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After visited you website and known the report of Anita. I agree with you
and worry about Anita a lot. Drink or not drink is the privacy of Anita,
but she really can't drink even a little bit! She still has to fight for
the left
behind 20%.
It iss not the first time she drinks, during her birthday party she was
drinking a little bit too.
We have lost a few high standard singers, I don't want to
lose Anita.
Oh Anita! Please! Treasure your health and life. Don't do
things that make your fans feel disappointed and worried about
you all time.
Woodstock
IP: 218.103.136.249
Oct 17th, 2003 - 10:07 PM
Re: Worry about Anita
I fully agree with you, Stella. I think Ah Mui should not overlook the
20%......since the just finished therapy treatment could not get her 100%
recovery, it meant this 20% is a tough one, she just have to be tougher in
order to win over it.
I believer Ah Mui is mature enough to know what she is doing, so let's not
worry about her too much.
jack
IP: 64.178.98.10
Dec 10, 03 - 9:09 PM
anita should rest
anita should really rest and not work on zhang's movie... she had a major
concert on top of that she must of done a lot of rehearsals for this. she
went to japan and did a commercial and held many other charity functions
... even a very normal person would need some rest... besides i dont think
that zhang yimou's movies are that great anyways! sorrie but that's just
my opinion... get some rest anita and take care! but i support you
Woodstock
IP: 218.103.251.4
Dec 10th, 2003 - 9:34 PM
Re: anita should rest
I think Mui has to make a decision on this very soon. Right now, all her
friends persuade her not to take up this job, and want her to have more
rest.
Personally I believe she needs more rest too. Also the cold weather in
Northern China is really not suitable for her. Actually the shooting of
the TV ad was only 2 days, but she already came back as an entirely
different person from the day she left HK. So really wonder how she can
stand the severe cold of continental cold weather of N.and N. Western
China.
Also if her role in the movie has to be cut to be so little just to give
her a part, then really not worth going at all. (BTW, I just assume her
part will be cut short as it was mentioned in paper all the time.)
I think it is quite difficult for her to make the decision, as she always
likes to work with ZYM, also she always likes to honor her promise.
Anyway, as you, Jack, I will support her forever.
skippy
IP: 68.73.146.246
Dec 16th, 2003 - 10:07 PM
Re: anita should rest
Jack,
I agree with you, Ah Mui needs her rest, and it looks like her true
friends and family may have finally convinced her that her health is the
most important thing for her, than any movies, concerts, or albums. I
certainly understand the professionalism of Ah Mui to want to honor her
word to work, but there comes a time when she must take time for
herself(and that time is now). It's not being selfish, its being smart.
So, if she wants to take a year or more to rest and beat this illness,
then we as her fans will always support her and encourage her to put her
health as her first priority.
If there was a way, I'd send her a rose a day (or whatever her favorite
flower is), and ask all of her other fans to do the same. Telling her (and
sincerly meaning it) that for every flower she receives, it represents our
thanks of a million times over to her that she decided to rest and take
care of herself.
maybe she knows that her days are numbered. and she want to wrk again with
andy lau
Lee
IP: 203.116.126.113
Jan 6th, 2004 - 8:54 PM
Re: anita should rest
Zhang's invitation for the movie was indeed a big encouragement to Anita
and I believe she appreciates it very very much. If you would have to see
for these past few years, why Anita was only the supporting actress
although she can act better than anybody else and I was just curious and
everytime I saw her name was not the first, it surprised and irritated me.
Was it because of her age that no HK directors could give her a chance.
Zhang Yi Mou in the other hand appreciates good actress and had given her
the strength, encouragement and confidence to prove her capability in
acting.
Woodstock
IP: 218.103.251.211
Jan 6th, 2004 - 9:25 PM
Re: anita should rest
Lee:
I fully agree with what you just said. Actually her superb performing
skill is well acknowledged by all directors, but HK people just don't know
how to appreciate the films in which she played the leading role e.g.
Midnight Fly, even July Rhapsody, the revenue from the box office was far
below than expected. Only commercail films can make money here in HK
nowadays.
Even in Wu Yen, it sold very well, but the other actresses were getting
all the credit, not Mui, though she was the soul of the whole film.
Ever playing a supporting role, Ah Mui always gave her best to us, the
audience. That is the reason why she is well respected by all directors
and all those who like her. I think this all matters after all. right?
Though you may have gone, I can't help but to express the fond memories
and influence I have been in my life from your songs. When I was 14 years
old back in 1982, I started to like your songs and voice. To the extent
that I even impersonate you! Imagine at the age of 16 I have donned in
your "Peng san pek hoi" costume. I learned avery dance steps
from watching your videos and even sing my heart out of your songs.
That was just the beginning to many more memories. No one can ever take
your place as the Canto-pop queen. When it comes to performances on stage
or concerts, nobody not even the present batch of singers can perform like
you do. You're full of professionalism when on stage - and that I salute
you.
Your untimely death has sent shockwaves to all your fans. I am not ready
to hear such news but then I know nothing is permanent. One born and has
to die. But one thing is sure - you will live on in my heart forever....
Your avid fan
Vincent
Malaysia
TAY CHWEE FONG
IP: 61.6.183.72
Jan 7th, 2004 - 11:04 AM
Re: Anita lives on in my heart....
HI, I AM ANITA MUI FANS TOO, CAN WE BE FRIEND?
WILL U GO FOR HER FUNERAL?
Adrian
IP: 219.95.25.67
Jan 7th, 2004 - 10:00 PM
Re: Anita lives on in my heart....
yea love that song-"crashing the ice mountain"-i always rememebr
anita has always been the focus of many awards n we always await her
performance-her tango dance is also 1 of my favorites--n lately-i just
watched her fantasy concert2002 on vcd-n that was awesome-spectacular
stage concept show which is unprecedented.
i also went for her classic moment concert in nov just 2 mths back n we
waited for her outside coliseum-n she was friendly n talking to us(she
knew she was dying i m sure)
besides-wonder whether all the malaysian fans will get together someday?
we r far fr hong kong and besides-there will be too many people on the
funeral day-we can do a solemn tribute wherever we r on that day--a
prayer-and whats more to readjust-these days have been very harsh n
depressing to all her fans--n Anita wants us to be strong n happy as life
goes on....
lets just grief n mourn for next few days--n be cheerful again after her
funeral(i hope)
all the best
Leelee
IP: 194.175.243.100
Jan 7th, 2004 - 10:47 PM
Re: Anita lives on in my heart....
Hi, I'm a Malaysian too and like u, an ardent fan of Anita Mui. Let me
know if u guys hv any activity to commemorate Mui Jie.
yes vincent, i can agree with u too. i was still a kid then. i used to
like her music and always amused with her singing, dancing and staging
skill. she not only can sing marvelously but also hv the power of
empowering the stage. sadly to say, we can't find such a singer
nowadays..sigh...
Re: Anita is featured in Dec 2003 Cosmopolitan (Chinese version)
What happened to you, Woodstock? Please take care, okay?
Woodstock
IP: 203.218.32.32
Nov 26th, 2003 - 4:35 PM
Re: Anita is featured in Dec 2003 Cosmopolitan (Chinese version)
Eve, just flu bug, no big problem. As I don't like to go to doctors, so
have to eat light food for a few days... hahahahaha.... not to worry.
Thank you very much!
shujuan
IP: 202.156.183.233
Jan 8, 04 - 7:54 AM
Hope there will a VCD or DVD
for classic moment live concert rather than cd..
Hope there will a VCD or DVD for classic moment live concert rather than
cd..
Re: Hope there will a VCD or DVD for classic moment live concert rather
than cd..
the cd version was released yesterday. the vcd and dvd version will be
early next month. let's just hope that anita's mother won't sue the
company. i hope i answer your question.
Woodstock
IP: 218.102.21.153
Jan 8th, 2004 - 4:56 PM
Re: Hope there will a VCD or DVD for classic moment live concert rather
than cd..
No worry. Mui Ma would not take any action, because the copyright doesn't
belong to Mui personally.
Mui Ma seems to calm down a bit now. Please refer to today's news to see
why she decided to make that declaration. Of course we never know whatever
said in that paper is true, but I do believe something must have triggered
her to make that decision. Actually I like that declaration, because of
that, Mui's things will be completely preserved instead of being auctioned
or whatever so soon. They should take a stock of all the things, and then
decide what to do, maybe should display in a memorial hall if they are
planning to build one for Mui.
Just for your information, it was reported that lots of expensive things
of Roman disappeared after he passed away.
jack
IP: 68.81.129.18
Jan 8th, 2004 - 7:08 PM
Re: Hope there will a VCD or DVD for classic moment live concert rather
than cd..
I agree that it's very unethical to take Anita's things away. Like you
said Woodstock, they should be put in a museum for display so that all
those who adore her can one day see. I just think that it's inappropriate
to use it for other things even for charity cause don't know whose hands
it's going to end up (her customes). I do hope all of Anita's unreleased
concerts will be released one day in the future b/c i really like to see
her perform as i never see her perform in real person and her stage
performance is her trademark.
jack
IP: 68.81.129.18
Jan 8th, 2004 - 7:20 PM
Re: Hope there will a VCD or DVD for classic moment live concert rather
than cd..
one more thing is that even if they're going to auction it for charity
they should wait a while instead of a rush...like what happened last week
with tvb.
Karl
IP: 140.247.225.20
Jan 9, 04 - 12:05 PM
Duet version of "He Will
Cause Me to Change"?
I've always liked this old song of Anita Mui's, but I only have her solo
version (although at certain places one can hear Leslie's harmony). I do
remember though, in the TV series "Leap Onto the Stage" they
played a duet version in which Leslie actually sings some of the verses.
Is this version available anywhere? Thanks.
Oh, to amend my first post, I actually am not sure about the name of the
series. Its theme song is "Leap Beyond the Stage," and "He
Will Cause Me to Change" is another song that appears in the series.
But I forgot the name of the series itself. Anyway, it stars Tong Zhun Yip
and Mew Kiu Wai and is about a group of people training to be martial arts
performers in the early days of the Hong Kong film industry.
I'm looking for a recording of hers on this song (not Paula Tsui's).
Thanks.
God bless you. God bless Anita.
woodpecker
IP: 202.156.2.210
Jan 14th, 2004 - 10:23 AM
Re: Where can I find Anita's version of "風的季節"?
http://groups.msn.com/ChineseCafe/anitamuiyimfong.msnw
at bottom of the page , find the video clip link http://app.tvb.com/board/special/anita_mui/index.asp
after the tvb page is open , you need to wait for the video to load and it
will play automatically when loaded
Jess
IP: 219.95.207.183
Jan 14th, 2004 - 9:40 PM
Re: Where can I find Anita's version of "風的季節"?
Thank you, I have that one. Is there an mp3 of it? Thanks again.
ML
IP: 203.116.120.248
Jan 17, 04 - 9:02 AM
A touchy memory of Anita Mui's
unconditional love
Here's a touchy memory from one of Anita Mui's disciple who said that
there was one time Anita Mui invited them for a meal at her home and to
their suprise, Anita Mui prepared two or more big luggages full of
blankets to donate to the homeless beggars and she personally delivered
them to the beggars. The kind of genuine and unconditional love which most
of us cannot afford to shower but Anita did it.
I read it from a magazine or newspapers, can't remember much but will try
to find out.
ML
IP: 203.116.120.248
Jan 17th, 2004 - 9:39 AM
Re: A touchy memory of Anita Mui's unconditional love
My correction:
Not homeless beggars but homeless people who may work but do not have home
to stay.
Woodstock
IP: 218.103.203.184
Jan 17th, 2004 - 4:49 PM
Re: A touchy memory of Anita Mui's unconditional love
The charity work ML mentioned was narrated by Rumus Choy again in this
week's Mingpao Weekly (1836), that I have just uploaded in our website.
But those who only read English, have to wait, as need time to do
translation. Sorry about the delay!
Madison
IP: 24.85.224.136
Jan 15, 04 - 8:51 PM
Is it true?
First I would like to say the website is fabulous, what a tribute to such
a great star and person.
My question maybe quite offending to some, and if you choose not to allow
it, so be it. I understand how one would like to protect the integrity of
Anita Mui.
There have been unconfirmed reports of Ah Mui being with a woman for the
past 5 years or so. Is it true? Or is it those blood sucking media hounds
that have nothing more to write?
She will always be remembered for the extraordinary things she has done
within her short but full life. Ah Mui is definitely an icon for all ages.
You are right that those media really have nothing to write about Ah Mui,
so made up such a funny story, a life time joke.....hahahaha........ that
woman of Mui's life, should be more than 5 years, maybe 18 years........hahahaha.....that
is Miss So, her assistant and also the president of the Anita Mui's
International Fans Club.....she used to be Ah Mui's devoted fan, but then
became a close friend of Ah Mui....she was really very nice to Ah Mui,
taking care of her whole heatedly.....I have no doubt about her sincerity
and her love towards Ah Mui. If the whole world deserted Mui, she would
not.....she cried and almost fainted when Mui passed away, and at the
funeral too.........sigh
fan
IP: 219.95.7.35
Jan 16th, 2004 - 3:07 PM
Re: Is it true?
ms su is just one of anita fans that turned into a close friend-thats all
Robert
IP: 64.163.241.0
Jan 16th, 2004 - 9:06 PM
Re: Is it true?
Ms. Su was very lucky... Y'know I've never been a fan of Anita, 'til after
her passing... K, I'm an idiot.. but it's never too late...
I just got her Classic Moment CD and it made me cry...
I agreed. Those are only fabricated reports, sole purpose is to damage
Mui's reputation, hurts her friends, family and her fans. Miss So is only
a close friend from the outside of the entertainment industry. Why do the
tabloids always link every male or female friend as there's something is
going on, only those shallow reporters with a sinister motive would know.
There's a thing about HK tabloids in recent years that they'll take a
photo of a celebrity with someone (mostly just walking down the street, a
hug, or a goodbuy kiss), then they'll write boloney just by the shot of
the photography, then once the report is out in the air, more tabloids
will get you to respond, from there, they can sell more stories, make more
profits. Latest reports from one of the worst of the worst tabloid
magazine said Mui's last boyfriend is 'David Tao', what a load of trash.
Every fans would know that David is just one of Mui's friend that she
really admired his talent as a musician. As Mui put it in her previous
interview - 'They'll do anything to get her!'
Lindy
IP: 129.81.163.101
Jan 18, 04 - 1:06 AM
Why why tell me why?
Why, why, tell me why, along with thanks Monica, were two Chinese songs i
remember growing up with. I am a Chinese American, I grew up watching TVB
and ATV with parents. Watching Mui Jei and Gor Gor on TV made me proud to
be Chinese along with other feelings i cannot even express. Now with both
of their passings, I feel a part of me will be gone forever with them. It
is a sad, sad, time for HK Entertainment. I don't know if HK will ever see
two talented people like Anita and Leslie ever again.
NEVER FOR SURE-THEY ARE NOT REPLACEABLE!!!
HUGE LOSS !!
Karl
IP: 140.247.225.110
Jan 14, 04 - 1:08 PM
Donating to her charity trust
fund
I live in the States and only have US bank accounts (in US currency). What
is the best/easiest way to make a donation to the "Four Seas One
Heart" fund?
The proper name of Mui's charity is Anita's Charity Foundation.
The contact person is Ms. Irene So. She can be contacted at ireneso@sino-estates.com
Note: I was informed that she would be out of town during Chinese New
Year.
AL
IP: 203.117.157.233
Jan 19th, 2004 - 12:26 PM
Re: Donating to her charity trust fund
Is Ms Irene So the one we used to call MS SO, best friend of Anita Mui?
Biscuit
IP: 203.116.126.221
Jan 17, 04 - 5:57 PM
Good Deeds
Woodstock,
Could I request for a summary list of good deeds Anita had done throughout
her entire life? I believe some of us may not aware but would like to
remember.
BTW, are the two forums (websites) managed by you?
Woodstock
IP: 218.103.204.36
Jan 18th, 2004 - 4:12 PM
Re: Good Deeds
Biscuit:
As requested, the Good Deeds done by Ah Mui was already translated, please
ref to www.muimusic.com/funeral9.htm.
The webmaster of these 2 websites is Snoopy. Under the thread "The
concert on the 7th", Snoopy briefly mentioned how these 2 websites
are operated:
[Snoopy is based in Malaysia while Woodstock is based in Hong Kong. So we
are relying a lot of reports and coverage from Woodstock. While Snoopy can
only do so much to keep the web fill up with infor for most English medium
based fans out there.......]
We have more readers since Ah Mui passed away. Meanwhile, Snoopy is
working very hard for money in order to keep the websites going for ever
increasing bandwidth required, while I'm tied up with tons of translation
work. But we are glad that we can provide a place for Mui fans to get
through this difficult period by pouring out their grief instead of
bottling up to oneself. Sharing thoughts and clearing doubts are important
for this moment.
ML
IP: 203.116.123.214
Jan 18th, 2004 - 11:20 PM
Re: Good Deeds
Woodstock, Snoopy,
Thank you for your enormous effort in managing these two websites that we
all appreciated very much.
Actually, I wasn't impressed with any awards declared publicly for any
personnel that involve money. Most probably, because I always think
wealthy personnel will donate money to charities mainly to gain respect
and publicity. So, what is the big deal !!! Almost, all wealthy people do
that...
I'm more impressed and touched for those who have put a lot of efforts (by
heart) in doing charities and Anita is definitely the one I admire the
most. Anita organized the charity show and she personally managed most of
the organizing works. And the fact that she even delivered blankets
PERSONALLY to homeless people without knowledge from any reporters have
touched my heart. She gave a blank cheque to a TVB crew (for him to fill
up any amount) for the funeral service of his mother.
Despite her status as the Queen of Stage, Anita appeared in mini shows of
her disciples and junior artist to give them full support and
encouragement, she invited reporters to join her for a Christmas party and
even invited them to had a ride with her in her car, she insisted staying
in her friend's (Ms Tu while she was studying in Tokyo) small studio room
in Tokyo, along with her disciples.
There was one time Edmond Leung was so poor and he needed a show to
participate to earn a living. He almost lost his participation for the
show due to his infected throat for the organizer wanted him to be
replaced, Anita heard that and gave him a dose (or somekind) for him to
take and he regained his voice, thus he was paid.
There are many more to report on the goodness of Anita Mui.
EK
IP: 210.187.110.14
Jan 19th, 2004 - 5:35 AM
Re: Good Deeds
we r very glad to have both of u around to help maintain this website for
the english readers of anita's fans. shall u need any help, we are very
sure we will not hesitate to contribute to the ongong of mui-mui's site..
Agree to what you said. As I also once commented in the news section :[One
reason I respect Ah Mui is because of her generosity towards the less
fortunate. Every cent she made was her "blood sweat" money, but
she generously donated for charity, and even in low profile. But when you
look around, there are so many very wealthy people or business people
around, they really make big money, but many make donation only for
promoting their company or themselves...........sigh...........So if you
just donate $10 out of HK$100 that you have, you deserve more respect than
those rich people, it is not the amount that counts but your generosity
and your kindness]
EK:
Thanks for your support and encouragement. We are okay, and believe we
will be okay. Anyway, thanks a lot.
LT
IP: 64.231.119.197
Jan 19th, 2004 - 6:40 PM
Re: Good Deeds
Mui definitely set a good example for all us. Earlier today, I post a
contact person for Mui's charity. Let's continue Anita's good deed. As
Woodstock mentioned, amount is not the matter. Just do it within our
capability.
EK
IP: 210.187.110.14
Jan 20th, 2004 - 8:18 AM
Re: Good Deeds
Woodstock,
All of us here are in a family. we help each other. will continue to make
this a favourite site of mine. i can see that the people here are warm,
wise and kind. unlike some forums, people sound so lost, immatured with
lots of craps.
we r here coz we have a solid reason to be here. anita is a great lady.
only the good ones will appreciate a legend like her lo.
woodstock and all those working behind the web as well as other that
constantly contribute to this forum,
Propose a Commerative Stamp for
daughter of Hong Kong
Skippy, Anita Mui's big fan of Indiana, has proposed to Hong Kong
Government to issue a commemorative stamp or series of stamps honoring The
Daughter of Hong Kong.....Miss Anita Mui.
He got a reply from a senior staff of Stamp Design and Procurement of Hong
Kong Post telling him his proposal has been submitted to the Stamp
Advisory Committee for their consideration. so I think there might be some
hope.
I think if more people write to request for issue of stamps commerating
Anita Mui would be better. So I suggest all of you write to Hong Kong
government too, especailly those overseas fans. You can address your
request to Postmaster of Hong Kong Postal Authority, lsos@hkpo.gov.hk
For your reference, I post Skippy's letter here:
[To Postmaster of Hong Kong Postal Authority,
I humbly submit my suggestion to you. It is my sincere request that this
e-mail message be read, and given serious consideration by your office. I
am a Westerner, and not of Asian heritage, but I would like to submit a
request that your office issue a commemorative stamp or series of stamps
honoring your daughter of Hong Kong.....Miss Anita Mui.
My suggestion is that a commemorative issue could be made on the first
anniversary of her death, which would be December 30, 2004, unless there
is a cultural taboo of doing something as this on a person's death
anniversary. I feel the people of Hong Kong would be very much in favor of
such a stamp or series of stamps. Your country lost such a precious gem
when Miss Mui past away. She was a very talented singer, actress, and
helper of people who were less fortunate and needed aid and assistance.
It is my hope that with the coming of your Chinese New Year, that my
letter will touch you in the same manner that Miss Mui touched your
country and its people, and that you will be moved to honor her with her
own stamp or series of stamps. Thank you very much for considering my
request.]
Take action, quick!
ML
IP: 203.117.157.207
Jan 24, 04 - 8:41 PM
Excerpt from the uploaded
Concert at Shanghai (Oct 12, 2002)
[She suddenly realized that she could act besides singing. [Rough]
brought her the Best Actress Award. But unfortunately [Rouge] also let
her down because she was criticized by the media as the ugliest best
actress. She lost confidence in herself: [I was very stupid at that
time. I asked myself if I was really that ugly. I was troubled for quite
a while by this question. It took me 3 to 4 months to get over. My self
confidence was discounted for 50%. But now it would not bother me
anymore if being ugly or not.]
I'm sorry I didn't know that there is such a criticism by media? Why the
media could be that heartless to give such a cruel comment. How can
anybody stand such kind of insult? She may not be the prettiest but she
is not ugly. You can say she is not that pretty, but you CANNOT say she
is UGLY. To me, there are two factors when judging a person's beauty
especially woman. One is the physical look that usually assocates with
'pretty' and another is the inner beauty. If the woman is pretty
physically but but with black heart and empty mind, you'll find her
disgusting one day when she grows older. In the opposite, if the woman
is not pretty (or not that pretty) but with kind heart, you'll slowly
find her the most beautiful woman as you know and grows with her.
EK
IP: 210.187.110.14
Jan 25th, 2004 - 12:50 AM
Re: Excerpt from the uploaded Concert at Shanghai (Oct 12, 2002)
there's no such thing that anita is not pretty . she is always shining
in and out. she has slender n stunning figure with fair and flawless
complexion. i truly disagree that she is an ugly actress. in fact,
nobody have d right to label anyone to be ugly coz beauty is in the eyes
of beholder. who are they to judge and to pass a comment so easily that
she is pretty or an ugly entertainer? nowadays alot of actresses is
under the knife to make them look better, is that called beauty?good
looks doesn't guarantee satisfaction if the acting skill sucks. nowadays
we get to see alot of pretty babes with poor singing ability and acting
skills....
cutting under the knife is not beauty.having pysical attractiveness
ain't good enuff....
mui mui may not be the most beautiful lass in the world. but at least we
know that she is a beautiful person that keeps people being with her.
she works herself up and best of it she never forgets the unfortunate
ones. she never gets stingy with lending a help to her friends. albeit
that she was shortchaged a childhood, she showed great care to her mom.
she can dance, sing and act! ain't that a great talent n beautiful?
before any judgement is being passed, it would be nice to understand
that nobody is deserved to be critized in such a manner to downgrade
some's self esteem. nobody is from a third class grade....
Re: Excerpt from the uploaded Concert at Shanghai (Oct 12, 2002)
Sorry that I must be too fast typing and suddenly I pressed the Post
button.
I'd missed out an important item to add here is that ANITA has the
CHARISMA (in Cantonese, "HEI JET") that one cannot resist to
admire her especially when she was on stage and on movie. I like her
role in TVB series, "Hiong Kong Fa Yit Yeh" and she looks
beautifully in her long, dark hair that exposes her feminism and soft
personality.
I've my own perception when classifying pretty women that I've to be
sincere and I would say Anita is of the average (in the past) and when
comes to classifying beautiful women, I would say Anita is the most
beautiful woman(importantly is her inner beauty). One thing that change
my mindset after I saw her recent photos in her appearance at TVB with
Do Do Cheng (that she donned a short but curly hair, very "Ko Kooi"
and "Nu Yen Mei"), at the signing session for undertaking the
advertisement (very pretty), her concert, and the most, on her trip
video to Kyoto, wearing Kimono. She is so pretty (to compare with
others, I could say she is prettier than Michelle Reis).
One little thing that I don't like her picture in the cover page of
MingPao 1836 (Why don't MingPao pictures her on one of her appearance I
mentioned above).......
Anonymous
IP: 202.66.40.12
Jan 14, 04 - 8:00 PM
Try to understand Anita's
situation
Was happy and relieved to see Sandra Ng didn't mind to be an eyesore for
others when coming to pay homage to Anita Mui. All this because nobody
wants to regret for the rest of their life for not doing what is right.
I believe after filming the movie "Yi Kuan Gun Mu" where Anita
was suddenly became a supporting star, Anita didn't really hold grudges
against Sandra Ng. But facing and becoming friend again was a difficult
decision and situation as it would constantly remind Anita that her
popularity and position rating has been dropping gradually. If I were
Anita, I would do the same. If Sandra could put up enormous effort to
pacify the critics and misunderstandings and not to give wrong
impression to Anita as though she is now more popular than Anita, I
think they can still be good friends. Just that because everybody is so
busy and nobody cares to mind or try to understand the others that the
whole situation became worse.
Same to go to Andy Lau. If at that time, he could try to understand
better Anita and to tolerate her complaints and anger and not until he
knew Anita had cancer where it was too late............. I'm sure now
that Andy Lau had the same situation for his latest movie with Sammi.....
ML
IP: 203.116.120.120
Jan 21st, 2004 - 9:31 PM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
Although I admire Andy Lau's for his professionalism and diligence, but
I think at times, he may have been wrong at some time especially on his
invitation for Anita to film in his movie as stated. The entertainment
industry could be very materialistic and a promise maynot be a promise
at times. At that time, Andy was at his peak but Anita was struggling to
accept leading role in acting and she was optimistic and happy to be
entitled the role but at the end, she was turned to supporting actress.
Imagine how much hurt she was, and worse, the trust he had put on Andy
had indeed given her a lifetime lesson that she could trust nobody
anymore. Furthermore, Andy was not only the leading male actor, but also
the boss of the movie. He surely had the power to decide who could be
the leading actress or at least treat Anita Mui and Sandra Ng equally to
be the leading actresses role.
I believe if Andy invites Anita Mui for his another movie, I don't think
Anita Mui will accept. ZhangYiMou's recent movie where Anita was invited
to film before Anita declared publicly that she had cancer was the
BIGGEST Encouragement to Anita. Since Anita's return to show business in
1995 (or 1994..), I could possibly count less than 10 movies till her
departure that Anita had filmed. Some were supporting actresses and some
leading roles were not promoted well.
Basically they are good friends but I still think this is the regret
that only Andy Lau will feel as what he is encountering now.
Frankly speaking, I love to watch Anita's movies especially those movies
that focused on her. I like more of her comedy movies and she is in par
with comedy kings such as Chow Sing Che (Stephen Chow) and Jim Carrey.
joojoo
IP: 220.255.64.249
Jan 22nd, 2004 - 2:18 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
i think that anita should haf know she was a supporting actress b4 she
accepted the role. if not she can just reject the role if she were to
find things the other way.
think she was probably angry with sandra over andy. imagine, if i were a
good friends wif andy, then suddenly sandra seems to snatched him over,
and pout nonsense abt loving andy in front of the press, wat will anita
feel??? JEALOUSY and BETRAYER...even with good friends, if one's
attention is diverted, u will feel jealous. i dun think andy is at fault
here. he had always treat anita as his good friend and there shouldnt be
any grundy between them maybe only a moment of fiery. thats all and they
r still the best of friends. if not, anita wunt break news of her cancer
to andy first.
many things cant be seems as we r only onlooker, wat we can do is
observe but facts are unknown. especially wif anita gone.
p.s Hope u r well over the other paradise, MUIMUI
Gloria
IP: 66.214.168.254
Jan 22nd, 2004 - 2:41 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
I think the reason that anita felt hurt and cheated when shooting the
movie with Sandra and Andy was that she didn't know at the first place
that she was a supporting role. If she had known and accepted it, she
would not have been hurt so badly. When she started to shoot, she found
out that the things were not the same as promised, and she felt betrayed
by someone she trusted. Personally, I think both Andy and Sandra knew
what's going on. But as anita really likes Andy, it is easier for her to
forgive him.....or she is more willing to think it is not his fault.
The reason Anita wants to shoot "Ambush" is because of the
director Zhang Yi Mou, not Andy Lau, please.
ML
IP: 203.117.157.42
Jan 22nd, 2004 - 3:14 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
JooJoo, your comment has indirectly implied that Anita was the kind of
woman who place her jealously above her pride and dignity? Do u know
that everybody knew Sandra was dating with her director boyfriend at
that time? If Anita is the kind of woman you think she is, then she
should had been very mad with her Japanese boyfriend and others and
talked back about them. She is compassionate and caring and always
trying to protect her previous boyfriends even after their breakups
despite rumours about them being two-sided etc.
I strongly believe Anita was badly hurt because initially, she was given
the role as one of the leading female actress beside Sandra but then her
role diminished to supporting role during half-way filming.
And Gloria is right to say that Anita accept ZhangYiMou's role because
of ZhangYiMou. That is all the while what I think is the biggest
encouragement that her talent in acting is appeciated and admired.
Woodstock
IP: 218.103.196.11
Jan 22nd, 2004 - 6:59 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
Ah Mui would never get mad, if she knew she was playing a supporting
role at the moment when she accepted the script. As long as she liked
the role, she wouldn't really care if it was supporting or leading role,
as she played a supporting role in Eighteen Spring, and in her last
movie [July Rhapsody] though leading role, not a big part.
For [Dance for a dream], even Sandra Ng said she didn't know how someone
talked Ah Mui to take part in the movie. By my over observation, Ah Mui
didn't know many of her parts were cut until she watched the premiere
show herself, In other words she became a supporting role without
knowing it in the first place, and then without being informed when her
parts were cut. That was why she was so depressed that she felt betrayed
by someone she trusted. But then it was mentioned that something to her
seemed to be so important, while the other party didn't think was that
important. So it is entirely different point view of value. The other
party didn't intend to hurt her intentionally.
Talking about this movie, not only Ah Mui felt disappointed actually
many audience (they are not Mui's fans) felt being cheated, because they
went purposely to see Ah Mui as she was known to be a good dancer, but
it turned out to be another "Wu Nor" movie.
But no matter Ah Mui was popular or not, she was still reckoned by all
directors as the best, and most talented actress, otherwise she wouldn't
win the best actress for her role in [July Rhapsody] in Changchun Film
Festival. And Zhang Yimou would not have invited her for that
"almost her last movie". But her movies didn't really sell
recent years, it is only because of the culture of Hong Kong, because
Hong Kong people (people who go for Chinese movies) don't really know
how to appreciate the performing skill of an actor/actress, they are
more interested in cast or some instinct laughter. Anyway, Hong Kong
market is so small. But with the open up of China market for Hong Kong
movies, if Ah Mui didn't pass away, with her role in Zhang Yimous' movie
and another movie by Ann Hui, her success in movie could really be up to
another peak. It is a regret also a loss to those who really appreciate
her performing talent.
As for her friendship with Andy Lau, it was purely a friendship. It was
not fair always said that she was in love with him. She was too good
natured to retort that, but she explained that it was a beautiful
misunderstanding. Also everyone knows who Andy Lau's girl friend is , so
Mui would not be that silly to be in love with him.
Anyway, Mui never failed her friends and always so true to them. But
those who didn't treat her well would regret for life, of course
provided they have any conscience, and that is why Ah Mui kept on
telling us treasure the one around us. In the complicated environment of
entertainment industry, I daresay it is really difficult to get another
friend as true and loyal like Ah Mui.
ML
IP: 203.116.120.46
Jan 22nd, 2004 - 8:24 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
Wholeheartedly agree with Woodstock although we may have slightly
different observations on the cause.
Anita once said that she was not secretly in love with Andy as the media
used to think. She merely likes but not loves, purely the kind of love
of a friendship with Andy. I think she admires Andy, the way she admires
Tou Jie and other talented, responsible individuals. She was very true
and because of her sincerity and her upbringing of being neglected since
very young, it was also one of her shortcoming that she was sensitive
and easily hurt, as claimed by Eddie. She was hurt partly because it was
her acting career that had been affected greatly, but she hurt more
because she had been truthful and honest towards genuine friendships and
she felt once again neglected (especially of her feelings) and this time
by two of her best friends.
How I wish I could be Anita's friend or her dog/cat, give her full
supports and be more sensitive to her especially when she was down,
depressed and sick. If Anita wasn't in the show business, I wish I could
marry her.
Woodstock
IP: 218.103.197.98
Jan 23rd, 2004 - 3:41 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
ML: you have spoken for many of us, as most of us wished to be her
cat/dog, but she was just too high up there beyond our reach.
I hope you are not the one shouting at every show : [Marry me!]....I'm
just joking.
ML
IP: 203.116.120.189
Jan 23rd, 2004 - 6:07 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
Woodstock and all:
I'm sorry that I may have unintentionally misleading you and others that
I'm a Hongkonger. I'm a Malaysian, a Singapore PR and working in
Singapore, and I was busy with my projects, working day and night (till
midnight) that I couldn't spend time coming to HK to go for her shows.
Also, Singapore newspapers seldom reported on her status and I didn't
know that she was pretty sick at that time. Furthermore, the last tv
show she was in wasn't shown in Singapore and even her filming in her
last advertisement in Kyoto wasn't reported before her demise, as far as
I can tell. Don't scold if I would to tell you that she was very pretty
(with her wig of long hair) when she was very sick. I was astonished
that she could be that pretty as she used to be quite boyish (with her
short hair) most of the time. She should have kept her hair long as it
suits her more and make her looks feminine.
In Malaysia, even a small village where majority are Hokkiens and other
dialects as far back as 80s, Anita has never failed to mesmerise them
with her unique vocal and superb singing and acting.
I had visited Hongkong 3 times. The third time was the recent one, to
pay last respect to Anita. I entered HK as individual and on 9 and 10th,
went to the funeral home and was stunned to see so many reporters
waiting outside the hall. Couldn't get any closer as I don't wish myself
to be on the newspapers or tv. No choice but to stand far away on the
bridgeover, looking at the fourth floor where the newspaper said the her
body was placed. I wasn't crying, feeling anxious but relieved that I
can be so close (few metres) to her.
On 11th, queued up to pay last respect and pretended as Hongkonger (I'm
a Cantonese) to get rid of reporters who were interested in interviewing
foreigners. Shame on me that I didn't know that the red packet presented
to visitors contains sweet to eat right after the visit until I saw
others opened it and ate the sweet, after approximately 1-2 hours.
On 12th morning, I was standing opposite the funeral home where the
ceremony begun at 11.00am and at 12.30pm, she was wheeled out and sent
to the crematorium. It was so crowded and I'd to make my way out and
managed to fetch a cab there. By the time I reach there, Anita's nephew
already pressed the button to have her body cremated. I wasn't known and
when there were crowds calling names, I thought she has not arrived yet
and I started to peek from very far away and then I realized the crowds
were calling those stars who came and ready to board buses to leave the
crematorium.
Then, I saw her fans standing at the other end and I saw the smoke
coming out and I knew I came late. I wasn't crying, maybe because the
solemn atmosphere had already over but I'm glad that I came and I'd no
regret. I slowly walked down the hill and at Chai Wan's shopping centre,
I managed to buy Anita's latest CDs of her classical concert and I catch
the bus home to NorthPoint Ibis. I stayed there till 17th to catch
flight back to Singapore.
On 16th, I went to Mandarina Duck to redeem Ming Pao's booklets on
Anita, the same booklet I received when I attended the public tribute to
Anita on 11th. I must praise Ming Pao for the complimentary VCD of Anita
that I can tell you couldn't find it in Singapore or Malaysia. All the
while, I used to buy HK magazine of past copies from selected stores in
Singapore (those published this week in HK will be available only in
Singapore 2 or 4 weeks later) and the price not cheap (in S$) that it
could double the original selling price in HK dollars equivalent.
Ever since the third visit, I can now tell you I Love Hong Kong and
whenever there is disaster like Sar, I feel the same pain too. Once I've
established my business, HK could be my first oversea venture for
investment. The next time I visit HK, I must go to pay visit to Anita
where her tablet is placed.
Sorry for my long essay and I must apologize also for some of my words
and replies may be harsh and sound like teaching others lessons. I'm
still at learning stage although my age is slightly younger than Anita.
Wish you all Happy Chinese New Year. To all Chinese, please remember
your mother tongue is Chinese and value yourself as global Chinese
throughout the world. (I am Malay-educated and I learned Chinese through
lyrics, I can read Chinese, I can speak and like to speak Cantonese but
I can barely write...).
Regards.
juliana
IP: 67.68.61.29
Jan 23rd, 2004 - 6:36 PM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
Ah mui is a person who looks good in any hair style. With her short
hair, she looks more cute and with her long hair, i guess u can say,
more sophisticated. But anyhow, Mui jeh is very different from other
people. Not only because she can look good in any hairstyle but just
everything.........
u know the old English rhyme: Little girls are made of "sugar and
spice and everything nice!"...
Anita is that, plus many more great qualities no one can truly ever
possess.
-To all fans around the world:
+May 2004 be a better one.+
Woodstock
IP: 218.103.202.236
Jan 25th, 2004 - 5:53 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
ML;
Actually when you left your first message in this forum, you already
mentioned that you are Malaysian. So you didn't really mislead anyone.
You are such a devoted fan of Ah Mui, so I thought that you might have
come for the concert. Of course, never mind la, as I told all other
fans, their work is the priority.
Also whether you came for the concert is not so important, as long as
you treasure what Mui left us and the moment you spent with her, that is
more important than anything else. Some of the fans might have attended
8 shows but never knew what's going on, because they had been talking so
loud throughout the shows........it was rather annoying, that was
actually mentioned by other fans under the thread of concerts. Most of
them were Hong Kong fans, because it cost them less to go to the concert
than those overseas fans. Also it is the general bad manner of HK
audience........culture lo.
BTW, what did you do with the $1.00 you got from the funeral parlor?
Hope you didn't keep it, because you had to spend it right away too.
ML
IP: 203.117.157.23
Jan 25th, 2004 - 6:24 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
Woodstock:
I didn't know where I'd put the HK$1.00 after I threw away the red
packet. I think most probably I'd pocketed it with my other coins to buy
newspapers and magazines. Again I must be honest to you that I have
never seen Anita in person, that's my greatest regret and I'm ashamed of
myself, having to write again and again trying to find justice for her,
as though I've known her for so long. I just want to understand her more
and more and stand by her and voice out my unhappiness whenever I read
any articles deemed unfair and to demand justice on her behalf. I act
more like an observer. How I wish her big fans who had seen her and
talked to her could write to any of your two forums about their
experiences and encounters with Anita, or at least to correct me and
others should there be any need. I do not expect anybody to reply to my
topics but I wish Anita's fans and those who loves her to write new
topics or reply to others if necessary as I see a need to keep your two
forums going active, the only source that I could keep on talking and
finding more about Anita from her fans. Anita has been my family, my
part-time wife/sister/daughter at least for now.
I'd seen your topic regarding your encounter with Anita, presenting her
bouquet of flower that she appeared in newspapaper, pictured with your
flowers. Wow, the kind of excitement I could figure out.....
I've question here is why she climbed up the staircase (how many levels)
and is there a need for her to dance when this concert is classified as
'Classical'? Did she do that in all the 8 shows? If yes, it's a MIRACLE.
You know, a slight twist of her body, slight movement of her legs,
shouting and laughing could be a lifetime pain that is so so unbearable
(the pain I could visualize a hundreds if not thousand of the bites of
red ants).
Thanks again for your forums.
ML
IP: 203.116.120.226
Jan 25th, 2004 - 9:22 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
Sorry too fast again, never read before posting. Must emphasize MIRACLE
WITHIN MIRACLE and not 'miracle' only (typo error). And thanks for
reading and whether any of you reply or not to mine and others' topics'
I know you all are reading. Just that your love for Anita is 'Words
cannot express" but hope that you all do not mind to share with us,
especially some of us who have never seen Anita in person, let alone an
autobiography from Anita.
You know what I used to have this very strong misconception that the
show business (entertainment industry) has no true love, no true
friendship and everything seems to be too materialistic and fake, but
with Anita's departure, I'm deeply touched and realized there still be
true love, true friendship exists for minority in the much much
complicated entertainment industry. Anita has changed my perception and
value and I can say that she is not only the heroes of today and future
show business, but also one of the heroes of today and future Chinese
around the world.
Leelee
IP: 195.243.11.13
Jan 26th, 2004 - 8:54 PM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
u guys're sooo funny, wishing to be mui jie's dog/cat. it shows how much
u love her.
i find mui jie very attractive: she was beautiful in the '90 concert
& the 10th anniversary concert, fit as a fiddle in the '95 concert,
breathtaking in fantasy gig, not to mention the many attractive
characters she played esp in Au Revoir Mon Armour, Shanghai2, Savior of
the Soul '91, Heroic Trio & Executioners
she was evil in kawashima! yes she played many different characters!
Woodstock
IP: 219.77.90.52
Jan 27th, 2004 - 5:27 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
ML:
It is really a pity if you never saw Mui in her concert or in person. On
the other hand, it might be better for you. The reason is that after you
saw her concert you would never like to go to any other's concert. And
after you saw her in person, you would become addicted, you wanted to
see her more. Right now, you are luckier than many of us, because we
grieve so much that we cannot see her anymore, and I would never go to
any other concert, no more concert pictures.
Those fans who have seen Mui in person, they would all agree with me
that Mui looked prettier than in photos. She was so stylish and she
would mesmerize you. She was very feminine but also looked very
authoritative. But she was also cute like a little sweet girl when she
started to dance to entertain us at her birthday party. When you cheered
her up by applauding, she would stop and smile sweetly and then
continued again.
About the Classic Moment Live concert. she didn't really have to dance,
except the quick steps with the Spanish dancers. But when singing and
moving around simultaneously, not easy for a normal person, so I really
surprised that Ah Mui could handle it. As it was mentioned in some other
writings , she looked quite out of breath for the first part of the
first show, it was because she still did the original dance when she was
singing "Drunk in dream" - lots of movements when she knelt on
the floor. So she was out of breath when she got up. I guess she cut out
the dancing part in other shows, as I didn't see her moving too much in
the 8th show.
Basically Mui didn't like standing still to sing. Though she didn't have
to dance for the last concert, she still moved around from one side of
the stage to the other, how frequent depended on her physical condition
on that day. She didn't climb the stairs during the 1st show, but she
did during the last show (I don't know about the shows in between). I
think she tried to let more people have a chance to shake her hand and
she liked to experience the warmth of audience once more.
You are right it was dangerous. On the first day, I was excited that I
was able to give her the flowers, but you know she had to stretch out to
get it just as I had to stretch out to give her. Afterwards I told
myself it was so dangerous for her, if she really fell off the stage, I
would be guilty for my life.
So during the last show, I worried so much when she bent down to accept
little toys from so many fans, and so many times. If she got dizzy, she
would just tumble off the stage, even the security guard standing beside
her would not be quick enough to hold her back. I was murmuring to my
friend next to me that she should not do that. Even Cheung Man Yee
sitting beside me, was wondering why they gave her so many
toys...........sigh.......but Mui satisfied her fans by accepting all
the gifts they presented her herself ..........of course, now we
understand she knew very well this would be the last time.
Oh well, once started to talk about Mui, I got so much sweet memories of
her. She will be in one chamber of my heart for the rest of my life.
ML
IP: 203.116.123.86
Jan 27th, 2004 - 5:28 AM
Re: Try to understand Anita's situation
Woodstock: Thanks for sharing with us such a treasure that this is the
first time, I can be so close to know her from her fans. Your comments
and encounters with Anita will be part of my collection.
Leelee
IP: 195.243.11.13
Jan 25, 04 - 11:07 PM
Anita Mui's NOT a fading star
I've repeatedly read about Anita Mui's popularity fading & all in
this forum, there's a need for me to retaliate here:
1. Sandra Ng is not more popular than the late Anita Mui
Anita's rise to stardom was much earlier (despite being almost the same
age as Sandra, I guess), "immediately" after winning the
singing contest. She had impressed, stunned & mesmerized her
audiences for 2 decades; she has done it all & was very much
recognized too; she has achieved all (both singing & acting
recognitions) by 30, she was on par with "big" celebrities
like Jackie Chan, Chow Yuen Fatt, Alan Tam & Leslie Cheung who're
very much her senior and she was always given "star"
treatment. She retired at 28 "a legend" whereas Sandra (&
many other) had only found true fame way passed 30. It's actually doing
Anita much injustice by comparing her with rising stars as Anita has
already risen to the very top, it's just impossible to reach the
"top" again after 2 generations and it's many times more
difficult in making a comeback. Furthermore, Sandra can only act, her
acting achievements may be comparable to Anita's but no one could come
close to Anita's achievements in singing which is far greater.
2. Anita had real talents
Many popular young artists now are forged. Whereas the hugely popular
Andy Lau (pardon me, Andy's fans) is somewhat "forced"; he's
not particularly talented esp in singing & dancing (I find him kinda
struggling on stage) but still manage to capture the hearts of the
younger generation (I must say that he has his charm & is extremely
hardworking). I've accepted the fact that everyone has different taste:
not everyone is able to appreciate vintage wine.
3. She maintained & continually improved her standards
It's very evident in her Fantasy Gig 2002 concert, it's a highly
entertaining show (one of her best despite pushing 40) & well
received too (10+4 consecutive shows, she's still popular!)
In the movies, she did not have as many choices as b4 but nonetheless
managed to impress me one after the other.
Mui Jie has achieved ever shining star status, all the more after her
early departure
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