Hong Kong movie star Ekin Cheng on Young and Dangerous and latest film Last Song for You
His accomplishments were recently recognised with the Star Asia Award at the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), honouring his contributions across film, television and music, and his impact on Hong Kong's popular culture.
The festival – which runs until July 27 – has been celebrating
Cheng's career by screening both his latest film,
Last Song for You , and
Young and Dangerous – the film that launched him to global fame three decades ago. But the actor seems most taken with his surroundings.
'This time around, New York really surprised me. I really like it. If I had known, I would've brought more athletic outfits to run around and exercise,' he says.
Ekin Cheng in a still from Last Song for You.
For this interview, we meet Cheng at the Film at Lincoln Centre before the award ceremony. The actor, dressed in black, is polite but reserved at first. This is his second visit to New York, but he plans to return more frequently.
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