Anita Mui, this name is like a star that never falls in the Chinese circle in China and even around the world, illuminating the golden age of Hong Kong's entertainment industry in the last century.
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Her singing, her acting skills, her elegance, and the complex and tragic stories behind her together constitute the rich and three-dimensional life picture of this legendary woman. This article will follow the trajectory of Anita Mui's life, and delve into the twists and turns of her emotional journey to stardom, the grievances and entanglements with her family, and her selfless dedication to society.
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**1. Difficult childhood and early acting career**
Anita Mui, born in 1963, her father died at an early age, and her mother Tan Meijin independently ran a down-and-out song and dance troupe to support the family. Anita Mui was pushed to the stage by her mother since she was a child, and began to perform on stage at the age of four, exchanging her immature singing voice for a meager income. Such a childhood experience made Anita Mui endure the hardships of life prematurely, and also left a deep imprint on her soul. She once revealed in an interview that she was scorned and ridiculed in her childhood, so she cherished friendship very much as an adult, was afraid of loneliness, and was always generous to her friends.
**Second, the rookie competition won the championship and the bloom of artistic charm**
In 1982, Hong Kong held the first Young Singer Competition, with nearly 3,000 people participating, and the competition was extremely fierce. Anita Mui stood out with the song "The Season of the Wind" and won the crown in one fell swoop, thus starting her bright star journey. Her singing voice is unique, with a mezzo-soprano and a sense of storytelling, a voice that she was not born with, but rather derived from her experience of overusing her voice since childhood. Anita Mui not only made a name for herself in the field of singing, but also made extraordinary achievements in the film and television industry. In 1987, her image of a flower in the movie "Rouge Buckle" was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and won the Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards in one fell swoop, becoming a dazzling new star in the film industry.
**3. The ups and downs of the emotional world**
Anita Mui's emotional world is equally dramatic. The rumors of her relationship with Andy Lau have always been concerned by the outside world. Although the two have never publicly admitted their relationship, their tacit cooperation and deep friendship have made speculation about their relationship never stop. The mother even claimed after Anita Mui's death that her daughter's death was related to Andy Lau, which undoubtedly added more mysteries to this confusing emotion.
Another more well-known emotional entanglement is the love affair between Anita Mui and Zhao Wenzhuo. In 1995, after being introduced by Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui met Zhao Wenzhuo, who had just arrived in Hong Kong for development. Despite the nine-year age difference between the two and the disparity in status, the spark of love quietly ignited between them. Regardless of criticism from the outside world, Anita Mui publicly announced her relationship with Zhao Wenzhuo and introduced it to the public at her birthday party. Zhao Wenzhuo was willing to become Anita Mui's "little follower", accompanying her to attend every game, and even gave up the opportunity to cooperate with director Tsui Hark for this. However, this seemingly sweet relationship did not last long, and the two regretted breaking up due to a misunderstanding. Despite this, Zhao Wenzhuo's love for Anita Mui has not diminished, and he wrote at Anita Mui's funeral "The love of this life, go all the way", an affectionate confession, which is moving.
**IV. Family Conflicts and Inheritance Disputes**
Anita Mui's family life is not peaceful, especially with her mother Tam Meijin and brother Mui Qiming. Anita Mui was deceived by her mother and brother many times during her lifetime and was forced to take on their debts. Anita Mui is well aware of the insatiable nature of her family, and she has set up a trust fund in her will, which will use most of her estate for charity and designate beneficiaries. Her mother can receive monthly living expenses, and two properties are given to her friend Liu Peiji. However, after Anita Mui's death, Tan Meijin was not satisfied with these arrangements, and she even auctioned off Anita Mui's honorary trophies and intimate clothes before her death, causing an uproar in public opinion. Anita Mui's mother and brother have filed several lawsuits in an attempt to fight for more inheritance, but they have failed, and instead they owe a huge amount of legal fees.
**5. Social Influence and Personality Charm**
Anita Mui has not only achieved great success in her acting career, but her social influence cannot be ignored either. She is righteous and helpful, and is known as the "first choice for borrowing money" in the entertainment industry. Many junior artists have received her support and help in the initial stage, such as Xu Zhian, Eason Chan, etc. In 1995, when the underworld was rampant in the film and television industry, the Carina Lau incident broke out, and Anita Mui stepped forward and led all Hong Kong artists to resist the underworld, showing her courage and responsibility, and bringing a great sense of security to her peers.
**VI. The Fight Against Disease and the Final Stage**
In 2003, Anita Mui was diagnosed with cervical cancer. In the face of the test of life and death, she chose to face it strongly and insisted on completing the "Classic Golden Melody Concert". This concert became her final farewell to her fans and her affectionate confession to the stage. Anita Mui, who was seriously ill, wore a gorgeous dress weighing 70 pounds, and although her lower body couldn't stop bleeding, she still wore diapers on stage, showing great professionalism. When she sang "Sunset Song" in a white wedding dress, her dedication and regret to love moved countless people.
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**VII, 离世与身后评价**
On December 30, 2003, when Anita Mui was dying in the hospital, she left her last words: "Don't cry, don't call my name." Then she left this world peacefully. Anita Mui's death sparked grief in the whole society, and her artistic achievements, personality charm and contributions to society made her known as the "daughter of Hong Kong". Today, her bronze statue stands with Bruce Lee on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars, symbolizing her outstanding contribution to Hong Kong's performing arts.