AMONG the most notable “gifts” from the so-called Golden Era of Hong Kong cinema, i.e. the 1980s and 1990s, were the four biggest Chinese male superstars.
Dubbed the Heavenly Kings, they were Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok and Leon Lai, who are still revered to this day.
While the Heavenly Kings might be astronomically out of reach, there’s Wah D, Ken, Andy Wah and Leon Li — entertainers who have won acclaim for impersonating the four personalities.
The four young men are talented entertainers in their own right, who are extremely happy to help fans relive the heydays of the Heavenly Kings.
Join the four look-alikes — Wah D as Jacky Cheung, Ken as Aaron Kwok, Andy Wah as Andy Lau and Leon Li as Leon Lai — at Resorts World Genting.
The four have won awards at the MCOMEI 2014 Fashion Festival and other competitions featuring impersonators.
Beyond Hong Kong and Macau, the quartet has performed at Harrah’s Reno in the US, and in September, they will perform in Canada.
All four will be dressed in pilot uniforms for the upcoming show — exactly like the real Heavenly Kings — complete with authentic singing, dance moves and mannerisms.
Expect to hear classic songs like Andy Lau’s Yat Hei Zau Go Dek Yat Ji, Aaron Kwok’s Dui Ni Ai Bu Wan, Leon Lai’s Jin Ye Ni Hui Bu Hui Lai, and Jacky Cheung’s Er Lang Chuan Shuo.
Wah D is a Hakka Chinese pop music pioneer and has won a number of awards for his work in impersonating Jacky Cheung.
In 2000, he was the champion in the Beijing TV Jacky Cheung impersonating competition, and in 2004, he won a similar competition for Hong Kong’s TVB.
Ken has also won several awards. In 2008, he was invited by HBS to perform at a Christmas concert and in 2011, he won yet another competition for being the “strongest vocal imitator.”
Andy Wah has performed with Andy Lau, in the superstar’s World Tour concert a number of times. Fans can easily imagine him as the real thing — something he has done successfully over the years in various places including Indonesia, Macau, Shenzhen, Fuzhou and Hong Kong.
Leon Li was Leon Lai’s substitute in the movie, One Night Surprise. He has also won several awards for his impersonating efforts and has since 2007 performed with Wah D, Ken and Andy Wah in various concerts.
Tribute To 4 Heavenly Kings
When: From Aug 20 to Sept 9 (except Aug 23 & 30 and
Sept 6) at 9pm.
Where: Genting International Showroom, Resorts World Genting, Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Tickets: RM129 and RM99
Call: 03-2718 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com