Cantopop star Sammi Cheng devastated after losing entire music video footage weeks after concert setback
Cantopop star Sammi Cheng is facing a series of professional setbacks, including a postponed concert series and the loss of master footage for a new music video. Despite these challenges, she has maintained a positive outlook.
Why it matters
The story illustrates the logistical and emotional pressures faced by high-profile entertainers in the competitive Asian music industry.
Hong Kong star Sammi Cheng just can't seem to catch a break this month.
Her highly anticipated three-day concert at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium (July 10-12) was postponed after a stage malfunction during setup raised safety concerns.
Now, the Cantopop diva has been dealt another major setback after the master footage for one of her latest music videos was lost.
Cheng had travelled to Japan to film music videos for two of her songs, hoping to enjoy a short break after her gruelling concert schedule. Kai Tak Stadium was the final stop of her Asia Tour, which included a Malaysia stop.
Instead, she was met with devastating news.
The 53-year-old shared on Instagram on July 26 that she was left almost "wanting to pass out" after learning the footage had disappeared, according to a translation by Hong Kong portal The Standard.
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