Cover From guest performers like Hins Cheung and Mirror’s Jer Lau to Sammi Cheng’s ‘bridal’ prep for her concert, here are some key moments that stand out from the ‘You & Mi World Tour’ (Photo: Instagram)
From guest performers like Hins Cheung and Mirror’s Jer Lau to Sammi Cheng’s ‘bridal’ prep for her concert, here are some key moments that stand out from the ‘You & Mi World Tour’ (Photo: Instagram)
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From guest performers like Hins Cheung and Mirror’s Jer Lau to Sammi Cheng’s ‘bridal’ prep for her concert, here are some key moments that stand out from the ‘You & Mi World Tour’
After a one-year delay, Sammi Cheng finally kicked off her You & Mi World Tour at the Hong Kong Coliseum on 12 July. Her unwavering dedication to captivating her audience once again demonstrates why she remains one of Canto-pop’s most beloved divas.
This highly anticipated concert tour has now commenced with a series of 13 shows until 28 July, marking Cheng’s 11th time returning to the stage of the iconic Hung Hom venue. The 51-year-old superstar brought her absolute A-game, delivering an impressive 38 songs and showcasing a collection of stunning costumes during the three-hour show.
Tatler takes a closer look at the moments from the preparation to the stage performances for the concert.
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Postponement of the concert
The tour, originally scheduled from 14 to 30 July 2023, was postponed for a year after Sammi Cheng suffered from Covid-19 last May. The artist once revealed on social media that she was struggling to fully recover her physical strength and vocal condition despite her meticulous preparations and excitement for the concert. Rather than compromising the show’s quality, she made this difficult decision out of respect for her dedicated fans.
Active training for the concert
After a seven-month hiatus to recuperate from her illness, Cheng started to rehearse for her concert. Over the past few months, she has been sharing on social media regular updates from her fitness journey, vocal training progress, and dance rehearsal. She utilised her free time to undergo Gua Sha therapy, a traditional Chinese technique of scraping the skin to improve circulation. She described her process as that of “a bride preparing for her awaited wedding”.
Captivating stage performances
In the concert, Cheng performs various notable anthems, from electro-pop Forgiveness (2009) to the award-winning ballad We Grew This Way (2019). In one segment, the artist pays tribute to her illustrious acting career by performing a medley of 11 iconic songs from films in which she also starred as the lead actress. This marks a significant milestone for Cheng, who has been nominated for the Best Actress Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards seven times over the past 23 years before finally earning the prestigious accolade last year with the film Lost Love (2023).
Incredible fashion outfits
Sammi Cheng’s shimmering outfit designed by Sensen Lii (Photo: Instagram / @sammi_chengsauman)
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The Canto-pop star showcased an array of eye-catching outfits throughout the concert. One of the outfits she wore on the concert’s opening night was particularly gorgeous: a sparkling dress embellished with with nearly 200,000 Swarovski crystals by Windowsen, a label founded by Chinese designer Sensen Lii. The shimmering gold showstopper was meticulously hand-crafted by expert artisans for almost three months. Another outfit, also designed by Lii, features an avant-garde robot-inspired look, evoking a futuristic Y3K vibe.
Fresh line-up of special guests
Cheng has assembled a diverse line-up of guest performers for her concert. Alongside veteran artists like Hins Cheung and Stephy Tang, she has invited several young talents to join her on stage, including the Canto-pop rising girl group Collar, Jer Lau from boy band Mirror, singers Jace Chan and Tse Nga Yi, who earned the Best Original Film Song at the Hong Kong Film Awards 2024.
