Armless Pianist Wins 'China's Got Talent'
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24-year-old Liu Wei, the armless musician who stunned the world this August, by playing the piano with his feet for the audition of 'China's Got Talent', is back in the limelight - This time, for winning the inaugural season of the show.
The talented youngster, who wowed the judges with his rendition of James Blunt's 'You are beautiful', was pitted against 7-year old standup comedian, Zhang Fengx at the finals, held at the Shangai Stadium, on Sunday night.
Unlike the winners in the USA and Britain, Liu is not guaranteed a music contract. However, he did get invited to join Taiwanese artist Jolin Tsai, to perform on her world tour, which includes a three-month stint in Las Vegas.
The win, brings the young man who lost both his arms in a childhood accident, one step closer to realizing his dream of becoming a professional musician. Besides being wowed by his talent, the judges were also very impressed by his positive attitude, which can be summed up by this one sentence - 'At least I have a pair of perfect legs' - He sure does!
Sources: independent.co.uk, kpth.com
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268 Comments
- klutzyabout 15 yearsawww... this guy must be ssoooo proud!
- ally about 15 yearswow he is amasing i can play the pianno but not with my feet wow i am soo amaysed!
- LILLYabout 15 yearshow in earth do you play with your feet?
- francescaabout 15 yearsthat is soo cool! my friend did that for her current event its awesome!!!!
- Kpopsicleabout 15 yearsHe is chinese and he had an electrical accident when he was playing hide and seek
- zachabout 15 yearswhat happend to his arms
- bryce about 15 yearsi wonder what songs he can play
- sethabout 15 yearsThat guy is awsome. He is playing the piano with his feet.
- faithabout 15 yearsmy friend did this news and she said he was korean.
- Johnabout 15 yearsSpelling mistake! I estamated the spelling. Liu Wei