The late Anita's Mui Yin Fong's pearl and diamond necklace and earrings reportedly drew the highest bid of some US$200,000 at the Sotheby's auction. Many people probably still remember Hong Kong's cantopop diva with the contralto voice and the outrageous costumes who had been dubbed the Madonna of Asia. The singer was also a well-known actress, appearing with Jacky Chan in Rumble in the Bronx and winning the Best Actress Award at the Golden Horse Film Festival for her role as a ghost in the haunting 1987 movie, Rouge. Anita Mui starred in over 40 movies over a 20 year period, taking on comedic and dramatic roles. Throughout her career, she was also actively involved in charitable projects, so much so that the Tibetan red-crown Shamar Rinpoche proclaimed that she had a true heart; whatever he meant； and the mayor of San Franscisco proclaimed 18 April to be Anita Mui Day. Elsewhere in Toronto, Canada, 23 October 1993 is also an Anita Mui Day. Bless Anita!
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