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==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
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*'''Death:''' 2003-Dec-30 (cervical cancer) | *'''Death:''' 2003-Dec-30 (cervical cancer) | ||
*'''Birthplace:''' Hong Kong | *'''Birthplace:''' Hong Kong | ||
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*'''Star sign:''' Libra | *'''Star sign:''' Libra | ||
*'''Chinese zodiac:''' Rabbit | *'''Chinese zodiac:''' Rabbit | ||
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*'''Family:''' Mother, two older brothers and an older sister | *'''Family:''' Mother, two older brothers and an older sister | ||
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| − | + | Anita Mui was a well-known actress across Asia, recognized for her roles in action thrillers and kung fu movies, as well as comedic roles. In 1993, she starred in "[[Wikipedia:The Heroic Trio|The Heroic Trio]]" with [[Michelle Yeoh]] and [[Maggie Cheung (1964)|Maggie Cheung]], which became one of her most popular films. In 1995, she gained international recognition by starring opposite [[Jackie Chan]] in "[[wikipedia:Rumble in the Bronx|Rumble in the Bronx]]," a film instrumental in Jackie Chan's American market breakthrough. | |
| − | + | Mui's acting accolades include her first award as a supporting actress in the 1984 movie "Fate." In 1987, she won the Golden Horse Best Actress award for her performance in "Rouge." She also received another Best Supporting Actress award in 1997 for "Eighteen Springs." | |
| − | + | In September 2003, Mui announced that she had cervical cancer and was undergoing treatment. Despite knowing about her condition early, she reportedly delayed treatment to preserve her fertility. Mui passed away from respiratory complications related to cervical cancer on December 30, 2003, at Hong Kong's Sanatorium Hospital. She was 40 years old. Her sister, Ann Mui, had also died of cancer in 2000. | |
| − | Anita | + | Anita was initially cast in Zhang Yi Mou's 2004 film "[[Wikipedia:House of Flying Daggers|House of Flying Daggers]]." Due to her declining health, she resigned from the role two weeks before her death. The film's screenplay was altered, and her character, the leader of the House of Flying Daggers does not appear in the movie. |
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| − | + | *Holding Your Beloved (抱緊眼前人) - [[Time Before Time]] (1997) | |
| − | + | *I Love the Scenery (我愛風光好) with [[Anthony Lun]] - [[Time Before Time]] (1997) | |
| − | + | *Who Accompanies the Sword with [[Tony Leung]] - [[New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre]] (1986) | |
| − | + | *Debt of Heart (心債) - [[Soldier of Fortune]] (1982) | |
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*[http://chinesemov.com/1996/Whos%20the%20Woman%20Whos%20the%20Man.html Who's the Woman, Who's the Man] (1996) | *[http://chinesemov.com/1996/Whos%20the%20Woman%20Whos%20the%20Man.html Who's the Woman, Who's the Man] (1996) | ||
*[http://chinesemov.com/1995/The%20Enforcer.html The Enforcer] (1995) | *[http://chinesemov.com/1995/The%20Enforcer.html The Enforcer] (1995) | ||
| − | *Rumble in the Bronx (1995) | + | *[[wikipedia:Rumble in the Bronx|Rumble in the Bronx]] (1995) |
*Drunken Master 2 (1994) | *Drunken Master 2 (1994) | ||
*The Magic Crane 1993) | *The Magic Crane 1993) | ||
*Mad Monk (1993) | *Mad Monk (1993) | ||
| − | *The Heroic Trio (1993) | + | *[[Wikipedia:The Heroic Trio|The Heroic Trio]] (1993) |
*Executioners (1993) | *Executioners (1993) | ||
*Fight Back to School 3 (1993) | *Fight Back to School 3 (1993) | ||
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==Movies Theme Songs== | ==Movies Theme Songs== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Co-founder of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Performing_Artistes_Guild Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild] | *Co-founder of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Performing_Artistes_Guild Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild] | ||
*'''Native origin:''' Guangxi, China | *'''Native origin:''' Guangxi, China | ||
| + | *April 18th, 1992 was declared "Anita Mui Day" of San Fransisco due to her involvement in the development of a nursing home. | ||
| + | *October 26th, 1993 was once more declared "Anita Mui Day" for the efforts in continued fundraising. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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*[[Wikipedia:Anita Mui|English Wikipedia]] | *[[Wikipedia:Anita Mui|English Wikipedia]] | ||
[[Category:HKActress]] [[Category:HKSinger]] | [[Category:HKActress]] [[Category:HKSinger]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:33, 15 July 2025
Contents
Profile
- Name: 梅艳芳 / Mui Yim Fong (Mei Yan Fang)
- English name: Anita Mui
- Profession: Actress and singer
- Birthdate: 1963-Oct-10
- Death: 2003-Dec-30 (cervical cancer)
- Birthplace: Hong Kong
- Height: 169cm
- Star sign: Libra
- Chinese zodiac: Rabbit
- Blood type: B
- Family: Mother, two older brothers and an older sister
About
Anita Mui was a well-known actress across Asia, recognized for her roles in action thrillers and kung fu movies, as well as comedic roles. In 1993, she starred in "The Heroic Trio" with Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung, which became one of her most popular films. In 1995, she gained international recognition by starring opposite Jackie Chan in "Rumble in the Bronx," a film instrumental in Jackie Chan's American market breakthrough.
Mui's acting accolades include her first award as a supporting actress in the 1984 movie "Fate." In 1987, she won the Golden Horse Best Actress award for her performance in "Rouge." She also received another Best Supporting Actress award in 1997 for "Eighteen Springs."
In September 2003, Mui announced that she had cervical cancer and was undergoing treatment. Despite knowing about her condition early, she reportedly delayed treatment to preserve her fertility. Mui passed away from respiratory complications related to cervical cancer on December 30, 2003, at Hong Kong's Sanatorium Hospital. She was 40 years old. Her sister, Ann Mui, had also died of cancer in 2000.
Anita was initially cast in Zhang Yi Mou's 2004 film "House of Flying Daggers." Due to her declining health, she resigned from the role two weeks before her death. The film's screenplay was altered, and her character, the leader of the House of Flying Daggers does not appear in the movie.
TV Show Theme Songs
- Holding Your Beloved (抱緊眼前人) - Time Before Time (1997)
- I Love the Scenery (我愛風光好) with Anthony Lun - Time Before Time (1997)
- Who Accompanies the Sword with Tony Leung - New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (1986)
- Debt of Heart (心債) - Soldier of Fortune (1982)
Movies
- July Rhapsody (2002)
- Let's Sing Along (2001)
- Midnight Fly (2001)
- Wu Yen (2001)
- Dance of a Dream (2001)
- Eighteen Springs (1997)
- Twinkle Twinkle (1996)
- Who's the Woman, Who's the Man (1996)
- The Enforcer (1995)
- Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
- Drunken Master 2 (1994)
- The Magic Crane 1993)
- Mad Monk (1993)
- The Heroic Trio (1993)
- Executioners (1993)
- Fight Back to School 3 (1993)
- Moon Warriors (1992)
- Justice, My Foot (1992)
- Saviour of the Soul (1991)
- The Banquet (1991)
- Till We Meet Again (1991)
- The Top Bet (1991)
- The Fortune Code (1990)
- Shanghai Shanghai (1990)
- Kawashima Yoshiko (1990)
- A Better Tomorrow 3 (1989)
- Miracles (1989)
- Three Wishes (1988)
- The Greatest Lover (1988)
- One Husband too Many (1988)
- Rouge (1988)
- Happy Bigamist (1987)
- Troubling Couples (1987)
- Scared Stiff (1987)
- 100 Ways To Murder Your Wife (1986)
- Last Song in Paris (1986)
- Why, Why, Tell Me Why? (1986)
- Chocolate Inspector (1986)
- Happy Din Don (1985)
- Young Cops (1985)
- Lucky Diamond (1985)
- The Musical Singer (1985)
- Dancing Warrior (1985)
- Fate (1984)
- Behind the Yellow Line (1984)
- The Sensational Pair (1983)
- Let's Make Laugh (1983)
- Mad Mad 83 (1983)
Movies Theme Songs
- When We Touch' with Jackie Chan - Dragons Forever (1988)
Trivia
- Co-founder of Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild
- Native origin: Guangxi, China
- April 18th, 1992 was declared "Anita Mui Day" of San Fransisco due to her involvement in the development of a nursing home.
- October 26th, 1993 was once more declared "Anita Mui Day" for the efforts in continued fundraising.