Canto-pop singer Denise Ho Wan-see is known for her androgynous image. She's released songs such as Rosemary (2002) and Lawrence and Lewis (2005) that touch on homosexuality and shocked people by 'admitting' that she was gay. Although Ho (above) later explained her outing was meant to be a joke, many believed she was serious.
But Ho, 32, has transformed her image recently. Appearing in a miniskirt and high heels, she looks more feminine than ever. Is she trying to stifle questions about her sexuality or does her new look serve some other purpose?
Describe your new feminine look?
The theme of my new concert series is superheroes, and I've been portraying a female superhero; most of them wear tight outfits with really short skirts and long boots, don't they? Honestly, I am used to people questioning my sexual orientation, but no matter what I say, people will hear what they want to, so it makes no difference whether I say I am or am not [gay]. This sort of gossip doesn't bother me because it is not a subject to be discussed anyway.
Why superheroes?
I believe every person has a super power. Batman or Superman can't save the world - they are fictional. Everyone must find the super powers within themselves. These powers do not have to be grand, just the ability to treat those around you nicely or even to believe in yourself: those are super powers to me. I believe if everyone could find those powers within themselves, the world would be a much better place. That is the message I want to send through this concert.
You launched a 'super power hunt' on your blog recently. Can you tell us about the response?