From Alan Tam to Sandy Lam, 10 of Canto-pop’s original stars: where are they today?
- Many of the original Canto-pop stars from the 1970s and ’80s still pull in the crowds, while others who stopped performing still make public appearances
- We take a look back at their stellar careers and where they’ve been seen recently, including several that have spoken out over the city’s recent protests
Canto-pop is not just loved by Hongkongers but also throughout Chinese-speaking communities worldwide since the sound began to take off in the 1970s.
The music is not only one of Hong Kong’s cultural treasures – it is also represents the golden era of the city’s economic prosperity as it rose from a manufacturing centre into a global financial hub.
Although some of the most beloved names such as Anita Mui Yim-fong, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Roman Tam and Danny Chan Pak-keung are no longer with us, many of the original Canto-pop stars from the 1970s and 1980s are still seen in public from time to time, and not necessarily at your typical concert venues.
Here’s where 10 of the most famous original Canto-pop stars are now.
1. Deanie Ip Tak-han
Apart from her career as a singer, Ip has also won many acting awards, including the Coppa Volpi for best actress at the 68th Venice Film Festival for her role as a housemaid in Ann Hui’s heartwarming drama A Simple Life (2011).
