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The Star
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Papa' starring HK Film Awards best actor Sean Lau to hit cinemas June 12
A happy family's life is forever shattered when a crime is committed. Photo: Handout Amidst the many big film opening at cinemas in June, there's also a Hong Kong drama Papa starring Sean Lau Ching Wan. The 61-year-old was named Best Actor for his portrayal of a grieving father in the film at Hong Kong Film Award, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award and Asian Film Award. According to a review by The Guardian , he is 'tremendously subtle' playing the role of a man whose own son brutally murders his wife and daughter. The story is based on real crime that took place in 2010. Director Philip Yung took 10 years to finish the script, which also led him to meet and have conversations with the real 'papa'. In an interview with Vogue Hong Kong , Yung spoke about working on a script for a decade while he also experienced death of family members, and different relationships. 'This movie represents my thoughts the best, because I've run it through my brain so many times, and it's changed so many times. A lot of my views towards people's relationships have been embedded in this movie. This is the purpose of contemplating for 10 years.' Although Lau didn't take as long to accept the role, he gave it a lot of thought as he went through the script many times. In the same article, Lau said: 'I really like what it says, because this isn't about black and white truths, righteousness and evil, nor is it an accusatory movie. 'It's not about who's right or wrong, no; It's not about economic disparity, how the rich act, no. 'This is a tragedy that happened to a very ordinary family, and it's possible that it could happen to any family. 'What now, after it's happened? The script provides a solution at the end, I think that's very important.' Nin (Lau) lives a simple life, running a cafe and being with his wife, son and daughter. But that life is completely shattered with the murders of his wife and daughter at the hands of his son. While the teenager, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, is sentenced to indefinite psychiatric imprisonment, Nin chooses to lead a solitary life, burdened by memories of his lost family. Despite the pain, he continues visiting his son twice a month, clinging to a single hope. The film also stars Jo Koo, Dylan So and Lainey Hung.
South China Morning Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong fans confuse Nicholas Tse's lookalike for icon, but concert security remains vigilant
An impersonator of Hong Kong Cantopop star Nicholas Tse amused the internet after attending Tse's recent concert, sparking a humorous moment at the security checkpoint when onlookers mistakenly believed that even the icon himself had to go through security at his own show. Advertisement Nicholas Tse Ting-fung is a celebrated Hong Kong actor and singer who debuted in 1996 as a vocalist before transitioning into acting, earning numerous accolades, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he is also well known as an entrepreneur and celebrity chef. In 2014, he launched his acclaimed food travelogue show 'Chef Nic,' and in 2016, he introduced his own lifestyle and food brand under the same name. On April 24, Tse returned to the concert stage after a 20-year hiatus, making history as the first Chinese-language singer to perform at Hong Kong's iconic Kai Tak Stadium. In addition to his singing career, Nicholas Tse, above, is a renowned actor in Hong Kong, having received multiple awards, such as the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor. Photo: Emperor Entertainment Group This nostalgic event not only attracted his devoted fans but also featured his mainland lookalike, whose presence generated both confusion and excitement among the crowd. Advertisement A viral video captured the moment at the security checkpoint when a man wearing sunglasses and lowering his mask passed through, triggering fans to scream: 'It's Nicholas Tse!' as cameras flashed in all directions.
South China Morning Post
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse sells premium sausages online, earns US$207 million in 4 years
Famous Hong Kong singer and actor Nicholas Tse has yet again proved his business acumen by selling 1.5 billion yuan-worth (US$207 million) of sausages in China over the past three years. Advertisement Tse's food company, based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, eastern China, known as the brand Chef Nic Π, or fengweipai in Chinese, has also been crowned a nationwide sales champion for three years in a row, the e-commerce industry media outlet Dian Shang Pai reported. The prize is issued by Euromonitor International, a global consumer and market research firm. The 44-year-old Tse has a huge fan base in both the mainland and Hong Kong. He has won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer, Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor in 1999, 2010 and 2011. Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has won several awards for his best-selling sausages. Photo: Baidu Over the past decade, Tse has reinvented himself as a cooking specialist in a variety show.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two discarded HKFA trophies found at waste management centre
27 Jan - Director Alex Cheung recently expressed his surprise over a viral photo of two discarded Hong Kong Film Awards' trophies that were found at a waste management facility. Sharing the photo of the two trophies, Alex posted, "The Hong Kong Film Awards is the highest honour for each of us filmmakers. I also participated in the voting for the HKFA, but I saw the post from a Facebook friend saying that two discarded trophies were picked up at the transfer station." Upon inspection, some netizens commented that the trophy on the left of the photo was the award for Best Costume for "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", which was won by the late art director Bruce Yu. Many took to the comments to share their thoughts, with one suggesting that Bruce's family might have thrown it away so not to feel sad seeing it following his passing. Meanwhile, others said that the way it was discarded seemed to suggest otherwise. However, most of them believe that everything happened for a reason and that the two trophies should be sent to an archive or a museum to be preserved. Bruce, who was also a costume designer, passed away in 2022. He was a 23-time nominee and 4-time winner of the Hong Kong Film Award and had worked on films like "The Mermaid", "Mulan: Warrior Princess", "Yesterday Once More" and "The Four" among others. (Photo Source: HK01, MP Weekly)
