Aug 15, 2005

Gigi Leung (梁咏琪)

Nobody can sport a short hair style like my girl Gigi Leung. And I'm a sucker for good looking babes in short hair style! Like I mentioned before, not too many ladies can look good with short hair, and not too many can look good without makeup. Gigi beats the crowd in both categories!

Most HK idols are workholics and Gigi is no different. She has starred in numerous movies, released many albums (both mandarin and cantonese), and toured many concerts. To be fair, I would rate Gigi only as a fair actress. Her prescence on the screen is undeniable, but she may not always be picky about the scripts, roles and character that she plays. To date, I don't remember one character or movie in particular that I can call an unforgettable performance. I would love to see Gigi in more non-commercial movies, and perhaps in some independent films.

But Gigi more than makes up with her musical talents. This is where she really exhibits her control over the songs she sing. The songs are genre are very much within her personality and talent. Hers is a smooth, soft angelic voice that carries emotion and sensitivity; much like her real-life persona. I have many favourties from Gigi, and I'm always willing to listen to more of her new songs/abums. Rarely am I dissappointed.

To describe Gigi's looks, she is fresh, pretty, demure, unpretentious and natural with a slim atheltic look. To many asian men, she fondly conjures up the image of the perfect high school girl friend with her pure innocense look. Many people looking for a fuller body have shunned her for that reason, but I find that her look fits her best than one that is more voluptous.. I really wouldn't change a thing there. Those big round, almost anime-like, eyes capture you in their gaze, and her smiles draw your in. You find yourself trapped.

I would recommend for the uninitiated to listen to some of her music first (though you would have to know the language to appreciate more of it). Personally, I do not think Gigi has the appeal that would allow her to cross international borders. But her influence among all Asia is certainly a testament to this babe's shining qualities.

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