Stardom

Mandarin-pop has been dominated by the Taiwanese entertainment scene in recent years. While it holds true that Taiwan produces many well-known celebrities, it is Hong Kong that produces the stars. The Four Heavenly Kings were a classic, followed by the likes of Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui. I belong to the old school, and my personal favourites are Chow Yun-Fatt and Adam Cheng.

I was in Hong Kong last May when my Canadian friends happened to chance upon Chow Yun-Fatt at a cha can tang, the Hong Kong version of our kopitiam. Being excited as they were, they approached him for autographs and photos which he had all gladly obliged. I mean, wasn't Chow Yun-Fatt nice, given his celeb status in the Chinese community and subsequent breakthrough in Hollywood? Having seen this excellent example of humility and modesty despite immense fame and prestige, I wonder why some budding starlets choose to put on airs even though they have yet to make their mark.

Adam Cheng will be holding his concert in Singapore in May, but I am financially strapped to catch it. Oh well, I had missed Jacky Wu's concert a few years back anyway. Might as well.