Phạm Thị Trân
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Phạm Thị Trân (926–976),[1] was a Vietnamese artist, dancer, opera singer and Mandarin during the Dinh Dynasty period.[2][1][3]
She was originally from Hong Chau, now in Hải Dương province , and was eventually invited to the king's royal court, Dinh Tien.[4] On the king's orders, she taught the arts to soldiers.[5]
She was a pioneer artist as an opera singer, and is referred to as the first professional theatre artist in Vietnam. Among her innovations, she is credited as the creator of chèo, a popular theatre genre.[6][7] Additionally, she is notable as the first woman to be appointed a Mandarin in Vietnam.