[2026.07.05] RENCI YEUNG AVOIDS TALKING ABOUT BOYFRIEND OWEN CHEUNG

Ling Man Lung while thanking the audience is asked if he is as straightforward as his character, leaving him at a loss on how to respond

Renci Yeung is asked whether her boyfriend Owen Cheung has supported the new film and she avoids the subject
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Ling Man Lung, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Peter Chan Charm Man, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ronald Lam Tsz Kit, and Alan Luk Chun Kwong went to the cinema yesterday (the 4th) to promote the movie UNIDENTIFIED MURDER (UFO LEI KEI MING ONG) and thank the audience. In the afternoon they distributed space parcel gifts in Yuen Long and attracted dozens to line up.

During the thank-you session Yeung Sze Wing saw the audience laughing heartily and the on-site response was very positive, which made them happy too. The funniest part was when some viewers asked Ling Man Lung if he was as straightforward as his character in the film, leaving him at a loss for answers. In the film Chan Charm Man shows off his goods, which made people laugh. If the box office would be ideal, would he "manipulate his asset" again? He immediately changed the topic, using the World Cup as an example. "What I most want is for Hong Kong cinema to be like Cape Verde's team, participating in more foreign film festivals so that more movie fans can get to know them and Hong Kong cinema can gain some recognition." Wong Tak Bun chimed in, saying that if the box office would perform well, the original team might make a sequel. However it would depend on the public's response and then they would have to find ways to raise funds before it could happen. He did not dare predicting whether the box office would break the 10 million mark, as he joked, "The recent competitors have been too strong, but we're not weak either." Ling Man Lung suggested making the sequel a 'Lord of the Rings version,' or renaming it 'CIAO, UFO MURDER (JOI GEIN UFO LEI KEI MING ONG).' Yeung Sze Wing avoided saying if her boyfriend Owen Cheung Chun Long has already seen the new film, only saying that all her friends and family have been ready to support her.

[2026.07.05] SISLEY CHOI TRIES HOSTING DESPITE RUMORS OF MULTIPLE OFFERS

Aside from entertainment companies beckoning her, Sisley Choi even has the chance to try a hosting job with many opportunities to develop

Mackenyu Maeda comes to Hong Kong to be an opening ceremony guest
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Derek Cheung Pui Sun, Sisley Choi Si Bui and Mackenyu Maeda attended the opening ceremony of the trading card exhibition and trading center yesterday.

Choi Si Bui admitted that yesterday's hosting of the event was a new attempt for her. Regarding her participation in the Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed KUNG FU SOCCER (GONG FU NUI JOOK)'s upcoming release, she said that she was not certain about the release date and like everyone she was waiting for the official announcement. Would she leave a room on her schedule for publicity? She said, "I'm ready to go, just waiting for the notice." Some said that Chow Sing Chi appreciated her and intended to sign her to his company; after Eric Tsang Chi Wai resigned as general manager of TVB he formed his own company and also beckoned to her. Si Bui said that she has seen the report of competition between two giants, but the truth was that she was still fielding her own work for the time being. As for what kind of development and which company she would sign with in the future, she would share after implementation. As for whether she was in talks with Tsang Chi Wai, she said that she ran into Chi Wai at the party before and he mentioned a few words. Referring to Tsang Chi Wai establishing a new company to make a series for its first shot, Si Bui said that regardless of the movie or the TV series it would depending on whether the role would be suitable. Has Chow Sing Chi contacted her about continue filming his movies? She revealed that she only just finished KUNG FU SOCCER. She stressed that she would let work take its natural course, depending on the opportunity she would take one step at a time. She did not intend to be like Ali Lee Kai Sum and form her own company, but she still hoped to break in the film circle. In the second half of the year she should make another new movie.

[2026.07.05] STARS BID FAREWELL TO CHUNG KING FAI

Wong Cho Lam accompanies Chung Chi Kuen when speaking with the press

Family and friends attend Chung King Fai's memorial services, as his nephew Chung Chi Kuen carries his photo out of the church

Chow Yun Fat arrives with a solemn look to bid the drama master of a generation farewell
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After the services, nephew Chung Chi Kuen leaves the church with Chung King Fai's photo

Chung King Fai's funeral committee chair Wong Cho Lam (left) and members Alice Lau, Chun Kai Wai, Gardner Tse, Lau Shek Yin, Louisa So, Poon Chan Leung and Chan Kwok Bong

Chow Yun Fat received King Sir's recommendation to join the TVB artist training class. He makes the trip to bid farewell to his mentor.

King Sir's friends Mak Chau, Sun Bit Sing, Robert Chua, Chan Kin Bun, Johnnie To, Gardner Tse, Mok Tsz Chung and Tony Wong are the pallbearers

Andy Lau and Liza Wang appear at the services to bid farewell to King Sir
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The drama master of a generation Chung King Fai (King Sir) passed away peacefully in his sleep on the 3rd of last month at the age of 89. His family held a memorial service for him yesterday at the Kowloon City Baptist Church. King Sir had students galore throughout his life. Many of the artists he has mentored, including Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Liza Wong Ming Chuen, Sylvia Chang Ai Chia, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, etc. were present to pay their respect. The memorial service was closed doors. After the ceremony the coffin was transferred to the Diamond Hill Crematorium. Wong Cho Lam took to the stage to share on behalf of the students of King Sir and said that he remembered the "4D" teachings of King Sir.

In addition to the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government Rosanna Law Shuk-pui, and Legislative Council Member Kenneth Ho Kai-kong attending the King Sir's memorial service yesterday, artists including Chow Yun Fat, Lau Tak Wah, Johnnie To Kei Fung and his wife, Wong Ming Chuen, Gigi Wong Suk Yee, Eleanor Mok Ho Man Yee, Chang Ai Chia, Sheren Tang Shui Man, Wong Cho Lam, Leanna Li Yanan, Tse Kwan Ho, Lee Lik Chi, Gigi Wong Suk Yee, Mary Hon Ma Lei and her husband To Yin Gor, Athena Chu Yan and Paul Wong Koon Chung, Chan Kwok Bong, Alice Lau Nga Lai, Louisa So Yuk Wah and husband Poon Chan Leung, Samuel Kwok Fung, Ankie Lau Heung Ping, Tang Ying Man, Susan Tse Suet Sum, Fredric Mo Chun Fai and Amy Wu Mei Yee, Robert Chua (Choi Wo Ping), Selina Chow Leung Suk Yee, etc. were present to pay their respect as well. Many people from film and television, politics and business also sent wreaths.

The service began at 10:30 a.m. and ended at 12:30 p.m. The pallbearers solemnly led King Sir's coffin to the hearse. King Sir's nephew Chung Chi Kuen stepped out of the church with a photo of him, and there were police officers and media liaison teams at the scene to maintain order.

Wong Cho Lam and King Sir's nephew Chung Chi Kuen simply spoke with the media before the service. Chung Chi Kuen was gratefully that the weather was better than expected yesterday, so that seniors, relatives and friends, students and people from the political and artistic worlds could pay tribute. Wong Cho Lam said that in accordance with the wishes of the family of King Sir, the exhibition and memorial will be commemorated at the Academy of Performing Arts on the 15th and 16th of this month for public remembrance. Did King Sir have any last wish? Chung Chi Kuen said, "My uncle (King Sir) has always wanted to promote the drama department, hoping that more students can be taught. However there is nothing to ask for in acting, because he has played them all. It can be said that he had no regret in this life."

Cho Lam remembered King Sir's "4D" teachings, and believed that every student of his would know them. They included Drive, Discipline, Diligence and Dedication. He said, "When I graduated I remember King Sir telling me that there is no problem with my drama, but then I must do it seriously; the result will be completely different." Publicly impersonated King Sir previously, Cho Lam said that King Sir never minded that students imitated him. He even held a imitation contest for King Sir's birthday, and he mingled with the students.

In terms of pallbearers, Cho Lam revealed that in addition to artist Tse Kwan Ho, the rest were friends from every stage of King Sir's life, such as Robert Chua (Choi Wo Ping), whom he met when he first joined TVB, to the current dean of the Academy of Performing Arts School of Drama Dr. Tony Wong Lung Bun. Cho Lam and Chung Chi Kuen were grateful for the peaceful passing of King Sir in his sleep, and said that before King Sir left he was also clear-headed and able to chat with people. He was a little old and slow in response. Cho Lam said that the last time he saw King Sir was on his birthday, said, "I have brought my children to cut the cake with him, when he heard me talk about what the recent acting I have done he was very happy. Only his reaction was a little slow, but he was very alert. In fact, he still remembered every students' names, although due to his slow response he might not be able to immediately name them. Yet when I was about to leave, he said, 'This is my student Wong Cho Lam, don't think I'm stupid.'"

At the service, Cho Lam, on behalf of the students of King Sir, took to the stage to share. He said, "I believe that King Sir has changed the trajectory of each student's life. Without him today's Hong Kong drama training class and film and television circle would not exist. I hope he can leave solemnly, so we the students also sent King Sir off with his fifth D-word Dignity to help him with an elegant curtain call."

[2026.07.04] JOSIE HO RECEIVES THE "FANTASTIC ICON AWARD" AT THE BUCHEON INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL

Josie Ho attends the Bucheon International Fanstatic Film Festival and receives the "Fantastic Icon Award"

Conroy Chan, director Yuen Woo Ping, and Iman congratulate Josie Ho (second right)

Fan Bingbing receives the Global Film Icon Award
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The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea has reached a record high this year, bringing a total of 321 films from 50 countries -- the most so far. The opening ceremony took place the day before yesterday, Jose Ho Chiu Yi (Ho Chiu) and her husband Conroy Chan Chi Chung, newcomer Iman, Isabelle Huppert, Fan Bingbing and martial arts master Yuen Woo Ping also attended, the scene was the star-studded.

The festival presented awards for its 30th anniversary, with Ho Chiu Yi receiving the "Fantastic Icon Award", Fan Bingbing the "Global Film Icon Award" and Isabelle Huppert the "Lifetime Achievement Award". Ho Chiu Yi accepted the award and she first congratulated the film festival on its 30th anniversary. She also thanked the jury for its recognition. She gave special thanks to her family, including her husband Chan Chiu Chung for his consistent support, the efforts of her co-star Iman and the team, as well as her parents, sisters Chiu King, Chiu Fung, brother and late sister Chiu Ha for always supporting and encouraging her. She also thanked all the directors she has worked with, describing them as broadening her horizons.

The film festival's opening film was the Korean premiere of the Yuen Woo Ping directed BLADES OF THE GUARDIAN, and Ho Chiu Yi specifically met with Yuen Woo Ping to congratulate him. THE MAGE (SUP FONG FAT SI), the supernatural crime thriller she produced and starred in, was invited to participate in the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. She revealed that she has personally performed a number of action scenes in the recently wrapped THE MAGE 2 (SUP FONG FAT SI 2), for which she and Iman received 9 months of rigorous training. Yuen Woo Ping praised the two for being very professional after hearing that, emphasizing that the most important for action actors was to be fully prepared in advance. Two nights ago Ho Chiu held a celebration at the hotel she was staying at to thank the team, Iman, directors Pang Brothers and producer Chan Chi Chung. She again mentioned her late parents and sister and deeply believed that they would be able to her award acceptance in Heaven. She said, "From when I was terrible, singing off key, and didn't know if anyone would hire me to make movies, thank you Papa, Big Sister (Pansy Ho Chiu King) for suggesting to open a film company to me. If I didn't start the company, I wouldn't have as many opportunities to make fantasy films. Thank you to all my sisters and brother for their support."

[2026.07.04] COMPETITIONS BEGIN FOR RENCI YEUNG AND JEFFREY NGAI IN WAKESURF LOVERS

Jeffrey Ngai looks cool when surfing

Even the suit cannot hide Jeffrey Ngai's shape

Renci Yeung is rather eye catching

A topless Kevin Chu shows off his muscles

Celina Harto 
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The Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Henick Chou Hon Ning starred summer wakesurfing light comedy film WAKESURF LOVERS (LONG FA NAM NUI)'s poster and trailer have been released recently. The official social network unveiled a number of characters swimsuit stills. From the photos everyone appeared in a healthy look with a strong scent of sunshine.

In the poster Jeffrey and Yeung Sze Wing walk shoulder to shoulder with surfboards in hand, one looked ahead while the other looked at the distance. The hunk and the beauty were quite powerful. The simultaneously released trailer also showed the film's wakesurf scene. In the film the speedboat galloped at sea, Jeffrey, Yeung Sze Wing and Chu Kam Yin set foot on the tip of the wave one after another. Between the blue sky and the stormy sea the speed and the excitement of the sport was on display. Chu Kam Yin posted production tidbits, including a selfie and a photo with Jeffrey. He wrote, "WAKESURF LOVERS are coming soon, Renci (Yeung Sze Wing) I actually didn't get any photo with you." Yeung Sze Wing got into her character in the film and said, "Because the desire for competition is too strong." Chu Kam Yin joked that she was in too deep with her character.

[2026.07.03] NIGHT KING TOPS THE HONG KONG AND MACAU FILM BOX OFFICE WITH OVER HK$ 110 MILLION

The Dayo Wong (left on right photo) and Sammi Cheng (right on right photo) starred NIGHT KING defeated AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH to top the box office for the first half of the year
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The Hong Kong Box Office Co. Ltd. announced today that for the first half of 2026 (January 1st to June 30th, 2026), the total number of first-run film releases in Hong Kong and Macau is 142. Hong Kong films account for 17 and non-Hong Kong films for 125. The total box office revenue from Chinese and foreign language films is HK$ 702,428,079 (HK$ 664,012,623 in Hong Kong). Compared to HK$ 563,486,945 (HK$ 531,499,944 in Hong Kong) in the same period last year, box office revenue rose by about 24.66%.

The summer holiday season has just begun, and many family- friendly films are in release enthusiastically. In the second half of the year, many high-quality blockbuster films from both domestic and foreign sources will also hold court. Hopefully the box office figures for the summer vacation and the second half of the year will continue the strong momentum from the first half.

The top five highest-grossing Hong Kong films in the first half of 2026 include the top film NIGHT KING (YEH WONG) with over HK$ 118 million. The Terrance Lau Chun Him, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) and Tony Leung Ka Fai starred COLD WAR 1994 (HONG JING 1994) with around HK$ 38.07 million after 2 months in release came in second. The MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On and Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) starred SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) with HK$ 16.4 million came in third. The MIRROR member Anson Kong Yip Sun and ANSONBEAN Chan Ngai Sun starred WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL (NGOR MOON BUT SI SUP MOR) made around HK$ 12.35 million; and the Wong Yau Nam and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin starred CIAO, UFO (JOI GEIN UFO) made around HK$ 10.7 million. As of June 30th, NIGHT KING has earned $ 118,105,533.

As for the top five highest-grossing non-Hong Kong films in the first half of the year, they are AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH with over HK$ 40.61 million, SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE with over 36.62 million, TOY STORY 5 after 6 days in release reached 33.49 million, ZOOTOPIA 2 had around 29.88 million and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 over HK$ 26.73 million. Only in theaters for six days, TOY STORY 5 has already earned $33,499,241 in a solid performance.

[2026.07.03] "OFFFICIAL EVIL WOMAN" LEUNG SHAN SUDDENLY PASSED AWAY

Leung Shan is well known for her numerous portrayal of evil women

Maria Chung (right) interviewed Leung Shan last year. She was full of energy, loud as a bell, and well maintained.

Andrew Yuen (back left) praises elder Leung Shan (front right) as direct and easy going. Regretabbly they have never collaborated professionally
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Veteran actor Leung Shan returned to Hong Kong for many years and was rumored to have passed away the day before yesterday at the age of 81. Yesterday her son confirmed the news. "Our most beloved Sister Shan passed away on July 1st. Thank you very much for the condolences and care from all the friends and family. Regarding the specific arrangements for Sister Shan's affairs, we will inform everyone one by one later. In particular, I would like to thank everyone for your concern and sincerely wish you good health, peace and success. Sincerely, Sister Shan's son, Alex Yu Cheng."

Leung Shan debuted in the 1960s and 1970s, and successively joined RTV, TVB and ATV. Once she performed many popular works, including Cheung Man's mother "Mrs. Due" in the film THE ROMANCING STAR (JING JONG JUI NUI JAI), and the high-level TV station executive "Miss Lui Mor" in IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD (FU GWAI BIK YUN). Her image has been so deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people that she has the title of "official evil woman".

Leung Siu Hung on social platforms said that he suddenly received the news of Leung Shan's passing and did not dare to believe it. "Earlier we even dined together. We even made another appointment, who knew....Dear Sister Shan, have a safe journey. I will always remember the days of us working together."

Maria Chung Wai Bing posted a photo with Leung Shan from her interview last year, saying that she was very surprised and saddened when she heard about her passing and felt particularly regretful. "Last year Sister Shan came on my program. We were so happy and excited from our chat, talking bout the past got us highly emotional. After the interview, everyone felt that we had a responsibility to save some mark for the left wing films and filmmakers of the past. Sister Shan even said that she went to look for Phoenix Film's former workers and film, and we collaborated on a special. Several months ago, Sister Shan even called to rush me and asked me about he progress. Unfortunately at the work I just had surgery and needed rest. I could only kept saying sorry and that the project was delayed temporarily, ringing in her ears was that still loud as a bell voice of hers. She was full of ample energy. Yet today I received her the news of her passing! Sister Shan, have a safe journey."

Andrew Yuen Man Kit and Leung Shan both worked at ATV previously. In recent years they often saw each other at dinners. He felt sorry about the passing of the elder, regretting that they have never officially collaborated at work. His impression of Leung Shan was that she was direct and easy going. Leung Shan was born in Guangzhou and moved to Hong Kong when she was a child. Later her family was worried that she would turn bad and sent her to study in he mainland until she graduated from secondary school. Leung Shan had dance experience since childhood. At age 12 The South China Music and Dance troupe accepted her, because she still has not completed her education her lawyer father objected. Later she applied to the Beijing Film Academy, Central Drama Academy and the Beijing Foreign Language Academy. Finally she enrolled in the Pearl River film studio founded and Beijing Film Academy established half year actor training class and accepted stage and dance training. Leung Shan in 1961 returned to Hong Kong to take care of her ailing mother, received Phoenix film's recruitment and joined show business. When she first entered the industry she focused on Mandarin films. Her first film was the 1963 film TUNG HSIAO WAN, then worked behind the scenes as production assistant, assistant director and film editor.

As the film company environment changed, Leung Shan gradually stepped toward developing on television. In 1978 she took part in the RTV drama SUPERSTAR and became and film and television artist; in 1979 she performed in the TVB drama OVER THE RAINBOW and in 1981 she became a TVB contract artist. Only in her 30s at the time she was already typecast as a mother. Since 1980 she spent her time on the stage and worked on television series at the same time. In 1990 she returned to ATV until she left television. Leung Shan over the years played many sassy characters, including Margie Tsang Wah Sin's mother in POLICE CADET 2; Cheung Man's mother "Mrs. Due" in the film THE ROMANCING STAR (JING JONG JUI NUI JAI), the high ranking television executive "Miss Lui Mor" in the IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD (FU GWAI BIK YUN) film series. Her "evil woman" image has been deeply ingrained into the hearts of the people. Leung Shan by the end of the 1990s faded out of onscreen performance to live in Canada.

Leung Shan maintained contact with friends in the business and often met with them. Two years ago and last year she appeared on Leung Siu Hung and Chung Wai Bing's online channel program interviews. She boldly revealed that she would practice yoga and Indian dancing 4 times a week to keep herself actively. Speaking of Leung Shan's nickname in the business "parachute", Chung Wai Bing said, "She was righteous and loved to speak up for others, because she was bigger than Ah Jeh and meaner than Ah Jeh. She dared to say anything, as soon as she saw something wrong she would speak up."

Leung Shan said that in 1994 while working on the TVB drama THE NEW ADVENTURES OF CHOR LAU HEUNG Michael Miu Kiu Wai made up the nickname for her. "I didn't dare to admit it, they said what was the biggest umbrella? I said that fruit punch one and he said no. They were just talking. I never agreed, but I didn't object either. Let it go, why argue with others?" Leung Shan shut up after catching herself saying too much on occasions. "We were on a location shoot. I softly said to the director the camera placements were switched. If I didn't say anything, then we would need to come back for make up shoot. Who knew that people would say that I talk too much."