[2024.01.13] ANDY LAU WANTS TO DIRECT KEVIN CHU KAM YIN AND HEDWIG TAM

Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Hedwig Tam and Andy Lau promote I DID IT MY WAY 

Andy Lau (arrowed) gets close to greet and shake hands with the audience
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Andy Lau Tak Wa, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin and Kevin Chu Kam Yin two nights ago attended their film I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG)'s audience appreciation events and received the support of a large group of Wa Jai fans. As the film ended they even sang the end credit song. Then Wa Jai appeared, fans even cheered and screamed, raised their banners and light signs high. On his way out Wa Jai got close to shake hands with fans and caused a stir.

At the event, the film's producer and actor Wa Jai was asked about his views of the two new generation actors Tam Sin Yin and Chu Kam Yin. He joked, "I have been in the business for so many years, I only want to say one thing to new comers: I would keep you company and walk together, but don't mind me raising your average age." The host pointed out that Wa Jai even raised the face value.

After the event, Wa Jai, Tam Sin Yin and Chu Kam Yin spoke to the press. About his fans singing, Wa Jai said that it was like a fan club event. Maybe everyone was looking forward to his concert. He also sad that in the past he would very rarely attend audience appreciation events in Hong Kong and meet the audience in close distance, which only became popular in recent years. The audience appreciation marathon two days ago made he feel like he was a new comer all over again.

I DID IT MY WAY was Wa Jai produced. Tam Sin Yin admitted that she definitely had pressure. "Whether Wa Jai was in the scene or not, he would sit in front of the camera. He would always pay very close attention. During the table read he would give a lot of freedom. He has left quite an impression on me."

Chu Kam Yin called Wa Jai Mr. Lau. He said, "Mr. Lau is strictly easy going and friendly. He makes no differentiation, at work everyone is like family." However Wa Jai revealed that when he got frustrated he would want to hit people and use foul language. "When frustrated I would want to hit people, but when friends in reporter shaped are around me, I would be told to watch myself with so many people around and pay attention to my image." He also said that as a producer he would not have a lot to do, so the job would not be too tough -- at least not as tough as being an actor. In addition with numerous group scenes, everyone would have their own line. However he did not want to be blamed for scenes being cut. Would Wa Jai direct next time? Wa Jai said that after his concert he would consider again. He even told Tam Sin Yin and Chu Kam Yin to get ready. As soon as he would have a decision he would give them the script.

The film's story was related to the hidden dark net crimes. Would Wa Jai normally limit his daughter's online activities? He said, "They are very hard to manage, but even so I still have to. She has no social media account. For classes she would use the iPad, but she doesn't have a cell phone. She uses ours." Wa Jai in the film had more dramatic than action scenes. He admitted that his physical abilities were not what they used to be. He left the explosive action scenes to the young folks. At first he wanted to played the undercover role, but the director convinced him that playing the villain would be even more suitable. So he followed the suggestion and actually he rather enjoyed the villain.