-- Posted by DonnieDarkko at 9:14 am on Aug. 12, 2008 BEIJING (AFP) - The little girl who starred at the Olympic opening ceremony was miming and only put on stage because the real singer was not considered attractive enough, the show's musical director has revealed. Pigtailed Lin Miaoke was selected to appear because of her cute appearance and did not sing a note, Chen Qigang, the general music designer of the ceremony, said in an interview with a state broadcaster aired Tuesday. Photographs of Lin in a bright red party dress were published in newspapers and websites all over the world and the official China Daily hailed her as a rising star on Tuesday. But Chen said the girl whose voice was actually heard by the 91,000 capacity crowd at the Olympic stadium during the spectacular ceremony was in fact seven-year-old Yang Peiyi, who has a chubby face and uneven teeth. Source: Yahoo News -- Posted by HXC at 9:15 am on Aug. 12, 2008 WIN. -- Posted by robdude at 9:16 am on Aug. 12, 2008 That is sad, a fraud, the girl should get credit for her own voice -- Posted by xoxamyxox at 9:16 am on Aug. 12, 2008 =o that's horrible -- Posted by Byble at 9:16 am on Aug. 12, 2008 Lol that is so stupid! -- Posted by misscharity at 9:16 am on Aug. 12, 2008 Quote: from robdude at 9:16 am on Aug. 12, 2008 That is sad, a fraud, the girl should get credit for her own voice agreed. -- Posted by piertangent at 9:16 am on Aug. 12, 2008 I love China. -- Posted by breannafhchick06 at 9:16 am on Aug. 12, 2008 awww poor girl -- Posted by Silenced at 9:16 am on Aug. 12, 2008 there was a reason the olympics are being boycotted by so many people, that and it's boring as all hell -- Posted by JustJai at 9:23 am on Aug. 12, 2008 man, don't some people just suck?! cruel cruel cruel. pah. -- Posted by Kysha at 9:24 am on Aug. 12, 2008 thats both stupid and unfair -- Posted by isobel at 11:01 am on Aug. 12, 2008 I saw that 10 minutes ago on Euronews! Anyway, when it comes down to politics, do you seriously expect them to care for the feelings of a 7 year old? Or to do anything for the sake of truthfulness? I'm not at all surprised, though I obviously condemn their choice. Clearly it would have been a better move to put the "ugly" girl singing in front of a camera, people would have been amazed at her talent and wouldn't even be able to tell whether she was gorgeous or a koala or whatever. -- Posted by DonnieDarkko at 11:09 am on Aug. 12, 2008 Quote: from Isobel at 7:01 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 Clearly it would have been a better move to put the "ugly" girl singing in front of a camera, people would have been amazed at her talent and wouldn't even be able to tell whether she was gorgeous or a koala or whatever. Koalas are gorgeous!   -- Posted by isobel at 11:11 am on Aug. 12, 2008 Quote: from DonnieDarkko at 8:09 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 Quote: from Isobel at 7:01 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 Clearly it would have been a better move to put the "ugly" girl singing in front of a camera, people would have been amazed at her talent and wouldn't even be able to tell whether she was gorgeous or a koala or whatever. Koalas are gorgeous!   Pandas > koalas! -- Posted by DonnieDarkko at 11:12 am on Aug. 12, 2008 Quote: from Isobel at 7:11 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 Pandas > koalas! blasphemy! -- Posted by Amazingness99 at 11:20 am on Aug. 12, 2008 That is awful. -- Posted by isobel at 11:23 am on Aug. 12, 2008 Quote: from DonnieDarkko at 8:12 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 Quote: from Isobel at 7:11 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 Pandas > koalas!   blasphemy! Never question Panda authority! -- Posted by Midnight Frost at 8:13 am on Aug. 13, 2008 I didn't particularly like that decision. Image - that's what it all boils down to nowadays. -- Posted by breannafhchick06 at 12:03 pm on Aug. 13, 2008 that just sucks -- Posted by emo sux69 at 4:59 am on Aug. 14, 2008 not like the chinese are even attractive anyway! why couldn't they be as hot as the japs. -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 11:37 am on Aug. 14, 2008 lol china -- Posted by Sins and Demons at 7:00 am on Aug. 22, 2008 The whole ceremony was about presentation, sucks she wasnt "pretty" enough for it, she should have gotten credit for the song and thats it. -- Posted by allsmiles at 10:33 am on Aug. 22, 2008 They never planned on letting just one of the girls participate in it. All 3 of the girls up for the position featured in the opening ceremony. The "ugly" girl had stage fright, and was informed well in advance that she would not be appearing on stage. The other girl, while her voice was still beautiful, it was not as strong, but she had the presence on stage that was required. The other girl was deemed too old (10 years old) for the appearance, but all three were credited for the performance. Yang Peiyi was never told that she was ugly, and Lin Maioke was never a last minute replacement. None of the girls were damaged by the ordeal, they're all very proud of what they have done for their country. This rumour that the western media latched onto started at the Voice of America, which is a propaganda tool for the US government. -- Posted by GREEN chinese DAY at 7:47 am on Aug. 24, 2008 Quote: from allsmiles at 1:33 am on Aug. 23, 2008 They never planned on letting just one of the girls participate in it. All 3 of the girls up for the position featured in the opening ceremony. The "ugly" girl had stage fright, and was informed well in advance that she would not be appearing on stage. The other girl, while her voice was still beautiful, it was not as strong, but she had the presence on stage that was required. The other girl was deemed too old (10 years old) for the appearance, but all three were credited for the performance. Yang Peiyi was never told that she was ugly, and Lin Maioke was never a last minute replacement. None of the girls were damaged by the ordeal, they're all very proud of what they have done for their country. This rumour that the western media latched onto started at the Voice of America, which is a propaganda tool for the US government. i couldn't agree more -- Posted by hurriyah38 at 8:20 am on Aug. 24, 2008 awwwww that sucks!!! -- Posted by Chino at 11:45 am on Aug. 25, 2008 Quote: from allsmiles at 10:33 am on Aug. 22, 2008 They never planned on letting just one of the girls participate in it. All 3 of the girls up for the position featured in the opening ceremony. The "ugly" girl had stage fright, and was informed well in advance that she would not be appearing on stage. The other girl, while her voice was still beautiful, it was not as strong, but she had the presence on stage that was required. The other girl was deemed too old (10 years old) for the appearance, but all three were credited for the performance. Yang Peiyi was never told that she was ugly, and Lin Maioke was never a last minute replacement. None of the girls were damaged by the ordeal, they're all very proud of what they have done for their country. This rumour that the western media latched onto started at the Voice of America, which is a propaganda tool for the US government. Americans seem to be bitter about the whole Beijing Olympics paying attention to every single detail to talk about it.  I have been hearing complain after complain from americans: "Oh, why spend so much money on all that instead of erasing poverty?...Imagine the discipline all the people on the ceremony had to go through, so inhuman!...Athletes are too young..." complain after complain trying to take credit away from the beauty of the ceremony, olympic park, etc. -- Posted by allsmiles at 1:05 pm on Aug. 25, 2008 Quote: from Chino at 7:45 pm on Aug. 25, 2008 Quote: from allsmiles at 10:33 am on Aug. 22, 2008 They never planned on letting just one of the girls participate in it. All 3 of the girls up for the position featured in the opening ceremony. The "ugly" girl had stage fright, and was informed well in advance that she would not be appearing on stage. The other girl, while her voice was still beautiful, it was not as strong, but she had the presence on stage that was required. The other girl was deemed too old (10 years old) for the appearance, but all three were credited for the performance. Yang Peiyi was never told that she was ugly, and Lin Maioke was never a last minute replacement. None of the girls were damaged by the ordeal, they're all very proud of what they have done for their country. This rumour that the western media latched onto started at the Voice of America, which is a propaganda tool for the US government. Americans seem to be bitter about the whole Beijing Olympics paying attention to every single detail to talk about it. I have been hearing complain after complain from americans: "Oh, why spend so much money on all that instead of erasing poverty?...Imagine the discipline all the people on the ceremony had to go through, so inhuman!...Athletes are too young..." complain after complain trying to take credit away from the beauty of the ceremony, olympic park, etc. On top of that, they value golds silvers and bronzes equally just so that they can come above China in the tables. It's pathetic. -- Posted by Chino at 3:13 pm on Aug. 25, 2008 Quote: from allsmiles at 1:05 pm on Aug. 25, 2008 Quote: from Chino at 7:45 pm on Aug. 25, 2008 Quote: from allsmiles at 10:33 am on Aug. 22, 2008 They never planned on letting just one of the girls participate in it. All 3 of the girls up for the position featured in the opening ceremony. The "ugly" girl had stage fright, and was informed well in advance that she would not be appearing on stage. The other girl, while her voice was still beautiful, it was not as strong, but she had the presence on stage that was required. The other girl was deemed too old (10 years old) for the appearance, but all three were credited for the performance. Yang Peiyi was never told that she was ugly, and Lin Maioke was never a last minute replacement. None of the girls were damaged by the ordeal, they're all very proud of what they have done for their country. This rumour that the western media latched onto started at the Voice of America, which is a propaganda tool for the US government.    Americans seem to be bitter about the whole Beijing Olympics paying attention to every single detail to talk about it.  I have been hearing complain after complain from americans: "Oh, why spend so much money on all that instead of erasing poverty?...Imagine the discipline all the people on the ceremony had to go through, so inhuman!...Athletes are too young..." complain after complain trying to take credit away from the beauty of the ceremony, olympic park, etc. On top of that, they value golds silvers and bronzes equally just so that they can come above China in the tables. It's pathetic. Yeah, huh? China won the most gold medals   . I keep seeing all this articles around about negative stuff about the olympics in China.  Oh well, I think the ceremonies were beautiful, awesome venues, etc.   -- Posted by Fauna at 3:14 pm on Aug. 25, 2008 Quote: from silenced at 5:16 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 there was a reason the olympics are being boycotted by so many people, that and it's boring as all hell yes, there was - and it wasn't this. I can't believe that people are getting outraged about this news story of all things. -- Posted by deadsilence at 4:21 pm on Aug. 27, 2008 who wants to hear from some ugly girl