The glory, the courage, the friendship and the gentry’ manner—on November 15, Chivas presents Live musical in Shanghai base on the 1933 version of “Knight's Star Light”. The musical truly highlight the performances by Charlene Choi, Julian Cheung, Jimmy Lin and Alice Lau, who acts the leads. Jacky Cheung took charge of the music and Dick Lee hold the post of the director. According to Dick Lee, this piece of musical have took about two month in completing all the arrangement, “I have written two new songs, one is the theme song for “Knight's Star Light”. The storyline: This is the more modernize knight story, Julian Cheung acts as the theater producer and Jimmy Lin acts as the good friend, who is called John. In this play, Jimmy’s girlfriend is Ah Sa, Ah Sa acts the role of Rose, who have a passion for singing, she later on earn a chance to reach for her dreams, however, she must endurance heavy responsibility. Alice acts as Julian’s fiancée, her character name is Ruby. Ruby flirts with John during one of the scene, however, Rose & the producer [Julian] walks in and misunderstood the two, so they separated. Several years later when the theater wasn’t doing well, John comes back to save the theater as he has already established a name all over in the several years. All four of the characters returned back together at the end. The plays contained many arrangements from magnificent light, to the amazing clothing, along with the dancing and singing. The amazing chemistry Charlene and Jimmy Lin have cooperated again, but this time as lovers. While doing their interview backstage, before the first show, Ah Sa said, “I don’t dare to wear anything too revealing, I didn’t want to wear the revealing costume but my assistant said it looked good on stage so I gave it a try.” When asked about how she view Jimmy Lin now compared to the past as they finally got to work together again, she said, “Compare to before he haven’t change but has become very skillful, he has also started racing, and held many concerts, he is good at everything la.” Because Alice Lau has more experience with live plays, she didn’t have stage fright, when regarding Julian, he tries to remain calm. When regarding that Julian appeared a little anxious while performing is because his beloved wife [Anita Yuen] was in the first row, Julian expressed that his wife have performance skills, she can sometime be very critical, but in the last part of the show, Julian took the opportunity to point directly to his wife when singing the song “You are my sunshine” his wife response back with loud applause. Meeting the Cast: Jimmy Lin Playing the role of John, the ideal and versatile character in “Knight’s Star Light”. Choosing Jimmy Lin to play the character was without a doubt the most appropriate. Being known as Asia’s "Little Whirlwind", Jimmy Lin is not only a well known actor and singer, but also an outstanding racer, has successful business and is a wealthy, kind hearted person. The perfect appearance, the devotedness, the superb skills, Jimmy Lin will bring the knight’s spirit one of the best judgment. Charlene Choi—Ah Sa As a Twins member, Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) has won the support and love of the innumerable audiences. In recent years, from the idol star and a singer, she has been very successful, she has encounter transformation, and it has further proven that Charlene Choi is an extraordinary talent with unremitting efforts. This time in “Knight’s Star Light”, Rose, which was act by Charlene, is very similar to herself; she transforms from an ordinary girl into one of the most well known artist around. As “Knight’s Star Light” is her first musical, the audience have a reason to anticipate, Ah Sa completely have a new breakthrough. Julian Cheung After being in the entertainment world for so many years with many experiences, the handsome Julian Cheung has increased his wisdom as he matures. From A Warrior's Tragedy, to The Legend of the Condor Heroes, and Cold Blood Warm Heart, Julian’s acting career has taken challenges and breaking it through unceasingly. At the same time, he was really successful in music, as early as the 1991, he won ‘Top 10 Songs of the Year’, and Julian continues as he deepens his sing skills. As Julian unfolds in “Knight’s Star Light” as a sensitive and arrogant guy, it’ll also benefit his acting career. Alice Lau Growing up in a LIVE theater family background’s Alice Lau has deepens her stage foundation, compares to appear in front of camera, perhaps, the stage would display her perfectly. At the same time, she has her amazing acoustic spark and singing skills as early as the late 80’s, she won many awards for her singing. “Knight’s Star Light” Alice Lau plays Ruby who is an isolated and jealous type of person, is a shrewd traitor, she’ll be the character that have the deepest changes, Alice Lau will achieve it fully. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7luwyGe-gIo JimmyXAh Sa sings "I Don't Love You Enough", originally by Andy Lau & Kelly Chen the full musical Spoiler Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGXpWKWXs3M Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSskKXA7rO8 Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQpKzoKyfbE Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_BPDzYRkuY Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MND2mnMiA-k Part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMCfp0MGw8 Part 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7luwyGe-gIo CharleneXJimmy Duet. Part 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O66T4os_PuY Part 9: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCwbX4EiRZ0 Part 10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grWC-D0JhcA Special thanks to lcoco101 for the upload. Source: http://jr.hexun.com/2008-11-20/111457370.html | SUN | Sina Translated by: edisonLOVEScharlene @ http://asianfanatics.net
