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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How Hong Kong star Deanie Ip went from best actress to banned in mainland China
This is the 52nd instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. For an acclaimed movie star whose accolades include best actress at the Venice Film Festival, Deanie Ip Tak-han has surprisingly little regard for fame and fortune. Known for standing up for her views even if it affects her career, the actress and singer is one of the most outspoken entertainers in Hong Kong. She spoke out against the June 4, 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square and joined protesters in Hong Kong in 2019 who opposed a law change to allow extraditions to mainland China. As a result, the 77-year-old's music has been banned on the mainland. Ann Hui, director of A Simple Life, poses with Deanie Ip as Ip holds the best actress trophy awarded for her role in the film at the 2011 Venice International Film Festival. Photo: AP This does not appear to have bothered Ip, who is never one for compromise – she does not accede to directors' wishes or chase after scripts, she has said. Born an illegitimate child in 1947, Ip had two mothers: one was her biological mother, a mistress, the other her father's infertile wife, who detested having to raise another woman's child.
Globe and Mail
14-05-2025
- Health
- Globe and Mail
Building Longevity: Levers for a longer, better life
Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe's editorial department was not involved. Sleep, mental health, exercise and diet can all play an essential role in not only the length of our lives, but the quality of them. Taking preventative health care steps can be challenging for most Canadians as time and resources are predominantly allocated toward treating illness, as opposed to preventing it. Socioeconomic determinants like housing and income also play a pivotal role in population health, but are largely outside of an individual's control. Alternatively, focusing on what we can control as individuals has proven health benefits. On April 28, 2025 The Globe and Mail hosted an event on building habits that lend to a longer, healthier life. The day began with a panel discussion hosted by Globe and Mail generations reporter, Ann Hui, who was joined by Laura Rosella, professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at University of Toronto and Dr. Steve Pomedli, physician with Cleveland Clinic Canada, who both shared insights on the demographic trends shaping health in Canada. Next, Martin Gibala, professor of kinesiology at McMaster University presented on how short, powerful bursts of exercise can trigger big health and fitness gains through minimal, time-efficient doses. The day's second panel discussion was hosted by Globe and Mail health editor, Caroline Alphonso. The conversation was focused on the importance of preserving mental health. Alphonso was joined by registered psychotherapists, Anita Owusu and Jean Tsai, as well as Mina Husain, psychiatrist and assistant professor of adult psychiatry and health systems at the University of Toronto. Following the panel discussion, Leslie Beck, director of food and nutrition at Medcan, presented on the key components of high-quality dietary patterns for healthy aging. David R. Samson, professor of evolutionary anthropology and bestselling author of Our Tribal Future, concluded the day with a closing keynote focused on practical strategies for improving sleep quality. The Globe and Mail presented the event with sponsor support from Manulife. Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe's editorial department was not involved.
