The Best of Binky's Johnny Weir Blog: Concubine

Johnny as the King’s Consort

in today’s performance of “Farewell My Concubine”

in Guangzhou, with partner Zhang Hao skating as the King.

Photo art detail from an exclusive photo © Joveta Leo.

Full version below.

Today’s favorites: Lots and lots of Guangzhou, including exclusive pics from the amazing show that was livestreamed around the world earlier today, plus: a bonus section to die for from Shanghai.

Among many wonderful moments, the highlight of the day was another beautifully successful throw jump for Johnny during his Guangzhou performance with partner Zhang Hao. Below you’ll see a glimpse of what it took to get there...

Photos below credited per Weibo stamp on each image unless otherwise noted. Please, please click any photo twice for the full-size image. Many are gloriously huge and offer fabulous detail. These may take a moment to load, but are well worth the wait.

Today’s Favorites.

Part 1. Morning in Guangzhou With Johnny.

Yes, this is how it started:

Via Johnny: “Full night of sleep, music in my heart,

so ready for tonight’s show in Guangzhou!”

He got dressed!

Did you do a throw triple axel today? #Throw3A #ZhangHao
3,028 Likes, 140 Comments - *JOHNNY WEIR* (@johnnygweir) on Instagram: "Did you do a throw triple axel today? #Throw3A #ZhangHao"

Part 2. Showtime.

Johnny in the opening number.

He’s already got his Bollywood eye makeup on.

Exclusive photo © Joveta Leo.

Bollywood.

Exclusive photo © Joveta Leo.

Bollywood video from the livestream!

Video link.

Next Johnny transforms from a Bollywood dancer

to a king’s concubine.

Stunning photos posted to Weibo

by his amazing makeup artist Shi Yao,

who called him “American Superstar Johnny G. Weir.”

With Shi Yao.

Concubine.

Exclusive photo © Joveta Leo.

Video from the livestream!

Video link.

Another version from the livestream!

Video link.

Finale!

Exclusive photo © Joveta Leo.

Finale from the livestream!

Video link.

Part 3. Post-Show.

With Li Zijun.

With Li and Yan Han.

Flowers!

With Edvin Marton.

Via Johnny’s Instagram: “My Room=Secret Garden!

Thank you Joveta, Junko-San and all

my Chinese fans for so much happiness!”

Via Johnny: “Concubine.

Thank you Guangzhou, I love you!”

Part 4. Guangzhou

Press Conference Redux.

Because we just can’t have too many pics from this event.

Although we’re still dying for video...

Part 5. Also This Happened.

And was posted to Weibo by Hongbo.

Part 6. Johnny and Yan Han

Hang Out in Guangzhou.

Via Johnny: “Runnin’ with the chicest man

in China today, @yanhan111!!”

Part 7. What Bonus Sections Are Made for:

Johnny and Stéphane in Shanghai.

These are glorious and happily huge pics.

Please click them and pore over every detail.

I’ll just be here all weekend.

Part 8. Postscript:

What It Takes to Be a Champion.

Life is about perseverance. If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
3,472 Likes, 108 Comments - *JOHNNY WEIR* (@johnnygweir) on Instagram: "Life is about perseverance. If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again."

@misfitmimes @JohnnyGWeir That performance can be an legend.
— Yoko (@y_coddy) August 1, 2014

Yes.

Very special thanks to Joveta Leo

for the exclusive photos,
to Jenn Kittler and Elena Vasileva
for their hard work as video ninjas,
and to all the Chinese fans
for such amazing pics and vids!!

Friday, August 1, 2014

Concubine

Did you do a throw triple axel today? #Throw3A #ZhangHao

Life is about perseverance. If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.