17. Shi Pei Pu
Shi Pei Pu is considered one of the most famous androgynous actors and Chinese Opera singers of his time. It’s a shame that he was deemed a Chinese spy by the French government and locked up for some time because the world missed out on seeing more of Shi Pei Pu and his talents throughout his life. Images of his early work accurately reflect how beautiful he was in his younger life. The play “M. Butterfly” was written about his life and his relationship with a French diplomat, which sparked some controversy regarding gender roles and sexuality.