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Out and about in Macau

Written by The Butterfly

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine.

The who’s who of Macau’s VIP social and entertainment scenes…

With Macau continuing to grow and make its presence felt on the international stage, more and more superstars and celebrities from around the world are arriving to film movies or television shows, attend premiers and perform or take part in a variety of competitions. They appear all across Macau and each one leaves their mark in their own way.

In September, the Venetian saw the gala premiere of Chinese-American movie My Lucky Star. The leading stars took part in a hand printing ceremony and their handprints will be added to the collection on display at the Bridge of Stars Gallery which is located at the above-ground pedestrian footbridge connecting Venetian and Sands Cotai Central.

During the Nitro Circus Live show, the audience was invited to challenge riders to perform difficult motorcycle stunts, pushing the tense atmosphere at CotaiArena. Meanwhile, seasoned Cantopop diva Sally Yeh quipped during her concert, “I lost HK$1,500 in one minute on the gaming tables!”

These are the stories that make Macau the special place it is today and we can expect many more chapters to be written in the future.

SOPHIA LOREN

Legendary actress Sophia Loren was on hand at the opening of the new Damiani store at Venetian

Legendary actress Sophia Loren was on hand at the opening of the new Damiani store at Venetian

PREMIERES

The stars of Out of Inferno were at the movie's premiere at Galaxy Macau in September

The stars of Out of Inferno were at the movie’s premiere at Galaxy Macau in September

Zhang Ziyi and Wang Leehom took part in a hand print ceremony to launch their movie My Lucky Star

Zhang Ziyi and Wang Leehom took part in a hand print ceremony to launch their movie My Lucky Star

NITRO CIRCUS

The Nitro Circus boys thrilled the Macau audience in late August

The Nitro Circus boys thrilled the Macau audience in late August

CELEBRITIES

Left to right: Boxing superstars Manny Pacquiao, Zou Shiming and Brandon Rios pose at Venetian ahead of the 23 November Pacquiao-Rios bout

Karena Ng, Pakho Chau and Shiga Lin (left to right) were in Macau to inaugurate Shoppes Summer Love at Venetian

Karena Ng, Pakho Chau and Shiga Lin (left to right) were in Macau to inaugurate Shoppes Summer Love at Venetian

PERFORMANCES

Cantopop diva Sally Yeh delivered a stunning performance at Venetian

Cantopop diva Sally Yeh delivered a stunning performance at Venetian

Star power came to Macau when Rihanna performed at CotaiArena

Star power came to Macau when Rihanna performed at CotaiArena

Hong Kong pop trio Grasshopper and rap duo Softhard gave a rousing performance for their fans

Hong Kong pop trio Grasshopper and rap duo Softhard gave a rousing performance for their fans

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