[2026.09.05] RAYMOND LAM WOULD BE MAKING MOVIES NONSTOP

Raymond Lam reveals that he has a few movies to make

Fish Liew and Terrance Lau all keep their mouths shut
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Raymond Lam attends a mooncake brand event, says that he does not have an understanding of the lawsuit yet so he is not at liberty to comment. However he would definitely support his boss

Artists of Louis Koo's company Terrance Lau (left) and Fish Liew (right) decline to discuss the company's lawsuit, only saying that they would support their boss no matter what

Louis Koo and One Cool Pictures Co. Ltd. are being sued for HK$ 149 million in loans. One Cool Pictures has issued a statement in response

Kelly Chen reveals that she spends over 1 million on wardrobe every year, mainly on stage costumes
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Raymond Lam Fung attended the opening ceremony of "Mid-Autumn Festival Pop Up Shop" for the mooncake brand he endorsed yesterday. He said that he would spend this year's Mid-Autumn Festival at work, and would not have any holiday to be with his wife and daughter until the Lunar New Year.

Lam Fung revealed that TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI JUNG JEUNG) has wrapped up production, and he would soon participate in a Lunar New Year film. He also had two or three movies in succession, as well as resuming his concert tour. He was glad that the Lunar New Year film could be a little easier as he would not have to fight, but he would have to do some hand skill training for the role. Its difficulty would not be too high. Lam Fung pointed out that the level of injury from when he made TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER was better than expected, and he also looked forward to the resulting work. In comparison to the last time with TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING), Lam Fung laughed and said that their Four Sons of the Walled City have privately chatted about which one was more difficult. "I think in the first one the fight fights were a little more intense, fighting from the beginning to the end. This time multiple characters joined, and each person had more fight scenes so you could relay back to catch a breath; but the difficulty of the fights was also higher so they trained as they shot. However changes would also be made on the set, in the film some might fight while taking a beating. The selling point of WARRIORS is fighting!" Who was the most injured among the four? He said that each had their own injuries, his legs were so injured that he had muscle tears and bone fractures while his arms were still in recovery. However to be able to complete production within 5 months was definitely a feat. Did his wife Zhang Xinyue's t ache from seeing his injuries? He said, "She cares and brings me something good to eat, but I get fat and thin easily; now I want to stay in shape."

Regarding his boss Koo Tin Lok and One Cool Pictures Co., Ltd. recently being pursued by an offshore company for HK$149 million in debt, Lam Fung said, "I just arrived yesterday and haven't had a chance to get an understanding, and I believe that the matter has entered the judicial process so I am not at liberty to comment Ultimately I support the boss."

Louis Koo Tin Lok and his One Cool Pictures Co., Ltd. have recently been pursued by an offshore company, the British Virgin Island registered company Sino Hero Ventures Limited for more than HK$ 149 million in loans. One Cool Pictures issued a statement yesterday and pointed out that the plaintiff's company has been dissolved for three years and could not be contacted, which also meant that the plaintiff had a breach of contract in its disclosure, and the company reserved the right to pursue.

Koo Tin Lok and One Cool Pictures Co. Ltd. have been accused of twice postponing the repayment date to the end of 2022 after borrowing HK$ 70 million from an offshore company 7 years ago. As of early 2024 the company has already paid back HK$ 13.2 million. Currently including interest the company still owed HK$ 149 million. The offshore company earlier filed a lawsuit with the Superior Court in pursuit of compensation. The plaintiff is the British Virgin Island registered company Sino Hero Ventures Limited, and the defendants in order are One Cool Pictures Co. Ltd. and Koo Tin Lok.

One Cool Pictures' statement said, "The plaintiff's case is incomplete, especially since the plaintiff has not disclosed that the company's registration has been excluded and the company has been dissolved for nearly three years, during which time we have not been able to contact the person in charge of its authorization." It also claimed that the plaintiff' has made disclosure that is in breach of contract, and would reserve the right to pursue the matter.

[2026.09.03] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 2026

For the week ending Sunday, August 30 2026

10 THE DATING MENU
  Can : Chu Si Fat Ban
  Lit : OMAKASE
    d. Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin), Frankie Chung Won Kit
    Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Renci Yeung Sze Wing
      Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Crystal Cheung Man Ka, Wong Yat Ho,
      Gladys Yuen (MonkeyMit), Tim Chan Lok Tim
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 102 mins.
  Opening April 8 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival
  Opening July 16 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival
  Opening August 1 2026 (PREVIEW)
  Opening August 15 2026 (PREVIEW)
  Opening August 21 2026
  Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914
  Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/the-dating-menu
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/4LWWr1pdm-Y

[ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ]
    A private chef whose business is barely staying afloat looks for love the modern way: he opens a dating app and searches for Zelda, the girl who once captured his heart in a teenage chatroom. Instead, the app gives him four Zeldas, each with a different life and story. For each one, he cooks a meal, part flirtation, part confession, as if the right dish might recover the person he was, or the future he missed. Amos Why, director of the beloved Far Far Away (NYAFF 2022), and co-director Frankie Chung serve a funny, tender Hong Kong romance about old flames, new disappointments, and the strange comfort of not moving on. Around the table, the film catches a food culture under threat, and the small, stubborn memories that survive in what people cook for one another.

[ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
    While trying to keep his struggling business afloat, a chef goes on a dating app in search of Zelda, his crush from his chatroom days as a teenager. For each Zelda he meets, he makes a tailor-made meal to fit their story. Putting a spotlight on the city's struggling restaurant sector, indie filmmaker Amos WHY and his co-director Frankie Chung's unconventional and bittersweet road movie follows a rootless man who turns to his memories to avoid confronting his unknown future. Is it better to drift with uncertainty, or to stay in your comfort zone whilst tethered to a sinking ship?

  9 THE END OF OAK STREET
    d. David Robert Mitchell
    Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Chirstian Convery

  8 INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER
    d. Jacob Chase
    Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Lin Shaye

  7 CRAYON SHIN-CHAN THE MOVIE: SPOOKY! MY YOKAI VACATION
    d. Masaki Watanabe
    Japanese Animation
  Length : 101 mins.
  Opening July 31 2026 in Japan
  Opening August 7 2026
  Opening August 13 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/hr80dV2ebD0

[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
    One summer, strange phenomena are reported across Japan. The Nohara family travels to Hiroshi's hometown in Akita for a visit. While preparing for the trip, a mysterious shadow secretly watches Shin- chan playing monster pretend games. After arriving, Shin-chan finds flyers for "Yokai Village" with "Chocobi All-You-Can-Eat!" and begs the family to go. On the way, they wander deep into remote mountains and accidentally stumble into a strange space -- the entrance to the "Land of Yokai," a realm forbidden to humans.Can Shin-chan and his family survive their biggest crisis ever and make it back to the human world?

  6 THE DOG STARS
    d. Ridley Scott
    Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pierce

  5 PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE
    d. Cal Brunker
    Canadian Animation
    English Voices: Carter Young, Mckenna Grace,
      Terry Crews, Jennifer Hudson, Jameela Jamil,
      Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Henry Bolan

  4 KUNG FU SOCCER
  Can : Jook Fu Nui Jook
  Lit : Kung Fu Women's Soccer
    d. Stephen Chow Sing Chi
    Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, Lay Zhang Yixing,
      Zhao Lina, Li Jiayue, Aimee Chen, Josie Xu Jiao, Sisley Choi Si Bui, Xue Ye,
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 106 mins.
  Opening July 11 2026 in mainland China
  Opening August 13 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/pEUlw0SE580

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    An unlikely women's football team from Mount Emei is written off from the start -- dismissed for their age, lack of experience, and slim chances of success. Everything changes when they unlock extraordinary martial arts-inspired abilities that transform their game, propelling them from underdogs to championship contenders.
    But as victories mount and their dream of glory comes within reach, an unexpected betrayal threatens to tear the team apart. Forced to regroup after a crushing setback, they must rethink their strategy, overcome their differences, and rediscover the power of teamwork. Facing an undefeated reigning champion in the ultimate showdown, they will need more than extraordinary skills — they must outthink, outplay, and outmaneuver their opponents.
    Can this unlikely team overcome the odds and achieve the impossible?
    From visionary filmmaker Stephen Chow, Kung Fu Soccer delivers a crowd-pleasing blend of spectacular football action, martial arts fantasy, comedy, and heart — an uplifting story about friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of the impossible.

  3 CHIIKAWA THE MOVIE: THE SECRET OF THE MERMAID ISLAND
    d. Kei Oikawa
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : I
  Length : 99 mins.
  Opening August 6 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/UOEzYpgt2as

[ CINEMA CITY ]
    One day, while Chiikawa and Hachiware are relaxing in the plaza, Usagi suddenly arrives with a flyer slapped onto Usagi's face. Checking the flyer, Hachiware discovers it is an invitation with the words: "An Invitation to a Special Island."

    Lured by the tempting words on the flyer, Chiikawa and friends decide to join the island training camp. Boarding the ship alongside Rakko, who remains suspicious of the flyer's claims, the group sets foot on the island and receives a grand, warm welcome from the Island residents.

    While spending a wonderful time together, Chiikawa and friends are suddenly told a shocking truth: a massive "Siren" living on the island has been abducting the Island residents one after another. Before long, the group gets swept into the plan to subjugate the Siren. Trial after trial awaits Chiikawa and the others as the group pushes forward with earnest determination.

    Can everyone overcome these hardships together...?! And what exactly is the true "secret" hidden on this island...?!

  2 THE ODYSSEY
    d. Christopher Nolan
    Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson,
      Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron

  1 SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
    d. Destin Daniel Cretton
    Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon,
      Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman,
      Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo

[2026.09.03] MARTIAL ART FILM STAR CHEN KUAN TAI PASSED AWAY AT AGE 80

Chen Kuan Tai passed away

Chen Kuan Tai updated his social media in March this year

Chen Kuan Tai worked with Stephen Chow

Chen Kuan Tai with A BOXER FROM SHANTUNG became an overnight success

Chen Kuan Tai's final film still has not been released yet
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Chan Kuan Tai passed away at age 80 in Zhonghsan

Pierre Ngo (right) remembers mentor Chan Kuan Tai (left) as humorous

Chan Kuan Tai became a star with A BOXER FROM SHANTUNG, his tough guy image has been ingrained in people's hearts

Shaw female star Linda Chu (right) last year attended Chan Kuan Tai (left)'s 80th birthday banquet

Linda Chu (left) took a photo with Chan Kuan Tai and his current wife Tong Lei Ping (right)

Chan Kuan Tai (center) and his second wife Fong Yi Chun (right) wed in 1977 and gave birth to their son the next year
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The 70s martial art superstar Chen Kuan Tai died early yesterday (2nd) at the age of 80. He was said to have died of cerebral hemorrhage, and the news was confirmed by his apprentice to his Shaw contemporary friends. According to Shaw's old friends, Chen Kuan Tai's health has always been generally normal. He still had tea with friends last month, and did not look any different; he was admitted to the hospital due to hydrocephalus a few days ago but passed away yesterday morning. Reportedly Chen Kuan Tai originally planned to return to Hong Kong to attend his colleagues' birthday parties.

Chen Kuan Tai won the light heavyweight championship in the Southeast Asian National Arts Championship as a third generation master of Tai Shing Pek Kwar, caught the eyes of martial art film master Chang Cheh and signed with Shaw. In 1968 he joined Shaw's Southern Experimental Theatre Company. In 1972 he starred in THE BOXER FROM SHANTUNG (MA WING JING), which made him an overnight success. With his agility and fighting style he established the mob fight film genre, and led the trend of Hong Kong-produced kung fu films for decades. Later he starred in THE BLOOD BROTHERS (CHI MA), THE SAVAGE 5 (NG FU JEUNG), classic kung fu films like THE FLYING GUILLOTINE (HUET DIK JI) and the classic drama FATHERLAND to solidify his status of the Hong Kong film "Tough Guy" and top Shaw's kung fu superstar. Chang Cheh's "Twin Stars" John Chiang Dai Wai and Ti Lung were on top of the world, and Chen Kuan Tai were on par with them. With the transformation of the Hong Kong films, Chen Kuan Tai gradually faded out of the scene and moved with his current wife to Zhongshan. In his later years he still cared about film, and had returned to Hong Kong to make guest appearances in movies like GALLANTS (DAI LUI TOI), participated in the behind-the-scenes work, and was even interested in opening a movie studio in the mainland.

Chen Kuan Tai's final Hong Kong film was the 2021 film LEGENDARY IN ACTION (DAI HUP ACTION!), which Justin Cheung Kin Sing produced and starred. Cheung Kin Sing expressed regret for the passing of his elder. The film was made over 5 years but still has not been released. Cheung Kin Sing pointed out that because the film needed to be inspected and find distribution, thus needed a lot of time. Yet recently he learned that the film would have a chance at a November release. Now he is planning to edit an all new edition in honor of the elder.

Chen Kuan Tai had an eye for the younger talent. Early on he noticed the then still rookie Stephen Chow Sing Chi on the TVB children program, went against the tide and borrowed the contract from Danny Lee Sau Yin to invite him to collaborate on the film SLEAZY DIZZY (SIU TAU AH SING). He praised Chow Sing Chi as creative and extremely professional. Regarding the passing of his benefactor, Chow Sing Chi posted on social network, "Ma Wing Jing of a generation, Master Chan Kuan Tai, have a safe journey!"

Chen Kuan Tai had experienced many marriages. In 1976 he and Shaw film star Jenny Tsai had a daughter Chen Wing Hay out of wedlock, but they broke up the next year. Later he and Taiwan star Fong Yi Jan wed, in 1978 they had a son Chen Chun Cheung. After the divorce he remarried in 1990 but years later he and his wife Zhao Tingting also ended up in divorce. Chen Kuan Tai once were linked to TVB artist Mariann Wong Cho Si. At the time she was rumored to have come between his marriage, but nothing came of their romance in the end. In October 2017, Chen Kuan Tai was revealed to have registered marriage with girlfriend Tang Li Ping who was 30 years his junior. He admitted that he really wanted to give her a status.

Pierre Ngo Ka Nin was a disciple of Chen Kuan Tai. He said that their birthday was only a day apart, every year they would wish each other good health. "I would send him a message every birthday to wish him a happy and healthy birthday, because he was born on September 25th and mine was September 26th. Since he settled in the mainland many years ago, we really haven't seen each other for many years. The only movie we made together was THE REAL IRON MONKEY (JUN GA TEET MA LAU), we really played master and disciple. He is a very humorous master to me, he is always joking. Of course he would talk a lot about his film experience, especially his days at Shaw's. Back then they really had a tough time on the set, having to fight and without air conditioning, and it was film, so making a movie then really was much tougher than us. May he rest in peace!" Ngo Ka-nin revealed that years ago he wrote the script for "The Blacksmith" based on Chen Kuan Tai, but since filming had not yet begun he did not inform his master. Now that his mentor has passed away, he will bring out another script and work hard to find investors, hoping to complete the project.

In his early years Ngo Ka Nin apprenticed under Chen Kuan Tai, which caused a dispute because Ngo Ka Nin has practiced martial arts for many years with fellow Tai Shing Pek Kwar sect's Sin Ho Ying. Later when he became a disciple of Chen Kuan Tai, Chen Kuan Tai was accused of disrespecting his master and was expelled by his master Chen Sau Chung. Last year Chen Kuan Tai was finally allowed to return to the Tai Shing Pek Kwar sect.

Martial arts star Chen Kuan Tai passed away yesterday morning at 5 a.m. in Zhongshan due to a brain hemorrhage at the age of 80. Services would begin on Saturday (the 5th) at the Zhongshan City Funeral Home, with a funeral the following day.

Veteran media personality Wang Manling announced the tragic news of Chen Kuan Tai's passing, revealing that at 5 a.m. yesterday, Chen suffered a second cardiac arrest and died despite rescue efforts. According to an old Shaw Brothers friend who has known him for many years, Chen Kuan Tai was generally in normal health. Last month he still met with his friend for tea and showed no signs of abnormality at the time. Unexpectedly, yesterday morning Chen Kuan Tai's younger brother with the news of his passing; Reportedly Chen Kuan Tai was recently hospitalized for treatment due to hydrocephalus. Yesterday, the family issued an obituary and announced arrangements for his funeral: "Mr. Chen Kuan Tai, the first-generation kung fu film master of Hong Kong and the third-generation master of the Tai Shing Pek Kwar, unfortunately passed away peacefully at 5 a.m. on September 2nd, 2026, at 5 a.m. in Zhongshan, Guangdong due to illness at the age of 82." The obituary was announced by his wife Tang Liping, son Chen Chun Cheung, and two daughters, Chen Chui Mei and Chen Chui Shan in mourning.

[2026.09.03] LAU SIU MING PASSED AWAY AT AGE 94

Lau Siu Ming's excellent contributions to show business would endure forever

Monica Chan and Charmaine Sheh remember working with Lau Siu Ming in the past and state that they have benefited a lot
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Roger Kwok says that Lau Siu Ming radiated an unique brilliance that could not be replaced

Bowie Lam has benefited a lot from Lau Siu Ming so bidding farewell would not be easy
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Damien Lau (center) posts a photo with Lau Siu Ming (left) and his wife (right), saying that he would always remember them both

Gardner Tse praises Lau Siu Ming for teaching by example and encouraging people's aspirations

Cheung Tat Ming (left) posts a photo with Lau Siu Ming, Anthony Wong, Dayo Wong and Sean Lau

Charmaine Sheh (left) receives lessons from Lau Siu Ming (right) and benefits much from them 

Monica Chan (left) in 2017 worked with Lau Siu Ming on the TVB drama BET HUR

Pierre Ngo (back) with Lau Siu Ming in a wheelchair
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Lau Siu Ming received the TVB Anniersary Performing Artist Awards
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Lau Siu Ming received the 2013 Special Administrative Region government honor badge

Lau Siu Ming (right) was the first Hong Kong dancer to reach the international stage
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Renowned veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu Ming (Ming Sir) passed away yesterday at the age of 94. Veteran voice actor Ting Yu confirmed the news of Lau Siu Ming's death, stating that Lau passed away at 6 p.m. yesterday. Lau Siu Ming has been out of the spotlight for many years, requiring a wheelchair due to mobility difficulties and has rarely appeared publicly in recent years. He has been described as a pioneer in Hong Kong's dance scene. In his early years he studied dance in France and was the first Hong Kong dancer to take the lead role at an international theatre. He worked as a dancer and choreographer at the Belgian National Ballet. After returning to Hong Kong he created his first ballet, 'Sea Love,' and founded the Hong Kong Experimental Musical Troupe. In the 1970s Lau Siu Ming joined the television station as head of the dance department and was also one of the founders of the Hong Kong Ballet Society and the Hong Kong Dance Association.

In 1979, Liu Siu Ming was invited by Tsui Hark to star in the film THE BUTTERFLY MURDER (DIP BIN) and officially entered the film industry. He went on to star in many memorable film and television works. In the movie 'A CHINSE GHOST STORY (SIN NUI YAU WON)' he played the villain, and the androgynous and eerie tree spirit 'Granny' became a classic. His TV dramas have also deeply resonated with the public, including POLICE CADET, THE SHELL GAME II, and THE LEGEND OF THE CONDOR HEROES. In 2013 Lau Siu Ming received the TVB Anniversary Awards for Entertainers and was awarded the badge of honor by the SAR government in the same year. Lau Siu Ming then faded from the spotlight for a long time. In 2017 when he appeared in the TVB drama 'BET HUR,' he revealed that he did not make a drama for a long time because he felt that he has lost his most loyal fans due to his wife's passing in 2012. Lau Siu Ming's contract with TVB ended in 2019. In 2020 he appeared in the ViuTV drama "THE GUTTER," which became his last TV drama.

In recent years Lau Siu Ming has lived a very low-key life, living a reclusive life. A group of younger colleagues, such as Sean Lau Ching Wan, Francis Ng Chun Yu, and Cheung Tat Ming, often visited him. In 2024 he appeared at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China by Hong Kong's cultural and arts community, from where Pierre Ngo Ka Nin posted a photo with Lau Siu Ming in a wheelchair. In an interview Lau Siu Ming said he needed someone to push his wheelchair and relied on domestic helpers to take care of him, which caused him to turn down a lot of work as he needed rest. When asked about his health, Lau Siu Ming admitted that he was afraid of excessive public attention and needing to explain further. He said that he had seven illnesses and needed to catch his breath even when speaking

[2026.09.02] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 2026

For the week starting Saturday, August 29 2026 (Week 35)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 TACITURN
  Can : Wa Siu
  Edwin Tong

https://youtu.be/mkjFZxajUck

  4 SYNDICATE
  JFYT

https://youtu.be/ZXjnnP2AUME

  3 BEST FRIEND ZONE
  Can : Yuen Mei Hau Bei
  Lagchun

https://youtu.be/RrwzU9n-AmY

  2 COOL FAMILY
  Can : Tin Ha Yut Ga
  Louis Koo Tin Lok Feat. Fama

https://youtu.be/MohbRjVGlcg

  1 KIZUNA
  Can : Tung Ju
  MIRROR

https://youtu.be/fcf3RsDaqes

[2026.09.01] EDAN LUI SMOKES AND FIGHTS FOR HIS NEW FILM, AND REVEALS ATTEMPTS TO TAKE "DARK PHOTOS" OF NEW CO-STAR ALI LEE

Charmaine Sheh appears at the premiere, much to the surprise of Edan Lui and Zhang Zhongwen

Edan Lui plays host to Zhang Zhongwen and leads him to a group photo with the fans

Said to have ballooned in size, Patrick Tam jokes that perhaps because his children have returned to Hong Kong and cooked he have more to eat
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Edan Lui is busy with his new series and expects to work night and day on it

Will Or after completing his stage performance in October would prepare to host the Golden Horse Awards

Charmaine Sheh (second right) appears at the premiere to support the Edan Lui (left), Patrick Tam (right) and Zhang Zhongwen (second left) starred SECRET IN THE BOX
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MIRROR members Edan Lui Cheuk On, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Zhang Songwen, and Will Or Wai Lam starred in the film based on a true story, SECRET IN THE BOX (JI HOP CHONG MAI), which has become the closing film of the "Summer International Film Festival 2026." Producer Philip Yung Tsz Kwong led the cast to the premiere the night before last, with Simon Yam Tat Wah, Charmaine Sheh sze Man, and Herman Yau Lai To in attendance to show their support. Lui Cheuk On revealed that in SECRET IN THE BOX he played a delinquent and had to smoke and get into fights, joking that the cigarette flavor was too strong and made him dizzy. He was busy filming ViuTV's new Hong Kong version of the drama "Long Vacation". He noticed his co-star Ali Lee Kai Sum was playful and revealed that while filming an all-night scene, he secretly took "dark photos" of her sleeping. Yet he lamented that they were not "dark at all" but he was not worried about Lee Kai Sum secretly taking photos of him in retaliation.

SECRET IN THE BOX producer Yung Tsz Kwong revealed that the story was set in the 1970s, and filming on location and hoping to faithfully recreate the look of Hong Kong at that time would be difficult. He believed that the result would evoke memories for some viewers. Lead actor Zhang Songwen described the story as simple, but the characters he portrayed would span over 20 years from his 30s to his 50s, making it quite challenging. He was the happiest to have this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong.

Lui Cheuk On revealed that in the film he played a rebellious youth, with scenes of fighting and smoking. Because the cigarette flavor was too strong, he felt dizzy. "The film has some thrilling action scenes. We had to shoot at sea, and we had to be suspended over the exterior wall of a building -- it was quite thrilling. I had a fight scene with Or Wai Lam, but I was the one who getting hit." He is currently busy filming his new drama "Long Vacation," which has started work for three days and pulled all-nighters for days. He described the team and actors were well matched and fun. Working with Ali Lee Kai Sum for the first time, Lui Cheuk On found the Goddess to be a lot of fun and looked forward to even more sparks. "Ali once said in an interview that she was not afraid of being secretly photographed. Recently while filming an all-night scene, I took the chance to secretly take 'dark photos' of her sleeping. Yet the photos didn't come out 'dark' at all. I wasn't worried about being secretly photographed by her." The intimate kiss scene between the two has not yet been filmed. To show courtesy and respect for his co-star, Lui Cheuk On would make sure to brush his teeth, rinse his mouth with mouthwash, chew gum, and refuse to eat strongly flavored foods beforehand.

The Internet praised Lee Kai Sum's brilliant portrayal of Tomoko Yamaguchi's role in "Long Vacation." Lui Cheuk On agreed that Lee's performance was just right, but he did not dare to comment on himself. "I don't dare to say if I channel Takuya Kimura. I just try my best to play the role well. If the director says it's okay, then that's enough." His close friend Bonnie Wong Ching Yee has been said to be earning HK$ 5 million a year and becoming a little rich lady in the circle, even moving to Kadoorie Hill. Lui Cheuk On joked that he has known Wong Ching Yee was a wealthy lady and has visited his friend's residence. He believed that as long as she lived comfortably, anywhere would be a luxury home.

In November Or Wai Lam will served as an emcee for the Golden Horse Awards ceremony in Taiwan. He shared that he had an experience as an emcee once and was not too nervous yet. After finishing the stage play in October, he would immediately begin preparing for the Golden Horse Awards emcee. In the Golden Horse Awards promotional video, he said he was a bit more attractive than Greg Hsu. Or Wai Lam explained, "I purely stuck to the dialogue and treated it like a joke. No one needs to take it to heart."

Tam Yiu Man remembered a prison scene in the film. That day he suddenly received news of the passing of Auyeung Bing Keung, the real life basis for the film's character, which felt almost unbelievably coincidental and sent chills down his spine. In that prison scene, Ah Tam and Zhang Songwen had ten minutes long dialogues that they completed in one take. He joked that the two people used up a box of tissue from crying. Earlier when he performed at a mainland nightclub, viewers posted the video on social media to criticize him for having a belly and a barrel waist. Tam Yiu Man joked that thanks to the coverage, he got many more opportunities to perform. He explained that it was "happy fat." "Because my children have returned to Hong Kong from abroad, they often stayed home to cook and eat good food; which led to the weight gain, a slightly protruding belly. Later I would exercise to lose weight." The late Anita Mui Yim Fong's 102-year-old mother, Tam Mei Kam, passed away the day before yesterday. As one of Mui Yim Fong's disciples, Tam Yiu Man expressed his regret, saying, "In recent years I have rarely seen Ma Mui, only running into her once. She was very kind. I hope that Sister Mui and Ma Mui would be able tgo meet again in heaven again."

[2026.08.31] FAVORITE BERNICE YUEN WINS MISS HONG KONG

After rounds of competitions Miss Hong Kong Bernice Yuen, First Runner-Up Ada Tang and Second Runner-Up Scarlett Li are the top three

Bernice Yuen

Ada Tang

Scarlett Li is the Second Runner-up and Miss Photogenic

Despite her confidence Jasmine Lo ends up "empty handed"

Crystal Fung

Juliana Kwok

Carmaney Wong and Roxanne Ho dress up

Tiffany Tan "translates" Gracia Zhou's less than fluent Cantonese during their duel

Married hosts Raymond Cho, Edwin Siu and Kenneth Ma even jokingly puts on blindfolds before the swimsuit competition

MYNT performs in red

Rosita Kwok passes the test with her singing and clarinet playing
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Fresh out of the oven Miss Hong Kong Bernice Yuen (center) receives congratulations from first runner-up Ada Tang (left) and second runner-up Scarlett Li (right)

Bernice Yuen covers her face as tears of excitement rolls at the moment of the winner announcement, as favorite Jasmine Lo applauds to congratulate her

Miss Hong Kong Bernice Yuen is the most pleased with her question and answer segment performance

Scarlett Li does not feel that her stature is a disadvantage as she wins Miss Photogenic as wished

Jasmine Lo is unable to break the "curse" of trying on the tiara and misses out on the top three

Ada Tang performs a fan dance that is full of elegance and confidence

Bernice Yuen's parents hold up their support signs high after learning about their daughter's victory

Chorie Li in the end only wins Miss Friendship

Crystal Fung wears over HK$ 1 million in accessories, while Rachel Chan in a dress says that she feels like Cinderella

Girl group MYNT members and fellow former Miss Hong Kong Hilary Chong, Sabrina Mendes, and Ellyn Ngai happily appear as guest performers on the Miss Hong Kong stage
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The annual beauty pageant, Miss Hong Kong Pageant Final 2026, was held last night at Tseung Kwan O TV City. This year, the Hong Kong theme was "dare to be perfect". After rounds of competitions between 12 candidates, favorite Bernice Yuen firmly sat on the throne. Her eloquent performance even won her thumbs up from Crystal Fung Ying Ying and Rachel Chan Yee Tak in the audience. Successfully losing 13 pounds, Ada Tang with a great showing was the surprise second runner-up, and the third runner-up Scarlett Li received double titles as she also won "Miss Photogenic".

This year's group of hosts comprised of "Three Brothers: Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming, Edwin Siu Ching Nam, Raymond Cho Wing Lim, with Luk Ho Ming and Leonard Cheng Hin Fung. This was the first time in the 26 years since Ma Kwok Ming entered the industry to take on the role of a large-scale live program. He and Cho Wing Lim hosted Miss Hong Kong for the first time, so they inevitably appeared rusty. Later the three talked about "qualifications", Siu Ching Nam said that he already had experience, because as early as 2023 he had presided over the pageant with three television Best Actors Joel Chan Shan Chung, Moses Chan Ho and Ruco Chan Chin Pang. Ma Kwok Ming recalled that in his early days in the business he accompanied Sonija Kwok Sin Nei at the "1999 Miss Hong Kong Pageant"; Cho Wing Lim also served as the host of the 2018 Miss Hong Kong swimsuit segment. Since Ma Kwok Ming appeared on the Miss Hong Kong stage earlier than the two, Siu Ching Nam and Cho Wing Lim called him "elder brother" out of respect. The three even joked that to be able to host Miss Hong Kong together, they were truly "fortunate for three actors."

The performers were just as star studded, including singers Gin Lee Hung Ngai, Mike Tsang Pei Tat, Vic Teo, Edmond Leung Hon Man, and the new girl group "MYNT". Last night Gin Lee opened the show with a performance of "Iconic" and "Dum Dum". 12 candidates appeared and introduced themselves with the topic "My Bravest Moment." Then Tsang Pei Tat performed the classic songs "Flower Field Mistake" and "In Search of Deities", as candidates immediately appeared in an elegant and gorgeous evening dress that showed a unique oriental beauty. The main performance of the evening was the cross-platform collaboration between Leung Hon Man and Celina Harto (Chan Ching Yi), Zoie Tse Shuk Yi and Rosita Kwok Pak Yin. Three female artists each showed their talents: Chan Ching Yi played the harp live, Tse Shuk Yi performed an elegant piano piece with Leung Hon Man, and known as "Demon Tone Chin Chin", Kwok Pak Yin even sang two verses and played a little clarinet to pass the test.

Twelve candidates accepted the pageant's "one word" challenge, and many candidate showed their quick wit. Among them 1 Bernice Yuen who received the word "wrong" performed the most prominently. She replied, "I feel I got the word wrong to tell me not to wrongly miss any opportunity tonight, not to be wrongly miss the opportunity to face the camera. In addition the word could be divided into two parts, the gold part symbolizes the most golden time of my life is now; the past part reminds me not to look back at the past and to go forward." 10 Cecilia Chan's eloquence also received a lot of praise. When the pageant gave the word "loss", Cecilia Chan responded very quickly and said, "When I returned to the TV city today, take a guess who I ran into. I ran into Pretty Tong (Ma Kwok Ming's wife Roxanne Tong). She told me to lose a little more during the question and answer segment, so Ma Kwok Ming would show his Tennen Boke expression. Everyone would really like that." Ma Kwok Ming immediately cooperated with his airhead expression, and the whole venue burst into laughter.

When 2 Scarlett Li received the word "short" surprisingly seemed to take a jab at the small stature of last year's Miss Hong Kong Stacey Chan. She said, "I think the event dedicated this word "short" to me because many of the past winners are relatively small, just like the previous champion Miss Stacey; so tonight I have a chance to win the title!" She even confidently dubbed herself the favorite. 11 Caris Yan drew the word "flat". As the most educated candidate, she played with idioms and said that she was like blue and white porcelain, a high- quality product that improved with time. She also described her dream encounter with candidates with "chanced encounter like a dream", and her eloquence has won a lot of applause.

In the "Talent Performance" session, candidates performed mainly dances, including candidate 1 Bernice Yuen's Jazz Funk performance, 2 Scarlett Li's Latin dance, 3 Chorie Li's Pop Jazz, 7 Vera Yang's Chinese dance plus calligraphy, 8 Ada Tang's fan dance, 9 Gracia Zhou's umbrella dance, 10 Cecilia Chan's water-sleeved dance and Guzheng performance, and 11 Agnes Yan's ballet. More eye-catching was 5 Etherine Wei, who not only wore a revealing costume to perform snake dance but also performed a split. 12 Caris Tang was more innovative as she performed sign language. Announcing that she would DJ in advance, 6 Jasmine Lo's performance had no surprise.

Subsequently, the candidates changed into swimwear, with elegant and expensive fur coats and snow boots. They put on sunglasses, appeared with the mascot "Snow Monster", and carried out a one-on-one duels. Finally, candidate 1 Bernice Yuen, 2 Scarlett Li, 6 Jasmine Lo and 8 Ada Tang successfully reached to the top four.

the end the 26-year-old candidate 1 Bernice Yuen led from the beginning to the end and took the title, candidate Ada Tang 8 was the surprise first runner-up, candidate 2 Scarlett Li took the second runner-up and "Miss Photogenic." As for the most popular candidate 6 Jasmine Lo went "empty handed". Miss Hong Kong Berenice Yuen is the currently 26 years old graduate of the Department of Communication at the Baptist University, and her career is an actor. She performed a powerful jazz Funk dance for her talent portion, showed her wild charm and successfully added to her score.

2026 MISS HONG KONG PAGEANT
Miss Hong Kong: 1 Bernice Yuen
First Runner-Up: 8 Ada Tang
Second Runner-Up: 2 Scarlett Li
Miss Photogenic: 2 Scarlett li
Miss Friendship: 3 Chorie Li