[2025.01.18] THE LAST DANCE EXTENDS ITS MAINLAND RUN

Michelle Wai jokes that her figure shocks even herself
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Michelle Wai is happy that the mainland run of THE LAST DANCE has been extended
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THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK)'s lead actress Michelle Wai Sze Nga yesterday attended the opening of the home appliance brand as a guest. THE LAST DANCE was released in Hong Kong on November 19th last year, breaking many records in Hong Kong repeatedly and even becoming the highest-grossing Chinese film in Hong Kong film history. Released nearly two months ago, its popularity remained as its Hong Kong box office has exceeded HK$ 158 million. There are still many shows for the audience to enjoy. As for the mainland box office it also broke through 200 million yuan RMB and would extend its screening period across the Lunar New Year. Wai Sze Nga also said that she was very happy to hear the good news; as for the outside talk that THE LAST DANCE laying "a goose egg" at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, Wai Sze Nga thought that it's a good thing for the movie to be discussed.

The Hong Kong Film Critics Society recently announced the winners, and founding member Manfred Wong (Man Jun) was upset for Wai Sze Nga. He felt that she deserved to win the Best Actress for THE LAST DANCE. Wai Sze Nga said that she has been too busy to watch the news more recently. "Actually it is a good thing that every movie has a degree of discussion." Man Jun pointed out that THE LAST DANCE was very popular with the audience but did not win the award, and was not even included in the discussion of the final five best films. The Society was really hostile to the audience, she said, "Everyone's preferences are different." However the Hong Kong Film Critics Society was accused of being a clique activity? She said, "I respect the decision of each award. Of course I would be happy to receive praises and awards, because I have done my best." Was she moved that Man Jun felt she deserved the award? She stated that she would be moved with every praise. Seeing everyone working hard for the film industry, and every actor is also working hard.

In addition, the Hong Kong box office of THE LAST DANCE has exceeded HK$ 158 million, and the mainland box office has also exceeded 200 million yuan RMB. The mainland will also extend the screening period to span the Lunar New Year. Wai Sze Nga heard the good news and expressed that she was very happy, and hoped that in the future even more viewers would be able to see THE LAST DANCE. If the box office would climb further then they would celebrate with more dinners. Regarding THE LAST DANCE being expected to be the "Best Film" at the Hong Kong Film Awards, she said that she would still look at all the awards with a normal state of mind. "Now I have to properly enjoy each and every process." She has also been canvassing for votes. Every time she met new friends, she would ask if everyone have watched THE LAST DANCE in hopes of having even more audiences to go and enjoy the movie.

As for THE LAST DANCE failing to win the Critics Society Awards and was only included in the list of ten recommended films, it caused controversy and criticism that the results were unfair and the event was clique-ish. However, professionals in the film industry did not seem to respect this award. The reporter called Hong Kong veteran directors Wong Jing and Clifton Ko Chi Sum in hopes of hearing their professional evaluation, but they did not think it was worth mentioning. Wong Jing replied, "No comment, everyone has the right to expression." Ko Chi Sum also replied, "I don't participated in these activities and topics."