[2026.10.20] YEUNG WAI LUN IS AFRAID OF SCARING THE AUDIENCE WITH HIS BED SCENE DEBUT

Yeung Wai Lun (left) and Chung Suet Ying (right) finally officially collaborate for the first time and feel that they have a lot of spark

Yeung Wai Lun (left) "kabedon" Chung Suet Ying (right) in the film. She looks forward to seeing the audience's reaction

Director Yeung Leung Chuen reveals the inspiration for WE ARE BORN GOOD comes from a "monkey steals peach" market closed circuit TV footage
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A Closed Circuit TV video of "Monkey Stealing Peach" at the market inspired screenwriter Yeung Leung Chuen's first self-written and directed feature film, WE ARE BONR GOOD (SIN NAM SHUN NUI). The film stars lead actors Alan Yeung Wai Lun (Ah Lun) and Chung Suet Ying, a team that is full of fresh and exciting chemistry. The new film welcomed a promising sign before its release, receiving nine nominations at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards. Both Yeung Wai Lun and Chung Suet Ying would compete for Best Actor and Best Actress. Yeung Wai Lun broke new ground by challenging relationships and virgin bed scene, admitting that he feared the audience would find it hard to accept; Best Actress Chung Suet Ying claimed she had no idol baggage, and accepted all the swearing, kissing, and red paint dousing. In their film they transformed the daily life and subtle repression of Hong Kong people into a warm redemption filled with laughter and tears.

Rose to prominence for writing the film HONG KONG FAMILY (GOR SI. GOR JIK) Yeung Leung Chuen won the higher education institution category of the 8th First Feature Film Initiative with WE ARE BORN GOOD and received a production funding of 5 million HKD from the Film Development Fund. A 34-year-old former secondary school Chinese teacher, Yeung Wai Lun was deeply grateful while facing a rigorous arithmetic problem. "The initiative stipulates that no additional investment is allowed, so 5 million is the maximum production cost." On his first day writing the script, he aimed to live within his means. "Of course, when filming, I want to shoot more sets, with more time and settings. These constraints are common in productions under any budget, and the most important thing is to know how to overcome them within the framework."

The story was inspired by a dramatic Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage online. In the video a woman was transporting a foam box at a market and hit the foot of a man who was buying groceries. The two started with a verbal dispute and then came to physical contact. Upset at pushed down multiple times, the woman suddenly used her signature move, "Monkey steals peaches" while shouting, "Squeeze your X." This video not only made Yeung Leung Chuen laugh but also triggered his creative instincts. "I really want to know what real life is like for these two beyond that one minute on CCTV." He turned this curiosity into a script, blending the daily troubles of those around him -- such as delivery of the wrong meal, bus stops, and messages of sexual harassment from strangers. "The script depicts the minor conflicts in Hong Kong people's lives, ultimately aiming to bring out warmth and heartwarming strength."

Speaking about casting, Yeung Leung Chuen admitted that as soon as he finished writing the script he thought of Yeung Wai Lun. "He has a kind of down-to-earth flavor and comedic vibe, with a bit of silliness in his meanness, which fits the character perfectly." He revealed that Yeung Wai Lun struggled and hesitated about filming romantic and intimate scenes. "Ah Lun worries that the audience doesn't want to see him act in romantic scenes, fearing his appearance might not be convincing. I encourage him and help him showcase his unique charm." Chung Suet Ying was chosen as the female lead because her personality was down-to-earth. "During the audition she shared her genuine reaction to life's injustices, and her straightforward personality matched the character well. The script contains profanity, but Chung Suet Ying performed it perfectly." As a new director, Yeung Leung Chuen admitted that he was naturally nervous at first, but fortunately the two actors were very easygoing and eager to communicate; making their collaboration very enjoyable. The former teacher Yeung Leung Chuen said that while teaching was stable, creating has been his 'calling' since childhood. Right after entering the industry, he encountered a film winter and a sluggish market and faced it with a steady and calm attitude. "The climate is very hard to calculate. The only thing creators can do is focus on what they believe in and do their best to make great works."

Chung Suet Ying and Yeung Wai Lun have previously co-starred in ZERO TO HERO (MAMA DIK SUN KEI SIU JI), THE SPARRING PARTNER (JING YI WUI LONG), and THE LYRICIST WANNABE (TIN CHI L), but they rarely appeared together. They only had one scene together in TALES FROM THE OCCULT (SUT HUNG HUNG GAN). This was their first official collaboration, and they felt there was a lot of chemistry. Yeung Wai Lun praised Chung Suet Ying as an outstanding actress who can infuse her personal traits into every role. He said acting with her this time was really fun. "Her performance exceeded my expectations. Bumping into each other in the film was a pleasant surprise!"

Chung Suet Ying was 'kabebon' by Yeung Wai Lun in the film. She joked, "It was really exciting. I want to go to the theater and see how people would react, to see if everyone would be scared and if the audience would scream." She said she does not carry the idol baggage, and accepts all the scenes of swearing, kissing, and red paint dousing. "I have a strong tolerance and treat setbacks as challenges. My first kiss was given to (Zeno) Koo Ting Hin in TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN), and filming another kiss scene this time I felt relaxed."

Yeung Wai Lun revealed that giving his bed scene debut was a huge challenge. "A bed scene happening to me could almost be written into Hong Kong film history. The Director truly has guts! I usually play comedic or extreme villain roles, so I worried the audience might find it hard to accept me for romantic scenes. Fortunately my costume added masculinity, and with the trust of my co-stars the results were decent; they also boosted my confidence to pursue girls."

WE ARE BORN GOOD portrays the various repressions city dwellers face that are hard to resolve; yet strangers who meet by chance actually understand each other, creating a kind of "in the same boat" romance. Yeung Wai Lun admitted that when reading the script, he already felt the new film could convey a positive message and was very meaningful; which was also what attracted him to take the role. "The social atmosphere is bad now, many people feel down and I hope to send warmth through this work." He said that he resonated with many scenes in the film and even brought back memories of his lowest points. "There was a time when I was doing poorly at school, but thanks to Mama's support she didn't give up on me. I'm grateful that life is full of love."

Chung Suet Ying laughed and said she deeply resonated with the role, especially when calling the customer service hotline to share her opinions. "I usually like to express my opinions, hoping to enhance competitiveness for different services. I also suggested that big companies strengthen employee training, often scaring customer service staff. I realized they were just working and could only accept my opinions. By the end I would politely cheer them on."

[2026.10.18] MYOLIE WU WANTS TO SET AN EXAMPLE FOR HER CHILDREN

Myolie Wu (left) says that Chrissie Chau is gentle like water and successfully captures Stephen Fung's heart

Yeung Wai Lun (right) would compete for the Golden Horse Best Actor award. Stephen Fung is not only happy for him but also jokes about it often
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Stephen Fung (left) and Yeung Wai Lun (right) both say that they do not believe Angela Yuen's comments are for film publicity

Angela Yuen reveals that she has been sexually harassed, which has led to an extremely enormous response

Chrissie Chau (right) admires Myolie Wu (left)'s ample energy to be able to handle work, family and school
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The film AFTERPIECE (DAI SEI MOK) yesterday held a charity screening at the Academy of Performing Arts, producer Derek Yee Tung Sing, actors Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Chrissie Chau Sau Na (Sister Na), Yeung Wai Lun, etc. attended.

Wu Hung Yi has worked with Yee Tung Sing on the mainland variety show "EVERYBODY STAND BY 2", and this time he again invited her to perform. Hung Yi joked that he probably asked her because her age was appropriate for the role, but this time was a true nature performance as she played the actress in the film. She also strove to improve. She pointed out that the character was strong, and was a good partner once with Fung Tak Lun but in the end he chose Chau Sau Na, who was gentler than her, to be his wife. Was Sister Na playing the third party in the film? She said, "When everyone started I discussed with the director whether the role was a mistress, (do you resist playing a mistress?) I must ask clearly about the relationship with the co-stars, and I must also be more familiar with Hung Yi. We are good friends in the film, otherwise she would get star treatment. We must understand clearly. I don't mind playing a mistress, a relationship should be a problem between the two sides, not just relying on one person to clarify. After the film I am no longer that role."

Hung Yi said that she was also a value actor, her salary was not expensive at all. With a good script and a good role, she would not mind a salary reduction to perform. "I just enrolled in the Academy of Performing Arts drama master's program, I also work on student films for free, it's for art!" Sister Na also agreed, "It really depends on the script and the role. If you get paid a lot of money but you can't perform well, you would have a lot of pressure. That's even worse." Hung Yi said that she would return to school this time to take a three-year master's program and take classes three days a week, so her workload will be reduced at her discretion and the performance in the mainland will also accommodate the schedule. Would she "FIGHT BACK TO SCHOOL" (truancy)? She said bitterly, "I already missed class 3 times, for a quarter I can only miss 3. From now on I can't be truant, I would have to wait for next year. However I did it for work, not for fun." Hung Yi admitted that people in middle age really want to have the opportunity to study, but she also hopes that she could become an example of the three children in the family. Her husband was afraid that she would become a monster, being too busy would be very crazy. She in turn told her husband to rest assured. "I say I try not to be crazy, I will be happy to go back to school, raise children and make films!" Sister Na also immediately said that she admired Hung Yi. "Outside of working hard she is also a Mommy. she has to be 24 hours non stop. She is not to take care of just one child, but three. She even goes to school to set an example, so I have to admire her energy, I have always wanted that!" Would Sister Na want to have kids or study? She smiled and said, "I want to study, before I can have a child I have to find someone!" She said that she would let finding someone to fate as she was not in a hurry.

Speaking of the film's lead actress Yuen Lai Lam not appearing yesterday, co-star Yeung Wai Lun said that Yuen Lai Lam was overseas and unable to attend due to another job. Regarding Yuen Lai Lam's numerous public discussions about her experience of being sexually harassed, Yeung Wai Lun felt that she handled it very well, clearly expressed her meaning on the incident in an orderly fashion. No one needed to continue on. Fung Tak Lun also paid attention to the relevant events, in which Yuen Lai Lam has mentioned the matter of being forcibly kissed by an elder. Fung Tak Lun thought that the person involved would have to be asked about this. He has been in the industry for many years and has also seen from the observation these situations, they would be more serious with women. In this era it would not only occur in the entertainment circle. Now when the film was being made, the production highlight would also be filmed simultaneously to reduce the chance of incidents. He also admitted that he has heard of some of the hidden rules of the entertainment industry, but he has not encountered them as they occurred less to men.

As the film is about to be released, Yuen Lai Lam broke out that she has been sexually harassed and attracted the attention of the outside world. Would she also promoting for the film? Both Fung Tak Lun and Yeung Wai Lun believed that it would never be for the sake of film publicity. Fung Tak Lun said, "She spoke out bravely about her personal experience, which was a good thing." How would the director deal with similar incidents? Fung Tak Lun said that this incident brought out a message, the people who were harassed should not keep it to themselves. They should be dealt with in real time. With so many people on the set, they should speak out so everyone would get justice together.

Stephen earlier said that he was "jealous" of Yeung Wai Lun for his Golden Horse Award nomination for "Best Actor". He joked, "If he would win the Golden Horse actor, he would have seniority over me." Yee Tung Sing even humbly said that he was a Yeung Wai Lun fans, which made Yeung Wai Lun feel flattered.

In addition, the Yeung Wai Lun and Chung Suet Ying starred WE ARE BORN GOOD (SIN NAM SHUN NUI) was introduced as an "erotic performance", which greatly upset Chung Suet Ying. Yeung Wai Lun said that the film had nothing to do with pornography, felt that she expressed very clearly; the person involved has also understood her meaning and communicated, pointing out that he originally intended to promote the film.

[2026.10.18] NICK CHEUNG DENIES "IMPRISONING" HIS WIFE ESTHER KWAN, WHO NO LONGER HAS THE ACTING BUG

Nick Cheung says that he often asks his wife Esther Kwan whether she would like to return to acting

Chung Suet Ying attends an audience appreciation event
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Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying thank the audience for their film GOOD TRIP
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Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying, directors Norris Wong Yi Lam and Wong Hoi yesterday went to the cinema for the film GOOD TRIP (NGOR AH DEH SEUNG LUI HUNG)'s opening week audience appreciation events. Ka Fai expected to visit more than 10 shows and was happy to see that many viewers were teary eyed from watching, which proved that the film was successful. As for yesterday afternoon the film has collected HK$ 4.5 million at the box office, and the team put their hands together to thank the audience. Ka Fai earlier has already watched the film with his wife Esther Kwan Wing Ho, and each of them used two pieces of tissue.

Yoyo Mung Ka Wai's alleged use of foul language at the premiere, fortunately Ka Fai spoke up to make the save and was unanimously praised online for his fast thinking. Ka Fai said, "We are a team, actually when I got home I myself have practiced. It is indeed easy to say wrong." Ka Fai said that Yoyo was very fun, but when he worked with her before he did not notice. While working on THE TEACHER WITHOUT CHALK (LAU MUN SI BIU) because they did not have many scenes together, he did not know that her relaxed pronunciation. As for whether Ka Fai will open a social account for the film character and interact online, he joked that he would listen to the director's instructions. The role just happened to also be called "Ah Keung."

Cheung Ka Fai also revealed that he paid attention to the online reviews. "For now they have been quite positive, and most of my performances in the past were criticized." Regarding his godfather Bowie Wu Fung (Brother Sau) also attending the show, Ka Fai said, "I took him to watch it. The most surprising is that he told me that he has learned something, I do not know whether that is true or false. I don't know if he has learned the directors' skills, or my type of acting, but I believe what he says." Wu Fung said after watching the 800 out of 100 shots had Cheung Ka Fai in them. He joked, "So I told him he was distracted while watching the movie! However don't think that at his age he would be slow to react, he wouldn't be fake at all. Everything he says is true." He said that Jacky Cheung Hok Yau constantly watches movies, but he did not know whether he would go to support the film at the cinema.

Ka Fai also said that a few days ago, he has brought his wife Kwan Wing Ho to watch the film. He has already prepared tissue, but finally each used only two. He also joked that due to the dark theater environment, his wife after crying did not need to fix her make up. "Actually I have been holding back, wiping my noise at the theater would be very distracting. My wife has praised that the movie would make people cry, and praised Ah Suet (Chung Suet Ying) for performing well. She just didn't praise me." Cheung Ka Fai saw some viewers were still wiping their noses and heard several viewers say that since their Papa passed they were particularly moved. He said, "Everyone seems to be trying to get warm around the fire. If after watching you have a little release, believe that your soul has a little comfort, those are all good things. Of course once out of the cinema you shouldn't be like this. I once again thank everyone for being invested in the movie while watching." Ka Fai said that his daughter has not yet watched it in Hong Kong. Does his wife have the acting bug now? He said, "A lot of people say I'm 'imprisoning' her, hurry up and let her out. Actually every year and a half I would ask her, but she said that she no longer had it."

A viewer asked about his image concept in the film. Cheung Ka Fai first thanked the two directors for their support, saying that he wanted to have different image for every film he made so he would be able to differentiate between them. He did not want every movie to be similar. When reaching a certain age in acting, he needed to change or break through. Otherwise he could edit all the movie he has made over the years into one. This time working with new style young directors, he experienced different ideas and skills and wanted to continue to support the.

[2026.10.18] LOLETTA LEE MAKES A SUCCESSFUL TRANSISTION, ACCEPTS AN AWARD IN TORONTO

Lin Minchen and Loletta Lee dress up for the award show

Loletta Lee accepts an award on the stage and Clifton Ko bears witness throughout the whole process

Lin Minchen plays tourist on her free time
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A former winner of the Taiwan Golden Horse Award Best Actress, Loletta Lee Lai Chun recently came to Canada to promote the new film with the Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen and director Clifton Ko Chi Sum. She won the "Outstanding Performing Arts Achievement Award" at the Toronto Chinese Canadian Film Festival held yesterday! Lee Lai Chun thanked the audience for their support over the years and regarded this award as a milestone on the performing arts journey.

Lee Lai Chun (Sister Chun) has many classic works in the film industry, and won the Taiwan Golden Horse Award earlier with the film ORDINARY HEROES (CHIN YIN MAN YU). Recently she with Lin Minchen and director Clifton Ko Chi Sum promoted the new film MAD MAD MAD WORLD (FU GWAI BIK YUN LOI) in Canada. Yesterday she attended the award ceremony of the "Toronto Chinese Canadian Film Festival" and was awarded the "Outstanding Performing Arts Achievement Award" for her 40 years in the business. Her onscreen daughter Lin Minchen immediately congratulated her. Sister Chun, accompanied by her mentor Ko Chi Sum, accepted the award on the stage.

Sister Chun thanked her audience and fans for always supporting her, witnessed her countless changes in the industry, and thanked her daughter Annise Hui Yi Yung, Ko Chi Sum, etc for keeping her company along the way. "Whether I am in the mountains or the valleys you continue to encourage me, of course I would like to thank Ko Chi Sum for discovering and cultivating me. For many years, he has been a teacher and a friend. He has taught me a lot." The team went to a local restaurant that was full of the 80s and 90s style to celebrate after the event, Sister Chun said that the award was of great significance. "This time I play a funny mommy in MAD. In recent years my role have been relatively heavy. The award can be regarded as witnessing my transformation this time."

Ko Chi Sum stated that witnessing Sister Chun's award acceptance, he felt many sentiments all at once. "I watch her getting into the business, starting from the movie HAPPY GHOST (HOI SUM GWAI) I have watched her many years of ups and downs. Her eyes are very dramatic, and give her an advantage in making films. This time playing a funny mommy, she is considered to have made a successful transformation. Later there will be many more opportunities." As for Lin Minchen who carefully dressed to participate in the award ceremony, she recently not only promoted the new film, but also came out to visit and enjoy the food. Finding fun at work, she had a thoroughly good time!

[2026.10.17] STANLEY KWAN REFUSES TO REMAKE ROUGE

Tsui Hark receives the honorary doctorate, and Brigitte Lin is in the audience to bear witness

Stanley Kwan is grateful to many superstars he has had the honor to work with since the start of his career
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Tsui Hark receives the Academy of Performing Arts honorary doctorate

Stanley Kwan (left) and Sun Kim Long (right) receive the honorary fellowships

Chung Suet Ying's WE ARE BORN GOOD has been referred to as "having erotic performance". She calls for everyone to strengthen communication to prevent misleading the audience
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The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts held a ceremony yesterday to honor the honorary doctorates and honorary fellows, and awarded the honorary titles to 6 outstanding people in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the arts and culture industry. They are Tsui Hark, who was awarded honorary doctorates of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts; Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, Mo Yu Tin (Sun Kim Long), Yang Yuntao, Yu Yan Wah and Flora Yu Kit Yee, who were awarded honorary fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha) personally arrived to witness the honorary moment of his friend Tsui Hark.

The ceremony was officiated by Professor Symon Wong Yu Ming, the Academy Council Chairman, and Professor Anna Chan Chung Ying, Director. First, five honorary fellows were awarded to Kwan Kam Peng, Sun Kim Long, Yang Yuntao, Yu Yan Wah and Yu Kit Yee, and then the honorary doctorate was awarded to Tsui Hark.

Tsui Hark was praised by Director Chan as one of the most influential and visionary filmmakers in contemporary cinema in Hong Kong, playing a pivotal role in Hong Kong's film going to the world stage. As a director, producer, screenwriter and film creative pioneer, Tsui Hark has profoundly shaped the artistic landscape of Hong Kong film and established its international position. His work has expanded the artistic boundaries of action films and inspired countless creators around the world. Tsui Hark went to the United States to study films in the late 1960s, returned to Hong Kong in 1977 to enter television production, and first directed the film THE BUTTERFLY MURDER (DIP BIN) in 1979. In the 1980s, Tsui Hark has become a pioneer in the creative and production mode of the film, and has successively produced classic works such as ZU: WARRIORS FROM THE MAGIC MOUNTAIN (SUN SHOOK SHAN GIM HUP), A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON SIK), A CHINESE GHOST STORY (SIN NUI YAU WAN), SHANGHAI BLUES (SEUNG HOI JI YEH), PEKING OPERA BLUES (DOH MA DAN), ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA (WONG FEI HUNG). At any time of evolution, Tsui Hark is committed to expanding the possibilities of film technology and narrative, and has used digital special effects and stereoscopic film technology to promote the development of three- dimensional production of Chinese-language films, representing the works of THE FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP), THE TAKING OF TIGER MOUNTAIN (JI CHUI WAI FU SHAN). Tsui Hark, who has been in the film industry for more than 40 years, has continued to expand the boundaries of the film language and actively supported the development of younger generations, which has a profound impact on the development of mainland China, Hong Kong, China and the global film industry.

Kwan Kam Peng, who was praised by Dr. Terry Lam Kwan Sing, Dean of the School of Film and Television, as an outstanding Hong Kong director, producer and educator, reflecting the long-term development of Chinese-speaking film and performing arts education. In 1976, Kwan Kam Peng, who participated in the TVB Performing Arts Training Course, started by production assistant and first directed the feature film WOMEN (NUI YUN SUM), after which many of his works included ROUGE (YIN JI KAU), FULL MOON IN NEW YORK (YUN JOI NAU YUEK), CENTER STAGE (YUEN LING YUK) and RED ROSE WHITE ROSE (HUNG MUI GWAI BAK MUI GWAI) have laid his international reputation. He has been committed to training a new generation of talent, from time to time with industry insiders to teach director and screenwriters, to provide his own film as a case study screening, and to share his personal experience in filmmaking, creative decision-making and directory with the younger generation.

Sun Kim Long was praised by Professor Martin Lau Kwok Ying, Dean of the School of Chinese Opera. After more than 50 years in the art world, he has been a well-known Cantonese opera performer, producer, playwright and educator. He has been committed to the creation and education promotion of Cantonese opera for many years. He has successively created two major theatre companies, such as "New Phoenix" and "New Glory", recording many classic golden melodies and personally writing famous operas like REUNION AT THE LOTUS POND, THE JADE HAIRPIN, and A LOVE POEM STAINED WITH BLOOD and leaving Cantonese Opera with countless treasure. Sun Kim Long is committed to promoting cultural heritage, visiting the campus for more than 20 years to promote art education, and actively cultivating art talents, so that traditional art can be passed on and sustainable development.

In addition, the two dancers, Yang Yuntao and Yu Yan Wah, were praised by Professor Ou Lu, Dean of the School of Dance, and Professor Stella Lau Yin Ling, Senior Lecturer (Ballet) in the School of Dance; while Yu Kit Yee, an art administrative officer, was read by Professor Chan Chung Ying, Director of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts.

In an interview, Kwan Kam Peng was humbled by the honorary fellowship, saying that he did not deserve it because film productions have always only be what he liked to do and was lucky to have the opportunity to complete the work. Looking back at nearly half a century of film career, Kwan Kam Peng is very lucky, and has had the privilege of following a number of outstanding famous directors while working on television, and now it is his turn to teach film courses at the City University of Hong Kong, teaching two electives for writers and directors. He said, "From the time I have had the honor of learning from famous directors like (Ann) Hui On Wa, (Patrick) Tam Ka Ming and (Dennis) Yu Wan Kong over 40 years ago at TVB, to now teaching in the university, it is a kind of film spirit inheritance and extension. I am grateful for following this group of excellent director in the late 1970s and early 1980s. I think it's also the passing of the torch and a kind of legacy."

Kwan Kam Peng recalled that after graduating from the performing arts training course in 1976, he has been in the industry for 50 years; the happiest of which is to be able to collaborate with the male and female actors he greatly admires, including Anita Mui Yim Fong, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Chow Yun Fat, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) and Sammi Cheng Sau Man. The most memorable must be the two superstars Mui Yim Fong (Ah Mui) and Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing (Gor Gor)'s passing in succession. He said, "Ah Mui, Gor Gor and I were originally talking about a new project. They have all agreeed to perform, but unfortunately in the end both passed away. The project has been permanently put on hold." For some people who hope to remake the classic film ROUGE, Kwan Kam Peng said categorically that he would not. "Where would you find another Mui Yim Fong and Cheung Kwok Wing for me? I wouldn't consider about remaking this movie that so many people want to see." Kwan Kam Peng said that if other directors are interested in remaking it, they are welcome to find the right actors to play "Yu Fa" and "Sam Yi Siu". He will never touch the script again. As for the theft of Mui Yim Fong's ashes, he helplessly said, "I really don't understand, I couldn't say anything about it neither."

Regarding the future work plan, in addition to teaching, Kwan Kam Peng is also busy preparing a new film adapted from a novel that is based on the relationship between mother and daughter. He plans to use the 3-month period of school summer vacation in 2027 on the production, which is currently in the stage of script revision. The cast has not yet been implemented. Kwan Kam Peng has been helping new directors as a producer in recent years. He especially appreciated the director Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan, as well as the actors Wu Kang-Ren, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, etc., and thought that their performance was also remarkable. Has he noticed Yuen Lai Lam's alleged sexual harassment incident? He said that he has not so he was not at liberty to respond. As for the current physical condition of Kwan Kam Peng, he said that he was quite good. Although he has slight discomfort in his hand, it was only because of exercise. He joked, "I have to stay healthy, or I won't be able to carry a 180 pound body around to make a film."

Tsui Hark recently attended the Lumiere Film Festival in France, where his four films, SHANGHAI BLUES, PEKING OPERA BLUES, ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA and TIME AND TIDE (SHUN LAU YIK LAU), were scheduled to be screened and he felt honored. In an interview with European media, he said that looking back at his works made decades ago, those days felt very distant but now suddenly reappeared, making it feel as if time had never passed. Walking into the theater and seeing the old works still loved by audiences was a wonderful feeling. He spoke about his late best partner Shi Nansun, saying the films reminded him of many colleagues he once worked shoulder to shoulder with; especially missing Shi Nansun, who devoted years of dedication to the Film Workshop.

When asked about many people worrying about the future of film and the entire art field, especially the development of artificial intelligence (AI), would he be worried? Tsui Hark said the essence of human nature is the fear of being replaced by something. This fear, whether in relationships, career, economics, or understanding of 'freedom', makes it impossible to predict which direction the future will lead. He said that at this age, he always feels like he does not have much time left to worry about the future, but he still hopes things would not get worse. He wants to stay optimistic. The world is chaotic, but at least he can do one thing: guide everyone to focus on the better side of human nature, remind each other to enjoy life and human creativity. Film is a great entry point.

[2026.10.15] NICK CHEUNG SAYS DIRECTING A COMEDY FILM SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE PROFESSIONALS

Nick Cheung picks Chung Suet Ying to win the Golden Horse Awards Best Actress again

Yoyo Mung stipulates that she and husband Ekin Cheng would watch the movie on a date
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Nick Cheung (left) and Yoyo Mung (right) choose co-star Chung Suet Ying to win the Golden Horse Awards Best Actress again

Chung Suet Ying's WE ARE BORN GOOD has been referred to as "having erotic performance". She calls for everyone to strengthen communication to prevent misleading the audience
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Nick Cheung Kai Fai, Yoyo Mung Ka Wai, Chung Suet Ying, Philip Keung Ho Man (Hak Jai), Yeung Nga Man (THAIMAY), Stanley Yau Sze Chung and others actor, along with producer Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting and directors Norris Wong Yi Lam and Wong Hoi two nights ago attended the GOOD TRIP (NGOR AH DEH SEUNG LUI HUNG)'s premiere. Cheung Ka Fai praised the film for adding fantastic elements, connecting the reality of the hospital bed with the perspective of fantasy, forming a unique creative framework, with a novel skill it did not make the subject matter will not be "outdated" but also become fresh and rich with high resonance; Mung Ka Wai recognized and said that the film could comfort many Hong Kong people.

Ka Fai was very excited to work with two old friends Mung Ka Wai and Hak Jai. Ka Fai stated that although they did not often see each other, once in the production condition they naturally had chemistry. Ka Fai's performance this year has been praised online as the mature version of HE IS MY ENEMY, PARTNER AND FATHER-IN-LAW (FA GWUT LUNG YU CHIN NIN CHUNG), the story has comforted many Hong Kong people who could relate to it. Hak Jai said that he would occasionally attend film festivals and productions with Ka Fai, but recently he had a reaction to seafood; Mung Ka Wai said that if someone would invite her to make a film, she would be happy to perform. Would director and star Ka Fai direct a comedy and work with two old friends? He and Hak Jai immediately offered the "organizer" job to each other. After awhile, Ka Fai felt that a professional director would be even more suitable. He even praised Hak Jai and Yung Ka Wai as smart people, while making fun of himself as "not all that sharp."

Ka Fai said that he was looking forward to enjoying the film. "Let's see if this movie can get me in tears. Because I am a little shocked to see the comments on the Internet, everyone's recognition of this film is high. In fact, I know what the film wants to express while the shoot went on, because I can't see so many detailed positions in the script alone, and the director is really a bit powerful." Having seen the movie Hak Jai said that he really can (make Ka Fai cry); Mung Ka Wai said that in addition to inviting her husband Ekin Cheng to enjoy it, she also called on everyone to bring a tissue and cosmetics to the show. After the three revealed that they would start the "run to shows to thank the audience", Mung Ka Fai shared happily, "Actually thanking the audience is a lot of fun, there was no such thing as audience appreciation events in the previous years."

Chung Suet Ying has been nominated for the Golden Horse Awards Best Actress again with WE ARE BORN GOOD (SIN NAM SHUN NUI) but she has not thought about whether she would. Instead she was full of confidence in her co-star Alan Yeung Wai Lun winning the Golden Horse Best Actor. She on the social platform expressed dissatisfaction with an article that refers to her film WE ARE BORN GOOD as a rare "erotic performance". She explained, "The film originally didn't have such content or meaning. Thank you to every media friend who is helping to promote from their own perspective, but this angle doesn't match the film. Any level of misleading the audience wouldn't be good." She said that she was not angry, but she was someone with clear boundaries. She only thought that everyone should be responsible for what they do, and she wanted to tell everyone her acceptance level and looked forward to others would make changes while expressing their opinions. Then communication would be fine. Although this time was not a big incident, but the content of the article and the film facts did not match. So she fought back, as she did not want to mislead the audience. As for Angela Yuen Lai Lam also posted that she had been sexually harassed by words, Chung Suet Ying said that she has not encountered the similar situation, but thought that she should speak up when she would run into something that she was uncomfortable with. Playing Chung Suet Ying's parents in the film, Ka Fai and Yung Ka Wai thought that "daughter" was a big girl and shape. She would know how to deal with it. THAIMAY also has ever encountered any sexual harassment incident. She joked that sometimes she would carelessly harass others. Cheung Yuen Ting said that originally she and boyfriend Alex Law Kai Yui would have jointly produced the film, but he passed away while the film was under preparation and she had to hold down the fort alone.

In addition, Stanley perhaps did not want to "steal the focus". After the completion of the event he posted a wedding photo on the social media platform, announcing that he and his fiancée Alina Lee Yan Yi have officially signed the paper to become a legal couple and the first person to wed in MIRROR. He received well wishes from many people in the circle.

[2026.10.15] ANDY LAU ANNOUNCES THE HIGHEST PAID ACTOR IN HIS NEW FILM

Andy Lau jokes that the tortoise actor "Siu Luk" has the highest salary completely because he steals enough attention, so it will well worth the price of admisson

TIME TO GO HOME starts production in hopes of making the Lunar New Year release next year

Sammy (left) praises Kitty Yuen (right) for being lucky for her husband, after marriage even her own luck has improved
courtesy of mingpao.com

The Andy Lau Tak Wa invested and produced film TIME TO GO HOME (GUAN YU NA JET WU GUAI DIK GOO SI) yesterday held a production start ceremony. The boss Wa Jai and a group of actors including director Herman Yau Lai To, actor Kitty Yuen Siu Yee, Lokman Yeung, Leung Chung Hang, Joe Wong Yiu Cho, Melody Yuen Wan Shan, Simon Ngai Ping Long, Grace Wu Lai Ying attended and together with incense prayed for a smooth shoot. The film would adapt the stage story for the big screen, the most important character of the big tortoise also went from the prop tortoise into the real tortoise actor. "Siu Luk" only had his eyes on the potato leaves and hibiscus, and the actors joked that they seemed to be enjoying the "plucking the greens" ceremony. Playing the pet psychic in the film, Leung Chung Hang "spoke" on behalf of "Siu Luk". "It says that it wishes for good luck for the new film's production start and for the film to be a big hit." Wa Jai joked that the highest film salary goes to the big tortoise. "The contract is very spicy and the salary is extremely high." Yet seeing how much attention it got, he knew it would be well worth the price of admission. The actors chimed in, "Seeing Siu Luk eat, you know he takes a big bite." As for whether Wa Jai would make a guest appearance, he joked that he would become the highest paid actor as soon as he would appear. Everyone pointed out that the boss should not take a salary. Wa Jai joked, "I have to invest my money but I don't get paid?" Finally Siu Yee roused him into promising to perform, and even said that he would have scenes with every actor in the film. With Siu Yee as the lead actress, was he worried about the box office? Wa Jai joked that he was afraid and Siu Yee was a little too. She said that she has not made a Lunar New Year for a very long time, before she has guest starred with Sammy. She could only hypnotize herself into thinking that she was not the lead, because all 7 in the film were leads. In addition "Siu Luk's" role would be very even.

Wa Jai said that when he first enjoyed the play, by the time he saw half of it and already knew that it had to be made into a movie. "During this period I had some hesitation, I never expect to be able to persist until now, with the mentality of shoot first and worry later. I never even think that it would become the Lunar New Year film." Wa Jai laughed and said that the film investment has no upper limit. Yau Lai To immediately said that he was a famous "big spender" director. He said that he would continue to use all the actors from the stage, and would also add a small number of new characters. Director Yau with WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL (NGOR MOON BUT SI SUP MOR) was nominated for the Golden Horse Awards Best Director. He was happy about it, but because he would be busy with film production he has not yet celebrated. "For this rare occasion that Wa Jai doesn't need to make shoot fighting and killing scenes, I of course couldn't spit out what was in my mouth fast enough to agree." The story of the play was related to Cheung Pak Chi's song ANY WEATHER. Referring to the play's run, the group of actors had publicly expressed the hope that Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi would be present to enjoy it but unfortunately it never happened. Would the movie invite Cheung Pak Chi? Director Yau kept playing mysterious.

Writer and actor Yuen Wan Shan admitted that when she first received the news of the film, she thought that it was an online fraud. She was not certain until she went to Wa Jai's office and saw him in person. "I didn't dare to believe it at all, until I saw him at the office and couldn't help but screamed, 'LAU TAK WAH!'" Wong Yiu Cho also revealed that at first when Wa Jai came to watch the play and said that he wanted to invest in making it into a movie, everyone thought that he as joking. "The whole thing is very unreal, especially when Wa Jai said that he would use the stage cast for a Lunar New Year film." Lokman also said that when he received the initial message, he went "Uh", convinced that it was the power brought by the tortoise. He proposed for Wa Jai to make a guest appearance and dance with each actor, and Lokman said that he can help with the choreography. Ngai Ping Long once worried, "The story is about soul return, is it truly suitable for the Lunar New Year?" His co-stars felt that there was no taboo, and the most important would be for it to be fun for the whole family. Would Leung Chung Hang and Wong Yiu Cho's relationship be even more extreme than the play? Lau Tak Wa said, "No, they privately would but I am rather old fashioned."

Sammy was the production start ceremony host, but would not offer his services to guest star. He excels in comedy and would save the touching story for Siu Yee. He said, "Many years ago I have already suggested for Siu Yee to focus on her acting job. LOVE AS A PREDATORY AFFAIR, the TVB series she and King Kong Lee starred in, reached 30 some points at its rating peak." He and Siu Yee have collaborated countless times. Recently she became a bank commercial spokesperson, and he felt that her luck has been even better after marriage. Her play was a hit and she was the lead in the movie. Earlier he has heard Master So Man Fung said that Siu Yee would be lucky for her husband. Has he regretted not picking Siu Yee first? He joked that his wife is also lucky for her husband and pretty. Seeing his children already grown, he planned to make a long vacation within 5 years. Would he quit his radio station job? He said that he did not know yet. He hoped to have changes in life. 5 years later when his daughter would graduate, the weight would be off for him.

[2026.10.15] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 2026

For the week ending Sunday, October 11 2026

10 PRIMETIME
    d. Lance Oppenheim
    Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers

  9 AVENGERS: ENDGAME ENCORE
    d. Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
    Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth,
      Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd,
      Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong,
      Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin

  8 GOOD TRIP
  Can : Ngor Ah Deh Seung Lui Hung
  Lit : My Dad Wants To Travel
    d. Norris Wong Yee Lam, Wong Hoi
    Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying,
      Philip Keung Ho Man, Yoyo Mung Ka Wai,
      Stanley Yau Si Chun, THAIMAY, Philip Ng Wan Lung
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 108 mins.
  Opening September 17 2026
  Opening September 25 2026 (SPECIAL SCREENING)
  Opening September 30 2026 at the Pingyao International Film Festival
  Opening October 15 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/m5vB-wu6RSY

[ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FINANCING FORUM WORK-IN-PROGRESS PROJECT ]
    Shan, an art assistant, juggles responsibilities on the film set and at the hospital, where she cares for her father, Kueng, who has cancer. During her time at the hospital, Shan is tasked by the crew to collect a big bowl from the prop-studio. At her father's request, they discreetly leave the hospital together, embarking on an unexpected journey from the studio to Macau, and subsequently to Okinawa, allowing Kueng to address his unfulfilled wishes. Following his peaceful passing, Shan inherits not only memories but also a lasting sense of courage, optimism, and imaginative spirit that sustains her throughout life.

[ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ]
    Starring Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying, this Hong Kong comedy drama follows a film assistant who sneaks her dying father out of hospital to fulfil his last wish for an impromptu trip to Japan. Mabel Cheung serves as producer for Wong, winner of best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her 2019 debut My Prince Edward, and Wong Hoi, who produced Wong's second feature The Lyricist Wannabe. Backed by Hong Kong Film Development Council's Directors' Succession Scheme, Good Trip is presented at the HKIFF Industry Project Market at Filmart.

  7 HEART OF THE BEAST
    d. David Ayer
    Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe

  6 MASTERMIND
  Can : Jing Jin
  Lit : Detective War
    d. James Hung Ling Ching
    Louis Koo Tin Lok, Ci Sha, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho,
      Amy Lo Wai Man, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Alan Yeung Wai Lun,
      Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, , Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 90 mins.
  Opening October 1 2026 in the mainland
  Opening October 8 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/k0pvuxEOYTA

[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
    A suspect, unsuccessfully pursued by an unknown killer, mysteriously vanished from the detention cell in H City. Baffling by the case, Agent MO received a bewildering message from his friend YANG, the fugitive was found dead in a locked records vault of the Investigation Bureau headquarter, just 10 kilometers away. How did he escape from the detention cell and slip into the headquarters' records vault, moving from one 'sealed room' to another?

    The murder bullet was later confirmed to be MO's so-called lucky bullet, rattling the City Government Intelligence Bureau. The suspect's death was bizarre, and Intelligence Bureau Commissioner BI was drawn into the vortex of the unsolved case. MO himself became the prime suspect, now hunted by both the underworld and the authorities. A mind-bending, tangled plot ensues. MO, YANG, and BI are manipulated by fate, forced to confront the a sensational and fiendishly difficult case!

  5 THE MAGE
  Can : SUP FONG FAT SI
  Lit : SCAVENGER PRIEST
    d. Danny Pang Fat, Oxide Pang Chun
    Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Iman Taheri, Carlos Chan Ka Lok
      German Cheung Man Kit, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Sabrina Ng Bing,
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 97 mins.
  Opening July 3 2026 at the 30th Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival
  Opening September 14 2026 at the Bangkok International Film Festival
  Opening October 8 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/x0dCziepGSg
  Site : https://www.bifan.kr/eng/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=8219&sc_category_seq=9002&sc_num=1&actEvent=view

[ THE 30TH BUCHEON FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL ]
    In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once "paved with gold," had fallen into a state of broken order and rampant crime. Man Zi-Keung, a worker, is determined to rewrite his fate. After meeting flight attendant Lok Ka-Yuen, the two join forces to commit a heist, seizing a huge sum of money. This success drives Man Zi-Keung to ever greater extremes, pushing him and wealthy businessman Chan Fai-Yin deeper into a vortex of escalating confrontation. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Kwan So-San persist in investigating Man Zi-Keung. With the two police forces joining hands, the clash between good and evil is on the verge of eruption. In Hong Kong's East Forest Park, scavenger Lan Pui Ching discovers a hanging corpse that triggers memories of a tragic mistake thirteen years earlier. Once a spirit medium, she manipulated a young girl into suicide for money, leaving her haunted by guilt and visions of restless souls.

    Now seeking redemption, Lan collects strange objects believed to carry the spirits of those who died unnatural deaths. When police officer Huang Ming investigates a series of suspicious "accidents," he repeatedly encounters her at the scenes. Through her connection with the dead, Lan reveals that these deaths are actually murders carefully disguised as mishaps.

    Together they must confront a terrifying supernatural truth before they become the killer's next victims.

[ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FILMART 2025 ]
    In his first acting role in The Mage, Taheri plays the logically- minded chief of police who is at loggerheads with the titular mystic, played by Ho, while investigating a series of mysterious crimes.

  4 OTHER MOMMY
    d. Rob Savage
    Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark
      Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed, Karen Allen

  3 V
  Can : Hung Cheung
  Lit : Empty Gun
    d. Han Yan
    Zhu Yilong, Tan Jianci, Tony Leung Ka Wai, Michelle Wai Sze Nga,
      Kara Wai Ying Hung, Selena Lee Sze Wah, Ben Yuen Fu Wah,
      Ni Dahong, Cecilia Yip Tung, Huang Jue, Yu Haoming,
      Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting),
      Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Lam Suet, Wang Ge, Ray Lao, Zhao Runnan
  Rating : III
  Length : 160 mins.
  Opening September 25 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/UuJ7EOTzTPk

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once "paved with gold," had fallen into a state of broken order and rampant crime. Man Zi-Keung, a worker, is determined to rewrite his fate. After meeting flight attendant Lok Ka-Yuen, the two join forces to commit a heist, seizing a huge sum of money. This success drives Man Zi-Keung to ever greater extremes, pushing him and wealthy businessman Chan Fai-Yin deeper into a vortex of escalating confrontation. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Kwan So-San persist in investigating Man Zi-Keung. With the two police forces joining hands, the clash between good and evil is on the verge of eruption.

  2 PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE -WALPURGISNACHT RISING-
    d. Akiyuki Shinbo, Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 120 mins.
  Opening August 2026 in Japan
  Opening October 8 2026

  1 RESIDENT EVIL
    d. Zach Cregger
    Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser

[2026.10.14] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 2026

For the week starting Saturday, October 10 2026 (Week 41)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 SWEET ENOUGH
  Can : Boon Tong Hui Bing
  Tr33 and Edan Lui Cheuk On

https://youtu.be/yTwn6nepHFM

  4 AT LEAST A HUG
  Can : Ji Siu Seung Yung Moot Chor
  MC Cheung Tin Fu

https://youtu.be/4iU8m_cfgwA

  3 OVERHEAT
  Gin Lee Hung Ngai

https://youtu.be/MtlgK280EcQ

  2 THE ULTIMATE TRACK
  Can : Ji Juen Gor
  Alfred Hui Ting Hung

https://youtu.be/Udcg09cfjPY

  1 WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT
  Can : Dun Dun Dun Dun
  Joey Yung Cho Yi

https://youtu.be/oSkYxhne3lA

[2026.10.14] ANGELA YUEN SPEAKS OUT AFTER SUFFERING IN SILENCE FOR SIX MONTHS

Angela Yuen has held back for a long time and decided to muster up the courage to uncover her scars

With similar experiences, Fish Liew appreciates Angela Yuen for speaking up and watches over her

Jennifer Yu forwards the long post and supports Angela Yuen with action 

Jace Chan at an event states that she absolutely would not tolerate anything simiilar happening again
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Angela Yuen criticizes issues like the misogynistic culture and sexual harassment, receiving praises from within the industry for daring to speak up

Chung Suet Ying through social media publicizes a capture of a reporter's criticism of WE ARE BORN GOOD, stating that he is trying to get attention for his wild comments

Amy Lo enjoys bag shopping, which does not interfere with him making money for his family

Jace Chan encourages other women to bravely express their own views, especially when running into sexual harassment they even have to immediately speak out against it
courtesy of mingpao.com

Chung Suet Ying expressed her displeasure after culture journalist "Red Eye" (Wong Wing Leung) described her new film, WE ARE BORN GOOD (SIN NAM SHUN NUI), as a "rare erotic performance" in her career, stating frankly that she found such sensationalist language off- putting. Angela Yuen Lai Lam followed suit by speaking out against misogynistic culture; early yesterday morning she published a lengthy post titled "The Apology That Will Never Come" on social media. She revealed that during a previous interview with "Red Eye" to promote the film GAMER GIRLS (DIN GAING NUI HAI), he humiliated her by saying, "It feels like I'm sitting at a hostess table." She also disclosed that since entering the industry, she had experienced verbal and even physical sexual harassment from directors, cinematographers, and senior actors. The incident sparked a massive response; the Internet praised their courage, and numerous figures including award-winning actresses Jennifer Yu Heung Ying and Fish Liew Chi Yu, TV Best Actresses Myolie Wu Hung Yi and Natalie Tong Sze Wing, singer Serrini, and influencer Coffee Lam Chin Yu, left messages of support. The journalist involved explained that he had made a "terrible joke," acknowledged his gaffe, and issued a formal apology.

Triggered by the way Chung Suet Ying had been unfairly characterized as giving an "erotic performance," Yuen Lai Lam reposted a column she had previously written for "CITY MAGAZINE" on social media yesterday, drawing widespread attention. In the article, she recounted her dissatisfaction when the journalist likened the actresses of GAMER GIRLS to nightclub hostesses -- a remark for which he offered no apology. She wrote, "The male journalist, who serves as editor-in-chief for multiple cultural magazines and is a recipient of local literary awards, sat down and immediately opened with the line, 'It feels like I'm sitting at a hostess table,' casually sexualizing a serious film interview and framing it in the context of a nightclub." Instead of apologizing immediately for the slip-up, he tried to make excuses; Yuen reiterated that "that remark was highly inappropriate" and demanded he "shut up or apologize." The interview proceeded as planned, but Yuen described feeling forced to suppress her emotions at the time, even going so far as to blame herself—wondering if she had been "insufficiently gracious or polite" or had "disrupted the flow of the interview."

In her writing, she recounts years of experiences involving verbal harassment, gratuitous sexualization, and belittlement by men, much of which occurred after she entered the industry. For instance, a male director bluntly remarked that her "look" wasn't the type that made men want to sleep with her, while an intoxicated on-screen colleague asked her in Japanese, "Do you like my [genitals]?" A male actor teased the camera crew, claiming they had positioned the jib crane to get a high-angle shot of another actress's cleavage; even worse, a senior actor repeatedly joked on set that she was looking for an excuse to kiss him, only to improvise a kiss, one not in the script, without any prior discussion. Yuen Lai Lam speaks candidly about the heavy price of speaking out publicly. Whenever a woman accuses someone of misconduct, society tends to follow a familiar script: questioning the victim's motives (accusing them of seeking fame), scrutinizing why they did not resist immediately, and ultimately resorting to character assassination. This harsh moral judgment, often far more severe than the scrutiny faced by the perpetrator, creates a chilling effect that caused many victims to remain silent. Every "little joke" and every criticism asking why a victim could not "be a good sport" serves to reinforce a system that permits the objectification of women. She states, "What society needs is not merely an apology that will likely never come, but a complete overhaul of the cultural landscape. We must stop viewing such offenses as isolated incidents and instead confront the underlying systemic issues that deny women their agency and professional dignity."

Yuen Lai Lam and Chung Suet Ying have never publicized that culture journalist's identity. Wong Wing Leung, a cultural journalist known by the pen name "Red Eye", publicly apologized for the incident involving Yuen Lai Lam and Chung Suet Ying. He admitted to making "two very poor, highly inappropriate jokes," noting that he was aware at the time that Yuen Lai Lam found them offensive. Red Eye expressed deep shame, acknowledging that after his gaffe, the interview could only be completed thanks to other interviewees stepping in to smooth over the awkward situation. He admitted that failing to offer a formal apology to the interviewees at the time was a case of "poor handling." He had been unaware of the deep distress his words caused Angela Yuen and the others; it was only upon learning early yesterday morning that Yuen Lai Lam had revisited the incident that he realized the repercussions of his gaffe. He expressed a desire to offer a sincere apology to Yuen Lai Lam and the other interviewees. He stated that he "had no intention of arguing his case," acknowledging that he "often speaks without a filter and says the wrong thing, often in an unseemly manner." He cited a recent example from last weekend, where he posted careless remarks on social media after watching the production WE ARE BORN GOOD; realizing how inappropriate that was, he apologized repeatedly for his behavior. However, the public remained unconvinced, harshly criticizing the apology for relying on "wordplay" while failing to include the actual words "I am sorry." Numerous industry figures, including award-winning actress Yu Heung Ying, TV Best Actress Wu Hung Yi, Jace Chan Hoi Wing, Kayan9896, and Kaki Sham, voiced their support for Angela. Yu Heung Ying shared the lengthy post to back her, while another award-winning actress, Liew Chi Yu, revealed in an interview that she had experienced similar incidents. "I’ve encountered such situations frequently, both while growing up and after entering the industry, though I cannot fully articulate them in a few words, nor do I intend to cite specific examples. I was deeply moved after reading Angela's post last night; I am grateful to her for writing it so coherently and bravely. I hope everyone reads the entire piece carefully, her intention was not to stoke gender conflict, so please do not take her words out of context."

As the incident continued to unfold, Yuen Lai Lam issued another statement emphasizing that neither she nor Chung Suet Ying would publicly reveal the journalist's identity. She noted that within the industry, a person's specific identity is less important than the issue itself, and the aim of her post was not to expose the name for the sake of public trial or to damage anyone's career. She received widespread support, with many praising her for setting a positive example. Yuen Lai Lam responded, "If I, possessing some degree of a platform, am afraid to take action, what hope is there for the little girl hiding in the corner?" She insisted she did not wish to be put on a pedestal, describing herself as an ordinary young woman who also experiences nervousness and internal struggle.

Jace Chan and Anson Lo Hon Ting (AL) attended a brand event in Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday. The former is filming the Hong Kong version of "LONG VACATION" and plays a couple with Anson Kong Ip Sang (AK). She said, "There are some emotional scenes, but there are no intimate scenes." Jace learned that Yuen Lai Lam had published a long article online regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. She admitted that it resonated and felt that Yuen Lai Lam did very well. "The article is right, not to target someone but the entire culture; how can we do a little better. Regarding gender and respect, we can add more understanding and discussion. Actually many girls have had similar (sexual harassment) experience, on which traditional education seems not to have trained us how to handle. We ever worry that once spoken up, would we be accused for 'thinking too much' or 'the problem is me'?"

Jace also had an unpleasant experience, "When I just started in the business and worked on a movie, the photographer said, 'Raise the camera high from an overhead shot', 'set up POV and see'. I would directly reflect, 'Don't say that, it makes me feel comfortable'. He immediately responded, 'Sorry, I didn't mean it'. I have run into even more excessive incidents, including being touched on the hip or chest, some disrespectful words. Sometimes I feel very scared, may not dare to express immediately. Later I get mad at myself, and only know how to walk away with a smile." She also said, "In similar situations, not everyone know to express themselves. Thank you ladies (Yuen Lai Lam and Chung Suet Ying) for bravely responding and setting a good example." She encourages girls with similar issues to be brave and express themselves. "No one should be afraid, we need to communicate more in hopes of everyone having room for improvement."

[2026.10.14] SIMON YAM HAS TO SEE A DOCTOR AFTER WORKING IN SPECIAL EFFECT MAKE UP IN HIGH HEAT

Ci Sha, Simon Yam and Amy Lo work together on MASTERMIND. The two young actors both see Brother Wa as their role model
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The four Best Actors Louis Koo Tin Lok, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai and the young new generation Ci Sha and Amy Lo Wai Man starred suspenseful crime action film MASTERMIND (JING JIN) is in release in Hong Kong. In the film Ci Sha and Lo Wai Man received acting lessons from their elders, reflecting the passing of the torch. Off screen they also felt the professionalism and way the elders live, and benefited a lot.

Yam Tat Wa in MASTERMIND appeared with long hair and beard to play the big villain role. He said that he has not been with long hair for a long time, and this time the role was very domineering and had a strong desire for control. In the film Brother Wa needed special effect make up, but the shoot took place in the scorching Hong Kong summer. The temperature was over 40 degrees Celsius with lighting in the studio. "A scarred face wasn't AI but really special effect makeup. Because it was too hot, the make up required constant air conditioning and touching up. After two full nights of fight senes, one side of my face was cold but the other side was sweating just like 'Chung Mo Yim'. After the shoot I had a skin reaction, needed to see a doctor and take medication." Yet he pointed out that Ci Sha had a even more difficult time. He grew up in the north, despite constantly sweating he still coordinated with the fighting, without any complaints and was very dedicated. Brother Wa for the first time worked with Ci Sha, and felt that he was young and talented; a very creative professional actor who familiarized himself with the script before every performance, then took the initiative to discuss with the director how to perform the best.

In the film Brother Wa had to slap Ci Sha hard. The shot took 5 total takes. Both insist against using cheat cut, Brother Wa's heart ached for Ci Sha for being slapped by him five times. Ci Sha in turn said that it was not rough at all and even praised Brother Wa for hitting very professionally. "The force was a range that I can bear, as a professional actor, whatever should be in the theatrical task I should also be able to complete."

Lo Wai Man played the forensic doctor for the first time, doing her homework before the performance to get close to the role. Brother Wa said that Amy often kept her eyes fixed on him and Ci Sha on the set, and treated them like "dead bodies". Amy explained that she wanted to put herself into the role faster. She even studied the anatomy books to understand the muscle arrangement, and made a non-medicated rose perfume. Because in the film she had non-medicated rose nail polish, she put on this perfume as soon as she put on the costume in hopes of helping herself getting into the role faster. Amy also has a large number of gun action scenes in the film, on the set several stunt team big brothers have reminded her to keep a firm footing. She was interested in shooting and has practiced, the resulting performance at the shoot also surprised everyone. Amy wanted to try more in the future, and she would not mind in order to be an action actress.

Two young new generation actors have benefited a lot from working with elder Yam Tat Wa. Amy admitted from Brother Wah she has learned to "handle with ease". Off screen Brother Wa is very friendly, a big brother who would ensure that everyone was at ease on the set. On screen he is a professional actor who can immediately get into the role on the spot, without looking at the post production editing his acting could already be completely imagined. Ci Sha also had the same feeling. From Brother Wa he has learned as an actor he not only had to be literate, but also be kind and friendly to people; which is worthy for them to learn from.

Ci Sha stated that he was a little nervous about working with several Best Actors on the new film. He was born in a remote region. After learning that Koo Tin Lok has donated money to build many schools in the mountain region, his respect for him has been building for a long time. Being able to work with him this time felt very special. "In the film he is a godlike idol, teaching me skills and about life; off screen I also feel how great he is. In the past I have enjoyed his film and television work, and seen him done a lot of charity work. Thus on and off screen I respect him very much."

[2026.10.13] POLE DANCING LEAVES CATHERINE CHAU AND THAIMAY WITH INJURIES ALL OVER

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Yeung Nga Man (starting left), Elaine Jin and Catherine Chau through BIRD OF PARADISE share the search for self worth and the experience of generational reconciliation between three generations of women

Catherina Chau suffers fractures from practicing hard on pole dancing and has to stop work. She admits that the psychological pressure can rival the physical pain

Yeung Nga Man makes her big screen debut, as BIRD OF PARADISE and GOOD TRIP are released around the same time
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The film BIRD OF PARADISE (MA YEUNG NIN WA) centers on themes of women seeking self-worth and reconciling across generations. Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) and Catherine Chau Ka Yee star as mother and daughter for the first time; Chau also bonded with co-star Yeung Nga Man (THAIMAY) while undergoing rigorous pole-dancing training. Off-screen and on, these three actresses, representing different generations, grapple with confusion, emotional wounds, and personal obsessions, ultimately learning to embrace their true selves through dance and the passage of time. The 71 year old Kam Yin Ling took up singing to pursue her dream of performing at the Hong Kong Coliseum; the 47 year old Chau Ka Yee obtained a racing license to join a team for professional competitions; and the 24 year old THAIMAY has a simpler goal: to travel abroad and broaden her horizons.

Chau Ka Yee has long expressed a desire to work with Kam Yin Ling, now that dream has finally come true. On their very first day of filming, they shot the movie's most poignant scene: a heart-to-heart between mother and daughter on the beach. Kam Yin Ling praised Chau Ka Yee's deeply moving performance, noting that acting opposite her was a delight. Chau Ka Yee, in turn, remarked that Sister Kam's commanding presence helped her instantly immerse herself in the role; she was particularly overcome with emotion when Kam delivered lines about her father. "The moment she spoke about Papa, wow! My eyes already welled up. That sense of genuine warmth made it so easy to get into character."

While the mother character appears scatterbrained and comical throughout the film, the beach scene reveals her most grounded and sincere emotions. In real life, Kam Yin Ling is equally candid in her relationship with her daughter. Speaking about missing her daughter's wedding in Spain last year, she explained, "I had divorced my ex-husband when my daughter was nine; I didn't want to see him or pretend that everything was fine. Fortunately, my daughter understood and accepted this." Before the wedding, her daughter came to Hong Kong to choose a gown and invited Kam Yin Ling to take traditional Chinese-style wedding photos as a keepsake. She initially turned down the idea but later realized she had overlooked her daughter's wishes and feelings, prompting an immediate apology. "I thought she was picking the dress too early and that shopping in Hong Kong was inconvenient. I even called a halt to the 8 a.m. photo shoot because I was worried my face looked puffy. It turned out she just wanted Mama's love and company; if I hadn't participated at all, her wedding would have been left with a regret. So, I immediately asked a friend for help, and we successfully completed the shoot." When asked if she was eager for grandchildren, she shared her own experiences and advised her daughter to think carefully before having children. "Back then, I gave up my acting career and moved to the UK to have my daughter. I didn't go out to eat for the first two years of her life; I felt like I had lost my sense of self and was very unhappy. I suffered from postpartum depression and cried constantly." It was not until her daughter started school at age four that she rediscovered herself through learning Latin dance.

To pull off the pole dancing scenes, Chau Ka Yee and "THAIMAY" paid a heavy price. Lacking sufficient muscle mass due to inadequate protein intake, the former pushed herself too hard, suffered a cracked rib, and caused production to halt for a month. She recalled, "I was terrified. My rib was cracked but filming wasn't finished. The crew was waiting for me. The mental pressure was immense." She joked that the ordeal turned her into a "woman easily prone to injury." Overcoming the pain to execute high-difficulty moves proved to be a greater challenge than wearing the revealing dance costumes. Meanwhile, 24- year-old THAIMAY pushed past her limits in just two or three months, successfully mastering the difficult "left leg hang" move. Despite having a background in dance, the friction of the pole against the tender inner thighs caused excruciating pain, akin to "wringing out a towel", and bruising or blistering became the norm. "It was truly painful; I had to wait for the wounds to heal before practicing again, but the process also taught me a more elegant and feminine aesthetic of movement."

THAIMAY plays a student with many admirers. Yet in real life, she self-deprecatingly admits to having been quite submissive in past relationships, often treated by boys merely as "one of the guys." She laughs, "In the past, I didn't dare confess my feelings to the person I liked; instead, I'd help them pursue other girls just to get closer to them." She also reveals a story about a failed first love. "I was very shy back then. The most intimate interaction I had with my boyfriend was studying together in a quiet study room, each in our own cubicle, without even holding hands. He felt it didn't really count as dating, which left me heartbroken for a long time." Today, her perspective on romance has shifted significantly. "I'll take the initiative to pursue a guy, cater to his interests, and drop hints."

Kam Yin Ling notes that she has recently discovered singing helps prevent the aging of the brain and throat. Consequently she has taken up singing again and hopes to appear as a guest performer at the Hong Kong Coliseum. "At this age, one must still have dreams and be prepared for opportunities when they arise." Chau Ka Yee has obtained a racing license and hopes to form a team for professional racing; she says, "Auto racing is a passionate sport. I'm currently looking for sponsors and hope to make it happen next year." Regarding relationships, she takes a "let nature take its course" approach, finding inner peace through meditation and Zen practices. THAIMAY hopes to host travel shows or attend film festivals to broaden her horizons. "I visited Angkor Wat in Cambodia and was deeply moved; the stone architecture possesses immense artistic craftsmanship and beauty."