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Liu Wei — Armless Pianist — Wins “China’s Got Talent” Season 1

A musician who lost both arms in a childhood accident and plays the piano with his toes won the first season of the Asian TV talent show China’s Got Talent at Shanghai Stadium on Sunday night, thanks to his wistful rendition of James Blunt’s ballad “You’re Beautiful.” Liu Wei, who turned 23 last Thursday, learned [...]

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11:44 on October 12 2010

Liu Wei — Armless Pianist — Wins “China’s Got Talent” Season 1

Pop Crunch — A musician who lost both arms in a childhood accident and plays the piano with his toes won the first season of the Asian TV talent show China’s Got Talent at Shanghai ... more info

James Blunt

13:22 on October 12 2010

Armless Pianist Wins China's Top Talent Show

AOL Music — (Oct. 12) -- A man who lost both his arms in a childhood accident has won China's version of "American Idol" by playing the piano with his toes. Liu Wei, 23, won the cont... more info

James Blunt