100 Women 2016: Hong Kong's celebrity democracy rebel

Denise Ho was once one of the biggest names in Asian music. When her native Hong Kong was gripped by pro-democracy protests, she took to the streets, becoming an icon of resistance to Beijing.

Filmed and edited by Andrew Lang, produced by Jonathan Wells, Zhijie Shao and Joe Inwood

Our 100 Women season showcases three weeks of inspirational stories about 100 influential and inspirational women around the world . We create documentaries, features and interviews, giving more space for stories that put women at the centre.

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