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5 Anita Mui videos to treasure: from jiving with Jackie Chan to duetting with Canto-pop king Leslie Cheung, remember the ‘Madonna of Asia’ before Louise Wong’s biopic hits cinemas
STORYLaramie Mok
- With Louis Koo set to play her stylist and Terence Lau as Leslie Cheung, upcoming biopic Anita promises to show us who the Canto-pop star really was – in cinemas in November
- The legendary diva would have turned 58 this October, but these touching vintage TV clips remind us why Mui remains such an icon nearly two decades after her death
October 10 marks the birthday of the late Canto-pop megastar Anita Mui Yim-fong, who would be turning 58 years old this year if she were still alive.
But this year is more celebratory than most. In memory of the legendary singer and actress, biopic Anita will be released in Hong Kong cinemas in November, with model-turned-actress Louise Wong starring as Mui.
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In addition, Louis Koo, Terrance Lau and Fish Liew will star as Eddie Lau (Mui’s stylist), Leslie Cheung (the 1980s Canto-pop king and one of Mui’s best friends) and Ann Mui (Mui’s sister), respectively, reliving the private life of the iconic star.
Before the film hits cinemas, we take a look at a few rare moments in Mui’s life that give a glimpse of why she was so beloved both on and off the screen.
The first New Talent Singing Awards
Whether you’re a fan of Mui’s or not, the first thing to know about her was that she triumphed as the champion of the first New Talent Singing Awards held by TVB back in 1982.
Singing the popular song The Windy Season (originally sung by Paula Tsui), her sultry vocals and commanding stage presence saw her beat out over 3,000 other contestants to finish on top.
Her reward? Mui’s debut album, “Debt Heart”, was subsequently released with local record company Capital Artists.
Revisiting Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park