Farewell Lydia...

The other big news that came out from Hong Kong other than involving a certain Mr Chen is the passing on of Ms Lydia Sum. I think it's a big blow to the entertainment scene in Hong Kong and probably Asia. I grew up watching some of her shows and of course I love them, especially, It's a Mad Mad World, in which she starred alongside Bill Tung.

The news affected quite a bit because of my personal encouter with Lydia. The year was 2001 and Lydia sent her daugther Xin Yee to LWS to learn singing. Of course, at that point of time i was already there and i got to know Lydia as someone who is really friendly and never put on any airs even though she was a well-known celebrity. She and Samuel Chong accompanied Xin Yee for every training and Lydia was very friendly to the staff at LWS.

I hope Xin Yee can go from strength to strength. I fully understand the pain of losing someone so dear to you but i hope she will be able to stand up and make her mother proud. I know she will.

To Lydia, thank you for the entertainment you have brought us over these years. you have been a perfect role model for a lot of celebrities. Your legacy will live on... at least in my heart.

Andre
The Art of Music