[2026.03.26] WONG YAU NAM IS CONFIDENT ABOUT WINNING BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR WITH CIAO UFO

Wong Yau Nam has been in the business for 25 years, grateful that he has gained more than he has lost. He has never regretted choosing this path to show business

Wong Yau Nam sees his late father as a role model, remembering his lessons tightly

Wong Yau Nam and SHINE group mate Tsui Tin Yau starred in CIAO UFO, which was the last time they reformed for a movie

Wong Yau Nam has worked with City Bus to obtain his bus driver license, hoping to attract even more young people to get into the business
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Wong Yau Nam starred in CIAO UFO (JOI GEIN UFO) 7 years ago and recently the film has finally been released. He was nominated for the "44th Hong Kong Film Awards" for Best Supporting Actor with this film. He gave his all to play a blood cancer patient, losing 14 pounds in a month. He admitted that he was confident in competing for the award. The 42-year-old Wong Yau Nam admitted that he has longed to start a family, implying that he currently has someone he is getting to know and hopes that the relationship will blossom and bear fruit. In his 25 years in the industry, he has experienced peaks and valleys. From forming the boy band Shine with Tsui Tin Yau and becoming popular, developing in music, film and television, paying off huge debts for his father, encountering the film winter again, to obtaining a bus license for the online channel program he runs, he has deeply believed in grinding his teeth, never giving up and bravely facing problems head on. There is nothing that cannot be resolved.

Wong Yau Nam played the role of blood cancer patient Ho Ka Him in CIAO UFO. Claiming to have witnessed "UFO" in Wah Fu Estate when he was a child, he would never forget about losing 14 pounds in a month for the role. Wong Yau Nam would compete for Best Supporting Actor at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, saying that he did his best to play the role well and was confident about competing for the award. He also revealed that his childhood was similar to the character, as he once fantasized about being abducted by an UFO. He felt that the film was triggered by an urban legend, the changes in the people and things experienced by the characters in it were believed to bring resonance and collective memories to Hong Kong people of a certain era. "Watching a movie I made 7 years ago is a different experience, but something hasn't changed at all over the years. I see Hong Kong people can be very persistent for survival. Hong Kong is a very interesting place. There are many ways to make a lot of money. If you don't have money, as long as you are willing to work hard, you will not starve to death. This place is full of human touch."

The Wong Yau Nam played Ho Ka Him is optimistic and goes with the flow. He admitted that the role had a lot in common with him. The most profound scene was the death of Lo Hai Pang, who played his grandfather, Ho Ka Him was devastated and emotionally collapsed. "My heart was aching during the performance, because my family is my strongest backing. No matter what happens, no matter how angry and impulsive I am, I will naturally 'surrender' when facing my family and I will not make wrong decisions indiscriminately."

Wong Yau Nam said that his late father has a profound influence on him. From childhood to adulthood, his father was his biggest driving force. Father and son seemed to have telepathy, as he took his father's struggle history as an example and reference. He learned the principles of being a human being from his father, which became his motto, "Papa was born in the mainland, then went to Macau and came to work in Hong Kong. He has worked in a garage, as a cook, and in printing work, and later became a boss. I was instilled by him since I was a child that 'it doesn't matter if you do something wrong, the most important thing is to know what mistakes you made' and that you must respect others. When I was in second grade, I once at breakfast used foul language with my sister, and my father scolded me like mad. At the time I was little, I didn't know what I said was foul language. Papa thought it was very important to respect others; because once understanding this truth, no one could be extremely bad."

Wong Yau Nam said that he would have the courage to face setbacks and difficulties every time. Resolute against escape, he was convinced that after solving the problem, he would be stronger and stronger. Despite every obstacle would be hard to pass he would pass every one. "I am not stubborn, but persistent. Just like when my father's business failed, I insisted on helping to pay off the debt (7 million) . I didn't run away, and I was a good man after paying it off. Those 6 years were very hard. Actually I could've just walked away, but maybe because of this I couldn't hold my head up for the rest of my life. After enduring it, I would be stronger in the future." He believed that another difficulty in life was that he has been acting for many years, he wanted to transition but encountered the downturn of the film market. Coupled with the novel corona pandemic, the sharp decline in investors left him stuck in a bottleneck position, stagnant and confused. "Even so, I still have the mentality of never giving up, try to stay in shape and condition, cherish every performance opportunity, go all out, and believe that if you work hard to transform, there will always be a work for the audience to see. In the past 6 years, I have only made about two or three dramas and 7 to 8 movies. The output has indeed decreased a lot, but it has made me cherish each role more. Now if you ask me to play the role in CIAO UFO again, it would certainly be different from before; or singing Shine's FAREWELL TO 18, I couldn't 'savor' the meaning of the lyrics back then; but now singing it again naturally feels different and has a stronger sense of resonance."

Since the death of his father, Wong Yau Nam has cherished spending time with his family even more. His sister is married and has her own family. He lives with his mother, who is about 70 years old, and occasionally the mother and son would travel to enjoy family time. Currently single, he revealed that he has longed to start a family more than 10 years ago but it backfired. He implied that he currently has someone he has been interested in, hoping to blossom and bear fruit. "When I was 30 years old, I told my manager that I really wanted to get married, start a family and have children; but I was not stable enough back then. Now I have a goal, getting to know each other slowly, and I will share the good news with you when it stabilizes." He said that his sister and mother have been anxious for him to date, but they have not urged him to get married for fear of bringing pressure to him. They just let everything go with the flow.

Wong Yau Nam recently has been often said to have switched jobs and drive a bus, which became a hot topic. He explained that during the novel corona pandemic, he collaborated with a car dealer friend industry to create an online channel program "Runaway Joke" to share the local driving culture and life experience through his first-hand experience. "Doing the show is to maintain popularity, and secondly, to make a living. I also have a jewelry business with my partner, and I fly to Japan every month, which has become my second home. As for being a bus captain, it is actually a collaboration with Citybus, mainly to attract more young people to join the industry through the program. When filming the show, I let go of my identity as an artist. From registration, driving lessons, license examinations to duty, everything was real. At first, driving a bus was difficult and I was worried about crashing; but then I figured it out, overcame my demons, no longer doubted myself and my hands, enjoyed the fun of driving, and it became smoother and smoother."

Wong Yau Nam said that when as a bus captain, he must pay attention to safety. There is a term in the industry called 'rolling dice', in case of a mistake that would cause injury to the passengers it would be a very big deal, so the pressure was not small. "Being a bus captain was not me deliberately trying to stay connected. I just wanted to tell everyone that in this current situation, many people would also encounter unpleasant things. As long as you are willing to persevere, nothing is impossible, and you can release positive energy through your own experience." He said that as the bus captain started he worked for 8 hours, the mental pressure and physical exertion were very high. Every time he finished driving the bus, his eyes were red after work. Sometimes when passengers and passers-by recognized him they would greet him, he also felt so happy and felt the human touch. He believed that when the work in front of the screen has decreased greatly in recent years, he believed that artists were also people. As long as they made money with their own hands, nothing was impossible.

[2026.03.25] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, MARCH 21 2026

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[2024.03.25] STARS TRY TO SAVE THEIR MOVIES FROM THE END OF THEIR THEATRICAL RUNS

GAMER GIRLS has collected around HK$ 332,000 at the box office, a less than ideal performance

The BACK TO THE PAST team promotes for GAMER GIRLS without any hesitation

Wong Yau Nam frequently attends audience appreciation screenings
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Wong Yau Nam and Angela Yuen Lai Lam have recently released new films. Although their films were full of sincerity, they have not performed well at the box office. The team could only appeal to the audience online for support. Wong Yau Nam's new film lost at the box office but won awards and word of mouth, while Yuen Lai Lam's new film was severely criticized online.

The movie NIGHT KING (YEH WONG) and BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) have been successful at the box office, the former has exceeded HK$ 100 million and the latter has received 96 million. While everyone have looked forward a small comeback for Hong Kong films, the Wong Yau Nam and others starred CIAO UFO (JOI GEIN UFO) and the Yuen Lai Lam, Kayan Ng starred GAMER GIRLS (DIN GAING NUI) have reached critical level at the box office, suffered from drastical schedule drop and might possibly be forced to end their runs. The teams have spoken up online in the past few days, hoping for movie fans to support the films at the cinemas.

CIAO was completed 8 years ago but due to a variety of reasons was not officially released until recently. The film used the UFO incident in Wah Fu Estate in the 80s to depict the changes of the times through the growth of the little small protagonists, was well received by the audience in preview screenings. It has also received a good response at various film award ceremonies, including a total of 10 nominations for the Hong Kong Film Awards. Originally the film was expected to make an impact at the box office; but unfortunately, as of 6 days after its release yesterday, this production with an investment of nearly 20 million surprisingly only received about 2.24 million at the box office!

Lead actor Wong Yau am frequently appeared at audience appreciation screenings and promoted hard, but from the photos the cinemas were only half full. However he has not given up as he continued to promote hard online. The film's producer and screenwriter Amy Chin Siu Wai also appealed on the Internet, "The opening box office was less than 200,000. I hope if everyone who has seen it and think it is worth recommending, please help again with a strong push; otherwise seeing UFO will be difficult next week!" In an interview yesterday, she said, "The box office is very important. We also want more people to go to the cinemas to see the efforts of the team and actors."

As for GAMER the situation has been even more dire. The film has been successfully filmed after receiving 5 million from the government from the "6th First Feature Film Initiative". As of the 12th day in release yesterday, the box office has not been satisfactory and the number of theaters will be reduced from 35 to 2 in the second week. The relevant parties have not released the box office figures for a long time, actually the total was only about 322,000. The team had no choice but to try to save themselves, forming a team with only the resources they had to thank the audiences and hoping to fight until the last minute. Fortunately they had the support of many fellow travelers, the SNOWBALL ON A SUNN DAY (GUM DOR BO) and BACK TO THE PAST audience appreciation teams have quickly agreed to shoot videos to promote together.

Director Veronica Bassetto spoke up online. "GAMER GIRLS itself is a story about being denied, falling down and getting back up. This is exactly the situation of our creators. Although the box office is difficult, we will continue to find a way." She also expressed her hope that their hard work would be seen, and star Yuen Lai Lam also left a message, "I hope so too!" However, a large number of negative comments has poured in online, which has been truly discouraging.

[2026.03.24] TONY LEUNG KA FAI, FISH LIEW WIN HONG KONG FILM DIRECTORS' GUILD BEST ACTOR, BEST ACTRESS

Tony Leung Ka Fai and Fish Liew win the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Best Actor and Best Actress, adding to their confidence for the Hong Kong Film Awards next month

Shu Qi receives the "new director award" from frequent collaborator director Andrew Lau

Alex To wins an award as soon as he made a movie, director Juno Mak congratulates him

Louis Cheung has been putting his efforts into preparing for his concert, his wife Kay Tse would of course support him

Soi Cheang clarifies that Daniel Wu has always been the first choice for the role

Lokman Yeung and Anson Kong hope to talk their way into more and more movies and television series

THE SHADOW'S EDGE Tony Leung Ka Fai (left) and SOMEONE LIKE ME's Fish Liew (right) receive Best Actor and Best Actress

Alex To (left) receives Best Supporting Actor and thanks Juno Mak (right) for inviting him to perform in SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT

Shu Qi receives the New Director Award from Andrew Lau

Michelle Wai receives Best Supporting Actress with CIAO UFO

Soi Cheang (left) and Hu Jun (right) present the honorary award to Stanley Kwan (center)

Soi Cheang says that Daniel Wu's character was his from the beginning to the end and has not replaced anyone

Louis Cheung and his wife Kay Tse attend the Film Directors' Guild dinner and want to offer their services to filmmakers they admire

Sandra Ng reveals that she and her husband Peter Chan set off their romantic spark at the Directors' Guild dinner
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The "Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Annual Dinner and Annual Awards Ceremony" was held the night before, and a total of 10 awards were presented. Tony Leung Ka Fai became the Best Actor with THE SHADOW'S EDGE (BO FUNG JUI YING), and Fish Liew Chi Yu was crowned Best Actress with SOMEONE LIKE ME (JEUNG NGOR JEH YEUNG DIK OI CHING); participating in SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUN LUM FOR SHAN) Alex To Tak Wai and CIAO UFO (JOI GEIN UFO)'s Michelle Wai Sze Nga won Best Supporting Actor and Actress respectively; GIRLFRIENDS (NUI HAI BUT PING FAN)'s Elizabeth Tang To received the "Best New Actor" and Stanley Kwan Kam Peng was awarded the "Honorary Award"; the movie CIAO UFO won Best Film and director Patrick Leung Pak Kin also won Best Director for this film. Shu Qi poked fun at herself as the oldest "new director" and wanted to make Hong Kong films; Wai Sze Nga disclosed her phone number on stage to "scrape for work", and Jia Zhangke also humorously "followed the trend".

Leung Ka Fai, Shu Qi, Kara Hui (Wai Ying Hung), Liew Chi Yu, Wai Sze Nga, To Tak Wai, Kwan Kam Peng, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Cecilia Choi Si Bui, Philip Ng Wan Lung, etc. appeared at the dinner. Sandra Ng Kwan Yu arrived with her husband Peter Chan Ho Sun. She recalled that she served as the emcee for the Film Directors' Guild dinner in 1993 and thus became acquainted with Chan Ho Sun, thus she has had a special affection for this dinner. "In 1993, I was the emcee for the dinner in the same place. Chan Ho Sun came to perform. He saw me and thought I was pretty, so he asked for my 'license' (phone number). Later everyone went for drinks with a group of directors. We started from there and have a lot of memory. I am very happy to be in the same place with so many new and old friends tonight." The event also invited Anthoney Chen, Jia Zhangke, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Yu Heung Ying, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Hu Jun and Soi Cheang Pou Soi as award presenters so it was star- studded.

The funniest winner of the night was none other than "Best Supporting Actress" Wai Sze Nga, who excitedly made her phone number public to plead for collaborations she took the stage to accept the award. After winning the Guild's Best Actress for THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) last year, this year she won Best Supporting Actress with CIAO UFO. She admitted that winning the award was a great encouragement, and she would not mind reducing her salary when she would encounter good roles and scripts. She only hoped that Hong Kong films would flourish. She also said that the phone number was real. "I don't dare to say now I have nonstop offers, I still want even more producers and directors to know me. So I publicized my phone number to field jobs. I want more people to find me." Would she reduce her salary to increase job opportunities? Wai Sze Nga said that for the good of Hong Kong film, she would be willing. "I believe as an actor, for a good role I wouldn't mind how much the pay would be. I am waiting for screenplays and opportunities. For now I don't have any new movies yet, mainly I would promote hard for CIAO UFO." When asked about her confidence for the Hong Kong Film Awards, she said that the nominees are all strong and would maintain a normal state of mind. She also announced that she would walk on the red carpet with her husband at that time.

Having been in the industry for 41 years, To Tak Wai won an award when he attended the Directors' Guild event for the first time and called it magical. He even reunited with the "missing director" Juno Mak Chun Lung again, and joked that the director disappeared after making the movie. Jia Zhangke presented Leung Ka Fai with "Best Actor", he said that he was very happy to get together with Hong Kong film colleagues, eager to work with Hong Kong actors and humorously imitated Wai Sze Nga's phone number announcement to make the audience laugh.

Singer To Tak Wai rarely made movies. Two nights ago he even won Best Supporting Actor with SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT. He joked that even after 41 years in the business, he was still able to sense the might of winning an award and the great sense of success. He was impacted from head to toe. He felt that currently he was at his mature condition acting wise, with the shot of confidence from the award this time he hoped to be able to play even more interesting characters.

Speaking of stipulating for Juno Mak Chun Lung to "call him back" on the stage, he said that during the shoot they would speak over the phone every other. Juno would very attentively answer any question he had about the character, but once the shoot was done he vanished. He joked, "Actually I wanted 'post sale service'! I hope to be able to receive his message here, how are you doing, is the movie entertaining! Today I got to see him on a rare occasion. I hope he wouldn't leave so soon later. I have a lot to share with him, and ask him why I am the only choice for the character." He also said that he would return home to celebrate with his family and share the joy.

The fresh out of the oven Best Actor Leung Ka Fai and Best Actress Liew Chi Yu were interviewed together. Absent from film events for a long time, Leung Ka Fai said that he was determined to participate and has never thought of winning an award. "I see many new and old friends and film colleagues on hand, everyone are very happy together and still have hope for Hong Kong films." Did he want to work until the torch would be passed to a new generation of actors? He said that since the golden age of Hong Kong films, the generation gap in the film industry has been talked about for many years. Now seeing how hard working the new generation of filmmakers has been and how well they have performed, he believed that he would be able to help them continue the film dream in their hearts. He was already happy to see many rising stars, admitting that the Directors' Guild award was rather meaningful and mentioned his role in THE SHADOW'S EDGE was not the lead but was recognized. He could consider it a double full harvest.

Liew Chi Yu said that she was deeply happy to receive the award from Cheng Sau Man, recalling that she often watched Hong Kong films in Malaysia when she was a child and was full of longing for Hong Kong. After coming to Hong Kong she kept working hard. Now she has received recognition, she thanked directors and producers for their appreciation; speaking of her film NIGHT KING (YEH WONG) exceeding HK$ 100 million at the box office and like Dayo Tze Wah she had three out of four Hong Kong films that grossed over HK$ 100 million, she joked that Tze Wah was the box office "captain" and she was just the "team member" who caught a ride. "I just happened to hitch a HK$ 100 million box office ride, maybe in the previous life I did a lot of good deeds." However regarding being dubbed the "lucky general", she was excited, said that she really liked this title and hoped that it would be able to spread further and land her more roles. Leung Ka Fai praised her for knowing how to be grateful and reminded her to write down her benefactor so that her brain would not go blank when she stood on the podium. Has Leung Ka Fai been busy taking care of his grandchildren? He laughed and said that he was busy with work, and taking care of his grandchildren was none of his business. Now he has two grandchildren, he humbly claimed to be a "domestic helper" who was responsible for taking care of household hygiene. He admitted that he had money, but not much.

Hu Jun presented the "Honorary Award" to Kwan Kam Peng. He happened to be attending the art festival in Hong Kong and thanked Cheang Pou Soi and Manfred Wong (Man Jun) for taking the time to contact him. Kwan Kam Peng revealed that originally he wanted to fly to Taiwan to meet actors, but attended only after Man Jun scolded him. Kwan Kam Peng looked back at the end of 1970s when he worked as an assistant screenwriter at the television station. He was grateful that he received the advice and support from many elders and benefited greatly. He was even fortunate enough to work with the late Anita Mui Yim Fong and Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing. Currently he is teaching at the Hong Kong City University, dedicating his effort to cultivate a new generation of directors.

When Lau Wai Keung presented Shu Qi with the "New Director" award, he mischievously brought up her putting on air and being late before entering the industry 30 years ago. They were originally scheduled to meet at 10 AM in Taiwan for in person casting but she did not show up until 8 PM. "I asked her why she was so late. She very arrogantly said that she went out, got drunk and couldn't get up; but just like that we have collaborated for 30 years, and I made 13 movies with her." Shu Qi laughed and admitted that she was late because she was drunk that day and did not remember until she heard the phone the next day. "I was in Taichung at the time and immediately rushed to Taipei. Without any makeup and clothes I casually went to meet the directors. I was filthy!"

"I have been in the film industry for 31 years and have been a very lucky girl. Although I acted like a big shot, two directors Lau Wai Keung and Man Jun still waited for me." She said that Lau Wai Keung constantly brought this incident up again. She admitted that GIRL has brought her multiple director awards, but when she made the movie she did not think about any award. At the time she only wanted to be under budget and complete the production smoothly. She felt very lucky and joked that she was the oldest "new director".

How would she and husband Stephen Fung Tak Lun celebrate? Shu Qi said, "Wait until it comes to an end first. (Are you waiting until after winning the Hong Kong Film Award?) I hope that I would be able to wait until the end of this year, in other words this year would keep bringing different award shows. (This year is a lucky one for you to win awards?) I don't really have any confidence, but with my connection with people I should be determined to participate." She also lamented that she has not made a Hong Kong film for more than ten years, admitted that she really wanted to but unfortunately no one has asked her. Who would she like to work with? She joked, "As long as it's not Lau Wai Keung it's fine." She also would like to work with new actors.

Also joking about coming to "scrape for work" were Lokman Yeung and Anson Kong Yip Sun. Lokman partnered with Hedwig Tam Sin Yin as the emcees of the Directors' Guild event for the first time, joking that he could justifiably "scrape for work" on stage; although Anson Kong had to leave early due to work, he also said that he would seize any job opportunity and hope to share film resources. Earlier they supported their group mate Tiger Yau's first solo concert and praised that his performance as mature. They were happy for him and also thought Tiger sharing the stage with his sister was heart warming. They hoped that Tiger would keep working hard for Part 2 of the concert, and they would not hesitate if he would need help.

In addition, Lokman earlier has been nominated for "Best Actor (Comedy/Farce) at the 34th Hong Kong Drama Awards. He stated that he has never even thought about it and was very happy to receive the recognition from the industry. AK's movie WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL (NGOR MOON BUT SI SUP MOR) would open next month. HE praised that story as exciting and hoped that even more people would support it.

Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild President Cheang Pou Soi also appeared the night before and personally clarified the rumors that Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) replaced Takuya Kimura in the movie TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI JUNG JEUNG). Two Best Actresses Wai Ying Hung (Sister Hung) and Cheng Sau Man were also present to support the event.

Cheang Pou Soi revealed in an interview that the Directors' Guild would continue to hold master class exchange meetings, inviting filmmakers at home and abroad to discuss the future development of the film industry. Would it be a pity that Takuya Kimura would not participate in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER? He clarified that the cast would be constantly adjusted during the creation of the film, and Ng Yin Cho has always been intended to play his role. There is no "replacement" for Takuya Kimura, and he has apologized to Ng Yin Cho's manager. He also revealed that Ng Yin Cho would accept training in advance for the action scenes. As for whether the action scenes would be more exciting than TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING), he said that he would do his best. "I don't dare to say THE FINAL CHAPTER would fight harder than WALLED IN. The presure is greater than the previous one, in the beginning I thought I woudn't have any pressure. Each movie would be its own movie. No matter what the box office performance would be, I only hoped production wise, including the story content, art, action, etc. would be better than the last time. I can take another step further. Indeed making a sequel wouldn't be as carefree as the first one. When I made the first one I didn't expect people would watch the movie and super lacked confidence." Would there will be pressure due to the box office of more than HK$ 100 million for the first installment? Cheang Pou Soi said frankly, "The unexpected popularity of the first installment would inevitably put pressure on the filming of the second part. I will try my best to do it well and try not to consider the box office baggage."

Sister Hung deliberately asked for leave from the set in Zhuhai, saying that she must be present to support the event. She needed to return to Zhuhai early the next morning for the shoot. She revealed that she has been collaborating with a new director on a mainland film, and said that she would set aside one spot to work with a new director every year. Would she like to direct? She admitted that she has been an assistant director more than 30 years ago and deeply understood the hard work behind the scenes. Also she had little interest in the backstage as she preferred to be in front of the camera. She admitted that she made more money on screen.

Sammi attended as an award presenter. The box office of NIGHT KING, starring her and Wong Tze Wah, has exceeded HK$ 100 million. She stated that she was very happy but unfortunately Tze Wah was not present, which made her feel that there was a difference. Regarding Tze Wah's promise to be a guest performer for Sammi's July Kai Tak concert if the box office exceeded 100 million, has he started rehearsing the choreography? Sammi said that she did not know if Zihua would be available at that time, and if he would be able to attend she would not mind having the limelight stolen. She would even be very happy. She also revealed that she planned to release a new album before the concert, hoping to do well this year in both movies and music do. She also said that she would attend the movie celebration banquet even if she would have to go on a diet for the concert. She would also consider using AI to make "wedding photos" with Tze Wah from when they were younger to thank the audience.

Louis Cheung Kai Chung attended with his wife Kay Tse On Kay. He said that he was very happy to see many directors he admired and on and off screen staff he was familiar with, and hoped to introduce himself and have an opportunity to collaborate. They also ran into Ali Lee Kai Sum. He and she with GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) have been nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor and New Performer, and they congratulated each other. He also revealed that his concert preparation has been heating up. This time his family would not perform on stage but would support him in the audience. His son who is studying in Australia also would not return to Hong Kong to watch the show. Has his son adjusted to life there? Kay praised their son as a very good boy, everyday he would contact them and he has made many new friends.

Ah Chung earlier asked for online donations for an ailing father. The man later was revealed as living a luxurious life and suspected of taking advantage of the sympathy online. Ah Chung's face darkened when asked and said, "It's in the past! I won't comment any further. (Would you be more cautious when helping others?) It was a good experience. (Did you learn a lesson?) Normal people actually would learn a lesson after any experience."

HONG KONG FILM DIRECTORS' GUILD AWARDS

BEST FILM
CIAO UFO

BEST DIRECTOR
Patrick Leung (CIAO UFO)

BEST ACTOR
Tony Leung Ka Fai (THE SHADOW'S EDGE)

EST ACTRESS
Fish Liew (SOMEONE LIKE ME)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Alex To (SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Michelle Wai (CIAO UFO)

BEST NEW ACTOR
Elizabeth Tang (GIRLFRIENDS)

BEST NEW DIRECTOR
Shu Qi (GIRL)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SPECIAL PRIZE
ANOTHER WORLD

HONORARY AWARD
Stanley Kwan

[2026.03.23] GAMER GIRLS MAKES BOX OFFICE EMERGENCY CALLS WITH ONLY 2 CINEMAS LEFT IN ITS RUN

Sabrina Cheung, Ng Sze Wing, Angela Yuen and Kayan Ng have fun working together and look forward to working together again

Director Veronica Bassetto promotes hard at the audience appreciation events to pump up the box office
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Angela Yuen Wai Lam, Kayan Ng, Sabrina Cheung Man Sha, Ng Wing Sze, etc. starred in the Film Development Fund sponsored "First Feature Film Initiative (Higher Education and Institution Group)" award winner GAMER GIRLS (DIN GAING NUI HAI), which opened on the 12th of this month at 35 cinemas. By second week the number dropped to 5. Yesterday the team issued a box office emergency call, saying that only two cinemas were left for its run. Director Veronica Bassetto (Bak Wai Kei) said, "If we can fight for a day, then we can keep fighting all the way! I don't want to go offline!" Yuen Lai Lam said that GAMER GIRLS did not have much production budget and had to complete production in a short period of time, so everyone had a feeling of getting over a hard time together. Kayan Ng revealed that Yuen Lai Lam ran too fast at the production wrap scene and dragged everyone into bad takes, which heated up the whole scene.

GAMER GIRLS was Bak Wai Kei and Sophie Yang Fan co-directed, Yuen Lai Lam, Alam Kwok Yi Kwan, Cheung Man Sha, Ng Wing Sze, Kayan Ng, etc. starred. The production team spent 4 years to finish over 900 computer generated shots with HK$ 5 million. The story was about a group of young people with a passion for e-sports and their struggle to the end for their dreams. The team said that it currently faced a battle of reality that was just as ferocious on and off screen, from the 35 cinemas on its first week to only 2. With the power of independent production, the film challenged the film box office winter. The film's producer Jacqueline Liu Yuen Hung lamented, "GAMER GIRLS has never been a project that could be very precisely calculated at the market. After successfully receiving the funding from the judges, we have started playing from behind. With limited budget, we could only spent time and the determination of the team to persist and complete the movie."

Director Bak Wai Kei said, "If we can fight for a day, we can keep fighting all the way! I don't want to go offline!" She made a call about reality with the spirit of the film. "GAMER GIRLS is a story about being denied, falling down and standing back up again, which is the situation we as creators are in. Although the box office performance has been tough, we would continue to come up with ideas. We have learned to empower ourselves and persist after failure." She said that despite the less than ideal box office currently and scheduling has dropped to 2 cinemas, the team treated it as "over time" and not the end as it sincerely pleaded with the audience, "If you believe in the value of independent production, believe in newcomers' work are worthy of being seen, please go to the cinemas and give this movie a chance."

Yuen Lai Lam, Kayan Ng, Cheung Man Sha and Ng Wing Sze revealed that because GAMER GIRLS' lack of budget and production time, everyday the production ran very long and everyone had a feeling of getting through the hard tiems together. Their chemistry was real and the process was pleasant. The 4 women found the running scene with several dozen people on the streets of Central early in the morning memorable. Because Yuen Lai Lam ran too fast, she dragged everyone into bad takes, more takes and had the entire scene fuming. Kayan Ng joked, "Everyone have never really argue except for this moment, some were screaming at Yuen Lai Lam, and some were trying to catch their breath and asking her to slow down a little." Yuen Lai Lam explained that she wanted to muster up her courage and finish running to finish work, not realizing that other actors after several over night shoots have not recovered yet.

Yuen Lai Lam could not forget her chat with Cheung Man Sha about withstanding family pressure for being a Gamer Girls, not having her family's support. She was particularly sentimental during the shoot. "In this elitist world of Hong Kong, you would be expected to be doctor, lawyer, whatever. Parents often have conventional views on their children's current condition and income, not necessarily understand the sense of fulfillment or emotions from my show business work. I want to be understood, I want to have blind support from family." Yuen Lai Lam was fortunate to have Papa's silent support, as he would post her newspaper clippings on the family group and warm her heart.

Kayan Ng in the film tried working on wires, sword fighting and other stunts. She said that at first she thought they were fun but later experienced the great degrees of difficulty. "I had to mind the aesthetics and the power of the fight while not being able to hurt my co-stars. It's about skills." She admitted that being an action actress was not easy, but she has not been scared away and hoped to be able to try more in this area.

Cheung Man Sha played a mean girl in the film and her hidden dark personality was discovered. "The feeling is great, I hope in the future to have the opportunity to play a big sister mobster role." Ng Wing Sze described that during the production she seemed to be immersed in a theme park world, because the art directors constructed many temporary neon light decorations on the streets of Central and Sheung Wan and turned the busy city into a fantasy game setting. With her cosplay costume, the impression was even more fantastic.

[2026.03.22] NIGHT KING BECOMES THE 4TH HONG KONG FILM TO PASS THE HK$ 100 MILLION MARK

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Dayo Wong (left) has three consecutive movies that surpass HK$ 100 million at the box office and wins the title of "hundred million god", while Sammi Cheng (right) gets her first taste of being a "hundred million queen"

Renci Yeung, Mandy Tam, and Sumling Li attend the audience appreciation event

Dee Ho (left) says that he would only have his feet on the ground and thank the audience, while Lo Chun Yip (right) says that he would pretend to be Dr. "Ching Chi Mei"
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The Lunar New Year film NIGHT KING (YEH WONG)'s box office trend has been mighty. As of yesterday afternoon, its box office in Hong Kong and Macau has reached HK$99.5 million. Headed for the 100 million mark, it would be the fourth Hong Kong film to break through 100 million at the box office. Several leading actors in the film, including Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Sumling Li, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Hazel Lam Hei Tung, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Dee Ho Kai Wah, Alan Yeung Wai Lun and director Jack Ng Wai Lun went to the shopping center yesterday to attend the "Night King Impact 100 Million Box Office Appreciation Party". They took turns inflating the movie balloons and taking photos with movie fans and audiences, attracting a large number of onlookers. They did not need to wait 10 PM last night thought, by 6PM the film company updated the NIGHT KING's Hong Kong and Macau box office information and the film has already exceeded HK$ 100 million.

At the scene Director Ng Wai Lun crowned Tze Wah the "hundred million god". He said that if NIGHT KING would break through 100 million, 3 out of the 4 Hong Kong movies that have been able to break through 100 million at the box office starred Tze Wah; the other two were A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) and THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI. YUK) (TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) was the other). Tze Wah hoped that the movie would be able to boost the local night economy, and joked that he would also be interested in opening a night spot to sell fish balls and starting from the bottom. The rest of the actors suggested wearing nurse uniforms to celebrate. Wong Tze Wah was happy to have another movie that would break through the 100 million mark at the box office, saying, "It's really not an easy thing. I have 3 films that have exceeded than 100 million, which can be said to be a miracle." Tze Wah said that he has always hoped to have dinner with the cast and the crew and discuss what could be filmed next, but not many people paid attention to him. Referring to his statement on stage that he would open a night spot to sell fish balls, Tze Wah said, "It's fun to sell fish balls, or open a pop up store. Earlier when I went to South Korea, many stalls were on the streets. We can all learn from it, let's start from the small market." Tze Wah said that he not only hoped that the film would repeatedly break records, but also hoped that all walks of life would be able to follow the pace and boost the local economy.

Becoming become a hundred million-dollar box office actress, Sammi admitted that the feeling was special. The movie exceeding 100 million would not only be a matter of the team, but also felt like everyone in the city have participated. The credit would belong to everyone. Regarding Tze Wah's intention to open a night spot to sell fish balls, Sammi joked that she would help poke fish balls, or reserve a corner for Tze Wah to sell fish balls when her concerts would begin.

An extended version of the movie has been rumored to be released, but Tze Wah admitted that he has not heard of it. "It's just a rumor, with confirmed news no one should believe it; at least I don't know, and I believe that the director edited the best version because everyone is very happy from watching it." Would the original team make a sequel? Tze Wah joked that now would be the equivalent to a "teacher appreciation banquet", so that the cast and the crew would be able to get together again and then have the opportunity to talk about their future plans. Jimmy O.Yang has offered his services to the NIGHT KING sequel and would not mind crossing gender. Wong Tze Wah joked, "Thank you, with him the movie can bring us international." Sean Lau Ching Wan has also revealed that he longed to be in NIGHT KING. Wong Tze Wah said, "His movies are very dry, you can't find a woman in it even if you want to. I understand him very well. The only woman he saw (Cheng Sau Man) saw ghosts with her eye (Lau and Cheng co-starred in MY LEFT EYE SEES GHOSTS (NGOR JOR NGAN GEIN DOH GWAI)). You tell me would he want to go to a night spot. (Would you include him in the sequel?) If Brother Ching Wan comes, he can take my spot while I rest for a few months!"

In the movie, the three female hostesses Yeung Sze Wing, Mandy and Sumling Li have begun to study how to celebrate the achievement. Mandy has planned to wear a short skirt for students with black stockings, Sumling wanted to wear the black stockings that Mandy has worn and traded evening gowns, while Yeung Sze Wing wanted to wear the shirt that Wong Tze Wah wore but has not washed yet. On stage Yeung Sze Wing hoped that the director will start filming a film about fighting for inheritance, because she liked this subject very much. Was she no longer upset that the movie cut her scenes? She said, "Have I been angry? I don't know from who started that rumor. It's very strange, everyone is asking. Can't people rumor that many people have asked me to make movies? I don't know if there is an extended version release to bring the scene 'back to life', I just want the movie to exceed 100 million a little faster. Next time maybe we make a zombie movie, we can hold guns and get vaccinated; we can also wear nurse uniforms." Tang Lai Ying promised to change into the nurse's uniform. Lam Hei Tung dragged Yeung Wai Lun and Ho Kai Wah into wearing the nurse's uniform. Ho Kai Wah played dumb. "I heard Yeung Wai Lun and Lo Chun Yip wants to wear nurse clothes." Yeung Wai Lun and Lo Chun Yip agreed to play patient and Dr. "Ching Chi Mei".

Ho Kai Wah joked that the actresses often forced the actors to wear different costumes. He would rather have his feet firmly on the ground and thank the audience at cinemas. He joked that they could send the director to dress like a male nurse. Tam Man Huen pointed out that the director's position was high and could not be profane. Ho Kai Wah said, "If the director wants to, we of course would coordinate. If he doesn't we wouldn't force him, unlike the girls who are always forcing people to dress like nurses." He joked that the headline could be written as "NIGHT KING INTERNAL STRIFE". He mentioned that earlier Charmaine She Sze Man asked his ERROR group mate Leung Yip (Fatboy) to fill in and play mahjong and ended up losing everything she has won. Ho Kai Wah said that earlier he also played with them, but he did not know how to play well, usually he only "filled in". He also joked, "Maybe those MIRROR members don't like me. I still haven't paid for last time so they don't invite me to play. As the saying goes you have to have money to lose it. I guess she has too much money. Next time ask her to try to play without bringing any money, then she wouldn't lose." Mandy said that she was not much of a drinker, but every time she saw wine after filming, she would be reminded of the movie characters and scenes. She was happy that the role has left an important place in her heart. Hearing the actors would distribute benefits, she would prepare a school uniform and black stockings. "I don't dare to ask the director to wear nurse's clothes though, I am afraid of insulting him and having no movie to make." Earlier Yeung Sze Wing and boyfriend Owen Cheung Chun Long attended Kay Tse On Kay's birthday dinner. She avoided the subject and said that she and Louis Cheung Kai Chung had production start dinner together and celebrated Tse On Kay's birthday. She wished everyone good health this year.

[2026.03.21] LOUIS KOO DECLINES TO RESPOND TO TAKUYA KIMURA RECASTING RUMORS

Louis Koo is quietly waiting for the right time to release his film on hand one by one

Hedwig Tam has fallen for pickleball and even competes to challenge herself

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Louis Koo has at least 4 movies waiting for release

Hedwig Tam has fallen for pickleball and planned to participate in the open competition
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Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) and Hedwig Tam Sin Yin yesterday attended a fashion event. Goo Jai was rather friendly, after the interview he got close to fans for photos and autographs. BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) was finally released 6 years after the release, but Goo Jai still had movies like THE DREAM, THE BUBBLE AND THE SHADOW (SHUI BIN JAU LIU DAI FUT), TRIER OF FACT (SAU KYUT JEH), MASTERMIND (JING JIN) and the completed in 2019 UNDER CONTROL (YUT SIN SUN GEI) waiting to be released. Goo Jai said that actually BACK TO THE PAST's release was delayed due to the pandemic. Other films would also depend on the schedule. "Because after finishing a movie, it still requires resources to promote its release. Some movies have their own market value already, some indeed would be outdated without being released. The movies on my hands don't have that problem. BACK TO THE PAST is a good example." In the new film COLD WAR 1994 (HONG JIN 1994) he played the chief executive, some one compared the role with public servant roles he previously played and felt that he got a "promotion", Koo Tin Lok thanked them for their rich imagination.

Raising fund for the Hong Kong Stuntman Association, the movie 1941 would start production at the end of the year and confirm Koo Tin Lok would star. Goo Jai hoped not only to land a good movie but also raise fund for the Stuntman Association. Would he give a salary discount? He said, "The movie would come first. In addition Chin Kar Lok is the Association president and the director. I just don't know what stunts we would have to perform yet." Producer Teddy Chan Tak Sum claimed that he would play a spy. Goo Jai said that he still did not know. If he would have a lot of action scenes he would have to train. "If the fighting would be stronger than in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING), I of course would have to train. I would only have to practice Tai Chi, I would have no problem." TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI JUNG JEUNG) next month would start production, would he perform? He said that he would wait until the production to start before talking more. Some said that originally Takuya Kimura would play a role but due to the relationship between China and Japan remained tense, the team after further considerations replaced him with Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho). Goo Jai only said, "No comment."

Goo Jai recently participated in a colleague's wedding banquet, and he joked that a small episode happened. Because the bride did not have time to change her clothes yet to come out to take a photo with the guests, he took the stage to take photos with the guests one by one to "fill the schedule". He did not want to steal the host family's thunder, but that was beyond his control. The reporter joked that while others drank for the couple he posed for photos for them instead. He chuckled and said, "I will be responsible for that too in the future!"

In addition he recently filmed a phone commercial. His expression was lively and he wore a crown and carried a handbag. Some online suspected it to be AI processing? He pointed out that he shot it in person. Only the advertising content required him to have a little comedic feel, he thought of having a little fun like this. He also pointed out that in reality he would hold handbags for ladies, because when his female companions around him carried too much he would also lend a hand.

Tam Sin Yin took advantage of her recent work break to actively participate in pickleball training, as she was about to participate in the competition. She said that she has been practicing for about half a year, mainly competing with a few friends in the circle like ERROR's Fatboy (Leung Yip), Brian Chan On Lap, and Hailey Chan Yu Hei. She will soon work with the behind the scenes staff in the upcoming mixed doubles competition. Speaking of the competition, she laughed and said that it made her more nervous than making films. She admitted that she has always loved sports in the past, but she has not have much experience in participating in competitions. Residents near a pickleball court have complained about the noise, Tam Sin Yin said that she mostly played indoors and that she also had a higher ability to accept noise pollution than more.

Speaking of her Best Actress (tragedy/serious drama) nomination for the 34th Hong Kong Stage Awards with THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL (NGOR YU JI MUN), Tam Sin Yin was greatly surprised and admitted that the nomination already exceeded her expectation. If she would win she would laugh her chin off. "As for confidence, I have always had zero luck with lucky drawing. Award winning luck......instead I hope Leung Chung Hang would win with THE IMPOSSIBLE TRIAL -- A MUSICAL (DAI JONG WONG), because his performance is very outstanding."

[2026.03.21] FISH LIEW KEEPS HER MIND OFF BEST ACTRESS, FOCUSES ON BEST DRESSED

Fish Liew has put all her efforts into what she would wear to the Hong Kong Film Awards

Elka takes the opportunity to fight for opportunity for her group
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Fish Liew Chi Yu and girl group Lolly Talk member Elka Cheng Chi Kei recently attended a fashion event. The Hong Kong Film Awards "Best Actress" nominee Liew Chi Yu said that she has been currently busy choosing what to wear, threatening to overwhelm the crowd and winning the "Best Dressed Award". "Every year, whether I am an award presenter or a nominee, I really hope to be beautiful. I really want to win the 'Best Dressed Award'! I'm starting to come up with a few thank-you speeches, which means that if I would be so lucky enough to get this award, I have a lot of people to thank! The last time I received an award at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society, I was actually unprepared at that time. If I would win another award in the future, I would definitely have stage fright." Elka claimed to be a shopaholic, and her closet at home has been overcrowded. Speaking of attending the event "solo", she admitted that she has missed the days when she started working with her teammates. "I hope everyone would ask us to work more, then we would appear."

[2026.03.21] CHRISSIE CHAU BOWLS WITH SHORT HAIR

Chrissie Chau and Stephy Tang play famous bowlers in the film
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The Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Stephy Tang Lai Yan and Anson Kong (AK) starred movie SPARE QUEENS (DAI FUN JUNG) would premiere at the 50th "Hong Kong International Film Festival". Chau Sau Na's short hairstyle in the film has also been unveiled, which was eye-catching. She and Stephy played retired bowling stars. In order to save the women's team facing disbandment, they put aside past differences. It was a passionate sports comedy with the subject of bowling! AK recently attended a movie promotion event. He said that he was exposed to bowling for the first time because of the shoot. He received training before filming, and the director praised him for "picking it up very quickly". He also praised himself, "I really bowled several strikes in the movie myself!"

Yesterday, tickets for the film festival premiere went on sale. Stephy also posted a limited-time story on social networks to promote, while Chau Sau Na did not make a special post. She instead shared a hair care commercial with a beautiful look.

[2026.03.20] VINCCI CHEUK'S SCREENPLAY HAS WON TWO PRIZES

Vinnci Cheuk is happy that 38.83 has won two prizes and cash, increasing her confidence in raising financing
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Vincci Cheuk Wan Chi has turned her relationship with her 96- year-old grandmother into the screenplay 38.83 and won two awards at the "2026 Hong Kong International Film Festival Industry Project Market Awards Ceremony" yesterday, including the "Hong Kong In Development Project (IDP) Award" and a cash prize of HK$ 100,000, the "Kantana Virtual Production Award" and a virtual production subsidy of US$87,500 (about HK$690,000). At the same time the Norris Wong Yee Lam and Wong Hoi co-directed, Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Chung Suet Ying starred GOOD TRIP (NGOR AH DEH SEUNG LUI HUNG) won the "Hong Kong Regional Project Work in Progress (WIP) Award" and a prize of HK$ 100,000, and was nominated for the "HAF Goes to Cannes Program" and a travel expense sponsorship of HK$ 10,000. The new director Cheung Wai Yu's script of MAMA MIA LET ME GO! (WAn GAU NGOR LO MO) won the "Taipei Film Commission Award" and a production grant of HK$ 500,000.

Cheuk Wan Chi was surprised to win two awards with her screenplay, saying the after receiving the jury's recognition, my confidence in financing raising has increased. All of the award prizes would be very useful for production and post-production. "I want to share this honor with the production team, the script creation was inspired by my grandmother. This time I won a small stage victory, and I decided to buy roast goose legs and cognac tonight (last night) to have dinner with Grandma to celebrate." She revealed that when her grandmother initially found out that she would be the protagonist of the movie, she did not feel much and only said, "My story is nothing special". The next day she already asked for details and she sensed her grandmother's expectations. Would she consult her grandmother for casting advice? Cheuk Wan Chi said with a smile: "My directorship will not be delegated. I have found actors I prefer, and I have found different funding from Hong Kong and Japan. The production has been estimated to start at the end of this year. There is no such thing as too much financing, before work would begin I hope even more investors would join in."

[2026.03.20] STEPHY TANG "FORFEITS" DUE TO AGE?

Natalie Hsu, Hazel Lam, Stephy Tang and Hilary Tsui have plenty to say as soon as they talk about movies

The party is full of dazzling beauties

Mandy Tam steps foot in the drama scene for the first time, teaming with Anjaylia Chan and Lillian Ho

Louis Koo, Peter Lam and Andrew Lau

Eliza Sam buries her head in the script and puts in a lot of hard work into the production
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The Rebecca Zhu and Eliza Sam starred Media Asia drama will premiere soon

Mandy Tam, Anjaylia Chan and Lillian Ho attend the "Media Asia Night" party
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Stephy Tang Lai Yan and Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) appeared at a large party a few days ago. Hui Yan Yi would compete for the Hong Kong Film Awards for the second time this year, and it just so happened that Tang Lai Yan has been nominated twice as well. Her acting skills were highly recognized. Sharing on the same stage on a rare occasion, their topic was of course inseparable from the movie. Hui Yan Yi even proposed to shoot a back palace harem film together, Tang Lai Yan joked, "The age range jumped a little, I definitely won't be chosen!"

Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tang Lai Yan, Hui Yan Yi, Eliza Sam Lai Heung, Mandy Tam Man Huen and Hazel Lam Hei Tung attended the "Media Asia Night" party at Central a few days ago, and the group boss Peter Lam Kin Ngok also appeared. The Stephy starred new film SPARE QUEENS (DAI FUN JUNG) would open soon, and she stated that she hoped to promote it quickly. "Hazel has a part in the film, and it will premiere at the film festival early next month. This story is about bowling, I put a lot of effort into practicing at that time, and I played well as a result. Everyone can go and see if I play convincingly. In terms of music I will have new songs coming out this year; in terms of art, there will be another exhibition in May, so there is a bit of pressure because the progress is average now." She also declared that she would need to work harder on the three prong development.

Stephy has won the Hong Kong Film Critics Society's Best Actress Award and has been nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards twice, and it just so happened that Natalie would compete for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress for the second time this year with the movie MY FIRST OF MAY (MO MING JI). They admired each other and chatted nonstop with Hazel and Hillary Lau Pui Hang. Natalie was asked how she felt about competing with seniors such as Ma Li, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Zhang Ziyi and Fala Chen this year. She said, "I am very honored and grateful, because I admire and like the other 4 actresses very much. I have seen all their works, and to be able to sit with them feels like a dream."

Many film company owners and directors attended the party that night, which was a good opportunity for making self introductions. What roles and subjects would the four of them wanted to play the most? They were gossiping, as Hillary said, "When I saw everyone, I thought of the movie TRUTH OR DARE: 6TH FLOOR REAR FLAT (LOK LAU HAU JOR), a story about a group of good friends living together." The currently 22 year old Natalie suggested filming the subject of competing for favor in the back palace harem. Twenty years older than her, Stephy joked, "There are 3,000 beauties in the harem? The age range jumps a little, they definitely won't choose me!" Natalie said, "You can't say for sure!" Stephy and Natalie's acting skills have long been recognized by the outside world, and many online are looking forward to them having the opportunity to work together and surprise the audience.

With a good performance in the movie NIGHT KING (YEH WONG), Mandy has collaborated with Lillian Ho Ka Lei and Anjaylia Chan Ka Bo on a drama earlier. Stepping foot in the drama scene for the first time, she reveale, "The atmosphere of the whole team is very good, and the filming process is very happy. This time my character have huge emotional upheavals, which is very challenging. The pace of making a movie is very different from making a TV series, and the first time I take my mark feels like I am about to suffocate; after that I get used to it gradually, it is a good experience and I learn a lot."

[2026.03.20] NICK CHEUNG BENEFITS FROM GOVERNMENT FILM FUNDING SCHEME AND SUPPORTS HONG KONG NIGHT

Nick Cheung looks stylish in a suit and glasses

In order to further promote the Hong Kong film industry and promote Hong Kong filmmakers to expand their international networks, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Hong Kong Film Development Council held different activities during the Hong Kong International Film and Television Festival (FILMART), one of which was the "Hong Kong Night" organized by the CCIDA and the Hong Kong Film Development Council. The evening invited several hundred global film and television elites, including famous local directors like Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting, Raman Hui Sing Ngai, Anselm Chan Mou Yin, etc. In terms of actors, there were also Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Philip Ng Wan Lung, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, etc., and the scene is star-studded.

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government, Ms Law Shuk-pui kicked off the evening with a speech. She not only highlighted Hong Kong's attractiveness as an Asian film and television hub, but also helped expand its international cooperation network. Industry professionals from home and abroad actively participated in the concerted efforts to promote Hong Kong's film industry to the international market.

Cheung Ka Fai said that he was also a "beneficiary" under the government film funding scheme. "Whether it is the films I have made as a director before or the just completed filming of GOOD TRIP (NGOR AH DEH SEUNG LUI HUNG) with Norris Wong Yee Lam, they are all benefiting from the government film funding scheme, so tonight my attendance is inevitable." Ka Fai also pointed out that in the current market, the government's funding scheme has been very useful. "For example GOOD TRIP that I just completed is a Directors' Succession Scheme project passed down from generation to generation, and it is also the name of this film funding scheme. From producer Cheung Yuen Ting, directors Wong Yee Lam and Wong Hoi, to me and my co-star Chung Suet Ying, we completely develop the concept of this project, melting the old and new concepts into something new for everyone. The filming experience of the whole film makes me feel very innovative."

Ng Wan Lung said that the biggest feeling of attending "Hong Kong Night" was to meet many old friends. "And everyone adheres to the same concept, which is to make good Hong Kong movies."

Hong Kong's new generation actress Hui Yan Yi said that "Hong Kong Night" has enabled her to meet many new friends. "I am very happy to see many familiar faces, the circle in Hong Kong is very small but it is not easy to meet everyone. This time I met a lot of old friends, but at the same time I met a lot of new friends. There are people from different countries, I am looking forward to future cooperation."

Along the Hong Kong new generation actors Yeung Sze Wing and Chu Kam Yin attended the "Hong Kong Night" together and promoted their film WAKESURF LOVERS (LONG FA NAM NUI). Yeung Sze Wing said that it was the first time to see the trailer of her own movie with so many participants from different regions at the event, and it felt fresh. "Seeing this trailer with everyone on the big screen, I see my performance of water skiing in the film for the first time. I hope everyone will support me then."

[2026.03.20] LIN MINCHEN STEPS DOWN AS ASIAN FILM AWARD YOUTH AMBASSADOR

As a goddess Lin Minchen has both killer looks and figure
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Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen recently appeared at the "19th Asian Film Awards". As the youth ambassador last year, this time she handed over the baton to the new ambassadors, Taiwanese actor Kent Tsai and Thai actor Mean Phiravich Attachitsataporn, etc. She said, "I am honored to participate in the "19th Asian Film Awards" and hand over the baton to the new youth ambassadors.

[2026.03.20] JJ JIA NO LONGER REGRETS CHOOSING FAMILY OVER CAREER

JJ Jia finally realizes that she has not married the wrong guy and would no longer call for divorce

As Edan Lui shares his experience, group mate Jeremy Lee smiles and looks on
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JJ Jia and Alex To play husband and wife in the film, saying that 7 years after the production ended the film is finally released. Watching it brings back a lot of memories

Lokman Yeung shares his feeling after the screening, as Alton Wong looks on

Wong Wai Kwan leads Edan Lui, Jeremy Lee and Jer Lau to show their support

Edan Lui says that he has goosebumps from watching CIAO UFO

JJ Jia (second left) says that with Terry Fan (right) would not casually say divorce again for their two beloved daughters

Jiro Lee, Rachel Leung and Wong Yau Nam attend the CIAO UFO celebrity guest screening
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Actress JJ Jia has repeatedly rumored marital issues with Terry Fan Siu Wong in recent years, and even questioned herself whether her choice to give up her career to get married and have a baby was wrong. Yet the night before she woke up and realized happiness was already by her side, and pointed out that the rumors of marital issues were all due to jokes.

Artists JJ Jia, Alex To Tak Wai, Wong Yau Nam and Rachel Leung Yung Ting appeared at the movie CIAO UFO (JOI GEIN UFO) celebrity guest special screening the night before, MIRROR captain Lokman Yeung, members Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jeremy Lee Chun Kit, Jer Lau Ying Ting, Alton Wong Chi Tak, their manager Wong Wai Kwan, John Chiang Dai Wai and his wife Maggie Lee Lam Lam, Tai Bo and others supported the performance. Lokman shared on the spot after watching the film, saying that the movie reminded everyone that although the past was beautiful, do not forget the present; Edan praised the child with glasses in the film as extremely cute, and joked that he wanted to adopt him as a pet; Jer liked the end credit song, and said that when he saw the title he thought it might goodbye. "I really like the ending, which has double meaning. Seeing the 'UFO' again, how would you face your past or future self."

The movie was filmed in 2018. Playing the husband and wife with To Tak Wai, JJ joked that after becoming a mother she became forgetful and almost did not remember performing. She confessed again, admitting that she has questioned whether giving up her career to get married and give birth to a baby was the right choice. She even felt depressed, but she felt that the story in the film seemed to say to her, "You made the right choice! This is your most fortunate and happiest choice." She could not help but cry from that.

She woke up and realized that marrying Fan Siu Wong and had the baby was not the wrong choice, and joked that her husband might be moved to not sleep for a few days after finding out. Regarding the repeated martial issue rumors in recent years, she said, "There was a time when taking care of the children at home was really boring, so I shared some unhappy things online and scolded my husband; but I said it sarcastically, I thought I was very humorous! One day my husband and I argued a little, and wrote the word 'divorce' on social networks. He deleted it in seconds, but people aw it. Then my divorce rumors spread to the whole world. To be honest, my husband and I don't dare to talk about divorce now; who will take care of the children after the divorce?"

To Tak Wai with SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) has been nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actor and felt very encouraged. He said that the nomination was motivation and he had reasons to keep working hard. "I would attend the award show, experience this honor."

Wong Yau Nam said that he has seen CIAO UFO several times. In recent years he has experienced a lot and was even able to find the hidden meaning within. He also lamented the current film production reduction. In the past he has made 4 movies a year, over these 4 years he has only made 8 movies. So he has cherished each role even more. Has Wong Yau Nam continue to drive buses part-time? He said: "I want to continue. Earlier many people have asked me, even my older sister has asked Ma, has little brother gone to drive a bus. I didn't respond. Making a living with my hands is not a bad thing, I don't mind and I don't have any idol baggage. People are like this, when you want to live you have to face it."