Veteran Hong Kong vocalist and film star Lisa
Wong
Veteran Hong Kong vocalist and film star Lisa Wong, or Wang
Ming-chun, was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters by City
University of Hong Kong, China's portal website Sina.com reports on
Friday.
According to the university's official website, Lisa Wong has
contributed significantly to the community and in particular to the
art and cultural development of Hong Kong.
The degree award ceremony will be formally held in November 2007
during the University's Congregation.
The 60-year-old actress has been in the entertainment circle for
40 years and has starred in more than 50 TV drama series.
The singer is recognized in the Hong Kong entertainment circles
as an evergreen tree, and has long struggled against breast
cancer.
The well-known "Big Sister" is currently busy preparing for her
solo concert.
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(Xinhua News Agency August 31, 2007)
