[2025.03.12] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, MARCH 9 2025

For the week ending Sunday, March 2 2025

10 DETECTIVE CHINATOWN 1900
    d. Chen Sicheng, Da Mo
    Wang Baoqiang, Liu Haoran, Chow Yun Fat, John Cusack
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 138 mins.
  Opening January 29 2025 in mainland China
  Opening Feburary 13 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/1UlCDCHmNtg

[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]
    In 1900's San Francisco, a white woman is murdered in Chinatown and the suspect is a Chinese man. The murder causes a social shock and the public calls for Chinatown to be outlawed. Chinese medicine practitioner Qin Fu and Chinese man Ah Gui are involved in the case, and they race against time to find the murderer amidst a battle of wits and courage.

  9 CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD
    d. Julius Onah
    Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas,
      Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Giancarlo Esposito,
      Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, Harrison Ford

  8 DARK NUNS
  Can : Kui Mor Hak Sau Nui
  Lit : Exorcizing Dark Nuns
    d. Kwon Hyeok-Jae
    Song Hye-Kyo, Jeon Yeo-Been, Moon Woo-Jin
    Stone Tsang Siu Keung, Nikki Han, Salomon Wettstein,
      Jack Leung Chun Keung, Will Hayward, Law Kai Pong, Tom Robertshaw,
      Sarah Pemberton, Hyun Chang Chung
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 114 mins.
  Opening March 13 2025

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Are you ready to venture into the forbidden?

    Sister Giunia is convinced that the evil spirit possessing Hee-joon is one of the 12 Manifestations. With the exorcist priest unable to come in time and Hee-joon's life clearly at risk, Sister Giunia decides to break a sacred rule: 'An unordained nun cannot perform an exorcism.'

    However, Father Paolo, Hee-joon's attending physician, firmly believes that only medicine can save the boy. When Sister Giunia discovers a secret about Father Paolo's disciple, Sister Michela, she recklessly seeks her help to smuggle Hee-joon out of the hospital. Despite clashing with the fearless Giunia, Michela, feeling a connection to the boy, decides to join forces.

    Together, the two nuns embark on a dangerous ritual, determined to save the boy at all costs, no matter the risks or consequences.

    There's only one rule: Save him at all costs!

  7 ATTACK ON TITAN: THE LAST ATTACK
    d. Yuichiro Hayashi
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 145 mins.
  Opening January 16 2025

[ CINEMA CITY ]
    To protect themselves from the Titan threat, humanity built giant walls and lives in peace within them. Their 100 years of peace were destroyed by the attack of a Colossal TItan, and a boy who lost his mother, Eren Yeager, swore to eradicate the Titans and joined the Survey Corps. Through a series of literal battles of life and death, Eren earned the power to become a Titan. As he contributes to humanity's victory, he slowly gets closer to learning about the truth of the world. The time passes, and Eren, who left the walls and parted ways with his friends at the Survey Corps, carries out a terrifying plan. The "Rumbling", a plan in which one leads countless Titans to trample over the world and everything that exists upon it. Mikasa, Armin, and everyone who was left behind are now taking on the final battle to stop Eren from destroying the world.

[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]
    The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Eren unleashes the ultimate power of the Titans. With a burning determination to eliminate all who threaten Eldia, he leads an unstoppable army of Colossal Titans towards Marley.

  6 LITTLE RED SWEET
  Can : Hung Dau
  Lit : Red Bean
    d. Vincent Chow Wing
    Simon Yam Tat, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun,
      Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Kevin Chu Kam Yin,
      Fung So Bo, Fong Ping, Amy Lo Wai Man
  Rating : I
  Length : 92 mins.
  Opening November 3rd 2024 at the London East Asia Film Festival
  Opening December 13 2024 (Preview)
  Opening February 27 2025

[ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMAS ]
    "Cheung Hing Kee" is a Chinese dessert shop owned by a married couple Simon and Mimi in Kowloon City in the 1980s. Their daughter Stephy has always dreamt to fly and she became a flight attendant. Younger brother Jeffrey is just another carefree university student. A classic Chaozhou family. Everything changed when Mimi got a stroke and was left unconscious, leading the family into a chaos. Unbending as Stephy, unbearable to see Simon taking all on his back, decides to quit her job and return to his assistance. Yet, Simon is a traditional man, he does not appreciate her help. With the absence of Mimi, they are clueless on how to communicate with each other. Kowloon City is undergoing reconstruction and property developers have evicted them. Stephy's Canada born-Chinese boyfriend Kevin proposed to her, offered her to leave Hong Kong and live together abroad in Canada. On the crossroads of Kowloon City, struck with the current of time, Stephy's choice and her family's "Cheung Hing Kee",

[ 2024 LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL ]
    Directed by Vincent Chow, Little Red Sweet will bring the festival to a moving close with a heartfelt family drama set in 1980s Kowloon City. The story follows Simon and Mimi, a married couple whose daughter Stephy dreams of becoming a flight attendant. When Mimi suffers a devastating stroke, the family's world is turned upside down. This emotional journey is a poignant exploration of familial bonds, sacrifice, and resilience.

    Director Vincent Chow and lead actor Simon Lam will join the audience for an intimate Q and A after the screening, offering insights into the film's powerful performances and themes.

  5 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQUUUUUUX -BEGINNING-
    d. Kazuya Tsurumaki
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : I
  Length : 81 mins.
  Opening February 27 2025

[ CINEMA CITY ]
    Amate Yuzuriha is a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space. When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. Under the entry name "Machu", she throws herself into fierce battle day after day, piloting the GQuuuuuuX. Then an unidentified Gundam mobile suit pursued by both the space force and the police appears before her, along with its pilot, a boy named Shuji. Now their world is about to enter a new era.

  4 THE BRUTALIST
    d. Brady Corbet
    Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce

  3 THE WAY WE TALK
  Can : Hong Ngor Gum Tin Jum Mor Suet
    d. Adam Wong Sau Ping
    Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Chung Suet Ying, Marco Ng Tsz Ho
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 132 mins.
  Opening January 29 2025 in mainland China
  Opening October 12 2024 @ BFL London Film Festival
  Opening October 30 2024 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2024
  Opening December 3 2024 (Preview)
  Opening February 20 2025
  Site : https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=way-we-talk-lff24
  fb: https://fb.com/moviethewaywetalk

[ 2024 BFL LONDON FILM FESTIVAL ]
    The complex lives of young deaf people are explored in all their intricacies in this earnest, superbly performed drama, set in contemporary Hong Kong.

[ 2024 HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ]
    A soul-searching story about three friends who have different conditions of deafness: Wolf embraces sign language with confidence while tackling realistic obstacles in his everyday life; Alan is Wolf's cheerful best friend who is an advocate of diverse modes of communication between the deaf and the hearing communities; Sophie struggles with oral language and continuously strives to be seen as "normal". The trio embarks on their self-discovering journeys with moments of pain and realisation. Sincere and empathetic, Adam Wong's latest drama feature sensitively questions what social norms and identity mean for us.

[ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ]
    Wolf, from a Deaf family, embraces sign language with confidence, navigating life's obstacles. Sophie, implanted with a cochlear device in childhood, strives for normalcy through spoken language, despite the "deaf accent." Alan, with a cochlear implant like Sophie, shares spoken language skills but also understands sign language, advocating for diverse communication among the Deaf. Friendship and love intertwine their lives, causing both wounds and self-discovery on a journey to find themselves.

  2 MICKEY 17
    d. Bong Joon-ho
    Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun,
      Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo

  1 NE ZHA 2
    d. Jiaozi
    mainland China animation
  Rating : I
  Length : 144 mins.
  Opening February 22 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/oVURYfWg3RU

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, Harrison Ford After the heavenly lightning, although Ne Zha and Ao Bing survived by becoming Spirits, they would soon dissipate completely. Taiyi plans to rebuild Ne Zha and Ao Bing’s mortal bodies with the Seven-colored Precious Lotus. However, during the process of reconstruction, numerous obstacles arise. What will become of the fate of Ne Zha and Ao Bing?Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Giancarlo Esposito,

[2025.03.12] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, MARCH 8 2025

For the week starting Saturday, March 8 2025 (Week 10)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 TO BE OR NOT TO BE
  Can : Kwan Yu Hau Fui
  Jason Chan Pak Yu

https://youtu.be/zrigfdTsSyw

  4 THE SOLITARY GOURMET
  Can : Goo Duk Mei Sik Ga
  Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun

https://youtu.be/Hx23qEHX3Pg

  3 SUGAR FREE
  Can : Mo Tong Hor Lok
  Vincy Chan (Wing Yi)

https://youtu.be/bgLyJpjWTvY

  2 SHADE
  Can : Yau Sik Ngan Gan
  Terence Lam Ka Him

https://youtu.be/hz5hJjbXUXU

  1 RETROGRADE
  Can : Yik Hung
  Nicholas Tse Ting Fung

https://youtu.be/MWYz42g8TuU

[2025.03.11] CECILIA YIP AND GARDNER TSE HAVE A "MUTUAL NEGLECT" CONNECTION

Cecilia Yip feels very happy to be able to make a movie from a woman's perspective
courtesy of singtao.com

Cecilia Yip Tung and Gardner Tse Kwan Ho (Brother Ho) co-starred in the movie TRUE LOVE, FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE (CHIN CHIN SHUI YUET) as a couple whose marriage broke down. The two worked together for the first time in a movie. Best Actor Brother Ho got the cold shoulder from the two time Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Yip Tung, because Yip Tung was already in character long ago. Brother Ho did not dare to lack off and brought his "game" immediately. Brother Ho joked that running into an acting maniac like Ceci was really very fun! Ceci praised the new film as relatable like personal experience, feeling that the film would be able to withstand the test of time.

TRUE LOVE, FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE (CHIN CHIN SHUI YUET) was adapted from the novel "It's Over, It's Fate". In the film, Ceci and her childhood sweetheart Brother Ho eventually became married and had a pair of children; but her husband's cheating led to the breakdown of her marriage, and when her ex-husband later became terminally ill she still took care of her and adhered to her belief in true love. The author of the novel is Xie Shufen, one of the film's producers and screenwriters, which was also her personal experience. Making her own story into a movie, Xie Shufen said that there would always be some people and things in everyone's mind that would always be remembered, "I was worried that one day I would forget my deceased ex-husband, so I had the idea of making a movie to catch his happy and unhappy life highlights!!"

Ceci and Brother Ho collaborated on the stage play SHANGHAI BLUES as early as the 90s of the last century, and also co-starred in a TV series and played Hui Sin's parents. They did not perform together. This was the first time they have collaborated in a movie. Brother Ho laughed and said, "It feels so good, Ceci is a good actor. She is so focused that she ignores me. The scene is about our relationship had some minor issues. The neglect really came at the right time. Great, even so I am here! Actors had to play like this to have fun, they really were drama fanatics!" Yip Tung fought to explain what was "being neglected". "The reason is Brother Ho's time is limited, he had to shoot as soon as he came!" Brother Ho also explained, "I was in so many units, the location had to be returned after awhile. Whenever we went to shoot at a hospital, it was different!" Yip Tung joked, "When I want you to pay attention to me, you don't. You are so vengeful!" Brother Ho clarified again, "At the time I was sick (in the plot), it's just a mistake like this. The movie is also interesting, and I felt it was so interesting when I went back, not deliberately."

Brother Ho feels that he and Ceci definitely have a chemical reaction in the movie, "Writing a women's scene, two big men Chan Gor (producer) and the director collided to set off spark and realistically tell the story. They would not dwell at some sad scenes, there would always be some withdrawals to make the scene richer like the scene where the food stall played the music of 'Love in the Snow'. It would not romanticize one thing, everything was so real. There are joys and sorrows, there are beautiful and ugly, this scene smashed out a chemical reaction and hit it well, I feel it's very entertaining to watch." Ceci agreed that movies were very lifelike, every scene seemed to be related to herself as if it was a personal experience, no matter the environment, the conversation between the children and the husband would be very similar to life, and it was easy to invest in it during the shoot.

This time they shot a real person and a real story, not to mention that it was the story of the boss's wife. Would they feel any pressure? Ceci laughed and said that the boss lady would not supervise the scene, and only came to the set to shake hands and introduce herself when she was close to the end of filming. Through the book she read, she already had a little concept in her heart. "Who would be so stubborn that he wanted to shoot her own story. That character of never admitting defeat and must fulfill her dream was very Hong Kong women, not tender but very independent and self reliant. It would also scare off many people. I held on to this personality, during the performance through his text to interpret his feeling. So I don't feel it would be difficult."

The whole movie was shot with a mobile phone, which Brother Ho said that he felt quite fresh. Although he would be a little unaccustomed to the performance at the beginning and he would look for where the camera was, slowly he would not find for the camera but only the life in the film. He also pointed out that mobile phone productions also brought convenience. Many tricky angles like in the narrow environment of the tram, the mobile phone with a selfie stick could do it. However would the actress be concerned about her appearance, as the mobile phone would not be as detailed as the camera? Ceci said with a smile, "I'm not a greedy actor, I'm really filming for the sake of filming. Fortunately I have experience as actors, because the shooting progress with a mobile phone was much faster. On one hand I had to turn in the home work and provide material, so it all depended on years of experience."

Brother Ho bluntly said that in the first few shots of the production he had doubts about whether the result will be achieved, but Ceci believed that doubts were doubts. "It's impossible for me to keep questioning whether the shooting is good or not, whether it is beautiful or not. My responsibility is to render the feelings of a scene in the most realistic way." Brother Ho felt that the results of this production were very textured and real. In addition to coordinating with their experienced actors, some special contract and even non- professional actors were all very compatible. On the other hand sometimes in front of the big camera the performance would not be well. This time really had a sense of life. Ceci said that the movie subject could be presented in this way because it is like shooting a video at home, but it did not mean that mobile phones would be able to replace traditional shooting methods.

TRUE LOVE, FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE applied for this year's Hong Kong Films Awards but unfortunately did not receive any nomination. Some veteran filmmakers have seen Yip Tung's performance, describing her as the gem that this year's Hong Kong Film Awards missed. With her delicate performance she should be included among the "Best Actress" nominees, Yip Tung heard it and gratefully said, "Thank you for the appreciation, but I don't make movies for award. I am very happy to have such reviews, it's a bonus!" Since Brother Ho and Ceci were already Best Actor and Best Actress, would they feel that winning the award was an encouragement and they would rather choose good roles to satisfy their acting bugs? Brother Hao smiled and asked, "Do I have to choose one of the two? People are greedy so of course they want both, no one will mind having more!"

Ceci also said, "Our movie is indeed relatively alternative, just like the Chinese title of the film "Shallow Years" it tells a light story. It does not deliberately create an atmosphere, does not deliberately talk about the relationship between men and women, and the characters are not good and evil. It is a refreshing genre, so special. I am already very happy to have the opportunity to play this role. A film from a female perspective in Hong Kong film, with a good co-star and a generous boss lady, it has been an unforgettable experience." As for whether to win the award or not, Ceci thought that people might not have adapted to this direction. "Maybe two years later everyone will see it and feel differently, but it will be able to stand the test of time because it is so close to everyone's life." Brother Ho had another opinion. "The film seems to be light, but actually isn't light. It is about the biggest thing in life -- life and death. Nothing is bigger than life and death; it is more dramatic than family problems, but we choose to use a not so dramatic way to express it. It is realistically rendered, I myself feel it so deeply, the relationship between husband and wife is worth reflecting on. I would reflect on it again after watching it; in the movie I am on top of the business world, but once I get sick I have nothing. I was like a little kid, going for a twin popsicle and taking the tram to find memories; which touched me a little!"

Brother Ho and Ceci were originally born in the same month of the same year, both had March birthdays. They both showed chemistry and chatted freely during the interview. Would they look forward to the next collaboration? Ceci smiled and said, "It depends on Brother Ho's schedule!" Brother Ho joked, "No way, her birthday wish is to work with me. My birthday wish is the same! May your birthday wish come true!" Yip Tung smiled and thanked him, "Just as you say!"

The Fruit Chan Gor produced new film TRUE LOVE, FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE paired up Yip Tung and Tse Kwan Ho. Chan Gor said that the story was adapted from real people and real events, and said that the casting required professional actors. Otherwise achieving the meticulous emotions in the film would be difficult. Everyone immediately thought of Yip Tung and Tse Kwan Ho, and everyone clicked right away. Yip Tung smiled and pointed out that Chan Gor's works have always been hardcore and often experimental. This time he was willing to shoot a women film, which she thought was a very special attempt. "I am very happy after receiving the script. Now very few movies are willing to shoot from the perspective of a woman's mentality. This performance relies on acting skills, as it has to display some plain and solid emotions. Sometimes I want to display them using drama, which would have the chance of performing excessively. (Have you been reminded to hold back a little?) There were one or two scenes I had to, especially the divorce scene. The emotions at that time had been brewing inside for many years and broke out all at once, but the producer told me to hold back and hold back some more. I did again and again. I had to make adjustments, and then I felt that he adjusted correctly; otherwise I don't know how explosive I would have been."

Was she reminded of how she got along with her husband during the shoot? Yip Tung said with a smile: "When filming I would more or less think of myself in reality. I think everyone has thought about whether their partner is faithful to themselves, I am no exception and have thought about this problem. The character will argue with her husband, we would argue too. I would be very mad at him for often staying silent. Sometimes I would think that start arguing would be even better. This might be the difference between men and women. Actually what is the woman mad about? She is mad at you staying silent and preventing nothing has happened."

[2025.03.11] MICHAEL HUI, MICHELLE WAI WIN HONG KONG FILM DIRECTORS' GUILD AWARDS

Michael Hui and Michelle Wai with THE LAST DANCE win Best Actor and Best Actress again

Tommy Chu

Lin Minchen avoids the subject of MIRROR

MIRROR
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Michelle Wai with THE LAST DANCE wins Directors' Guild Best Actress and cannot be more emotional
courtesy of singtao.com

Michael Hui wins Best Actor again after 43 years. Michelle Wai wins Best Actress and thanks all directors who have worked with her over the past 17 years

At her moment of victory, Michelle Wai immediately holds "father" Michael Hui tightly and cries

Tommy Chu with THE LAST DANCE wins Film Directors' Guild Best Supporting Actor.

PAPA's "son and mother" both win. Dylan So wins Best New Actor and Jo Koo Best Supporting Actress

Soi Cheang with TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN wins the Film Directors' Guild Best Director

Chow Yun Fat presents the Executive Committee Special Prize to FOUR TRAILS director Robin Lee.

Wong Kar Wai receives the Honorary Award and his thank you video is played

Louis Cheung and wife Kay Tse attend the annual dinner

ERROR's Dee Ho and MIRROR's Anson Kong, Tiger Yau, Lokman Yeung, Alton Wong and Frankie Chan appear

Lin Minchen has been busy with a commercial shoot in Hong Kong and would have to fly to Taiwan and Malaysia for work.
courtesy of mingpao.com

The Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Annual Dinner and Annual Awards Ceremony were held at a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui last night with 35 tables that night. Many filmmakers attended, and the scene was star- studded. Michael Hui Koon Man and Michelle Wai Sze Nga were crowned the Best Actor and Actress together for THE LAST DANCE, and Tommy Chu Pak Hong was also awarded the "Best Supporting Actor". THE LAST DANCE's Kwok family had three winners in one house! As for the Supporting Actress, Jo Koo (Kok Cho Lam) of PAPA won; Soi Cheang Pou Soi won the "Best Director" for TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING), and the film also won the "Best Film"; Director Wong Kar wai was awarded the "Honorary Award".

Last night Chow Yun Fat (Fat Gor) and his wife, Hui Koon Man (Michael), Sammo Hung Kam Bo and his wife, Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Soi Cheang Pou Soi, Joe Cheung Tung CHo, Ng See Yuen, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Ann Hui On Wah, Wong Jing, John Chiang Dai Wai (Brother John) and his wife, Kara Hui Ying Hung (Sister Siu Hung), Simon Yam Tat Wah, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Philip Ng Wan Lung, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Hedwig Tam Sin Yee, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Lin Minchen, Ko Cho Lam, Philip Keung Ho Man, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yee), Chung Suet Ying, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Cloud Wan Ho Ying, Feanne Wong Suk Man, five members of MIRROR and ERROR's Dee Ho Kai Wah attended the award ceremony, and the scene was star-studded.

Ten awards were presented at the event, including "Best Film" for TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING). This film's director Cheang Pou Soi also won Best Director with the film. Both "Best Actor and Actress" went to THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK)'s young actor Dylan So Man To. "New Director" winner was LAST SONG FOR YOU (GAU BIT CHUNG FUNG)'s Leung Lai Yin. The "Executive Committee Special Prize" winner was FOUR TRAILS' director Robin Lee. The Honorary Award winner was director Wong Kar Wai, but due to work he was unable to attend. Cheang Pou Soi and Cheung Tung Cho accepted it on his behalf. He also shot a thank you video. Wong Kar Wai not only thanked the Guild but also urged new directors that in the age of AI, movies were not absolutely rational. They must remember that there would be people when there would be lights.

The event also made special arrangement for the first Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Kara Wai Ying Hung to present the first Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor Michael, who said on stage, "Everyone after 43 years don't know what to say, but tonight getting the award is very special. I am very happy, because for the first time when a film company asked me to make this movie it made it clear that from the beginning to the end there would be no laughter and it is about funeral parlor. In addition the lead would have many scenes, almost having to play Ne Zha. I have to tumble, which to me I have no confidence in; so the Directors' Guild award to me proves that I have gambled successfully. I feel so accomplished because Hong Kong right now is very difficult, directors have such a hard time so they have to take a gamble. Plenty of people are better in acting than me, so I took a gamble. I am not good at math, the audience is smarter than me; so I have to do something new. The future days (film industry) would be very difficult too, Hong Kong has always had to take a gamble. It has to start over anew." He also thanked director Chan Mou Yin for making such an interesting and enlightening movie. He felt that the director was very sharp. He also lamented that life was so short, you must get off the ride. So the goal was not important, you should enjoy the scenery, people and things along the way. Tonight's award must be one of the most beautiful scenery along the way for him. Would Hui Koon Man want the family of three to win again at the Hong Kong Film Awards next month? He said, "The girl definitely will not lose, the boy has been trained in authentic performing art training and is very sharp. He probably can. I myself have no confidence."

When Wai Sze Nga was announced as the winner, the entire audience cheered. She was excited after receiving the award from Yam Tak Wah, and in a shaky voice she thanked the Directors' Guild, her company Emperor, the film team and the director Anselm Chan Mou Yin for his courage to use her, her on screen Papa Michael, brother Chu Pak Hong, Dayo Wong Tze Wah and Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) because the effort of the entire team made the character successful. She also said, "I have been in the industry for 17 years, and I would like to thank the directing staff who are willing to use me on my acting journey. I feel very lucky to have everyone's advice. All those drips and drops made me what I am today." She did not forget to take the opportunity to promote herself, and said that she would continue to be a humble actor. In an interview after winning the award, she said that she still has not calmed down, and she was very happy to see a family of three in the film winning awards.

Brother John was responsible for presenting the "Best Supporting Actor". Before the winner was announced, Brother John even joked, "This person has hit me, and in the film I even lost to him." Later Chu Pak Hong was announced as the winner. When he came to the stage, others told him to cry first. Chu Pak Hong said, "Cry? Let's not, it's so embarrassing." In the end he still could not help but turn his face and cry. He said that winning the award felt very special, "Everyone at the Directors' Guild are spoiling me. Most of the time in my life has been spent to please directors, so I feel very, very honored."

Kok Cho Lam won the newly added "Best Supporting Actress" award this year for PAPA, and Louis Cheung Kai Chung presented the award. Kok Cho Lam said that she did not expect to win the award beforehand, and joked that it was good to be the first Directors' Guild supporting actress as she could become an icon. She wanted to thank the people who voted for her, and Director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong for boldly asking her to play the role.

Fat Gor presented the "Special Award of the Executive Committee" to the FOUR TRAILS director Robin Lee. After presenting the award, Fat Gor and Robin Lee took a selfie with the guests on stage. Fat Gor said that he did not know why the event asked him to present the award at first, but when the winner was announced, he understood why. He said that he had seen the award-winning film and strongly praised it. "It is very touching and inspiring. I am a hiker, and then I go for a run. I have been to the locations in the film, and every protagonist in the film has inspired me a lot. Everyone has set a goal, and they have to achieve it until they die. It is a very inspiring movie."

Goo Jai presented the New Director award to LAST SONG FOR YOU (GAU BIT CHUNG FUNG)'s director Leung Lai Ying. As soon as Goo Jai came on stage, some people in the audience yelled for Goo Jai to sing a song. Goo Jai replied, "What, Lau Wai Keung? I can't just sing, I have to dance too."

Siu Chai was responsible for presenting the "Best New Actor" award, and the winner was PAPA's young actor Dylan So Man To. On the stage Siu Chai joked that he was already longing for this award now, but he could not get it. So Man To in his acceptance speech said that he was very embarrassed, saying that he was an amateur who was very shy. However he still thanked the director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong, his on screen Papa Sean Lau Ching Wan, Ma and SIs. The family of four had quite a connection and felt very right.

Sister Siu Hung made a special trip from Shanghai to Hong Kong to attend the Directors' Guild spring banquet and served as a guest presenter to present the "Best Actor" award. She was a little nervous. Speaking of the recent success of several Hong Kong movies, Sister Siu Hung said, "I have watched them all, even NE ZHA 2. I am in the film industry, of course I would support all movies." Sister Siu Hung said that she would have to go back to Shanghai to continue filming dramas and fashion shows. What co-stars would be in her new drama? She said that because she signed a confidentiality agreement, she would not be able to reveal it until two or three months later. The only thing that could be revealed was that a Hong Kong director would make it. She has not made a movie in Hong Kong for more than four years. She said that she has been very busy in the mainland, and she has always been unable to fit that into her schedule. Although several scripts has approached her, but she felt that they were not suitable. She was waiting for a good script. If she would only make a five day cameo she did not want to, but she very much wanted to support Hong Kong movies.

Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen appeared at the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild event last night, along with members of her rumored girlfriend Edan Lui Cheuk On's group MIRROR Anson Kong, Lokman Yeung, Tiger Yau, Frankie Chan and Alton Wong. They even brushed by each other. Minchen revealed that she would return to Malaysia in April to shoot a horror film, and was expected to stay for a month. Would she not have the time to date? She pleaded to be spared. Referring to being at the same event with MIRROR members, she confessed, "I don't know them at all, so I wouldn't go out of my way to say hello."

As for the MIRROR members, when asked if Edan was not in Hong Kong would they help take care of "sister-in-law"? They pretended not to understand at first, but Lokman later revealed that they did not know each other. Speaking of appearing at the Directors' Guild, did they want to look for jobs? Lokman admitted, "From the bottom of my heart I came to look for jobs, but during chatting I wouldn't be so gross. I would only say that we are very free lately. (The film industry has been sluggish in recent years, would you cut your salary?) Of course we would! Good movies and good scripts are hard to find." He also revealed that he secretly made a movie that would wrap up production soon.

HONG KONG DIRECTORS' GUILD AWARDS

Best Film: TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN
Best Director: Soi Cheang (TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN)
New Director: Jill Leung(LAST SONG FOR YOU)
Best Actor: Michael Hui (THE LAST DANCE)
Best Actress: Michelle Wai (THE LAST DANCE)
Best Supporting Actor: Tommy Chu (THE LAST DANCE)
Best Supporting Actress: Jo Koo (PAPA)
Best New Actor: Dylan So (PAPA)
Special Award of the Executive Committee: Robin Lee, (FOUR TRAILS)
Honorary Award: Director Wong Kar-wai

[2025.03.11] PEG O' MY HEART BRINGS TOGETHER COUSINS GERMAN AND NICK CHEUNG

German Cheung jokes that on the set he does not dare to disturb the director and his cousin Nick Cheung

Natalie Hsu's back hurts from working on this blood pool confrontation scene
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Germarn Cheung and his cousin Nick Cheung work together for the first time, unfortunately not in the same scene.
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German Cheung and his cousin Nick Cheung work together for the first time, even without scenes together he still revels in it.

Fala Chen, Brian Lee and Nick Cheung takes a photo with the set visitor, Director Andrew Lau

Facing a blood covered giant baby head, Natalie Hsu still feels the chills even though it is a prop.
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The Nick Cheung KaFai written, directed and starred PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG) would open on the 27th of this month. Aside from the three leads of himself, Fala Chen and Terrance Lau Chun Him, The supporting characters included Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Rebecca Zhu Lichen, Brian Lee Hoi Yin, German Cheung Man Kit and others. In the film German Cheung Man Kit gave a special performance. He did not have many scenes, but attracted attention because this was the first time he performed with his cousin Cheung Ka Fai. Cheung Man Kit said that although it was only a minor role and he had no scene with his cousin, he still enjoyed it. He did not dare to disturb the director during the shoot, just minding the silent role he was playing. This was a rare collaboration.

Playing Cheung Ka Fai's friend Ah Chi in PEG O' MY HEART, Brian Lee Hoi Yin also had both character appearance and acting breakthroughs that were big challenges for him. He said that he has tried a lot of different firsts. Brian thanked Cheung Ka Fai for giving him the opportunity to perform, "I have quite a connection with Brother Ka Fai, the first time we worked together was on NIGHTFALL (DAI JUI BO). This time I was also selected to play the film he directed, plus the role was something I have never tried and has a lot of scenes to play; so I am very grateful. It was the first time I have shaved my head for a role, and the appearance had to match the evolution of the role. From kindness to cruelty, these emotional changes really took a lot of thought. It was a new experience, this bald head look really made the role served a great purpose. Sometimes while having my makeup fixed, I would see my fierce face and scared myself too! I'm looking forward to seeing the audience's reaction."

Hui Yan Yi played Lau Chun Him's patient in the film. When filming a dream scene, she saw a giant headed baby covered in blood. She confronted the giant headed baby on a swing over the pool of blood, and at first thought that the prop giant headed baby was very cute, but as filming went on she got the chills more and more. "It was like a duel, back and forth we shot for 6 or 7 hours. At first I thought it was very cute, but in the end I really hated it. The process was very realistic, especially when seeing his face covered with blood I thought was very terrifying and uneasy. I believe after playing on the swing this time I would never do it again! Because after a hour of the shoot, my back was already so sore. However when I watched the playback afterwards, the entire atmosphere was very shocking so it was worth the pain."

[2025.03.11] SIMON YAM HOPES HONG KONG FILMS WILL GO FURTHER

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The movie LITTLE RED SWEET (HUNG DAU) has been in release for more than a week and was well received by all walks of life. The audience praised the film for its strong Hong Kong feelings, delicate and timely depictions. Following previous honors such as the "Golden Angel Award" at the 2024 Chinese American Film Festival and the closing film of the 2024 London East Asian Film Festival, the film was also selected for the 28th Sonoma International Film Festival and will be screened at the film and television festival. The film festival praised the telling of a warm story about family bonds and love through the background of a Hong Kong traditional dessert shop's survival under the threat of city planning.

Earlier director Vincent Chow Wing along with Simon Yam Tat Wah, Mimi Kung Chi Yan on the March 8th Women's Day visited different cinemas to thank the audience and interact with them. Director Chow Wing said, "Thank you for your support, our film LITTLE RED SWEET was selected for this year's Sonoma International Film Festival. The audiences in North America will be able to enjoy a film full of Hong Kong feelings." Yam Tat Wah said, "There are a lot of desserts, but I think red bean soup should go farther, to more places around the world so that people can enjoy this emotional movie in addition to food." Yam Tat Wah also laughed and said that many viewers will really go for red bean soup before or after watching LITTLE RED SWEET. While the sweetness was in the heart, their sugar content has also increased. Everyone should also put this sweetness in their hearts, so that people would be able to maintain a better relationship with others. Kung Chi Yan said, "Everyone feels so warm, I hope everyone will support LITTLE RED SWEET more."

An audience member asked Yam Tat Wah, why he has a grudge against his daughter (Stephy Tang Lai Yan) in the film? Kung Chi Yan smiled and said, "He is a chauvinist, it isn't a grudge." Yam Tat Wah said, "Teochew boys are good at taking care of their families, but they are rather chauvinistic. They are traditional patriarchs, and mothers would have a difficult time. Because in the past the family had to work, the family wanted a boy who would be able to help. They worked non-stop for 24 hours to take care of the family, but they didn't know how to express their love with their mouths."

Playing a flight attendant in the film, Amy Lo Wai Man two days ago thanked the audience with the director. The audience not only praised the movie for its good script, but also praised Amy's good interpretation of the role that left a beautiful impression.

[2025.03.10] JENNIFER YU HAS HAD NONSTOP WORK OFFERS

Jennifer Yu takes time for herself out of her busy schedule
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Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Fish Liew Chi Yu, and Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) starred GIRLFRIENDS (NUI HAI BUT PING FAN) was selected for this year's Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum "Work In Progress". Winning the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress last year, Yu Heung Ying has had a bumper year in the past year. Work has been nonstop as she worked on television series and films. Lately she has been busy with the film LIVING TO WIN (MIN SI DUT GUNG DUI). Earlier she secretly took a new film that was shot in Taiwan. Her husband brought their daughter to visit her on the set and feed sheeps together, as she enjoyed family time while at work.

[2025.03.09] STEPHEN CHOW'S NEW FILM STARTS PRODUCTION AND ATTRACTS FRAUDSTERS

Stephen Chow has taken full precaution for confidentIality of his new film.
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"The King of Comedy" Stephen Chow Sing Chi's new film, which has been in preparation for more than 1 year, started production in Shenzhen the day before yesterday. A large number of advertisements for "paying to visit the set" appeared on the Internet, claiming the opportunity to take photos with actors in the film Zhang Yixing and Dilraba; of course they were all false! On the day of the production start, fake work permits even appeared on the set as more than a dozen people wanted to sneak onto the set to chase stars. Fortunately the security guards found them in time to ensure the safety of the production team!

As the world is on the decline, fake tickets of star concerts would appear from time to time. No one would have imagined that even the set would have fake work permits! Chow Sing Chi's new film WOMEN'S SOCCER (tentative name) started production in Shenzhen the day before yesterday. Reportedly many of the leads Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba, Zhang Yixing, etc. all appeared. Dilraba also shared photos of working in Shenzhen a few days ago. Because the production team has ordered the cast and the crew to keep confidentiality on any news about the film, the film started production in a low-key manner. The crew must have a work permit to enter and exit the set, and even the vehicle entry and exit must have the certification documents issued by the crew before being released. Efforts to keep confidentiality work had to done to their fullest. However, the day before yesterday more than a dozen people with fake work permits tried to enter the set. Fortunately the security spotted them on time, questioned them and drove them away.

In addition to unknown people who want to infiltrate the set, a large number of "advertisements" about the film have appeared on social platforms recently. They indicated that they could arrange set visits and take one-on-one photos with the actors in the film for a fee starting from 1,000 yuan, but they have been proved to be fraudulent. Some online reported that they were tricked into the shoot location, but the fraudsters did not show up in the end so luckily there was no monetary loss.

Chow Sing Chi's movies have always liked to promote amateur actors, such as Eva Huang Shengyi of KUNG FU HUSTLE (GONG FU), Kitty Zhang Yuqi of CJ7 (CHEUNG GONG 7 HO) and Lin Yun of MERMAID (MEI YUN YU). He held a large-scale audition for the film in Taiwan last year, and selected the top 6. Now the film has started filming, after a one- on-one interviews with Chow Sing Chi the new "Sing Girl" was finally born. She is known as the "sweet version of Shu Qi", Isabelle Zhang Tianyi. With 40-inch long legs and a beautiful appearance, she is quite similar to Lin Yun; who was accused of looking like Shu Qi in her debut, both in appearance and body shape. Reportedly Lin Yun, who still maintains a friendly relationship with Chow Sing Chi after the expiration of her contract, may also make a cameo appearance. The old and new "Jing Girls" have a great chance to be on the same set. Zhang Tianyi happily posted on social platforms about becoming the lucky one. "A dream that seems unattainable, hard work makes it possible to realize. Everyone, let's go!" She pointed out that her parents have always encouraged her not to give up on pursuing her dreams, and now they have finally come true.

Due to the lack of an official announcement, it is still a mystery whether Dilraba, Zhang Xiaofei and Zhang Yixing, and many top mainland stars would be starring or guest starring. There is a lot of news on the Internet that Zhang Xiaofei is the "female lead" and Dilraba is only a support player, which aroused the dissatisfaction of many Dilraba fans. They angrily pointed out that before the production team has not made an official announcement yet, so no one should not be spreading rumors!

[2025.03.09] NICK CHEUNG IS CAUGHT ASLEEP ON THE MTR

The photo of Nick Cheung sleeping on the MTR has gone viral
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Many artists would privately take public transportation. A few days ago a photo of actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai asleep in a MTR train went viral on the Internet, which led to a response from him. "I already can't sleep, and people are taking secret photos of me asleep on my ride." Actually Ka Fai was promoting his fourth personal directorial work PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG), which would be released at the end of the month. He turned into the character "Choi Sun Keung" who has been haunted by nightmares in the film and opened a social account. He filled it with multiple recordings, and had funny interactions online. Some commented, "It seems that marrying a good wife will have fewer nightmares." He replied, "Don't you talk badly about my wife." Some people praised him for being funny, and he actually said with a "poisonous tongue", "I hope you don't have to build your happiness on my pain, there will be retribution!"

[2025.03.09] ANITA YUEN'S TVB DRAMA CONTRACT INCLUDES TIME TO SLEEP

Playing daughter and mother, Miko Wong and Anita Yuen reunite to promote their new film
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Lang Lang worries about how her son would make a living after graduating from the university
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Anita Yuen along with Malaysian actors Miko Wong and Juztin Lan attend the film's introductory screening

Anita Yuen takes a selfie with fans.
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filmed a wireless drama to praise Zhang Xiwen's diligence and Yuan Yuyi: The contract is clearly written Article date: 2025-03-09 Share Yuan Yuyi revealed that the magic boy will go to school overseas next year, and she has mixed feelings about when her son will be delayed Anita Yuen Wing Yee (Lang Lang) joined Malaysian actors "Counterfeit Lin Minchen" Miko Wong Jie Kee, Juztin Lan (Lau Kai Fai), and Chan Fong to attend the movie MOM'S BIG NEWS (OMG! AH MA YAU HEI)'s March 8th Women's Day promotional screening.

The film was released in Malaysia during the Lunar New Year, and Lang Lang said that it was still in theaters, ranking third at the box office. As for the Hong Kong box office, she said, "I have always been very ignorant of the box office, and the most important thing is to have a happy filming process. When the result can answer to myself and the audience then it's OK. In addition the audience's taste is elusive now."

Lang Lang revealed that she made the film because of the freshness of the subject, about the relationship between family and children. After the filming she reflected as a parent. She should listen more to the children, and what parents say is not always right. She said, "I am glad that my son (Morton Cheung) will confide in me, and will share 70%. Of course I hope for even more. He is going to study abroad next year, he has not decided what subjects to choose. His interests are in song arrangement and composition, but parents want their children to choose subjects that can make a living in the future. I feel that my son will have to face his own life after graduating from university, so the most important thing is to be happy in college and find the things he loves. (If he finds a girlfriend he likes?) I can't help that, this is how parents are. I don't want them to date early, but when they are older I also worried that they won't be able to date."

Lang Lang worked a TVB drama after 16 years because of the attractive script, "I have watched a lot of (Kelly) Cheung Hei Man's dramas. From this collaboration I think she is so diligent, easy to communicate with. The cast and the crew all had a pleasant working experience. The producer and the director are willing to talk to me about the show, preserving my original idea of not just wanting revenge, bringing out more things, and there will be some cases. I myself like to watch suspense detective films very much. (Do you have ample time to rest?) The contract clearly says that we get to sleep. If the shoot goes on too late our appearance would change, and the director would tell us to go home and sleep." She was caught without makeup and praised for her aura online. Lang Lang said, "Yes, I don't usually like makeup. Maybe everyone is used to seeing me without makeup." received their good intentions and know that everyone is great to me, so I will improve my own work as a feedback to fans."

[2025.03.09] CECILIA YIP CELEBRATES HER 62ND BIRTHDAY AT HER NEW FILM PREMIERE

With their birthdays on the same month, Cecilia Yip and Gardner Tse have a lot of chemistry while working together
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Gardner Tse wants to use his own personal camera to shoot pretty photos for Cecilia Yip
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Cecilia Yip and Gardner Tse play a married couple in TRUE LOVE, FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE

A large group of fans celebrate Cecilia Yip's birthday with her.
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Cecilia Yip Tung has recently been busy with the promotion of her new film TRUE LOVE, FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE (CHIN CHIN SHUI YUET), and yesterday on her 62nd birthday, she and her on screen family Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Vanora Hui Yuet Sheung and Himmy Wong Ting Him conducted a "tram memory tour". They rode the tram together to relive the production, Yip Tung even cut a birthday cake at the scene to celebrate. The premiere of the film was held the night before, Yip Tung dressed up for the occasion. She received support from a large group of fans. Fans even chanted "Happy Birthday" from time to time to congratulate the birthday girl. Jo Koo (Kok Cho Lam), Liz Kong Hei Man, Lisa Ch'ng Sze Ming and her boyfriend Mat Yeung Ming showed their support.

Yip Tung's birthday was spent at work. She smiled that she was another year older, and she felt that she has just "landed on six" (turned 60). Now she has added another two years. Her birthday wish was to work more actively and have a better development. "Now that I am older, I feel that time is more precious. I hope that this movie will be popular, and I also want to work with Brother Ho (Tse Kwan Ho) again."

Tse Kwan Ho said that he and Yip Tung both have the March birthdays were born in the same year, no wonder they got along so well. They were very happy to work together this time, and they hope to collaborate again in the future. Speaking of birthday wishes, Brother Ho pointed out that he was busier last year, this year he wanted to be a little "freer" and give himself more time. He did not want to go too fast. "I want to stop and look around more. I like photography, and I want to see more good scenery." Brother Ho loves to capture people, objects, and scenery from the camera, did he take photos of Yip Tung on the set? Yip Tung pretended to be angry and said, "He shoots everything, but rarely shoots me!" Brother Ho explained with a smile, "I need permission to be able to shoot, I'm afraid of upsetting her. I like shooting people when they are eating, which I feel natural and true." Yip Tung smiled and said that she did not mind being photographed by Brother Ho, but it would be best not to take pictures secretly. He could tell her in advance. Brother Ho also brought the photography equipment from home to take pictures of Yip Tung yesterday in order to congratulate the birthday girl.

Speaking of at the premiere the night before, a large number of Yip Tung's fans were quite enthusiastic. She said that she was very grateful to the fans for their support to her over the years. She even knew that fans came from different places and different age groups, and many of them have watched her new film a few times. So she was very happy to share this joy together. Would she want to set up a fan club? She said that she has never organized fan clubs, they are all spontaneous gatherings by fans. She rarely participates in gatherings, "I am more introverted and don't know much about socializing, but I have received their good intentions and know that everyone is great to me, so I will improve my own work as a feedback to fans."

[2025.03.08] RONALD CHENG'S ATONEMENT CANCELS MEDIA INTERVIEWS DUE TO RELEASE DATE CHANGE

Completing his alcohol addiction treatment in the U.S., Ronald Cheng has already returned to Hong Kong in a low key manner. Although he is much thinner, he appears to be in decent spirit

The Ronald Cheng starred ATONEMENT was originally scheduled for release next month, but yesterday reportedly the schedule has changed and the originally scheduled media interviews were cancelled.

Ronald Cheng encourages students at his alma mater to use positive ways to handle stress, citing that drinking only leads to addiction and cannot solve the problem.
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After the "manager turmoil" broke out in August last year, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei revealed that he suffered from depression and went to the United States to receive alcohol addiction treatment. After successfully quitting drinking, he has returned to Hong Kong in a low- key manner and appeared on his YouTube channel "RTV". Although he was much thinner, he was in decent spirits. Cheng Chung Kei recently even returned to his alma mater to share with the students and encourage them to deal with stress problems the positive way. He said that he always thought that alcohol could reduce stress, but he became addicted. He got a lot while quitting drinking in the United States; taking his depression as an example, he have seen a doctor for 20 years. He had to be brave enough to ask for help if he had a problem. The Cheng Chung Kei starred movie ATONEMENT (AH LUNG) was originally scheduled to be released next month, but yesterday reportedly due to a release schedule change the originally scheduled media interview was also cancelled.

Cheng Chung Kei said that in order to overcome his drinking addiction now, he would find something to concentrate on. Actually the craving for the feeling from drinking lasted only 8 to 15 minutes, after that he would not having that feeling of really wanting a drink. Cheng Chung Kei spent half a year training to star in the movie ATONEMENT (AH LUNG), which was originally scheduled for release next month and has arranged for media interviews. However yesterday reportedly the release date has changed and the interview was cancelled.

[2025.03.08] MIKO WONG INVADES HONG KONG TO PROMOTE NEW FILM

Miko Wong
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Known as the "counterfeit Lin Minchen", Malaysian actress Miko Wong Kit Kei earlier worked with Best Actress Anita Yuen Wing Yee on the movie MOM'S BIG NEWS (OMG! AH MA YAU HEI) in Malaysia. The film will be released in Hong Kong soon, and today the "March 8th Women's Day" an introductory screening will be held at Causeway Bay. Miko will also come to Hong Kong to meet with Yuen Wing Yee, investment boss and actress Chris Tong Binyu and the audience.