Renowned actress and singer Ada Choi (Sonija Kwok) celebrated her 55th birthday while ramping up preparations for her highly anticipated Hong Kong comeback concert, revealing both deep affection for her husband and tremendous pressure over the upcoming performance.
Choi, affectionately known by her nickname “Sung-sung,” appeared on a radio interview at Metro Broadcast Corporation with hosts Lee Yau-ngai and his son, Benson Lee Kwok-wai, for the program Ben and Benson’s Hard-Hitting Journey. A day after her birthday, the station marked the occasion with a cake and flowers. During the segment, Choi shared a simple but heartfelt birthday wish: “I hope that everyone close to me remains healthy and stays by my side forever.”
Concert Pressure Mounts Ahead of February Show
The appearance comes just weeks before the Ada Choi Concert—Hong Kong, slated for February 28 at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai. This concert marks her first comprehensive solo performance in her home city in years, generating significant excitement but also considerable anxiety for Choi and her production team.
Choi candidly spoke about the intensity of the final preparations, admitting the stress is impacting her sleep. “I have been having frequent nightmares recently,” she confessed. “I often dream about things I greatly fear, like going on stage with my costume unzipped or forgetting my dance steps.” The recurring dreams highlight the immense psychological pressure she is under to deliver a flawless performance for her long-awaiting local audience.
Despite the stress, the veteran performer promised a visually and acoustically refreshing show. She described the concert as “completely new,” assuring fans that even beloved classic hits will be presented with a modern spin.
“While we are revisiting old songs, it will evoke many warm memories that belong fundamentally to us,” Choi noted, suggesting the performance will be a nostalgic yet modernized journey through her lengthy career.
Husband’s ‘Old Cadre’ Birthday Greeting
During the interview, the conversation turned to her birthday celebrations and how she marked the milestone with her husband, actor Zhang Duo. Zhang is currently filming in a location experiencing heavy snowfall, which necessitated a remote celebration.
Choi playfully described her husband’s video message as overly formal and perhaps slightly generic, affectionately labeling his style as that of an “old cadre” or a rigidly disciplined senior official.
“He filmed a very ‘textbook’ birthday blessing for me while he was in a place with heavy snow,” she joked. “After watching it, I asked him if it was meant for his wife or if he was preparing a public social media post. He is a disciplinary, very strict person, and the things he says are often very ‘old-school.'”
Despite the humorous critique, Choi’s tone was undeniably affectionate, demonstrating the strong bond in their marriage even as they navigate professional commitments across different locations.
As the countdown to the February 28 concert continues, fans are eager to witness Choi’s highly anticipated return to the Hong Kong stage, promising an event packed with emotion, nostalgia, and a touch of the superstar’s characteristic glamour. The show is expected to be a major highlight of the early 2024 entertainment calendar.
