Remembering Anita Mui on her birthday: Hong Kong superstar with a ‘sad and beautiful story’ was ‘adopted’ by the city and her fans
- Anita Mui, one of Hong Kong’s most revered stars and who died in December 2003, would have turned 60 on October 10 this year
- We recall her childhood and her family life, and how, after her death, her mother contested her daughter’s will in court and asserted rights to her estate
Anita Mui Yim-fong, who would have turned 60 on October 10 this year, was one of Hong Kong’s most revered stars. She died in December, 2003, of cervical cancer and respiratory complications.
From her 28 studio albums to her almost 50 film acting credits and 11 acting awards, her contribution to the city’s entertainment industry was almost without parallel.
Not only did Mui show her incredible talent and versatility in every performance, she was also known for being – almost to a fault – extremely dedicated to her work.
As she once said: “I don’t like to be a weak and sad woman; in fact, I’m strong and boyish. When I have a goal, I’ll work hard to achieve it.”
One of her ex-boyfriends reportedly said: “For a woman, she has too many aspirations and ideals … she’s not willing to stop until they are fulfilled – this idea and approach is very masculine.”
