6 iconic moments from Canto-pop star Sammi Cheng’s glittering career

Sammi Cheng Sau-man, otherwise known as Sammi, embarked on a lengthy journey through Hong Kong’s entertainment industry by finishing third at the New Talent Singing Championship in 1988.

Since then, Sammi’s talent has flourished, and she has claimed countless hit singles and albums, and won numerous awards, sealing her reputation as one of Canto-pop’s divas.

Sammi is also an actor. She fronts many advertising campaigns, and puts her face on the cover of many magazines – a sure-fire way to ensure they fly off the news-stands.

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Here are some of the highlights from her glittering career.

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1. The supportive wife

Sammi Cheng is sure to acknowledge that life is not always easy.

Compromising footage emerged of her husband, Andy Hui with TVB star Jacqueline Wong in the back of a taxi earlier this year.

Sammi and Andy have had a tumultuous relationship for years before they finally tied the knot in 2013. However, once the footage of her husband was in the public domain, Sammi vowed to support him and to try to save their marriage.

Many appreciated the sentiments expressed in her statements.

Acceptance and hope were two recurring themes in what Sammi said.

“The incident was an important lesson of our marriage”, she wrote on Instagram.

She said her marriage has become more understanding because of this, adding that there is forgiveness in addition to happiness and warmth.

She decided not to give up on the marriage, and to put the focus into their future life together and her upcoming concerts.

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2. Romantic 2009 concert with Andy Hui

The lovebirds’ performance during the LOVE MI concert in 2009 was an overwhelming moment for Sammi since it showed that the two had rekindled their romance.

Sammi performed the duet, Am I really in your heart, the first song she had sung with Hui, when they were together in 1991. 

Hui then brought flowers onto the stage and the crowd roared their approval, showing their delight that the pair were an item again five years after having split up.

3. Glamorous costume at the Touch Mi World Tour

Sammi is also known as a fashion queen during concerts, and she has the rare knack of being able to transform her look with the use of glamorous outfits during performances.

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During the Touch Mi World Tour in 2015, Sammi wowed the audience with stage looks such as the SWAROVSKI x Feverish, unicorn-inspired outfit during a grand entrance.

Three more sets of custom-made stage designs by the famous Korean brand Feverish paired with luxurious crystal brand SWAROVSKI’s crystal as head pieces and accessories followed the tour.

Sammi will be back with her #FOLLOWMi World Tour this July, and we can’t wait to see what gorgeous looks she will have.

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4. Claiming the best singer award with Andy Hui

At the prestigious Jade Solid Gold Best 10 Awards Presentation in 2001, Sammi and Andy Hui won the Golden Melody Award for Best Mandarin Male and Female Singer – Vocal Category respectively.

Andy thanked Sammi when receiving the award, saying, “I once said to Sammi, if one day you get the best female singer, I can just get the best male singer”, and she said, “Do it with heart and just believe in yourself”.

5. Playing a leading role at the Triumph in the Skies

The talented singer has also shone on the big screen. Sammi had a starring role in the 2015 romantic drama Triumph in the Skies.

Sammi assumed the role of a famous rock star, TM, in the movie, starring opposite Francis Ng (Sam Gor).

The movie made a favourable impression on audiences, and Sammi was one of the main reasons for it doing so well.

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6. Award-winning run

2010 was a golden year for Sammi. Her Mandarin Gospel CD, Shin Ja De Ai, sold an astonishing 20,000 copies within five days.

The same year, Sammi’s claimed six sales-based awards from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).

These included the bestselling local female singer, 10 top-selling Mandarin albums and the highest-grossing Cantonese albums.

Sammi laid down another marker for herself with nine of the 10 most watched music videos.

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