，对艺术充满热忱。王国权表示：”作为联合国妇女地位委员会大会的官方代表，我有责任将蔡妈妈这样的优秀艺术家介绍给更广泛的受众。她的艺术成就和人格魅力，值得被更多人看见。”
这段跨越年龄的深厚情谊，不仅是两个艺术家之间的情感纽带，更是中国优秀传统文化在国际舞台上薪火相传的缩影。从纽约市政厅的祝福视频到上海排练厅的重逢，蔡剑英用半个多世纪的艺术坚守，诠释了一位真正艺术家的执着与纯粹；而王国权则以国际主持人的身份，将这份母爱般的艺术情怀，传递给世界。
蔡剑英和王国权在文化沙龙上
蔡剑英和王国权在文化活动上
【纽约综合新闻特约记者报道】
Celebrated Comedic Performing Artist Cai Jianying and UN Women’s Conference Host’s Artistic Bond Across Generations
New York Comprehensive News Dispatch Recently, at a special performance preparation meeting in Shanghai, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN—Guest Host of the 69th Session and Official Representative of the 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (one of the world’s highest-level conferences on women’s issues), and the recipient of dual official honorary titles “Prince of Love Songs” and “International Host” conferred by the New York State Senate and New York City Council—reunited with celebrated comedic performing artist Cai Jianying after six months. This reunion not only continued their age-spanning artistic friendship but also led to an in-depth exclusive interview, presenting a comprehensive portrait of an artist who has dedicated over five decades to the comedic opera stage.
The Origin of “Mom Cai”: A Maternal Bond Forged on Stage
This master-apprentice bond transcending familial ties began years ago during a collaborative performance. That day, the father of WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN also attended the event, with Teacher Cai Jianying seated between WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN and his father. During their conversation, they discovered that Cai was the same age as WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN’s mother, who had already returned to the Lord’s embrace (a Christian expression meaning passed away). The three found themselves in harmonious conversation, and from that day forward, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN affectionately addressed her as “Mom Cai.” In truth, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN had grown up watching Cai Jianying’s comedic opera performances on television; her artistry had accompanied his formative years, making their meeting in person particularly meaningful. Moreover, Cai’s mastery of the four fundamental skills—speaking, mimicking, teasing, and singing—left him genuinely admiring her as a true virtuoso.
This special sentiment received sincere reciprocation from Cai Jianying, who naturally introduced him at numerous public events: “This is my son, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN, the Prince of Love Songs and International Host.” She lavishly praised him: “Do you know who he is? He’s internationally renowned as a bilingual host, a prominent figure at the United Nations, bringing honor to the Chinese people!” This public appreciation and encouragement deeply warmed his heart.
This master-apprentice bond transcending familial ties began years ago during a collaborative performance. That day, the father of WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN also attended the event, with Teacher Cai Jianying seated between WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN and his father. During their conversation, they discovered that Cai was the same age as WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN’s mother, who had already returned to the Lord’s embrace (a Christian expression meaning passed away). The three found themselves in harmonious conversation, and from that day forward, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN affectionately addressed her as “Mom Cai.” In truth, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN had grown up watching Cai Jianying’s comedic opera performances on television; her artistry had accompanied his formative years, making their meeting in person particularly meaningful. Moreover, Cai’s mastery of the four fundamental skills—speaking, mimicking, teasing, and singing—left him genuinely admiring her as a true virtuoso.
This special sentiment received sincere reciprocation from Cai Jianying, who naturally introduced him at numerous public events: “This is my son, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN, the Prince of Love Songs and International Host.” She lavishly praised him: “Do you know who he is? He’s internationally renowned as a bilingual host, a prominent figure at the United Nations, bringing honor to the Chinese people!” This public appreciation and encouragement deeply warmed his heart.
Five Decades on Stage: An Exemplary Virtuoso Artist
According to public records, Cai Jianying was born in 1946 in Deqing, Zhejiang Province, a member of the Chinese Peasants’ and Workers’ Democratic Party, and graduated from the Shanghai Nanshi District Traditional Opera School’s Comedic Opera Program in 1962. She currently holds the rank of National Second-Class Performer and is a member of the Shanghai Quyi Artists Association. As a seasoned artist who has dedicated over fifty years to comedic opera, she possesses the solid artistic foundation and exceptional performance talent that fully qualifies her for National First-Class Performer status—a professional caliber widely recognized within the industry.
Throughout her career spanning more than fifty years, Cai Jianying has performed in over fifty comedic operas, mostly in leading or significant roles. Her artistic journey has witnessed the prosperity and development of Shanghai comedic opera:
Major Representative Works:
• “The Genuine Family” : Featured as the lead in the tribute production for Shanghai’s 50th National Day celebration
• “Marriage Matters” : Won the Creative Performance Award
• “The Rented Bride” : Received the Outstanding Performer Award at Shanghai’s First Drama Festival
• “Another Spring” : Competed in the 1997 Magnolia Awards
• “Red Tea House” : Played an important role
• Monologue Performances: “From Enemies to In-Laws” and “Next-Door Neighbors” won the Creative Performance Award at the Shanghai Quyi Festival
According to public records, Cai Jianying was born in 1946 in Deqing, Zhejiang Province, a member of the Chinese Peasants’ and Workers’ Democratic Party, and graduated from the Shanghai Nanshi District Traditional Opera School’s Comedic Opera Program in 1962. She currently holds the rank of National Second-Class Performer and is a member of the Shanghai Quyi Artists Association. As a seasoned artist who has dedicated over fifty years to comedic opera, she possesses the solid artistic foundation and exceptional performance talent that fully qualifies her for National First-Class Performer status—a professional caliber widely recognized within the industry.
Throughout her career spanning more than fifty years, Cai Jianying has performed in over fifty comedic operas, mostly in leading or significant roles. Her artistic journey has witnessed the prosperity and development of Shanghai comedic opera:
Major Representative Works:
• “The Genuine Family” : Featured as the lead in the tribute production for Shanghai’s 50th National Day celebration
• “Marriage Matters” : Won the Creative Performance Award
• “The Rented Bride” : Received the Outstanding Performer Award at Shanghai’s First Drama Festival
• “Another Spring” : Competed in the 1997 Magnolia Awards
• “Red Tea House” : Played an important role
• Monologue Performances: “From Enemies to In-Laws” and “Next-Door Neighbors” won the Creative Performance Award at the Shanghai Quyi Festival
During her training, she demonstrated natural talent through studying and performing the traditional piece “Thirteen People Playing Mahjong,” earning praise from experts for her accurate and witty dialect work. As a core artist of the Qingyi Comedic Opera Troupe, she joined Wu Shuangyi, Tong Shuangchun, Wang Shuangqing, Gu Zhujun, and other masters in advancing Shanghai’s comedic performing arts.
Blessings Across the Pacific: A Warm Moment at the New York Concert
On February 16, 2025, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN successfully held his first solo concert, “Blooming Flowers and Full Moon” Classic Golden Melodies Charity Concert, at New York City Hall. The performance attracted nearly 500 audience members and achieved complete success.
During the concert’s preparation phase, Teacher Cai Jianying specially recorded a blessing video. When this maternal love from the homeland was transmitted to the New York venue via the big screen, it not only deeply moved WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN but also allowed the audience to witness this profound cross-generational bond. This video, together with blessings from artists like Qiao Zhen, He Tianfa, Zhang Li, and Caihua Sweet Mama, opened the concert on a heartwarming note
The Chemistry of a Cross-Generational Bond: A Contemporary Echo of Artistic Spirit
On February 16, 2025, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN successfully held his first solo concert, “Blooming Flowers and Full Moon” Classic Golden Melodies Charity Concert, at New York City Hall. The performance attracted nearly 500 audience members and achieved complete success.
During the concert’s preparation phase, Teacher Cai Jianying specially recorded a blessing video. When this maternal love from the homeland was transmitted to the New York venue via the big screen, it not only deeply moved WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN but also allowed the audience to witness this profound cross-generational bond. This video, together with blessings from artists like Qiao Zhen, He Tianfa, Zhang Li, and Caihua Sweet Mama, opened the concert on a heartwarming note
The Chemistry of a Cross-Generational Bond: A Contemporary Echo of Artistic Spirit
This relationship—born on stage and deepened through familial affection—composes a spiritual dialogue across generations in the art world. WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN, as a bilingual host renowned on international platforms including the United Nations, has gained widespread recognition for his global influence. Meanwhile, Cai Jianying consistently refers to him as “son” at various occasions, placing high expectations upon him. This heartfelt appreciation represents not only genuine gratification for a younger generation’s achievements but also fervent hopes for Chinese culture’s journey onto the world stage. Both artists embody cultural confidence in their respective dimensions—Cai Jianying through her half-century stage career preserving the essence of Shanghai’s comedic arts, and WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN through his role as an international host disseminating Chinese cultural charm globally. Behind their “mother-son” address lies the true transmission of artistic spirit across generations.
The Continuation of Artistic Spirit: A Cross-Generational Cultural Legacy
This meeting stemmed from an upcoming collaborative performance invitation. After six months apart, Cai Jianying remains spirited and passionate about art. WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN stated: “As an official representative of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, I have a responsibility to introduce exceptional artists like Mom Cai to broader audiences. Her artistic achievements and personal charisma deserve greater visibility.”
This profound bond transcending age represents not only an emotional connection between two artists but also a microcosm of China’s outstanding traditional culture being passed down on the international stage. From the blessing video at New York City Hall to their reunion in a Shanghai rehearsal hall, Cai Jianying has embodied the dedication and purity of a true artist through her artistic perseverance spanning over half a century. Meanwhile, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN, in his capacity as an international host, carries this maternal artistic sentiment forward to the world.
This meeting stemmed from an upcoming collaborative performance invitation. After six months apart, Cai Jianying remains spirited and passionate about art. WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN stated: “As an official representative of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, I have a responsibility to introduce exceptional artists like Mom Cai to broader audiences. Her artistic achievements and personal charisma deserve greater visibility.”
This profound bond transcending age represents not only an emotional connection between two artists but also a microcosm of China’s outstanding traditional culture being passed down on the international stage. From the blessing video at New York City Hall to their reunion in a Shanghai rehearsal hall, Cai Jianying has embodied the dedication and purity of a true artist through her artistic perseverance spanning over half a century. Meanwhile, WANGGUOQUAN-PRINCE JOHN, in his capacity as an international host, carries this maternal artistic sentiment forward to the world.
【Reported by Special Correspondent, New York Comprehensive News】.
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