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South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong police to take down fake news report about Andy Lau resembling SCMP
Police will take down a fake news report purporting to be from the South China Morning Post about superstar actor Andy Lau Tak-wah being sued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority over his investment advice, the Post has learned. A police source said on Friday that the force's cyber security and technology crime bureau was handling the case and would take down the fabricated report as soon as possible. The website was designed to appear like the Post's. The fake article claimed the Monetary Authority had sued Lau over statements he made during a live broadcast, in which he shared his tips on becoming rich through a cryptocurrency trading platform, with a deposit of HK$2,000 (US$254) generating a million dollars in months. 'Give me 2,000 HKD, and with the Immediate FastX platform I'll make a million in 12 to 15 weeks!' Lau was quoted as saying in the article. 'This platform is the perfect solution for those who want to get rich quick. It's built on self-learning artificial intelligence, which exchanges cryptocurrencies for you.'
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's jury system: not an ‘unwritten law'
Across the globe, countless films depict trials in which defendants face serious charges before a jury, with suspense building until the final verdict is revealed in the last few minutes before the credits roll. A notable example is the 1985 Hong Kong film The Unwritten Law, featuring a young Andy Lau Tak-wah as a defence barrister. This classic is popular in Hong Kong, as well as among Chinese-speaking communities in Asia and beyond. Since then, numerous courtroom thrillers involving juries have been produced, many achieving success at the box office. The jury system is a common feature of many common law systems, although it has been abolished in some jurisdictions such as Singapore. Introduced in Hong Kong in 1845, the jury system has in effect been in operation for more than 175 years. Its importance and widespread acceptance are underscored by Article 86 of the Basic Law, which states: 'The principle of trial by jury previously practised in Hong Kong shall be maintained.' Juries are mainly used in criminal trials for more serious offences tried in the Court of First Instance. The essential function of a jury is to determine the relevant facts of a case from the evidence presented in court and to apply the law as directed by the judge. The judge addresses points of law and jurors assess the facts, applying their common sense and life experience to determine the truthfulness of witness testimony. The jury system allows members of the community to participate in the criminal justice process, bringing their perspectives and experiences. It also plays a pivotal role in maintaining public confidence and legitimacy in the criminal justice system, as jurors gain first-hand insight into the operation of the justice system through their participation. Of course, it must be recognised that for historical reasons – as trials in Hong Kong were conducted solely in English and the English-speaking population was relatively small – the vast majority of criminal offences in Hong Kong have been tried in the Magistrates' Court and the District Court, where there are no juries, and yet sentences can be up to seven years.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Andy Lau accepts 70 per cent pay cut for thriller role
HONG KONG: Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau recently took a 70 per cent pay cut to appear in Herman Yau's crime-thriller, A Gilded Game. Dimsun Daily reported that Lau revealed investors were hesitant to finance a film about finance that lacked explosions and fast-paced sequences. "I'm not afraid to reveal that all of us took just one-third of our usual salaries to allow most of the budget to be used for the completion of the film," Lau said. "As a result, the budget for A Gilded Game was only 20 per cent of that of previous films Yau had directed and which starred me." In A Gilded Game, Lau portrays an equity analyst with unwavering principles, who becomes a mentor to a new finance graduate faced with a moral dilemma.
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
3 Andy Lau action roles that show his talent beyond dramas, as a cop, monk and hit man
Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah's matinee idol looks were a good fit for romances and dramas early in his career, although his frequent roles playing 'sensitive' triad gangsters were complemented by action scenes. Advertisement In the early 2000s, Lau tried his hand at bona fide action and proved exceptionally good at it in spite of his slight figure. We recall the actor-singer's portrayal of three very different action heroes on screen. 1. Shaolin (2011) Lau's stature in the Chinese film industry was put to good use in Benny Chan Muk-sing 's Shaolin Temple drama, which was inspired by Jet Li 's 1982 Shaolin Temple – the Chinese title translates as New Shaolin Temple. The actor brings some much-needed gravitas to the role of a ruthless warlord who takes shelter in the fabled Shaolin Temple after he is deposed by one of his juniors in a murderous coup. His character sees the error of his violent ways and converts to Buddhism, although this does not stop him using his new-found Shaolin kung fu techniques to fight his enemies. Advertisement Lau plays the role with the intensity of a Method actor – which he is not – and is especially convincing as a villainous general who will even kill his best friend to safeguard his power.
Independent Singapore
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Andy Lau spotted dining with Malaysian business magnate Vincent Tan's family
MALAYSIA: Recently, Chryseis Tan, daughter of Malaysian business magnate Vincent Tan, shared photos on Instagram of Hong Kong singer and actor Andy Lau dining with their family , according to VnExpress. The post included several images from the meal — one of Chryseis with Lau, another of Lau with her parents, and shots of the food they enjoyed. Photo: Instagram/Chryseis Tan 'TB [Throwback] to our dinner at Hide KL last month!' she captioned the post. Just last month, Chef Shaun Ng also shared a photo of Andy Lau during their meal at Hide KL's Xiaohongshu. 'What an honour. Don't blink. It's not AI,' Ng captioned the photo. 'Thank you for the arrival of superstar Andy Lau. That night, he really came. It was indeed an unforgettable evening.' Hosting famous people for dinner As reported by Malaysian media, Lau was there to have an intimate meal with close friends and family. It appears that the Tan family enjoys having famous people over for dinner. Besides Lau, Chinese actress Fan Bingbing was treated to a dinner by the Tan family in Kuala Lumpur last year. Chryseis recorded the event and posted it on social media. The Tan family patriarch, Vincent Tan, is the founder and chairman of Berjaya Corporation, a multinational conglomerate listed on the Malaysian stock exchange and ranked as the 31st richest person in Malaysia, with an estimated net worth of around US$770 million as of April 2025, according to Forbes . One of Four Heavenly Kings Andy Lau, 63, Leon Lai, Jacky Cheung, and Aaron Kwok, are considered Cantopop's 'Four Heavenly Kings', a moniker given to the four male artists who dominated pop music, TV, film, and advertising throughout the 1990s. Lau is not just a fantastic actor, but also a talented singer and songwriter. Plus, he hosts shows and even produces movies. Some of his popular songs include The Days We Spent Together , True Forever, and You Are My Woman . In 1985, Lau released his first album, and in 1990, the album Would It Be Possible became a hit. Lau had earned 292 awards and set a Guinness World Record by April 2000. He received the title 'Most Awards Won by a Cantopop Male Artist.' From 1985 to 2005, Lau was named top box office star in Hong Kong. Multi-talented star On top of being a huge movie star, he also started his own production company back in 1991, called Teamwork Motion Pictures (now Focus Films). He's produced over ten movies himself! He's got tons of acting trophies, including several Best Actor awards both from the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards for some amazing films like Running Out of Time , Running on Karma , Infernal Affairs III , and A Simple Life .
