Jer Lau says the song's rhythm is very hard to grasp, near the end he even has to reach for the high notes courtesy of mingpao.com
MIRROR member Jer Lau Ying Ting participated in the film
OVER MY DEAD BODY (SEI SI SEI SI SEI SUP SEI) and performed the theme
song SALTED FISH GAME. Working with lyricist Wyman Wong for the first
time, he sang the helplessness of Hong Kong people who turned into
"salted fish" in order to buy a home. In the lyrics "salted fish"
referred to the modern city people who were only busy at work. While
working hard to pay off their homes they often forgot their dreams.
Jer said, "When I go the lyrics I felt very surprised, the 'salted
fish' in the song reminded people a famous line in a (Stephen) Chow
Sing Chi movie, 'If people have no dream in life, how are they any
different from salted fishes'. I felt that Wyman wanted to remind
the modern city people, not to continue to live in this type of
condition. Like me, if you like to sing and dance then do it, don't
be someone without any flesh or blood."
Jer felt that the challenge of singing this song was rather
large, because the tempo was very hard to grasp. He spent about two
days before he was able to catch it accurately. The song had many
half steps, the last part even had to reach high notes. In the end
the singing had to go very far. "It's like using the last of the
strength to singing out the message of the song." The line, "all
salted fish, be fresh once again" was the entire song's theme, like
it wanted to wake up people who were asleep to find something that
their hearts longed for. He said, "When I sang it I was really able
to get into the mood. I have liked to sing since I was little, I have
experienced days of being a salted fish. My first job wasn't one that
I liked, at the time in order to make a living for the family and
pay the mortgage, everyday I worked like a cog. Luckily in the end I
ran into a competition that changed my destiny, and I finally was able
to leave this 'Salted Fish Game'."
Anson Lo started out in dance, so of course dance music poses no difficulty for him
Anson Lo, Ian Chan and Edan Lui each pose with a figure
Keung To returned to Hong Kong two nights ago. Over 50 fans welcomed him at the airport.
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Anson Lo dances for a cartoon character
Edan Lui denies the goal of going to perform overseas is to attract more fans courtesy of mingpao.com
Anson Lo and Edan Lui Cheuk On yesterday attended an
event. Just returning from Japan, Anson Lo said that shooting all
night in Japan was rather tough. Luckily he was able to get half a
day off to shop like crazy for stress relief. Speaking of the
group's rumored "fan exodus", they along with other MIRROR members
in May would perform in Malaysia to attract "new fans" outside Hong
Kong!
Guy group MIRROR's Anson Lo and Keung To two nights ago
returned from Japan, with almost 100 fans at the airport to welcome
them. Anson Lo saw fans, stopped to greet them and met heart gestures.
Keung To got into his vehicle in seconds.
The next day Anson Lo, Edan and Ian appeared at a theme park
event. Speaking of Anson Lo and Edan working on their film DOH YUET
JEH in Japan, the former revealed that the schedule was very tight.
"Most of the film would be at night, we shot from 6PM to before dawn.
Going all night was tough." Luckily he had half a time out of the
tight production schedule for shopping, but Edan asked, "Really half
a day? Wasn't it more than half a day?" Anson Lo explained, "Earlier
I had one day that wasn't as crazy, that half a day was crazier. I
really bought stuff on that half a day. (How much did you spend?) I
didn't count, money isn't everything. The amount wouldn't be too big."
Speaking of DOH's director Steve Yuen Kim Fai being accused of
plagiarism in his music video, Edan said, "I didn't directly ask him,
during the shoot I didn't want to affect his mood. I saw him keep
working so he was probably OK."
In addition, the two and their group mates in May will be at
a concert in Malaysia, hoping to have the chance to meet with fans
there and introduce MIRROR to even more people. Was it due to the
recent "fan exodus" that they wanted to explore the overseas market?
Anson Lo asked whether the "exodus" was real or fake. "I haven't
been paying special attention to any loss." Edan said, "It's not
because of that we are going to other places to bring in fans, we
aren't that amazing. I wouldn't feel if I go to another place I would
be able to, I am not that great."
As for fans who were upset that the May Hong Kong fan meet's
fees and arrangements, were they worried that the negative news would
cause the "exodus? Anson Lo admitted, "For fan meets of course the
more people the better, the greater the venue the better, but we have
a lot of restrictions. It's not something those in our position
would be able to resolve." Edan would like to see all of the fans
the most and no one would need to spend too much. "I hope in the
future the company could buy a very large venue."
Ian Chan says that he only follows on social media people he has met in person or worked with courtesy of on.cc
courtesy of singtao.com
Ian Chan says that he did not unfollow JJ Lin out of disrespect, just that reality and online are two different matter
Sammi Cheng grabs Ian Chan by the arm for a photo
Sammi Cheng says that inviting the entire group of MIRROR to be her concert guest performers again would be tough
Kayan9896 does not dare to ask Ian Chan to be in her music video because she is afraid that he would steal her spotlight courtesy of mingpao.com
Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Ian Chan Cheuk Yin, Kayan9896
(Jeannie Ng Ka Yan), Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Elly Lam Sum Yee and others
two nights go attended a fashion label's pop up concept store opening
ceremony. Sammi said that she would not mind the challenge of any
look; as for her husband Andy Hui Chi On's return to the stage, she
would be fully supportive and said that she was able to see On Jai did
all his homework for this performance. Speaking of the Hong Kong Film
Awards being half a month away, Sammi revealed that she still has not
prepared what to wear because she had to finish the jobs on her hand
first. Later she would have to fly overseas, so she would leave the
task to her image designer.
Would she have time to prepare for her summer concerts? Sammi
revealed that the preparation was heating up. She was considering the
stage concept, the rundown and the guest list. Would she invite MIRROR
to guest perform again? She said getting all 12 would probably be
very hard, since each of them would be busy on their own. Looking back
at the collaboration 4 years ago, it was indeed very valuable and rare.
Whether colleagues or rising singers, guest presenters were all very
valuable to her.
Speaking of On Jai returning to the stage for the first time
after the "On Sum Incident", he would participate in the April 1st
Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing memorial concert. As his wife has she given
him any support? Sammi said, "Actually everyday together is mutual
support. As for how to face the crowd and perform on the stage, I
couldn't help. He would rely on himself, but I am able to see that
he has done his homework fully for this performance."
Ian at the event ran into Sammi and Sammi even wrapped her
arm around his, which made him happy like crazy. He said, "My hands
are really shaking, I am really very happy. After being her concert
guests years go, we haven't seen each other in a very long time.
(Would you offer to be her summer concert guest?) I really want to! I
would clear my schedule for that, because I am truly very grateful for
the opportunity Sister Sammi gave MIRROR several years ago."
Ian spoke for the first time about what happened earlier at
the JJ Lin concert. He admitted that he rehearsed but in the end it
did not happen. It was a misunderstanding in communication, which
was very regrettable because being a guest performer for a singer like
JJ was a very rare opportunity that he looked forward to. He also
felt very excited and kept preparing hard for it. However he thought
that everything was fate, and he looked forward to the next time they
would have the opportunity to work together. As for accusation that
he stopped following JJ on social media because he was mad, he
explained that he only followed people he has met in person or people
he has worked with. At first he thought that they would work together
so he followed him. It was a habit and no disrespect was intended. He
stressed that online and reality were two different matter. In
addition, fans were rumored to be upset at MIRROR's official meeting
fees and quota, Ian said that he was not sure about the arrangement
but thank fans for their endless love. He also blew kisses to the fans
on hand. However fans reportedly were upset that the 12 were hardly
ever together and an exodus has begun, Ian although has not heard the
rumor either said that privately the members have all expressed hope
to the company for more opportunities for the entire group to be
together. They were even willing to reduce their individual events.
Mike Tsang likes Leslie Cheung SOMEONE WITH HEART the most courtesy of on.cc
Mike Tsang
Andrew Yuen, Candy Cheung (Man Suet Yee) courtesy of mingpao.com
Mike Tsang Pei Tak, Candy Cheung (Man Suet Yee), Andrew
Yuen Man Kit, internationally renowned designer Alan Chan Yu-chien and
choreographer Chris Choi yesterday attended the "Timeless Leslie
Encounter" forum and remembered "Gor Gor" Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing
on the 20th anniversary of his passing with "Gor" fans. Tsang Pei Tak
performed Gor Gor's song WHO CAN RELATE and said that the first time
he came in contact with Gor Gor's film was watching his film ROUGE in
secondary school. At the time because he was young he only thought
the color and the story were very pretty. After growing up he finally
understood what Gor Gor and Sister Mui (Anita Mui Yim Fong)'s
characters were thinking in the story.
When Tsang Pei Tak spoke with the media, he said that his
remake of WHO CAN RELATE has had many new arrangements and an
interpretation from a new angle with electronic style; remaking Gor
Gor's song certainly was stressful because it was too classic. He
hoped that no one would not make any comparison whether they would like
it or not, mainly it was a tribute. He said that before getting into
the business he has always sung Gor Gor's songs, especially his
favorite SOMEONE WITH HEART, which was also a must sing song when he
was a wedding singer. He continued to learn from the elders and Gor
Gor's interviews that Gor Gor was a very professional person who
would put 100% passion into his work, but privately he was also a
fun and playful person. When everyone spoke of Gor Gor, they would
always have a smile on their faces. He sensed Gor Gor's magic and
charm that was able to affect those around him. He hoped that he
would be able to do that as well.
Gor Gor's friend and internationally renowned designer Chan
Yu-Chen in the 80s designed many album covers and promotional posters
for Gor Gor. The SIDE VIEW album cover photo sample that he designed
for Gor Gor was on display at Olympian City. Yesterday he even brought
the STAND UP record to share with everyone. "I designed Gor Gor's
image for many years, after working together many times he gradually
suggested even more ideas to me. Gor Gor had great taste, a very
tasteful superstar. The communication and collaboration between us
have always been very pleasant, to this day I still miss his charisma."
Turning from colleagues to good friends with Gor Gor, Candy
Cheung (Man Suet Yee) also spoke about her time with Gor Gor in her
youth and brought a handbag that Gor Gor gave her. "I have known Gor
Gor since 1978, when we worked together on THE SPIRIT OF THE SWORD
(YUEN FA SAI GIM LOK). At the time a group of young people after
work would go to one of their homes for a pot luck party. Occasionally
they would also meet to play mahjong. How well Gor Gor treated us
would always remain in my heart."
Chris Choi was Gor Gor's concert choreographer. He mentioned
that Gor Gor at work was very serious and cautious, seeking perfection
in each performance. He did not want to give any room for others to
criticize him, but Gor Gor privately also had his tender side. "Gor
Gor would remember my birthday, for three years in a row he gave the
same series of crystal -- which was quite a pleasant surprise for me."
Gor Gor's birthday present crystal series to Chris was also in this
exhibition.
Edan Lui despite having a massive fan presence at his film premiere admits to fan exodus
MIRROR
Dee Ho
Keung To takes a group photo with the crew while working in Japan courtesy of on.cc
Edan Lui admits that they have to do better and smarter
Keung To takes a photo with the crew, including Leo Ku's wife Lorraine (right), in front of Tokyo Tower courtesy of singtao.com
Edan Lui attends the OVER MY DEAD BODY premiere as fans fill the shopping center
Teresa Mo praises Edan Lui for having a high Emotional Quotient and working very hard
Ronald Cheng would remain in Hong Kong for audience appreciation events during Easter
Dee jokes that not many people like ERROR, so he is not afraid of a fan exodus fever
Edan Lui says that MIRROR would be in a variety program on full force courtesy of mingpao.com
With fans seemingly all over Hong Kong, the popular guy
group MIRROR has surprisingly turned into "abandoned". As the Hong
Kong pandemic prevention measures eased, after 3 years of suppression
the Korean stream struck Hong Kong ferociously. In addition some
claimed that due to MIRROR's lack of improvement and freshness, the
group recently suffered from "fan exodus" and even "MIRROR fans"
selling their ware online. Edan Lui Cheuk On two nights while
attending a film premiere admitted that he has personally witnessed
"fan exodus". "It's a personal choice, I hope they would like me
back later."
Just returned from Japan, MIRROR member Edan two nights ago
attended his film OVER MY DEAD BODY (SEI SI SEI SI SEI SUP SEI)'s
premiere. As expected he had a massive fan presence. As for claims
that the Korean stream striking Hong Kong and causing MIRROR's
popularity to decline, Edan said, "I am not sure, everyone would have
more choices. Now it's time to let us know we would have to work
harder. I too want to see BLACKPINK and Eric Chou, but I am very mad
that I have to work and couldn't. It' s still good, everyone can more
different stuff. They are very sharp, so we have to do better, perform
better. (Some fans have 'backed out'?) This is their personal choice,
if after a long time, they don't like us as much it's no problem.
Feelings are beyond our control. If they feel we haven't worked
harder enough, talented enough, then we have to work harder. If I
see fans leave, indeed I would be a little upset. I can only wish that
later they would like me back."
Edan admitted that he has witnessed his fan backing out. He
said, "Once in awhile I would see people say they wouldn't follow me
anymore. I don't know about the number, but they are very kind and
benevolent, they wouldn't deliberately tell us they are backing out.
(Some said that it's because MIRROR are constantly less than complete?)
All 12 together has been fewer, because we have our own jobs. I hope
to have a group variety program coming up. It's being planned.
Everyone would have to wait a little." Earlier he and member Anson
Lo Hon Ting while working in Japan shared a photo together but was
blasted for taking advantage of their previous roles. He rarely
struck back. He said, "I wasn't opening fire, everyone was in
discussion with reason. For artists finding a balance is very hard.
Peole can gauge us very easily. Artists are people too. When you see
something wrong you have to learn to protect yourself, not to yell,
get mad, start a war of words. I want to bring out some facts and
reasons, do I need so many negative attacks?"
Also attending the premiere was ERROR member Dee Ho Kai Wa.
He joked that he was not supporting Edan. "Edan isn't trendy anymore!"
As for the MIRROR fan exodus fever, he said, "This is each person's
freedom, if you like them you would keep liking them. If you don't
then you wouldn't." (Is ERROR afraid?) I of course am not, not that
many people like me to start with, now that more people like me, I have
already defeated the me yesterday." Starring in OVER, Teresa Mo Shun
Kwan had confidence in "sonny" Edan. She felt that MIRROR has always
worked very hard. "I haven't seen this situation at all, when I come
in just now, when Sonny (Edan) appeared it was like an earthquake."
The film site "Hong Kong Movie" organized 6th HONG
KONG MOVIE AWARDS after the first round of voting has its nominees
out of 27 qualifying Hong Kong films. The second round voting will
take place from March 30th to April 12th. The results would be
announced on April 13th. This year the voting was very fierce. Teresa
Mo Shun Kwan with two nominations would compete with Sammi Cheng Sau
Man for Best Actress. Louis Cheung Kai Chung received two nominations
for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor.
This time the Best Actress competition has been exceptionally
exciting. Mo Shun Kwan with MAMA'S AFFAIR and HONG KONG FAMILY
received two nominations. Changing her genre, the Best Actress
favorite Cheng Sau Man was nominated for LOST LOVE's "Auntie Tin Mei".
Two publicly recognized strong actresses, each wiht their unique "Ma"
roles. Their performance also had their own difficulties.
Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress nominee and Hong Kong Film
Critic Society Award Best Actress Cheng Sau Man received a Best Actress
nomination. She sid, "I sincerely thank every vote that nominated us.
We would continue to work hard, work hard on making good movies, good
music, good characters."
At the Awards, Best Actor nominees included Keung To (MAMA'S
AFFAIR), Edan Lui Cheuk On (CHILLI LAUGH STORY), Mak Pui Tung (THE
SPARRING PARTNER), Louis Cheung Kai Chung (THE NARROW ROAD) and Dayo
Wong Tze Wa (TABLE FOR SIX). Nominated for Best Supporting Actor with
TABLE FOR SIX and Best Actor with THE NARROW ROAD, Cheung Kai Chung
said, "Of course I am very happy, and hope that everyone would vote.
Last year, Hong Kong film has had many outstanding work. I am very
honored to be able to compete with other actors."
Keung To was also nominated for MAMA'S theme song RAIN OR
SHINE in the new category Best Original Film Song; another MIRROR
member Edan with HONG KONG FAMILY and other films was nominated for
Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best New Actor and for the theme
song ANT THAT CLIMBS THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. With 5 nominations Edn
became the most nominated actor this year. Last year's Best New
Actor Anson Lo Hon Ting this year with HONG KONG FAMILY was nominated
for Best Supporting Actor.
Best Director nominee Kearen Pang Sau Wai thanked everyone who voted
this movie. "I am very happy that MAMA'S has different nominations.
This year has many outstanding Hong Kong films, whether moviet tickets
or votes are hard to come by. Our team cherished them very much. At
the same time I hope everyone would continue to support different
types of Hong Kong films."
TABLE FOR SIX also received 9 nominations, director Sunny Chan Wing
Sun received Best Director and Best New Director nominations. He was
happy. "The most important for a movie are viewers, so I have to give
special thanks to every voter and viewer for their support. Because
performing a comedy is really very hard, they have given us even more
power to make even more comedies for everyone for enjoy. I hope
everyone would continue to support us."
HONG KONG FAMILY also received 9 nominations. Best Director
and Best New Director nominee Eric Tsang Hing Weng was happy about
being nominated and thanked the MOVIE6 voters. Tsang Hing Weng said,
"I am especially happy that HONG KONG FAMILY received the Best Film
nomination, which is a recognition for our team production team!"
Aaron Kwok is the Hong Kong International Film Festival ambassador for the fifth year.
Aaron Kwok, Sean Lau and Louis Koo in their new film courtesy of on.cc
Lokman Yeung
Aaron Kwok plans to celebrate his daughter's birthday with the family
Lokman Yeung thanks Gordon Lam for his advice, from which he benefit tremendously courtesy of mingpao.com
The 47th Hong Kong International Film Festival last
night opened at the Hong Kong Cultural Center. The Soi Cheang Pou Soi
directed MAD FATE (MING ONG)'s Asian premiere and the Ann Hui On Wa
directed ELEGIES world premiere were the opening films.
The opening ceremony guests included MAD FATE director Cheang
Pou Soi, producer Elaine Chu Suk Yee, producer and screenwriter Yau Nai
Hoi, screenwriter Li Chun Fai, stars Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Lokman Yeung,
Ng Wing Sze, Berg Ng Ting Yip, Peter Chan Charm Man, Bonnie Wong Man
Wai, Birdy Wong Ching Yan and Pancy Chan Pui Si. ELEGY director Hui On
Wa also attended the forum with the two poets in the film Wong Chan Yin
and Liu Wai Tong.
Already the international film festival ambassador for a fifth
year, Kwok Fu Sing said that he had many memorable experience. He felt
that after this year he could retire on top, but earlier due to the
pandemic the event was halted for a year and streamed online for
another. With the return to a physical film festival this year, he
felt that the team put in a lot of effort and was very professional.
He said, "Because earlier it had no way of taking place, the team held
a state of mind of doing as much as they could instead of being
disillusioned. This spirit is worth commending, like being used on
my own life and work concepts. Doing as much as you can, it is very
close to this year's event slogan 'Never Stop'. I wish this year's
film festival a successful completion!"
Sing Sing just finished a part of his world tour and returned
to Hong Kong to attend the film festival opening ceremony. He said
that he was very happy, because over the pandemic in the past three
years, aside from the charity concert he has not performed on the stage.
This year as the pandemic passed, he returned to normal and launched
his world concert tour again. Earlier he went to Atlantic City, Las
Vegas, Chicago and Toronto and performed four shows. Because he has
not seen fans for too long, everyone was very passionate. He also
revealed that later he would perform in Singapore, Malaysia and Macau.
Later he would work on another film, now he has several scripts in
discussion. His Hong Kong concert series will take place next year,
and it will be an all new concert.
He also said that because of school, his daughters did not
follow him on tour. However while performing in North America, he
video chatted with his wife and daughters everyday. When he would
perform in Macau in July he probably would be able to bring them. How
would he celebrate Easter? He said that Easter happens to be his
second daughter's birthday, "but I would have a party. Mainly it would
be family fun, Papa and Mama want to give their children a happy
birthday."
Sing Sing said that he would remain very busy after returning
to Hong Kong, he would have to work on movie post productions,
record songs, and provide his voice to a film. This time the director
asked him to provide his voice personally, because Putonghua was not
his strong suit and in the film his character had to speak it very
fluent and colloquially, he needed to find a Putonghua instructor to
instruct him. In the past he had a voice actor whose voice was very
similar to his, but he did not feel well recently. Thus he agreed to
the director's request. Sing Sing joked that he has become addicting
to voice acting, because when he listened to his Putonghua it sounded
very different. He believed that the audience would hear it and feel
even more realism. Thus in the future he hoped to try to provide his
own voice, which he felt was pretty fun and was a type of learning for
him. Has he asked his wife Moka Fang to correct his Putonghua. He
joked that his daughters' Putonghua was better than his. "My daughter
even teaches me back, 'Papa, that's not how you say that.' Now after
learning, I even communicate better with my daughters."
In addition, Sing Sing, Louis Koo Tin Lok and Sean Lau Ching
Wan starred in THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL (SO DUK 3: YUN JOI TIN
NGAI) yesterday released its 36 second teaser. The trio in the film
chatted on a yacht, behind their smiles each had his own ideas.
Lam Ka Tung was asked about MAD FATE's producer Chu Suk
Yee's claim that he did not consider the salary when he took the
role. Ka Tung joked that it was a long time ago, so there was not much
to talk about. In addition he has not participated in a Milky Way
Image movie in a very long time, a good script was hard to find and
after running Cheang Pou Soi, he could talk about the money later. Did
he invest his salary in the film too? Ka Tung said, "I invested my
heart and energy, as for whether I took a salary I would leave that
for later. (Would you share in the fruit of the labor later?) It's
like bicycle sharing, the most important is good word of mouth.
Because the movie has many new actors and the subject is murder, and
since To Sir (Johnnie To Kei Fung) asked, I couldn't refuse." However,
he admitted that this production has been very tough. One of the
scenes took over 30 takes. He had to scream with all his might for
the performance. He screamed too much that even his voice was hoarse.
In addition this character was silly and crazy, which made it even
harder to play. The film would be released in April. Would he have
any confidence in the box office performance? He said, "I hope viewers
would like it, I really haven't worked with Milky Way Image in many
years. This time can be considered a reunion, like going to Wudang
Mountain to absorb the magical energy. I would work harder in my
performance." He also said that not every movie could get him not
to discuss money, if the production resources were poor but the script
was good then he would support the film a little. With ample
production resources he would take his normal rate. He has always
supported film and felt that he had the responsibility to take care of
newcomers.
MIRROR captain Lokman Yeung said that the film was shot in
2019 and participated in many film festival. To be able to work with
Milky Way Image, Cheang Pou Soi and Lam Tung on a movie, he was very
happy and took the opportunity to learn from everyone. He admitted
that at first he was a little afraid of Ka Tung out of respect, as his
presence was like a mountain. By the middle of the production he
finally dared to ask him for advice. Lam was very willing to share
with others and would correct his shortcomings.
Recently rumored to be slipping in popularity, MIRROR appeared
to have a fan resignation fever. As the captain he said, "Sometimes
it's because you love too deeply. I really thank fans for their
love, but love has many different types. Some are love that you hold
on tightly to, some you let go, sometimes you should distance yourself
a little farther to see, coming out and going in sometimes are pretty
fun too. (Have you been upset?) Maybe I feel fans love too much,
which gets me very frustrated. This has a lot of factors, some fans
love one, some love many. They also want us to have more opportunities
to develop, when we have less jobs they feel bad for us. So they
should let go a little. MIRROR wants to bring positive energy to
everyone." As for the official fan club being accused of making poor
arrangements and grabbing money, Lokman Yeung pointed out that he would
see everyone's reaction. If the fan response data would be large, he
would feel that they would need to make a little adjustment. However
where he has been working late he had no phone reception, thus he has
not paid attention to fan reaction. He also said, "If it is too money
grabbing, we would reflect that to the company."
Teresa Mo praises the new generation of actresses are all eye opening
Angela Yuen's performance receives good reviews courtesy of on.cc
Sammi Cheng courtesy of singtao.com
Anthony Wong and Sean Lau's acting skills are beyond any doubt
Louisa So and Sammi Cheng courtesy of mingpao.com
The 41st Hong Kong Film Awards will take place on April
16th at the Hong Kong Cultural Center. The organizer, the Hong Kong
Film Awards Association yesterday released the Best Actor and Best
Actress nominees' photos. The 2018 Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress
Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, who won with the film TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY,
returned to the battlefield 5 years later. This time she is nominated
for the Emperor Motion Picture MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI
GOR) opposite Louisa So Yuk Wa, Angela Yuen Lai Lam and the current
Golden Horse Award Best Actress Sylvia Chang. In Mo Shun Kwan's eyes,
several opponents are all people of substance. Even Yuen Lai Lam who
is lacking in experience also gives a divine performance. She
admitted that she has been paying attention to the rising new comers in
film in recent years. "Girls are especially sharp. Yuen Lai Lam's
acting is very natural. (Jennifer) Yu Heung Ying has variety, and
can play both rebellious and very nice. (Louise) Wong Dan Nei really
is very successful. (Hedwig) Tam Sin Yin too. They are all top
notch, so I wouldn't have to worry about actors."
Speaking of her MAMA'S performance, Mo Shun Kwan felt that
it was somewhat similar to her TOMORROW role. Both have sons and face
with cheating husbands, only the two films are absolutely different
in their style and handling of relationship . She said, "I feel this
time is more reserved, handling wise it has been very harder. However
the audience is affected even more, hence this movie is more worthy of
winning an award."
Already with a Best Actress award in her hand, was she ambitious
about winning this time? She made a comparison with mahjong. "I feel
anyone who sits down at the mahjong table doesn't want to lose money,
of course they want to win. however this time my state of mind is
much more relaxed, but I believe in Yuen Lai Lam's performance. If
she would win I believe I would applaud very hard."
Best Actor would be a competition between academics, THE SUNNY
SIDE OF THE STREET (BAK YUT CHING CHUN)'s Anthony Wong Chau Sun, THE
NARROW ROAD (JAK LO MEI CHUN)'s Louis Cheung Kai Chung, and THE
SPARRING PARTNER (JING YI WUI LONG)'s double nominees Yeung Wai Lun and
Mak Pui Tung -- four Academy for Performing Arts graduates, and
DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JING)'s Sean Lau Ching Wan who
started at the TVB artist training class. The two time Best Actor Lau
Ching Wan earlier with DETECTIVE received the Hong Kong Film Directors'
Guild Best Actor and got a shot of confidence for his third Hong Kong
Film Award Best Actor race.
Wong Chau Sun with THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET won the Golden
Horse Award Best Actor. THE NARROW ROAD 's Cheung Kai Chun won the
Hong Kong Film Critic Society Best Actor. Mak Pui Tung at the 16th
Asian Film Awards won Best New Performer. Yeung Wai Lun in THE
SPARRING PARTNER played a murderer of both parents. His resemblance
to the figure the role was based on received praises from the defense
attorney of the case.
Among the Best Actress nominees, 4 were playing mothers in
their roles, including MAMA'S AFFAIR's Sister Mo, LOST LOVE (LAU SHUI
LOK FA)'s Sammi, THE NARROW ROAD's Yuen Lai Lam and A LIGHT NEVER
GOES OUT (DUN FOR LAN SHAN)'s Sister Chang. They would battle THE
SPARRING PARTNER's veteran lawyer Louisa So Yuk Wa. Sister Chang with
LIGHT won the Golden Horse Award Best Actress. Sammi with LOST won
the Hong Kong Film Critic Society and the Hong Kong Film Directors'
Guild Best Actress.
10 HIDDEN BLADE
Can : Mo Ming
Lit : Anonymous
d. Cheng Er
Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Wang Yibo, Chengpeng Dong (Dapeng),
Zhou Xun, Eric Wang Fujian, Huang Lei
Rating : IIB
Length : 131 mins.
Opening March 9 2023
Trailer : https://youtu.be/XhWTs42DdTo
[ CINEMA CITY ]
In the 1920s, the Chinese Communist Party begins its struggle in Shanghai, leading the covert front of the Chinese Communist Party's Special Branch, the Party strive in their deadly battle against various forces. The unsung heroes march towards victory through irreplaceable and inimitable courage and contributions. After the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Chinese Communist Party's Special Branch in Shanghai circles between Chongqing, Wang Puppet Government and Japanese espionage agencies. Through an intricate system of intelligence behind enemy lines, they recruit the enemy, obtain information, kill traitors, and establish a broader united front line, charging towards Yan 'an on the eve of the victory of the War of Resistance...
9 DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES
d. John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein
Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Rege-Jean Page, Justice Smith,
Sophia Lillis, Hugh Grant, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head
8 LOST LOVE
AKA : FOSTER LOVE
Can : Lau Shui Lok Fa
Lit : Flowing Water Fallen Flower
d. Ka Sing Fung
Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin
Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Lee Yun Wai, Phoebe Ng Chi Kiu,
Matt Jiu Kai Lam, Chui Ka Him, Maya Tsang Yui Tung,
Wong Tsz Hin, Gordon Lau Chiu Kin
Rating : IIA
Length : 95 mins.
Opening November 13 2022 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Opening November 28 2022 (Preview)
Opening March 2 2023
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Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2022/detail/130
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Parenting means raising and nurturing children, but oftentimes children enrich and enlighten the lives of parents instead.
Chan Tin Mei and Ho Bun’s son passed away abruptly at three years old due to a congenital heart disease. Still in pain over the loss, Mei resists having another child.
One day, Mei finds out that they can become a foster family. Her desolate heart finds sustenance from possibly regaining the feeling of being a mother. But when she discovers the emotional scars on the children caused by their harsh realities, she starts to adjust her expectations.
Bun's extramarital affair leads to a big fight between the couple, but it also reveals the feelings concealed in Bun's heart. Mei realizes her selfishness; she has neglected Bun's feelings and the true needs of her wards. In the end, the foster children inspire her and help the couple to redeem their relationship. Although Mei is praised for her dedication to her foster children, she knows she has been saved by the children instead.
When the couple finally settles into a simple and happy life with their foster child, Mei suffers a heart attack. In the final stage of her life, Mei's seven foster children reappear. She seems to see her son grow in these foster children.
[ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ]
For his project under the lauded First Feature Film Initiative programme, director Ka Sing- fung tells the heartrending journey of a woman whose life is forever changed by the children she takes in as a temporary foster carer. In a career-best performance, Sammi Cheng stars as Mei, a woman trying to get over the death of her young son through the children she welcomes into her home. Each ward offers Mei a different challenge and a newfound appreciation for the difficulties of motherhood, but when her dedication to the job causes her marriage to turn sour, Mei is forced to make a choice.
7 THE WHALE
d. Darren Aronofsky
Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau
6 CYBERHEIST
AKA : DISCONNECTED
AKA : DISCONNECT'D
Can : Duen Mong
Lit : Broken Net
d. Wong Hing Fan
Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung,
Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun,
Megan Lai Ya-Yen, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi),
Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Zeno Koo Ting Hin, Wiyona Yeung Lau Ching,
Terrence Huang (Wong Yiu Wong)
Rating : IIB
Length : 110 mins.
Opening December 1 2022 in Malaysia (POSTPONED)
Opening March 9 2023
Teaser : https://youtu.be/E-k_F8quEWA
Trailer : https://youtu.be/_3tDvZoQbo0
[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]
Hackers release a virus onto the web and unleash a large-scale cyber attack. Fortunately, cyber security engineer and IT whiz, Cheuk Ka-Chun, uses a firewall he developed to resolve the crisis. Unbeknownst to Ka-Chun, the mastermind behind this virus is his superior, Chan Ming-Chi. As the two begin to butt heads, Ka-Chun secretly develops a rival virus and Ming-Chi plots to have Ka-Chun's wife and daughter kidnapped. As Ka-Chun panics, his new virus starts to spread across every computer in Hong Kong - threatening the entire city's future.
[ SCREEN DAILY ]
A cyber security engineer develops a powerful AI program, but then has to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
5 A GUILTY CONSCIENCE
Can : Duk Sit Dai Jong
Lit : Poison Tongued Lawyer
d. Jack Ng Wai Lun
Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Tse Kwan Ho,
Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu,
Michael Wong Man Tak, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Renci Yeung Sze Wing,
Adam Pak Tin Nam, Bowie Lam Bo Yi,
Vincent Kok Tak Siu, Sheldon Lo (Law Hau Yung)
Rating : IIB
Length : 135 mins.
Opening January 7, 14 2023 (Preview)
Opening January 21 2023
Teaser : https://youtu.be/JRUKWIv59Uw
Trailer : https://youtu.be/DYJ828h8k4M
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
A simple supermodel's child abuse case becomes the battleground of justice, power, and fame. When the apex society exercises every network and resource to save itself, how will the barristers pursue justice?
4 EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
d. Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan,
James Hong, Jamie Lee Curtis, Harry Shum Jr.
3 SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS
d. David F. Sandberg
Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler,
Adam Brody, Ross Butler, D.J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey,
Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou, Helen Mirren,
Faithe Herman, Ian Chen, Jovan Armand,
Marta Milans, Cooper Andrews,
Rizwan Manji, PJ Byrne, Diedrich Bader
2 SUZUME
d. Makoto Shinkai
Japanese Animation
Rating : I
Length : 121 mins.
Opening March 2 2023
[ CINEMA CITY ]
Suzume, a 17-year-old girl who lives in a quiet town in Kyushu, meets Souta, a young man looking for a door. Following Souta, Suzume finds an old door in the mountains and reaches out her hands towards the door as if pulled by something. This opened door will bring disaster; thus, Souta must travel round to lock the door to avoid disaster. But then, a mysterious kitten turns Souta into a broken wooden chair. To catch the kitten, Suzume and Souta follow it and travel from Kyushu to Tokyo. "Doors of disaster" begin to appear across Japan simultaneously, and Suzume needs to close and lock the doors one by one to stop the disasters. Unexpectedly, a forgotten truth is waiting for her.
1 JOHN WICK CHAPTER 4
d. Chad Stahelski
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Lance Reddick, Clancy Brown,
Ian McShane, Bill Skarsgard, Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada,
Shamier Anderson, Rina Sawayama,
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