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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: HK actor Philip Ng confirms relationship with model Renee Li
HONG KONG: Hong Kong-American actor Philip Ng, known to many as the ex-boyfriend of former TVB star Linda Chung, has publicly confirmed he has found love again. The 47-year-old went public with model Renee Li on Wednesday (May 28), just a day after the couple were spotted together at Raymond Lam's concert. According to Oriental Daily, Ng had previously been seen with a younger woman at a theme park. At the time, the Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In (2024) star informed reporters that he was "getting to know" someone but chose not to reveal her identity. In a recent interview with Hong Kong media, Ng disclosed that he met Li, who is 13 years his junior, through a mutual friend. The actor also confirmed that 34-year-old Li was indeed the woman he had been seen with at the theme park. "We were recently introduced by a mutual friend and started dating. I hope everyone can give us time and space. Thank you," he said. Li embarked on her entertainment career in 2011.
The Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK star Philip Ng, 47, confirms romance with model Renee Li, 13 years his junior
Hong Kong-American actor Philip Ng and model Renee Li were introduced by a mutual friend. Photo: China Press Hong Kong-American actor Philip Ng, the ex-boyfriend of former TVB star Linda Chung, has found love once again. The 47-year-old went public with model Renee Li on Wednesday (May 28), just a day after the pair were seen together at Raymond Lam's concert. According to Oriental Daily , Ng was previously spotted with a younger woman at a theme park. At the time, the Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In (2024) star told reporters he was 'getting to know" someone but chose not to disclose her identity. In a recent interview with Hong Kong media, Ng revealed that he met Li, who's 13 years his junior, through a mutual friend. The actor also confirmed that Li, 34, was indeed the woman he had been seen with at the theme park previously. 'We were recently introduced by a mutual friend and started dating … I hope everyone can give us time and space. Thank you,' he said. Li joined the entertainment industry in 2011. She has appeared in films such as Magic To Win (2011) and Detective (2013), and has also taken on hosting duties for multiple ViuTV programmes over the years. For the record, Ng had famously dated Chung, 41, in secret for eight years. Their romance was kept hidden at the time due to work pressure, with Chung at the peak of her career while Ng was often targeted by the media. Following their breakup, Chung went on to marry chiropractor Jeremy Leung, with whom she has two children.
Time Out
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
5 Jimmy O. Yang movies and shows to watch if you aren't going to his Hong Kong stand-up show
How did the scramble for Jimmy O. Yang tickets go for you? If you managed to grab tickets to see the Hong Kong-American comedian's first Asian show, then good for you! If, however, you're part of the many fans who were left disappointed, then at least we're in the same boat. Read on for a list of movies and TV shows to watch starring O. Yang – at least you'll still get some chuckles this way! Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Arguably the one movie that put Jimmy O. Yang on most people's radars. This romcom box office hit put Singapore on everyone's travel bucket list, and was the first film out of a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Chinese descent. For those who haven't yet seen it (where have you been hiding?) the film follows Rachel Chu (played by Constance Wu) who meets her boyfriend Nick's (Henry Golding) family, only to find out that they're wealthy enough to be modern-day Singaporean royalty. Jimmy O. Yang stars as Bernard Tai, Nick's obnoxious friend. Love Hard (2021) Christmastime is full of cheesy movies, and this one should be on your list. A portmanteau of two of the most-loved Christmas movies – Love Actually and Die Hard – Love Hard follows Natalie (played by Nina Dobrev) who travels to surprise her online crush for Christmas, only to find she has been catfished. Josh is actually Jimmy O. Yang, using photos of his hunky friend Tag (Darren Barnet), but he asks Natalie to pretend to be his girlfriend for the holidays in return for setting her up with Tag. Obviously, misunderstandings and hilarity ensue, wrapped up with a sweet ending. The Monkey King (2023) There have been many adaptations of the classic Chinese story Journey to the West, but this is a new animated rendition for Netflix that was selected as the closing film at the 22nd New York Asian Film Festival, and also features a host of Asian-American actors in its cast. O. Yang voices the titular character of the Monkey King, who sets out on a riotous journey to prove his worth, challenge the gods, and gain immortality. A fun action-packed romp that delves into the back story of one of the most well-known characters in Chinese culture. The Opening Act (2020) This movie is probably the closest you'll get to seeing O. Yang's comedy show from home, since he stars as Will Chu, a young man who wants to become a stand-up comedian. He later has the opportunity to emcee a comedy show and open for his stand-up hero Billy G (played by Cedric the Entertainer), and has to decide whether to continue his safe life path or throw caution to the wind and pursue his passion. The cast of The Opening Act features plenty of other American comedians and comedic actors such as Ken Jeong, Alex Moffat, Russell Peters, Iliza Shlesinger, Bill Burr, and more. Interior Chinatown (2024) This Hulu comedy-drama series is based on Charles Yu's novel of the same name, and follows Willis Wu, a waiter at a Chinese restaurant named the Golden Palace. Unbeknownst to him, he is actually just a background character in a fictional police crime drama, literally labelled sad things as 'Generic Asian Man' or 'Background Oriental Male'. But when Wu decides to investigate his brother's disappearance, he starts to uncover secrets and understand the machinations behind his fake Chinatown. Interior Chinatown also sees O. Yang reuniting with his Crazy Rich Asians costar Ronny Chieng, who plays Fatty Choi, Wu's best friend.
Time Out
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Your ultimate guide to Jimmy O. Yang's stand-up comedy show in Hong Kong
Hong Kong-American comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang visited our city for a short trip back in March and got a good deal of attention for his videos on food, experiences, as well as meetings with local stars Dayo Wong and Chow Yun-fat. Fans were in his comments clamouring for a Hong Kong leg on his tour, and O. Yang has now finally confirmed his first stand-up show in our city. How much are tickets to Jimmy O. Yang's comedy show in Hong Kong? Tickets are priced at $380, $580, and $780, with sales for the general public opening at 10am on Thursday, May 15. Are there pre-sales for Jimmy O. Yang's show? The first round of sales opened on May 9 for HSBC credit card priority bookings, but if that didn't work out for you, there's another opportunity to get tickets earlier with the Klook pre-sale that starts at 12 noon on Monday, May 12. These are geared towards travellers from neighbouring countries who are coming into Hong Kong for O. Yang, with bundle discounts for the Airport Express and airport lounge access, including tickets to the show – see below: Hong Kong Airport Express HK Station One Way Ticket (Original Price HK$110) - Bundle Discounted Price HK$98 Plaza Premium Lounge Asia Pass - Three-Hour Access (Original Price HK$360) - Bundle Discounted Price HK$288 HK$380 Ticket Bundle Price - HK$668 HK$580 Ticket Bundle Price - HK$868 HK$780 Ticket Bundle Price - HK$1,068 When and where will Jimmy O. Yang perform in Hong Kong? The 37-year-old comedian is set to take the stage at the Hong Kong Coliseum on June 14, with the show starting at 8.15pm. The Hong Kong Coliseum only seats 12,500 people and we're sure the one-night-only show will be in hot demand, so mark your calendars for ticket drops. What's going to be special about Jimmy O. Yang's show in Hong Kong? Jimmy O. Yang Live In Hong Kong marks O. Yang's first-ever show in Asia – in fact, our city is the only Asian stop on his North America-centric tour as he moves on to London and Amsterdam afterwards. There's a cultural connection here for him, as O. Yang was born in Hong Kong and grew up here until the age of 13, before moving with his family to the US. Fans who follow him on social media will know that the multicultural funnyman can speak Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Mandarin Chinese, but does his professional comedy in his most fluent language, English. However, O. Yang has promised that for his homecoming Hong Kong show, he will be performing some of his bits in Cantonese, and we're looking forward to relating to his personal stories, cultural humour, and musings on the immigrant experiences, delivered in his iconic sharp wit.
Time Out
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Jimmy O. Yang makes a Hong Kong homecoming with his stand-up comedy show
Hong Kong-American comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang visited our city for a short trip back in March and got a good deal of attention for his videos on food, experiences, as well as meetings with local stars Dayo Wong and Chow Yun-fat. Fans were in his comments clamouring for a Hong Kong leg on his tour, and O. Yang has now finally confirmed his first stand-up show in our city. Jimmy O. Yang Live In Hong Kong is going to be particularly special as it marks O. Yang's first-ever show in Asia – in fact, our city is the only Asian stop on his North America-centric tour as he moves on to London and Amsterdam afterwards. The 37-year-old is set to take the stage at the Hong Kong Coliseum on June 14, and we're so glad he still feels a strong enough connection to the city of his childhood to perform for us live. Those who follow him on social media will know that O. Yang can speak Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Mandarin Chinese, so we can probably expect some of his material to be in Cantonese specifically for his Hong Kong show. Tickets are priced at $380, $580, and $780, with the first round of sales starting on May 9, 2pm, for HSBC credit card priority bookings only. This will be followed by the Klook pre-sale on May 12 at 12 noon, then sales for the general public will open on May 15 at 10am. The Hong Kong Coliseum only seats 12,500 people and we're sure the one-night-only show will be in hot demand, so mark your calendars for ticket drops.
