The mainland actress Liu Xiaoqing will release her first album before the end of this year.

Her song writer says that although Liu doesn't have a professional voice, she impresses audiences with her dramatic life experience and personality.

Liu Xiaoqing has been busy shooting several TV dramas since she was released from jail earlier this year.

The forty-three year old actress was a household name in China during the 1980s, but two years ago she was found guilty of tax evasion.

(CRI July 26, 2004)