The children were raised in a single parent family. Her elder sister, Ann Mui, was also a singer. She was the youngest daughter in a family of four children. Mui experienced much hardship in her childhood. It was then understood that she had developed the disease due to a familial genetic disposition as her sister Ann had died of the same condition in 2000 at age 40 as well. She died later that year at the age of 40. Her career came to an abrupt end in 2003 when she announced that she had cervical cancer. In the Hong Kong entertainment industry, where stars often rise and fall quickly, Mui remained in the spotlight for 21 years (1982–2003). Her fan base reached far beyond Hong Kong into many parts of Asia, including Taiwan, mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia, and other countries, as well. She was famed for her outrageous costumes and high-powered performances in combination with contralto vocals, which are rare in female artists. In the 1980s, the gangtai style of music was revolutionised by Mui's wild dancing and on-stage femininity. That title stayed with her throughout her career, in both Eastern and Western media.
Mui once held a sold-out concert in Hammersmith, London, England, where she was dubbed the " Madonna of the East" ( 東方麥當娜), which brought her to further international fame. She was dubbed as the "daughter of Hong Kong" and is considered one of the most iconic Cantopop singers. She remained an idol throughout her career, and is regarded as a Cantopop diva. Tickets from S$28 to S$298 at SISTIC.Anita Mui Yim-fong ( Chinese: 梅艷芳 Jyutping: Mui4 Jim6 Fong1 10 October 1963 – 30 December 2003) was a Hong Kong singer and actress who made major contributions to the Cantopop music scene and received numerous awards and honours. Paula Tsui’s 2015 Encore Concert is on Nov 14, 8pm, at Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre. I trust that even in 10 years, my life won’t have changed very much,” Tsui said. “My life now is the same as it was 10 years ago, or even 20 years ago. You don’t ever feel like you are 100 per cent in control, and you can’t guarantee that everyone in the audience will like the show or will be satisfied with the show.”īut if you ask her where she sees herself in 10 years, Tsui, who says she has never seriously considered retiring, will likely still be doing what she loves and does best - singing. She continued: “Every time you perform, you feel the pressure. You are taking risks every time (you perform), because you take the risk of not being good enough.” It’s so much fun, but it’s dangerous because you never know if you will do well. “(If you think about it), singing is also dangerous. “You asked a very good question earlier, about the most dangerous thing I have ever done,” Tsui mused. Reflecting on her illustrious career, Tsui gave herself 80 marks (out of 100), saying she is almost never satisfied with her performance, because she always wants to be better. I am a curious person by nature,” she said. “I love getting a feel of every place I visit, whether it is their customs, or getting to know the people. The singer, whose biggest hits include The Windy Season, Go With The Flow, Go Against The Flow and Stand Together, is currently mulling over the possibility of releasing a new album, although she has not decided if it will be a collection of old songs or new ones.Īnd when she has a few days off, Tsui likes to go on holidays with her friends. Most days, however, Tsui leads a much more peaceful life. It’s so childish, but I can see why so many people like it.” She added: “I just kept my eyes closed from the beginning till the end! But now I have a funny story to tell everyone. I rarely regret anything I do, but once I went up, I regretted it immediately.” “It was very exciting and I never thought I would do it, but it was a spontaneous decision. “It was my first time taking the roller coaster in a long time and, after I went up, I really regretted it!” the affable 66-year-old said with a chuckle. It was one of the most dangerous things she has done in recent times, she said. In a phone interview ahead of next month’s concert here, Tsui recounted how she gamely took a roller coaster ride in Singapore after performing two sold-out shows last year. What we did not know was that the Cantopop legend is also a bit of a daredevil. SINGAPORE - When we think of Paula Tsui, we think of her signature wavy hair, dramatic costumes and husky, velvety vocals, which have serenaded fans for the last four decades and inspired the careers of generations of female singers, including Hong Kong superstar Anita Mui.