Nicholas Tse to perform in China as scheduled following father Patrick Tse's seventh-day rites
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has resumed his concert tour in China shortly after the passing of his father, legendary actor Patrick Tse. He chose to continue his professional commitments to honor his father's work ethic and belief that 'the show must go on.'
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Nicholas Tse has returned to work just over a week after the passing of his father, legendary Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse.
The 45-year-old singer-actor arrived in Qingdao on July 23 to continue his Evolution Nic Live China concert tour, with his next show set for Saturday (July 25).
According to China Press , Tse decided to proceed with the scheduled concert to honour his father's work ethic.
In a tribute following his father's death, Tse shared that Patrick had always believed in the saying, "the show must go on", and that continuing his performances was his way of carrying out that belief.
Patrick, affectionately known as "Sei Gor" (Fourth Brother), died on July 16 at the age of 89 after battling pneumonia.
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