Hong Kong diva Sammi Cheng was originally set to hold the final three shows of her Asia tour at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. However, due to safety concerns over faulty stage equipment, she had to regretfully announce a postponement. To make it up to her fans, Sammi sincerely replaced the original three concerts with three consecutive appreciation events on the same dates. During the first show last night, Sammi emotionally shared that although it was disappointing to switch from a concert to an appreciation event, she and her team promised not to cut corners. They would deliver the best possible performance within their limited resources, ensuring the audience felt happy and fulfilled, and that their ticket was truly worthwhile.
The biggest surprise of the night was none other than Andy Lau, known as “Wah Jai,” who made a special appearance. Sammi revealed that after learning her good friend would be coming to watch the concert, she instantly invited him on stage; and even after learning it would now be an appreciation event, Andy Lau still showed up loyally. When he ascended from center stage, the entire audience erupted in excitement. Sammi excitedly shouted his character’s nickname from the film ‘Love on a Diet’—“Fatty!”—to which Andy Lau humorously replied, “I’ll gain the weight back.” The two then rode around the venue in the movie’s iconic yellow mini car and surprised everyone with a duet of “Turn Back the Earth,” sending the atmosphere to its peak.
Besides the superstar guest, the night’s setlist also thrilled fans. Sammi especially chose to sing the Mandarin song ‘Absent,’ written by Yuan Weiren. Last month, after Hebe Tien covered the song at the Golden Melody Awards, Sammi was deeply moved and mentioned on social media that she hadn’t sung the song in years. Now, performing it again on stage at the appreciation event, she not only made up for the postponed concerts, but also delighted the audience with a stunning rendition. The first appreciation event ended in warmth, emotion, and excitement, once again proving the diva’s stage appeal and the treasured friendship within the entertainment circle.
News Source: Liberty Times
Besides the superstar guest, the night’s setlist also thrilled fans. Sammi especially chose to sing the Mandarin song ‘Absent,’ written by Yuan Weiren. Last month, after Hebe Tien covered the song at the Golden Melody Awards, Sammi was deeply moved and mentioned on social media that she hadn’t sung the song in years. Now, performing it again on stage at the appreciation event, she not only made up for the postponed concerts, but also delighted the audience with a stunning rendition. The first appreciation event ended in warmth, emotion, and excitement, once again proving the diva’s stage appeal and the treasured friendship within the entertainment circle.
News Source: Liberty Times