Nina Paw, Law Kar Ying and Viriginia Lau attend the production start ceremony as a "family of three" courtesy of on.cc
Law Kar Ying, Nina Paw Hee Ching and Virigina Lau Wan
Hing attended the production start ceremony of the film "TRIBUTE" (JI
GAING) yesterday. The film explored the lives of the elderly and the
relationship between husband and wife, while at the same time paid
tribute to the traditional Cantonese opera. The film used actors of
multiple nationalities and local new filmmakers.
Law Kar Ying and Paw Hee Ching play husband and wife in the
film. They praise the film subject as special. Paw Hee Ching said that
she took the role "99.9%" because of Law Kar Ying. The two have known
each other for years but starred together for the first, which was very
rare. Law Kar Ying revealed that he would later go to Beijing to work
on another new film, challenging a character he has never played in a
new attempt. Playing their daughter in the film, Lau Wan Hing upon
learning that she could work with the two elders was both surprised and
excited. She very much looked forward to this rare opportunity to
collaborate and learn, and was grateful for Paw Hee Ching's attentive
care.
Raymond Lam reveals that he has a few movies to make
Fish Liew and Terrance Lau all keep their mouths shut courtesy of on.cc
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 courtesy of mingpao.com
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.
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
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 courtesy of on.cc
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 courtesy of mingpao.com
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.
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 courtesy of on.cc
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 courtesy of on.cc
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 courtesy of mingpao.com
Lau Siu Ming received the TVB Anniersary Performing Artist Awards courtesy of on.cc
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 courtesy of mingpao.com
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
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 courtesy of on.cc
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 courtesy of mingpao.com
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."
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