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Armless pianist Liu Wei plays the piano with his feet whilst he sings during the final of the TV show China's Got Talent held at the Shanghai Stadium. AP/Press Association Images
China's Got Talent
Armless pianist wins China's Got Talent
Talented young pianist plays with his toes after losing both arms aged 10 following an accident.
A 23-YEAR-OLD FROM Beijing who plays the piano with his toes after both of his arms were amputated has won the China’s Got Talent TV show.
Liu Wei taught himself to play the piano when he was 18, Reuters reports.
He lost both of his arms after being electrocuted during a game of hide and seek, aged 10.
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Liu sang and played You’re Beautiful in the show’s finale:
The programme has gained huge popularity since its launch just a few months ago, with the semi-final becoming the top-rated national programme.
Last month, state media Xinhua reported that audiences have been moved by “some truly unique perfomances – and some touching life stories”. It said viewers were hoping for a Susan Boyle-like winner to emerge.
Monday 13 January, 2025
Monday 13 January, 2025
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Armless pianist wins China's Got Talent
A 23-YEAR-OLD FROM Beijing who plays the piano with his toes after both of his arms were amputated has won the China’s Got Talent TV show.
Liu Wei taught himself to play the piano when he was 18, Reuters reports.
He lost both of his arms after being electrocuted during a game of hide and seek, aged 10.
Liu sang and played You’re Beautiful in the show’s finale:
The programme has gained huge popularity since its launch just a few months ago, with the semi-final becoming the top-rated national programme.
Last month, state media Xinhua reported that audiences have been moved by “some truly unique perfomances – and some touching life stories”. It said viewers were hoping for a Susan Boyle-like winner to emerge.
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