Anita Mui
Hong Kong singer and actress (1963–2003)
- Born
- 10 October 1963, Mong Kok
- Died
- 30 December 2003
- Citizenship
- British Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- actor, singer, film actor
- Films here
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Anita Mui Yim-fong (Chinese: 梅艷芳; 10 October 1963 – 30 December 2003) was a Hong Konger singer and actress who made major contributions to the Cantopop music scene and received numerous awards and honours. She remained an idol throughout her career, and is regarded as "Queen of Cantopop". She was dubbed as the "Daughter of Hong Kong" and is considered one of the most iconic Cantopop singers.
Mui once held a sold-out concert in Hammersmith, London, England, where she was dubbed the "Madonna of Asia", which brought her to further international fame. That title stayed with her throughout her career, in both Eastern and Western media. In June 2026, Mui was included in Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
In the 1980s, the gangtai style of music was revolutionised by Mui's wild dancing and on-stage femininity. She was famed for her outrageous costumes and high-powered performances in tandem with contralto vocals, which are rare in female artists. Her 1985 album, 壞女孩 (Bad Girl), sold over 400,000 copies in Hong Kong and remains the highest-selling album of all time in the territory.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Miracles | Cast |
| 1990 | Shanghai, Shanghai | Cast |
| 1990 | The Fortune Code | Cast |
| 1991 | Saviour of the Soul | Cast |
| 1992 | Moon Warriors | Cast |
| 1993 | The Magic Crane | Cast |
| 1994 | Drunken Master II | Cast |
| 1995 | Rumble in the Bronx | Cast |
| 1995 | My Father Is a Hero | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
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Facts from Wikidata Q232621 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.