(Hong Kong – August 10, 2006) Putting the "sound" in "Light, sound and action", Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is set to welcome the first giggling wax figure in history, featuring Canto-pop's funny girl Miriam Yeung.
"Miriam is well-known for her fun-loving and bubbly personality, and we want to capture that essence in her figure. I'm sure her fans will feel right at home at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong as Miriam welcomes them with her contagious giggle!" Kelly Mak, Head of Marketing and Customer Services, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong said.
Miriam interrupted her Shanghai filming to attend her sitting in Hong Kong recently. Despite not feeling too well at time of the sitting, Miriam was in her usual good spirits and chatted with the sculptors freely. The sculpting team from UK was very impressed by Miriam's professionalism and inquisitive nature, as she was by the intricacy of the tools they used and the talent they displayed.
"I am very impressed how detailed the sitting was. I am used to being photographed and measured but this was something else entirely. Even my eyes were compared for color and a cast of my teeth was taken, "Miriam marveled.
During the measuring session, sculptors from Madame Tussauds took over 500 measurements of Miriam's head and famous physique, before standing on a turntable to be photographed from every angle.
"It's been my dream to be featured at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong," the bubbly star said. "I would like to thank Madame Tussauds for making my dream come true. I am looking forward to the day that I can 'meet' my double in person and joke and laugh with her."
Miriam's wax figure will be dressed in a traditional Chinese outfit, inspired by the classic novel "Legendary Fighter – Yang's Heroine" which was featured in one of her concerts.
About Miriam Yeung
The effervescent Miriam Yeung was nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards in 2005. An avid philanthropist, she is active in charity events throughout Hong Kong and is often seen supporting UNICEF charity activities. Miriam was awarded as one of the "Ten Outstanding Young Persons" in Hong Kong for the year 2005.
About the NEW Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is a unique celebrity-inspired attraction that connects guests with famous people, famous events and famous times. Featuring five themed areas, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong provides guests with the opportunity to meet their idols and do the things that famous people do!
As part of the exciting Peak Tower Renovation, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong has reopened after a HK$20 million expansion project, building a brand new entrance area on P1 Level of the Peak Tower and adding a further 7000 sq. ft of exhibition space.
The new look attraction features over 100 local and international celebrity wax figures with exciting audiovisual effects and interactive experiences to create truly magical moments for all guests.
Originally opened in August 2000, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is the first permanent Madame Tussauds in Asia and is one of six Madame Tussauds that are located in London, New York, Las Vegas, Amsterdam and Shanghai.
