Former Miss Asia Alice Chan does not just look like Anita Mui.
She actually plays Anita Mui in the new TV series Mei Yan Fang
Fei.
Actress Alice Chan (right)
and He Gang promote a new TV biopic on Anita Mui called Mei Yan
Fang Fei at a press conference in Hangzhou on Sunday, May 13,
2007.
Mei Yan Fang is the Chinese name for Hong Kong pop
singer/actress Anita Mui, who passed away in 2003 at the age of 40.
The TV series recounts her legendary life from when she was a
little girl who performed in nightclubs to an international star.
The biopic also touches on her rumored love affairs with fellow
celebrities including Andy Lau.
On Sunday, the cast members met with the media in eastern
China's Hangzhou city. Actress Alice Chan and He Gang -- who plays
Andy Lau -- wowed reporters with their resemblance to the actual
stars.
Some of the television stations airing the drama have already
reported satisfactory audience ratings.
(CRI.cn May 15, 2007)