The long-awaited biopic ‘Anita’ finally hit Hong Kong theatres last weekend
Anita Mui, the Cantopop star also known as the "Daughter of Hong Kong", is the subject of director Longman Leung Lok Man's much-anticipated biopic, Anita, which landed in Hong Kong theatres this weekend.
It has been 18 years since Mui's passing, with fans asking: How will Anita do justice to Mui's 20-year career? This put a lot of pressure on the film's cast, which includes model Louise Wong, a relative newcomer with no previous acting experience, who successfully stars as the style icon.
It took casting directors three years to find Wong, who was one of 3,000 candidates, and it's difficult not to recognise the likeness between the two women. Top that off with some carefully-curated make-up and costume changes, and Wong's performance will move you to tears.
To celebrate Anita's long-awaited release, here's everything you need to know about Hong Kong's latest about towner.
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