Sammi Cheng at the Star Awards - flourishing despite husband Andy Hui's cheating scandal

Sammi Cheng is a Hong Kong singer and actress known for her powerful voice, exceptional stage presence, and diverse talent, earning her the title "Queen of Cantopop." She performed at the 2023 Star Awards in Singapore, where she also presented Richie Koh with the Best Actor prize.

Born on August 19, 1972, in Hong Kong, Sammi Cheng's passion for music and performing arts led her to join TVB's ‘New Talent Singing Awards’ at age 16. Before she graduated from high school, the singer managed to release three full-length albums while juggling school work and her singing career!

Now as a fully established singer, Sammi Cheng has released several chart-topping hits, such as ‘Worth It’, ‘Love is Late, I'm Not Late’, and ‘Proud of You’. Her unique blend of pop, rock, and dance music has earned her the nickname ‘Cantopop Queen’.

Sammi Cheng has pushed the boundaries of Cantopop throughout her career, and her unique blend of genres and innovative performances have influenced a new generation of artists and cemented her legacy as a music icon - even to this day!

Her icon status is, of course, warranted! Sammi Cheng has been cited as having had a significant influence on the careers of many artists, including Hong Kong singer G.E.M. – who is another big name in the industry.

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Sammi Cheng has won many music awards, including multiple "Most Popular Female Singer" and "Best Female Singer" awards at the prestigious Hong Kong Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards and Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards.

In addition to her music career, Sammi Cheng has appeared in numerous films, including "Needing You...," "Love on a Diet," and "Blind Detective," showcasing her versatility as an entertainer.

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Sammi Cheng’s talent reaches out not just to singing, but acting as well. Her acting talent has earned her nominations for several awards. Just recently, Sammi Cheng has won a ‘Best Actress Award’ in the 2023 Hong Kong Directors' Guild Award for her role in ‘Lost Love’!

Unfortunately, not all is bliss with Sammi Cheng. The singer-actress was a victim in the highly publicized love scandal when it was exposed that her husband, Andy Hui, was cheating on her with actress Jacqueline Wong back in April 2019.

Despite the affair, Sammi Cheng and Andy Hui are still together, and she has publicly forgiven her cheating husband via social media in the same month.

Despite the controversy and public criticism surrounding her forgiveness for Andy Hui, Sammi Cheng has maintained her popularity and reputation as a talented artist.

In a testament to her enduring appeal and talent, Sammi Cheng was invited to perform at the prestigious Star Awards 2023 in Singapore.

The 2023 Star Awards were different from previous years, as they featured other big stars such as Jam Hsiao and Matilda Tao who performed and hosted the event.

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The Star Awards 2023, themed 'Beyond | Celebrations,' aimed to recognize the best of local content and talents. They clearly went all out with having invited foreign A-listers like Sammi Cheng!

According to Goodyfeed, a record 75 artists were competing with one another in the 'Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes,' with fans voting directly for all, as opposed to previous years when the public could only vote from a shortlist of a few.

Fan voting accounted for 80% of the final results, with a popularity survey that had accounted for the remaining 20%, according to Channel News Asia. Voting began on March 6 and ended on April 9 at the time of the event's broadcast.

Thanks to a stellar lineup of performers, a game-changing format, and exciting awards, the Star Awards 2023 became an unforgettable night of celebration and entertainment for all involved. Perhaps this marks the beginning of a new era in Singapore's entertainment industry - and a new phase in the career of Sammi Cheng!