Canadian singer The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), 36, arrived in Hong Kong a week early for his upcoming concerts and held a private dinner with legendary actor Tony Leung, 64, and his wife, actress Carina Lau, 60.
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The dinner took place at Cartier’s La Residence, featuring luxury dishes like abalone pasta and wagyu beef tenderloin, and included a signed menu from The Weeknd thanking the couple for the evening.
Carina Lau shared photos from the dinner on Instagram, expressing her enjoyment of the weekend spent with The Weeknd.
The Weeknd also posted pictures from the gathering, setting the mood with Faye Wong’s classic song “Dream Lover,” which is associated with Leung’s film “Chungking Express.”
Fans were excited about the music choice, considering The Weeknd’s prior admiration for Tony Leung’s cinematic aesthetics as a source of inspiration for his own work.
The Weeknd is scheduled to perform at the Kai Tak Stadium later this month as part of his “After Hours Til Dawn” concert series.
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Both articles highlight the shared cultural connection through music and film between The Weeknd and Tony Leung, which has resonated with fans.
The tone of the articles conveys a sense of admiration and celebration of the meeting between the contemporary music star and the film legend.
