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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Veronica Chan, ‘the mother of Asian women's football' dies, aged 102
Known lovingly as the 'mother of Asian women's football', the founding president of the Hong Kong Ladies Football Association (HKLFA) Veronica Chan Yiu-kam has died, aged 102. Pui Kwan-kay, president of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA), said Chan died on Saturday morning at her home in Tin Shui Wai. In a statement, her family praised her as 'a strong woman who contributed to society and was well respected by others', while the HKFA called her a 'legendary figure' in local football, and a 'pioneer and guardian' of the women's game in Asia. Born in Hong Kong on September 26, 1922, Chan had long been a prominent figure in football, having held the post as vice-president of the HKFA for many years. Her dedication to the beautiful game had its roots in an infancy, when Chan was bitten by the bug. 'When I was a kid I always played with my six brothers – never with my sisters,' she told the Post in 2003. 'I loved football. I didn't like dolls.'
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"The Last Dance" won two accolades at Far East Film Festival
5 May - "The Last Dance" might have lost Best Picture at its home turf, but continued to gain new victories internationally, with the latest being the Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine, Italy. The film was awarded the FEFF's Silver Mulberry Audience Award as well as the FEFF Black Dragon critics honour, becoming the only Hong Kong film to win at the festival. Director Anselm Chan expressed, "Thank you to the audience and professional judges of the Udine Far East Film Festival for their love and recognition. I am grateful that this magical journey of 'The Last Dance' has collected another beautiful memory." Lead actress Michelle Wai, who won Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) recently, expressed her elation as well, saying, "Thank you to the local audience for their love, which has allowed the film to go further." It is noted that "The Last Dance" won five accolades at the recently held HKFA. However, it lost the Best Picture category to "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In". (Photo Source: Anselm Chan IG)
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean Lau is still excited for fourth HKFA Best Actor win
29 Apr - Despite it being his fourth Hong Kong Film Awards' accolade, Sean Lau dismissed the idea that the feeling is already "stale". The actor, who won another Best Actor award for his performance in "Papa", admitted that he was still nervous during the announcement, as winning an award is a wonderful thing. "I just reminded myself that I am just lucky. Seeing Jo Koo and Dylan So won their categories already made me feel like my dreams have come true," he said. His two co-stars, Jo Koo and Dylan So won Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer, respectively. Sean, who defeated Raymond Lam, Neo Yau, Aaron Kwok and fan favourite Michael Hui to win the award, said in his speech that the film taught him many things he didn't know. Meanwhile, when asked why wife Amy Kwok was not around, he responded jokingly, "Amy is quite a private person and primarily focuses on behind-the-scenes work. Although she wasn't here today, her influence is evident in my appearance, as she contributed to my look." Sean previously won Best Actor at the HKFA in 2006 for "My Name is Fame", in 2015 for "Overheard 3" and in 2023 for "Detective vs Sleuths". (Photo Source: HKFA IG)
The Star
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK Film Awards: Sean Lau is Best Actor for 4th time, Michelle Wai wins 1st time
It was a 'family affair' at the Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) on April 27, with actors playing family members in the films Papa and The Last Dance clinching acting awards. Veteran actor Sean Lau, 61, won for his role as a father in Papa , which is based on the 2010 Heung Wo Street murders. The film is set in the aftermath of the tragedy, as the father navigates survivor guilt and seeks reconciliation with his teenage son, who killed his mother and sister. Lau was previously named Best Actor for Detective Vs Sleuths (2022), Overheard 3 (2014) and My Name Is Fame (2006). Hong Kong singer-actress Jo Koo, 47, who played his on-screen wife in Papa , and rookie Dylan So, 18, who played his son, won Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer respectively. (From left) Edan Lui, Sean Lau, Jo Koo and Dylan So from the film 'Papa' arrive for the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Photo: AP Lau thanked the team, Papa 's director and screenwriter Philip Yung and his real-life wife – former actress Amy Kwok – for his win. The actor also thanked the real-life father on whom the film is based, who gave his approval for the film after Yung had approached him several times. Meanwhile, the Best Actress award went to hot favourite Michelle Wai in The Last Dance , which explores the meaning of life and death through funeral rituals. This was the first Best Actress win for Wai, 40, who has been in the industry for 17 years. She won for her role as an ambulance medic who is the daughter of a hard-nosed Taoist priest, played by veteran actor Michael Hui. Hui, 82, missed out in the Best Actor category, which he last won at the inaugural HKFA in 1982 for the comedy Security Unlimited . Actor Tommy Chu, who played Hui's son and Wai's brother in The Last Dance, was named Best Supporting Actor. This was the first award at the HKFA for the 42-year-old. The Last Dance, Hong Kong's top-grossing film in 2024, also won for Best Screenplay, Best Original Film Score and Best Original Film Song. (From left) Aaron Kwok, director Soi Cheang, Louis Zoo and producer John Chong react with the cast and crew of 'Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In' after winning the Best Film Award during the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards. Photo: AP Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In emerged as the biggest winner of the night after clinching nine awards, including for Best Picture and Best Director for Soi Cheang. Cheang, 52, also won Best Director for the mystery drama Mad Fate at the HKFA in 2024. A crime action film set in the notorious Kowloon Walled City in the 1980s, Twilight Of The Warriors was based on the nove l City Of Darkness by writer Yuyi and the comics of the same name by artist Andy Seto. The film featured Hong Kong stars such as Raymond Lam, Louis Koo and Sammo Hung, as well as younger actors like Terrance Lau, Tony Wu and German Cheung. Twilight Of The Warriors also claimed other awards such as Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction and Best Action Choreography. Koo, 54, who played the godfather of the Walled City , said during the Best Film acceptance speech that he hoped to see the younger actors taking the Hong Kong movie industry to the next level in subsequent HKFAs. Tony Leung Chiu-wai (left) and Carina Lau attend the 43rd Hong Kong film awards. Photo: AP The Best New Director went to Robin Lee for the documentary Four Trails , while the Best Asian Chinese Language Film went to Taiwan's Old Fox , directed by Hsiao Ya-chuan and starring actor Liu Kuan-ting. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to director Tsui Hark and film producer Shi Nan Sun. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
HK Film Awards: Sean Lau is Best Actor for 4th time, Michelle Wai is first-time Best Actress
Sean Lau won for his role as a father in Papa, while Michelle Wai won for her role in The Last Dance. PHOTOS: AFP HK Film Awards: Sean Lau is Best Actor for 4th time, Michelle Wai is first-time Best Actress It was a 'family affair' at the Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) on April 27, with actors playing family members in the films Papa and The Last Dance clinching acting awards. Veteran actor Sean Lau, 61, won for his role as a father in Papa, which is based on the 2010 Heung Wo Street murders. The film is set in the aftermath of the tragedy, as the father navigates survivor guilt and seeks reconciliation with his teenage son, who killed his mother and sister. Lau was previously named Best Actor for Detective Vs Sleuths (2022), Overheard 3 (2014) and My Name Is Fame (2006). Hong Kong singer-actress Jo Koo, 47, who played his on-screen wife in Papa, and rookie Dylan So, 18, who played his son, won Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer respectively. Hong Kong singer-actress Jo Koo and rookie Dylan So won Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer respectively. PHOTOS: AFP, HONG KONG FILM AWARDS/FACEBOOK Lau thanked the team, Papa's director and screenwriter Philip Yung and his real-life wife – former actress Amy Kwok – for his win. The actor also thanked the real-life father whom the film is based on, as the father gave his approval for the film after he was approached several times by Yung. Meanwhile, the Best Actress award went to hot favourite Michelle Wai in The Last Dance, which explores the meaning of life and death through funeral rituals. This was the first Best Actress win for Wai, 40, who has been in the industry for 17 years. She played an ambulance medic who is the daughter of a hard-nosed Taoist priest, played by veteran actor Michael Hui. Hui, 82, missed out in the Best Actor category, which he last won at the inaugural HKFA in 1982 for the comedy Security Unlimited. Actor Tommy Chu, who played Hui's son and Wai's brother in The Last Dance, was named Best Supporting Actor. This was the first award at the HKFA for the 42-year-old. The Last Dance, Hong Kong's top-grossing film in 2024, also won for Best Screenplay, Best Original Film Score and Best Original Film Song. Tommy Chu and Michelle Wai in The Last Dance. PHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In emerged as the biggest winner of the night after clinching nine awards, including for Best Picture and Best Director for Soi Cheang. Cheang, 52, also won for Best Director for mystery drama Mad Fate, at the HKFA in 2024. A crime action film set in the notorious Kowloon Walled City in the 1980s, Twilight Of The Warriors was based on the novel City Of Darkness by writer Yuyi and the comics of the same name by artist Andy Seto. The film featured Hong Kong stars such as Raymond Lam, Louis Koo and Sammo Hung, as well as younger actors like Terrance Lau, Tony Wu and German Cheung. Louis Koo (left) and Raymond Lam in Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In. PHOTO: SHAW ORGANISATION Twilight Of The Warriors also claimed other awards such as Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction and Best Action Choreography. Koo, 54, who played the godfather of the Walled City, said during the Best Film acceptance speech that he hoped to see the younger actors taking the Hong Kong movie industry to the next level in subsequent HKFAs. The Best New Director went to Robin Lee for the documentary Four Trails, while the Best Asian Chinese Language Film went to Taiwan's Old Fox, directed by Hsiao Ya-chuan and starring actor Liu Kuan-ting. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to director Tsui Hark and film producer Shi Nan Sun. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
