Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Commemorates Singing Legend Teresa Teng

HONG KONG, May 6 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Coinciding with the upcoming 14th anniversary of her passing, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong unveiled a new cheongsam for Teresa Teng's wax figure today in celebration of the star's distinguished life and career.

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Mr Chang-fu Teng, Teresa's brother and models dressed in Teresa's signature style, were present at Madame Tussauds to unveil the new costume. The spectacular dress is based on the original cheongsam that Teresa wore during her '77 concert tour of Japan.

Bret Pidgeon, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong and Shanghai said, "We are honoured to be able to further enhance the Teresa Teng experience for her legions of fans from around the world at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. Since 2001, thousands of admirers have paid tribute to Teresa here at the Peak and we are certain that they will enjoy her 'new look'."

Teresa's wax likeness is dressed in a white sequin cheongsam with pink butterflies, which accentuates the singer's delicate features and bright smile. The wax figure has been placed in front of a new backdrop, which is based on Teresa's NHK "One and Only" 1985 concert in Japan.

Mr Teng added, "My little sister Teresa loved the stage and most importantly she loved her fans. The cheongsam that Teresa's wax figure now wears is a replica of one of her favourite gowns and through this spectacular costume, Teresa will continue to dazzle her fans from all around the world."

From May 3 to May 10, 2009, members of the Hong Kong Teresa Teng Fan Club who wish to pay tribute to the singer can enter Madame Tussauds Hong Kong at the special price of HK$100. In addition, to give guests even more time to celebrate Teresa Teng's illustrious life, visitors who present a receipt from the Teresa New Life Coffee Shop in Tsim Sha Tsui, from now until December 31, 2009, will receive a HK$10 discount on adult admission tickets.

Teresa's wax figure is located in the Music Icons section of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. During the month of May, guests can sing classic Teresa Teng songs in the dedicated karaoke room which is also located in the Music Icons section.

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong welcomes guests from 10am to 10pm daily. For ticket enquiries, please call (852) 2849 6966 or visit http://www.madametussauds.com/hongkong/ .

About 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 six themed areas, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong provides guests with the opportunity to meet their idols and do the things that famous people do!

The 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 eight Madame Tussauds that are located in London, New York, Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Washington D.C. and Berlin.

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong welcomes guests from 10am to 10pm daily. For ticket enquiries, please call (852) 2849 6966 or visit http://www.madametussauds.com/hongkong/ .

About Merlin Entertainments Group

The MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP is the leading name in location based, family entertainment, which has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. The world's second largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin has 57 attractions and 6 hotels in 12 countries, across 3 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 32.4 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and 13,500 employees. Merlin Entertainments operates the following attractions -- SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, The London Aquarium, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo, Heide Park, Underwater Adventures, and Earth Explorer.

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