Pianist, Liu Wei, takes off one of his socks to play
piano.
piano.
Liu Wei, 23, who lost both his arms at age 10 when he was electrocuted during a game of hide-and-seek, defeated 7-year-old standup comedian Zhang Fengxi at the final on Sunday at the Shanghai Stadium.
Liu, from Beijing, who taught himself to play the piano at age 18, impressed the audience with his performance of "You're Beautiful," singing and using his feet to play the piano.
All three judges on the show Liu for his determination, urging him to keep on pursuing his dreams, and the Beijing native said he would try, quipping, "At least I have a pair of perfect legs."
Liu, from Beijing, who taught himself to play the piano at age 18, impressed the audience with his performance of "You're Beautiful," singing and using his feet to play the piano.
All three judges on the show Liu for his determination, urging him to keep on pursuing his dreams, and the Beijing native said he would try, quipping, "At least I have a pair of perfect legs."
He never gives up living strong and managed to do everything with his feet such as brushing teeth and put on clothes.
The Chinese version of the TV talent show made its debut in May and has risen steadily in popularity, with the semifinal on September 26 ranking as the top-rated national program.
The show's director, Jin Lei, told the newspaper that the success of the show ensured it would continue next year.
"China has so much untapped grassroots talent, and we believe the show will maintain its nationwide vitality and popularity for three or five years," said Jin.
As part of his grand prize package, Wei will reportedly receive a recording contract with Fremantle Media and Sony Music Entertainment. He’s also been invited to support Taiwan singer Jolin Tsai on her world tour.
Below are the quotes by Liu.
"To me, there are 3 things can not be missed in life - air, water and music."
"There are only 2 paths in my life for me - either to die as fast as possible, or to live as brilliant a life as I could."
"I don't feel that I am that different from other people. Normally everyone is used to do everything with one's hands so your hands are more flexible. There is no rule saying that you can't do things with your feet."
"A man should be responsible to his dreams. My dream is to become a great musician."
"I know if I want to do it better than other people, I have to put in more efforts"
The show's director, Jin Lei, told the newspaper that the success of the show ensured it would continue next year.
"China has so much untapped grassroots talent, and we believe the show will maintain its nationwide vitality and popularity for three or five years," said Jin.
As part of his grand prize package, Wei will reportedly receive a recording contract with Fremantle Media and Sony Music Entertainment. He’s also been invited to support Taiwan singer Jolin Tsai on her world tour.
Below are the quotes by Liu.
"To me, there are 3 things can not be missed in life - air, water and music."
"There are only 2 paths in my life for me - either to die as fast as possible, or to live as brilliant a life as I could."
"I don't feel that I am that different from other people. Normally everyone is used to do everything with one's hands so your hands are more flexible. There is no rule saying that you can't do things with your feet."
"A man should be responsible to his dreams. My dream is to become a great musician."
"I know if I want to do it better than other people, I have to put in more efforts"
Here is the video of the Winner of China's Got Talent Final 2010 - Armless Pianist Liu Wei Performing "You Are Beautiful"
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