[2026.06.14] LIU KAI CHI'S WIDOW CHAN MAN YEE PASSED AWAY AT AGE 65

Liu Kai Chi and Chan Man Yee

Chan Man Yee never gave up despite facing multiple setbacks, Sammy sees her as a role model in life
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Chan Man Yee yesterday morning passed away peacefully at age 65 with her family by her side

Liu Kai Chi and Chan Man Yee were the model couple in show business

Chan Man Yee last year had surgery at the hospital, her oldest child Liu Man Jik (front) and older son Liu Man Shun (back) were by her back

Chan Man Yee (front center) two years ago held a "living farewell" party and bid farewell to her cherished family and friends

Chan Man Yee (center) early this year met up with friends Louie Castro (left) and Eyvonne Lam (right)

Liu Kai Chi and Chan Man Yee held a ceremony for their youngest son and shared his joy and pain

Chan Man Yee teamed with Andy Lau on the TVB series THE EMISSARY
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In June bad news followed one after another in show business, as drama master Chung King Fai and cancer fighter Natalie Ng Man Ya passed away on June 3rd and 9th respectively. Yesterday Dick Liu Kai Chi's widow Chan Man Yee passed away from illness at age 65, within 10 days 3 artists have departed. Chan Man Yee's two children Liu Man Jik and Liu Man Shun announced the news of their mother's passing on social platforms. They said that their mother passed away peacefully with her family by her side. The funeral would take place in private, low key manner in accordance to their mother's wishes.

Chan Man Yee's last public appearance was sharing her workshop activities on social platforms in March this year. Her online channel has not been updated since January 22nd. Yesterday Liu Man Jik and Liu Man Shun announced the news of their mother's passing on social platform. "Our beloved mother Ms. Chan Man Yee on the morning of June 12nd, 2026 passed away peacefully due to illness at the Princes of Wales hospital with her family by her side and returned to the embrace of Heaven. We sincerely thank the medical personnel for the attentive care they have provided Mother. Although the family would miss her, they deeply knew that their mother was already resting in peace in Heaven. We thank friends everywhere for their thoughts and concern for mother Man Yee. According to Man Yee's wishes, the funeral would take place in a low profile private format with only family and friends. It would not be open to the public. We are sorry for any inconvenience."

Friends in the business Louie Castro (Ga Si Lok), Eyvonne Lam Yi Kei, Mak King Ting were all saddened over Chan Man Yee's passing. Ga Si Lok and Chan Man Yee have known each other for half a century, back then they were pillars of the TVB program ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT. He posted a photo with Chan Man Yee on social platforms and wrote, "I heard the news of close friend Chan Man Yee's passing, and it felt like someone stabbed my heart. She was a very kind person. May she enjoy peace and joy forever in Heaven with her husband and son." Mak King Ting commented, "In the past we all have experienced physical and emotional pain and suffering, we talked, encouraged and comforted each other; we ran together, learned different types of training and treatments, and got over many difficult times! Today you finally left. My friendship with you may not continue, but your presence would always remain in my heart. May you find joy and leave pain before, have a safe journey! I will always miss you!" Lam Yi Kei felt heartbroken over her good friend's passing, saying Chan Man Yee was very strong and loving. She was someone who was willing to give to friends.

Chan Man Yee's health has been less than well in recent years. On her 65th birthday in October 17th last year she launched her online channel. In her first video she revealed that she had chronic illness. In the past few years her health has become less and less ideal, witnessing many friends and family's passing she experienced nothing would last forever in life. She promoted life and death education and knew the importance of a proper farewell. Thus two years ago she held a "living farewell" event and bid farewell to those she cherished. Aside from family, good friends in the business like Bowie Wu Fung, Helena Law Lan, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Jaime Chik Mei Chun, Annie Liu On Lai and others also attended. She even revealed that in June last year her health suffered a severe condition and required a major emergency operation in July. At the time she peacefully accepted it. In the end she did not die but her health deteriorated. She was much thinner, but it made her understand that it was an opportunity Heaven has given me.

Chan Man Yee was enrolled in the "1st TVB television artist continuing education class", the only TVB night school training class. She finally graduated with other 8th TVB artist training class students. Chan Man Yee received strong support from TVB from 1980 and became one of its top actresses. From 1979 to 1992 she has made around 40 series, most were the lead actress role. Her claim to fame was THE EMISSARY (LIP YING) with Andy Lau Tak Wah. She also starred in GENERAL FATHER GENERAL SON, THE FOUNDLING'S PROGRESS, THE LEGEND OF THE BOOK AND THE SWORD, TWILIGHT OF A NATION, etc. Chan Man Yee's positive image put her in roles like teacher, lawyer and social workers multiple times. She hosted JADE SPORTS WORLD, TVB ANNIERSARY, ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT and other programs. From late 1980s to early 1990s, Chan Man Yee was the official Cantonese voice actor for Carol Cheng Yui Ling in many movies. In mid 1993, Chan Man Yee eased out of show business, occasionally appeared in Christian media and shared her views on life, life education and life and death education.

Chan Man Yee found success in both her career and love. She and Liu Kai Chi met as TVB artist training class classmates. Although Chan Man Yee had strong support and pulled away from Liu Kai Chi's career, their relationship was not hindered. They wed in 1987 and had 3 children. After the oldest Liu Man Jik was born, Chan Man Yee decided to focus on family and left on screen performance; later her youngest Liu Man Lok was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2003, fought for 3 years and passed away in 2006. Back then Liu Kai Chi and Chan Man Yee held a ceremony for their youngest son, sharing Lok Lok's joy and pain on the stage, leaving the darkness of losing a son and welcoming the future with smiles.

Liu Kai Chi and Chan Man Yee were the model couple in the business. Liu Kai Chi in 2021 due to stomach cancer passed away as Chan Man Yee lost her companion of decades. Last year on their 38th wedding anniversary on November 11th, Chan Man Yee posted her wedding photo with Liu Kai Chi on social platforms.

[2026.06.12] FISH LIEW MAKES TEN TIMES WHAT SHE MADE TEN YEARS AGO

YUNA says that she will perform in Hong Kong with her group next week

Fish Liew jokes that her family has asked her for photos to give away to the neighbors
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South Korean girl group ITZY member YUNA, Jay Fung, Jace Chan, Fish Liew, VIVA member Carina Li and Angus Yeung

Ryan Choi is late due to practice and misses out of meeting YUNA.
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South Korea's popular girl group ITZY member YUNA Shin appeared in Hong Kong yesterday in fashion brand activities, along with Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jay Fing Wan Him, Ryan Choi Chun Yin, Angus Yeung Tin Yue and VIVA member Carina Li Hei Tung, etc., attracting a large number of fans to fill the streets outside the store. Liew Chi Yu won the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress this year, with fame and fortune she revealed that she has been busy rehearsing stage dramas recently. She even revealed that her income is about 10 times more than ten years ago.

Choi Chun Yin revealed that he was unable to meet Yuna yesterday because he was late from practicing for the Asian Championship and the World Championship. He praised Yuna's beauty, laughed and said that she was much more beautiful than his friend Edan Lui Cheuk On. He also advised Edan to stop dressing up like a woman and take into account the audience's feelings.

Liew Chi Yu joked that her black lace look resembled a character from the "ADDAMS FAMILY" and she really liked this look. Recently busy rehearsing the stage drama "THE BIG BIG DAY", she happily shared that she was in the happiest stage of life. "I am healthy, my parents are healthy too, and all three sisters are doing what they like. I get ample sleep every day and can make money." She revealed that her income was ten times more than ten years ago, she wanted to go to the next level but did not know where to start. "Usually making a lot of money requires a business, but some fortune tellers advise me not to do business because I trust people too easily. Even my boyfriend (Siuyea Lo Chun Yip) said that I have not been cheated so far out of good luck." Earlier winning the Best Actress, she returned to her hometown of Malaysia to rest for 5 days after the award. She said that Papa also went home from Indonesia for dinner. The family even said that her relatives and friends have asked for her autographed photos. Yet the funniest part was that she had to go to a film developing shop to develop the photos. She did not expect that even the owner of the film developing shop to congratulate her, which left her very pleasantly surprised.

[2026.06.12] SISLEY CHOI LOVES SOCCER MORE AFTER FINISHING STEPHEN CHOW'S NEW FILM

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Sisley Choi says that she wants to focus on watching the World Cup and work has been temporarily "paralyzed".
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Sisley Choi Si Bui and 3 members of IdG Bubbles yesterday attended a World Cup promotional activity at a shopping center. Si Bui earlier completed the Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed soccer film WOMEN'S SOCCER and said that this production drastically elevated her passion for soccer. She also revealed that she has already accepted new jobs, including musicals and new movies. She stressed that she would need to focus on sprinting for her career, and that she would not consider romance for a while.

Si Bui said that Papa was a standard soccer fan. When she was a child, she loved watching matches and eating cup noodles with her father in the early morning. She joked that eating cup noodles was her purpose of watching the World Cup. As an adult Si Bui watched the matches with her friends and studied the game. After she has finished shooting Chow Sing Chi's soccer movie "WOMEN'S SOCCER" earlier, her enthusiasm for soccer was greater improved.

As for when the film "WOMEN'S SOCCER" will be officially released, Si Bui admitted that she did not know but would be looking forward to receiving a notice. When she asked if she was afraid of the movie becoming an "urban legend," Si Bui said, "No, I have confidence in the director. It's a big production, and I've completed the voice acting work." Speaking about her jobs later, Si Bui said that she has accepted musicals and new films. Now she has begun to rehearse for the musical, and the film will also start shooting this year. Referring to her mother's early waist injury, Si Bui thanked everyone for their concern and said that her mother was waiting for a review. She would continue to take care of her mother during this time.

[2026.06.12] JER LAU IS HAPPY TO PLAY FATHER AND SON WITH IDOL EASON CHAN

Eason Chan, Athena Chu and Jer Lau make a fresh family
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Eason Chan, Athena Chu and Jer Lau play a family of three in the film

Kelly Lin returns to Hong Kong after 17 years
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MIRROR member Jer Lau Ying Ting is the lead actor of the new film FINE DYING (BUT DUT BUT HO SEI, tentative title). After filming earlier in Iceland, the art director Cheung Man's directing debut film recently held a production start ceremony in Hong Kong. The cast in addition to Jer was star studded, including Eason Chan Yik Shun, Athena Chu Yan and Taiwan star Kelly Lin (Lam Hei Lui) who have not appeared on the Hong Kong big screen for a long time, as well as Michael Ning (Bak Ji) and Sheena Chan Shu Yan. Chan Yik Shun and Chu Yan's previous film releases were in 2018. This time they played Jer's parents in the film. Lam Hei Lui would star in the Hong Kong film again since the 2009 film WRITTEN BY (JOI SUN HO). The production team gave special thanks to the 3 heavyweight actors for agreeing to perform and physically supporting Hong Kong film.

Jer ushered in a big breakthrough in the film, playing the role of a patient with rare melanoma skin cancer. In order to perfectly present the characteristics of dark spots all over his body and face, he had to accept spending a long time in special effect makeup every day. When asked whether there will be pressure on this performance, Jer said that the role was adapted from a true story of a cancer fighter who has been told that he would die earlier and co-exist with cancer for a long tine instead. The basis for the character provided a lot of reference so that he could grasp the role even easier, so it is not too much pressure. He also thanked the director for "calling in many favors" and inviting many elders to help, and was very happy with fulfilling his dream of working with his idol Chan Yik Shun. "The director has invited so many pretty and sharp elders to take part in this fil, every one is great at acting. From them I have learned a lot I am very happy to be able to work with Eason. I have looked forward to that in music for a long time already, but this time I finally have a first collaboration. He even plays my Papa!"

[2026.06.11] XIE MIAO THANKS CHOW YUN FAT FOR LIFE ADVICE

The star studded premiere has the support of many action stars

Kenji Tanigaki and Xie Miao have known each other for years but worked together for the first time
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Kenji Tanigaki (left) directs THE FURIOUS, which tailors the role for Xie Miao (right)

Xie Miao and Chow Yun Fat in 1994 worked together on GOD OF GAMBLERS 2 and reunite 32 years later

Daniel Wu and Yuen Wah attend THE FURIOUS premiere
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After Beijing THE FURIOUS's martial art master all star premiere was held in Hong Kong last night. Director Kenji Tanigaki, producer Frank Hui Hok Man, stars Mo Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Brian Le, and Yayan Ruhian attended. Guests included Wilson Yip Wai Shun, Chin Kar Lok, Angela Tong Ying Ying, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Max Zhang Jin, Yuen Wah, Yeung Pan Pan, Tsui Siu Ming, Philip Ng Wan Lung, German Cheung Man Kit, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun and Andrew Pong King Fung

Director Kenji Tanigaki said in an interview that THE FURIOUS was tailor-made for Xie Miao, because when the role was written he already felt that he must find him to perform. He said that he has known Xie Miao for many years, but has not had the opportunity to collaborate. This time he felt that he fought very well, and also had his own skills. He performed action scenes with sincerity, which would definitely move the audience.

Regarding all the action in the film, Xie Miao said that the production of every scene was not easy; especially the scene in which he hit people with a hammer. During rehearsals he did not succeed at all, then during the official shoot by luck it was successfully complete. In another scene Xie Miao's daughter was taken away and he chased after her. The director asked for one take to the end. In order to make a good scene, he practiced running 3 days in advance to achieve the best condition for the performance. The character in the Xie Miao played had to fight against 15 people. He revealed that although he has been making action films since the age of 9, he had to keep training for many years. In addition, in the film he played a mute, and relying on expression and action to perform was also difficult to perform by expression action.

Started as a child star, Xie Miao has worked with Chow Yun Fat on GOD OF GAMBLERS 2 (DOH SUN 2). Recently the two have met again. Did he invite Fat Gor to watch the premiere? He said he would invite Fat Gor to enjoy the film when it would be officially released. When he worked with Fat Gor on the movie he was only 10 years old. After 32 years they reunited. He admitted that he was very touched to see Fat Gor because he had something he wanted to say to him, thank him for taking care of him during filming his care, and give him an important piece of advice in life -- to tell him to go back to school. Did Fat Gor give him a HK$5,000 red envelope to encourage him to return to school? He said, "The amount of money isn't important, it's the thought that counts." Would he like to work with Fat Gor on another movie? He smiled and said, "Of course, I can't ask for anything more." Did he mention that when they met? He said that he had too much he wanted to say at that time, but Fat Gor asked him if his mother came. He thought at the time that he was already 42 years old and did not need his mother to accompany him, perhaps he might still be a child in Fat Gor's eyes.

As for Kenji Tanigaki, he recently worked as an action director for the new film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI JUNG JEUNG). He smiled and said that he was able to take time from it to promote. Even recently while shooting TWILIGHT on location in Tsim Sha Tsui East, despite knowing that he would be constantly caught on camera he still deliberately wore "THE FURIOUS" T- shirt to promote. Last night he asked the actors and the staff to come to the film, if not they would have to buy their own tickets to watch the movie. Was he worried about the box office? Kenji Tanigaki admitted that the fights were very sharp, and due to the category III rating he hoped that the audience who would be unable to watch the film would watch it again when they would be older.

[2026.06.11] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, JUNE 7 2026

For the week ending Sunday, June 7 2026

10 MICHAEL
    d. Antoine Fuqua
    Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi,
      Miles Teller, Colman Domingo

  9 PRESSURE
    d. Anthony Maras
    Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser,
      Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, Damina Lewis

  8 THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
    d. David Frankel
    Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci

  7 COLD WAR 1994
  Can : Hong Ji 1994
    d. Longman Leung Lok Man
    Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Terrance Lau Chun Him,
      Wu Kang-Ren, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho,
      Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu,
      Aidan Gillen, Hugh Bonneville
      Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing,
      Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yuen Biao,
      Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Mandy Tam Man Huen,
      Dee Ho Kai Wah, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau Si Chun,
      Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun,
      Cecilia Yip Tung, Karen Mok Man Wai, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning,
      Chen Yi-Wen, Tai Bo, Kent Cheng Juk Si,
      Dominic Lam Ka Wah, Cheung Lui, Samuel Pang King Chi,
      Mak Pui Tung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Phat Chan Wai Hung,
      Max Cheung Tat Lun, Adam Pak Tin Nam,
      Locker Lam Ka Hei, Mathias Woo Yan Wai
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 123 mins.
  Opening May 1 2026
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/VR50UVCqpec
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/45lV7PlpfhA

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    In 2017, Hong Kong's newly appointed Secretary for Security, M.B. Lee, vanishes without a trace. Desperate for answers, Commissioner of Police Sean Lau turns to Senior Counsel Oswald Kan, who unlocks a long-sealed classified file from 1994 -- one that holds the key to the crisis unfolding two decades later.

    Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong s handover to China. As the Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi.

    Four formidable factions the city's wealthiest family, the Poon's, the police, the triads, and the British authorities are drawn into a deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the future.

    From award-winning director Longman Leung comes "Cold War 1994", an epic prequel to the acclaimed "Cold War" series, featuring an unprecedented cast of ten Film Awards Best Actor winners. A spectacular cinematic event, set to debut in Hong Kong later this year.

  6 SCARY MOVIE
    d. Michael Tiddes
    Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall

  5 GINTAMA: YOSHIWARA IN FLAMES
    d. Naoya Ando
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 124 mins.
  Opening Feburary 13 2026 in Japan
  Opening June 4 2026
  Opening June 11 2026 (Cantonese Version)
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/O9Iscx9KyNg

[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]     In Edo, Sakata Gintoki runs a "Yorozuya" and unexpectedly meets an orphan named Seita, who lives as a pickpocket. Upon learning that Seita is searching for his long-lost mother, who may be the courtesan Hinowa of the enormous underground city Yoshiwara, which operates above the law.

    The courtesans in Yoshiwara are controlled by the Night King, Hosen, who takes pride in his overwhelming power among the warrior race of the Yato and possesses immense wealth and authority, completely dominating Yoshiwara. To fulfill the boy's wish, Gintoki and his companions decide to take action. Will their connection be able to illuminate the vast darkness?

  4 THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
    d. Jon Favreau
    Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jonny Coyne, Dave Filoni,
      Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
    English Voices: Jeremy Allen White, Steve Blum,
      Martin Scorsese, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Matthew Willig

  3 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
    d. Travis Knight
    Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto
      Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Johannes Haukur Johannesson,
      Charlotte Riley, Kristen Wiig, Morena Baccarin, Idris Elba
      Aidan Gillen, Hugh Bonneville
      Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing,
      Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yuen Biao,
      Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Mandy Tam Man Huen,
      Dee Ho Kai Wah, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau Si Chun,
      Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun,
      Cecilia Yip Tung, Karen Mok Man Wai, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning,
      Chen Yi-Wen, Tai Bo, Kent Cheng Juk Si,
      Dominic Lam Ka Wah, Cheung Lui, Samuel Pang King Chi,
      Mak Pui Tung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Phat Chan Wai Hung,
      Max Cheung Tat Lun, Adam Pak Tin Nam,
      Locker Lam Ka Hei, Mathias Woo Yan Wai
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 123 mins.
  Opening May 1 2026
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/VR50UVCqpec
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/45lV7PlpfhA

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    In 2017, Hong Kong's newly appointed Secretary for Security, M.B. Lee, vanishes without a trace. Desperate for answers, Commissioner of Police Sean Lau turns to Senior Counsel Oswald Kan, who unlocks a long-sealed classified file from 1994 -- one that holds the key to the crisis unfolding two decades later.

    Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong s handover to China. As the Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi.

    Four formidable factions the city's wealthiest family, the Poon's, the police, the triads, and the British authorities are drawn into a deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the future.

    From award-winning director Longman Leung comes "Cold War 1994", an epic prequel to the acclaimed "Cold War" series, featuring an unprecedented cast of ten Film Awards Best Actor winners. A spectacular cinematic event, set to debut in Hong Kong later this year.

  2 BACKROOMS
    d. Kane Parsons
    Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve,
      Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell

  1 COLONY
    d. Yeon Sang-ho
    Gianna Jun Ji-hun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook,
      Kim Shin-rok, Shin Hyun-been
    Rating : IIB
    Length : 123 mins.
    Opening May 23 2026
    Trailer : https://youtu.be/C6QcT_TusL4

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    As the virus spreads, the order begins to mutate.

    Se-jeong, a biotechnology professor, attends a biotech conference -- only to witness it spiral into catastrophe when a rapidly mutating virus is unleashed. As the outbreak spreads and the infected begin to transform, authorities seal off the entire facility, trapping the survivors with an ever-growing threat...

[2026.06.10] NATALIE NG PASSED AWAY IN HER SLEEP, ENDING HER CANCER BATTLE

Natalie Ng succumbed to cancer

Natalie Ng actively accepted treatment while fighting cancer
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Cancer fighter Natalie Ng passed away in her sleep yesterday morning at the hospital at age 51

Natalie Ng's social platforms post a photo from her music video to announce the news of her passing

Natalie Ng (second left) made her last public appearance in April to support the Grasshoppers and take a photo backstage

Natalie Ng (right) did not neglect to take care of her daughters due to illness, often taking them to after school activities

Natalie Ng (right) announced her divorce from Chan Kim Ling in 2025

Kearen Pang (left on left photo) and Natalie Ng have known each other for over 40 years, in March she with a group of sisters held a "living memorial event" for Natalie Ng at a hotel

Anne Heung (center) posted a photo with Natalie Ng (right) from their pageant 28 years ago to remember her friend

Natalie Ng during her cancer fight received strong support from Sammi Cheng

Kearen Pang (right) accompanied Natalie Ng to the mainland for treatement

Kearen Pang (left) says Natalie Ng (right) insists on standing up with her own strength

Natalie Ng (left) wrote private to ask Sammi Cheng to write the preface to her autobiography and began their relationship
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Cancer fighter and former Miss Hong Kong second runner up Natalie Ng Man Yan (now Ng Yan Hei) fought bravely against cancer for a long time but finally succumbed to the illness. Yesterday (9th) in the early morning at the hospital she passed away in her sleep peacefully at the age of 51. Her family announced the bad news through their social media platform, confirming that she was admitted to the hospital on the evening of June 7th, and the two daughters, family members and close friends were by her side when she passed. The family also thanked the outside world for their constant concern and support, and implored the outside world to give space for the family to deal with the aftermath and get through this difficult time. The two daughters will be under the care of by her former husband Chan Kim Ling, and the arrangements will be announced later.

This brave cancer fighter's life has come to an end, but her toughness and tenderness would endure in the world. As early as August 2024, Ng Man Yan announced the news of breast cancer recurrence. At the time the cancer cells have deteriorated to stage 4, and have spread to the liver, bones and brain. Her condition was extremely critical. Yet she never gave up, always facing the illness and pain with an optimistic and strong attitude.

Ng Man Yan under the attack of chemotherapy and pneumonia went back and forth to Shenzhen for treatment. Under the double blow of divorce and sudden death of her father, her smile and courage still were never obliterated. The family mentioned in the eulogy, "In this journey of fighting cancer, Man Yan was always strong and brave. In a limited time she did a lot that she has never even thought of, achieved many dreams. At the same time her positive energy also affected many on the same journey of facing the disease, with a positive attitude to face the challenge of life."

Ng Man Yan's last public appearance was at the end of April at the Grasshoppers' 40th anniversary concert. At that time she sat in the front row and shook hands with Calvin Choy Yat Chi, and received a hug and a kiss from Remus Choy Yat Kit in the audience as encouragement. She was excited to post on the social platform afterwards. "Thank you to the Grasshoppers for giving me a lot of teenage memories, Choy Yat Kit also stepped off the stage to hug and kiss me, I am super excited and a little flattered. Brother Kit, we have to work hard together, let's go!" In the face of the medication's side effects, Ng Man Yan first took care of her emotions as her words were still strong and humorous. In May last year, Sammi Cheng Sau Man specifically approached the audience at the Macao concert and said softly to Ng Man Yan, "Let's go, don't be afraid!" At that moment she burst into tears.

After the bad news came out, many artists and friends such as Cheng Sau Man, Linda Chung Ka Yan, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Shiga Lin, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying left messages to mourn. Cheng Sau Man wrote, "Rest in peace with The Lord rests, we will remember you." Miss Hong Kong of the same pageant year, Anne Heung Hoi Lan even wrote to recall their past. "A few days ago was the 28th anniversary of our 1998 Miss Hong Kong pageant, when my heart suddenly felt uneasy.....If I remembered to give her a phone call last week, maybe it would have been the last time we talk." Heung Hoi Lan revealed she originally planned to meet Ng Man Yan after completing her work but did not make it, leaving only regret. She recalled that Ng Man Yan in the past was always full of energy and a bright smile. She lamented the impermanence of life, and advised for people to cherish those around them.

"Nat Nat will always be our Lek Lek, and we are proud of her." Her family wrote. Even if life was short-lived, Ng Man Yan's strength and warmth have never dissipated. She faced suffering in adversity, walked towards the light, fought illness and pain with a smile, and inspired others with her experience. This perseverance will remain in the hearts of the public forever.

"Unwilling to leave" two young daughters, aged 10 and 8 years old respectively, she adopted a medical strategy of "casting a wide net" in order to fight the illness. She went all over Hong Kong, Thailand and Shenzhen in the mainland, was even willing to try medicine as a "lab rat". Her will to survive was extremely tenacious. At the beginning of this year her condition repeatedly deteriorated. She was obviously thin when she appeared on a TVB program interview in early March, and revealed that her condition of her chest has turned sharply; not only did it emit the pus emit but also odor. In mid-March, after she was examined in a hospital, she confirmed that the cancer had spread to both sides of the brain, and the tumor was about 1 cm. In the face of great fear, she collapsed in the middle of the night but then chose to face with strong faith. She firmly said in the hospital bed, "Heaven gave me an experience, I instead am very confident, I will get better, I want to be a cancer survivor witness! I have to say to fellow cancer fighters never give up. I too believe that I can get better, definitely!" She also held a "living memorial event", as she faced the fight with optimism.

On the long road to fight cancer, Ng Man Yan suffered not only the pain of the flesh, but also the successive blows of fate. During the cancer fighting period, she experienced the breakdown of her marriage, divorced her ex-husband Chan Kim Ling, and successively moved away from the mansion and sold the furniture online. Soon after she suffered the bad news of her father's sudden death. With her strong personality, she refused to bow to reality. After the news of cancer was exposed, someone proposed to raise money for her but she refused. Because the old insurance could not fully cover the huge expenses of private hospitals, she went to the government hospital to queue up. In order to raise medical expenses, she quietly sold all the gold ware from when she got married, and went live online to sell her watch, diamond jewelry and designer handbags she had bought in her early years.

Ng Man Yan did not neglect to take care of her daughters due to her illness, often taking them to after school activities, performances and vacations. During the period she worked hard to chase her dreams. Aside from publishing her autobiography REBORN BECAUSE OF LOVE, she also fulfilled her singer dream and released her first single REBORN. At the end of last year she even won the Metro Hit Awards "Hit I Support Rookie" Award.

Kearen Pang Sau Wai and Ng Man Yan have known each other since they were 6. Yesterday she posted a story with a night scene photo and the Korean American Sam Ock's song THIS MOMENT HERE WITH YOU and the video of Ng Man Yan surprising her at Commercial Radio.