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Zawya
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
A Constellation of Stars Shine at LANDMARK Honoring Eternal Maternal Love with the Brilliance of Natural Diamonds
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 May 2025 - This Mother's Day, love finds its most radiant expression at LANDMARK in Central Hong Kong. Over 200 distinguished guests, including industry experts, LANDMARK's esteemed clients, and a stellar lineup of celebrities—such as Michelle Wai, Best Actress of the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, Jay Fung, Marf Yau, DJ Ah Jeng, Jennifer Yu, Grace Chan, Albert Chau, and Will Or—alongside prominent Hong Kong and mainland influencers and media, gathered for the "The Gift of Forever" celebration, embarking on an extraordinary diamond journey. As LANDMARK's inaugural large-scale promotion centred on natural diamonds, this celebration embodies De Beers Group's vision of celebrating life's precious moments with natural diamonds while deepening public appreciation for their unique value and enduring legacy. Over two weeks, the pure brilliance of natural diamonds intertwines with the warmth of familial bonds, creating an immersive experience that blends heartfelt emotions, timeless heritage, and unparalleled luxury. Selected public spaces across LANDMARK, including Chater House, Alexandra House, and the 2nd floor of LANDMARK, have been transformed into an artistic haven, showcasing interactive installations crafted by Hong Kong-based artist Kitty Wong. These installations tenderly capture the essence of a mother's love, tracing the journey of love that deepens with time. This powerful connection mirrors the journey of natural diamonds, rooted in legacy and passed through generations, symbolising deep gratitude, lasting connection, and cherished memories. Guests are invited to explore a curated 'diamond route' map, guiding them through engaging activations and exclusive promotions, inviting exploration of the distinctive jewellery and watch boutiques at LANDMARK. Members of LANDMARK's BESPOKE loyalty programme are entitled to receive additional 1x BESPOKE rewards points for single-receipt natural diamond purchases above HKD50,000 from selected LANDMARK tenants * during the campaign period. (Please refer to the BESPOKE official page for more information.) To elevate the festive spirit, LANDMARK presents two limited-time activities to create unforgettable memories with visiting guests: From now until 9 May, guests who capture a photo at the Ferris Wheel installation on LANDMARK's 2nd floor, follow @landmarkhk and @adiamondisforever on Instagram, sharing their photo with hashtags #TheGiftOfForever, #Landmarkhk, and #ADiamondisForever are entitled to redeem a limited-edition "The Gift of Forever" doughnut from Pinky Bakery. Available to the first 50 guests daily, on a first-come, first-served basis. On Mother's Day - 11 May, from 12 PM to 2 PM, guests who photograph the mother-daughter-themed art installation at Chater House, follow @landmarkhk and @adiamondisforever on Instagram, and share their photo with hashtags #TheGiftOfForever, #Landmarkhk, and #ADiamondisForever will receive an exclusive Mother's Day floral bouquet, also available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. (Details subjected to LANDMARK's official information.) The exclusive "Natural Diamond Workshops" presented for our distinguished guests, has successfully concluded. Attendees described it as an unforgettable experience in diamond by experts from the De Beers Institute of Diamonds, participants delved into the 4Cs—colour, cut, carat size, and clarity—while experiencing the rare opportunity to approach a 297-carat rough diamond and kimberlite rock, the natural cradle of diamonds. State-of-the-art detection instruments amazed guests by distinguishing natural from lab-grown diamonds in seconds with absolute precision, sparking lively discussions. The workshops also showcased the Entice collection pieces by diamond supplier KGK Group, featuring nearly 100-carat of breathtaking natural diamond jewelleries, embodying the stones' unparalleled brilliance. Enriching the workshops, London-based multi-disciplinary artist Annette Fernando contributed three charcoal drawings, intricately depicting the formation and radiance of natural diamonds. Her works seamlessly blend diamond motifs with spatial artistry, which symbolises purity and eternity, resonating with the campaign's theme whilst evoking timeless radiance. Fernando shared, "My drawings trace the diamond's journey, using charcoal—a medium tied to diamonds through their shared carbon origins, yet transformed by nature's diverse processes. This echoes the resilience and unique beauty of maternal love." Her creations offered guests a profound visual and emotional experience. *Participating brands include A. Lange & Söhne, Bovet, Boghossian, Buccellati, Bvlgari, Cartier, CHANEL (Fine Jewellery Boutique), Chopard, De Beers London, DIOR, Hermès, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lane Joaillier, Louis Vuitton, Patek Philippe, Tiffany & Co., Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Wai Kee Jewellers, and Yewn. Hashtag: #TheGiftOfForever #LANDMARKHK #MothersDay #ADiamondisForever #NaturalDiamonds #Diamonds The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About De Beers Group Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world's largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group's strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services via De Beers Institute of Diamonds and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology systems via De Beers Group Ignite. De Beers Group is committed to 'Building Forever,' a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit About LANDMARK LANDMARK represents the epitome of top-tier luxury shopping and lifestyle experiences. Drawing from a rich heritage which began in 1904 – LANDMARK today is the luxury shopping destination of Hongkong Land's Central portfolio including 4 iconic connected buildings, LANDMARK ATRIUM, LANDMARK ALEXANDRA, LANDMARK CHATER and LANDMARK PRINCE'S. LANDMARK offers approximately 208 of the finest stores and restaurants, all seamlessly linked by pedestrian bridges. From high fashion and accessories to watches and jewellery, from luxury living to beauty and grooming, from international cuisine to authentic gourmet dining, LANDMARK brings the ultimate shopping experience to the discerning customer. A Diamond is Forever
Malay Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
A Constellation of Stars Shine at LANDMARK Honoring Eternal Maternal Love with the Brilliance of Natural Diamonds
From now until 9 May, guests who capture a photo at the Ferris Wheel installation on LANDMARK's 2nd floor, follow @landmarkhk and @adiamondisforever on Instagram, sharing their photo with hashtags #TheGiftOfForever, #Landmarkhk, and #ADiamondisForever are entitled to redeem a limited-edition "The Gift of Forever" doughnut from Pinky Bakery. Available to the first 50 guests daily, on a first-come, first-served basis. On Mother's Day - 11 May, from 12 PM to 2 PM, guests who photograph the mother-daughter-themed art installation at Chater House, follow @landmarkhk and @adiamondisforever on Instagram, and share their photo with hashtags #TheGiftOfForever, #Landmarkhk, and #ADiamondisForever will receive an exclusive Mother's Day floral bouquet, also available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. (Details subjected to LANDMARK's official information.) HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 May 2025 - This Mother's Day, love finds its most radiant expression at LANDMARK in Central Hong Kong. Over 200 distinguished guests, including industry experts, LANDMARK's esteemed clients, and a stellar lineup of celebrities—such as Michelle Wai, Best Actress of the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, Jay Fung, Marf Yau, DJ Ah Jeng, Jennifer Yu, Grace Chan, Albert Chau, and Will Or—alongside prominent Hong Kong and mainland influencers and media, gathered for the "The Gift of Forever" celebration, embarking on an extraordinary diamond LANDMARK's inaugural large-scale promotion centred on natural diamonds, this celebration embodies De Beers Group's vision of celebrating life's precious moments with natural diamonds while deepening public appreciation for their unique value and enduring legacy. Over two weeks, the pure brilliance of natural diamonds intertwines with the warmth of familial bonds, creating an immersive experience that blends heartfelt emotions, timeless heritage, and unparalleled public spaces across LANDMARK, including Chater House, Alexandra House, and the 2nd floor of LANDMARK, have been transformed into an artistic haven, showcasing interactive installations crafted by Hong Kong-based artist Kitty Wong. These installations tenderly capture the essence of a mother's love, tracing the journey of love that deepens with time. This powerful connection mirrors the journey of natural diamonds, rooted in legacy and passed through generations, symbolising deep gratitude, lasting connection, and cherished memories. Guests are invited to explore a curated 'diamond route' map, guiding them through engaging activations and exclusive promotions, inviting exploration of the distinctive jewellery and watch boutiques at LANDMARK. Members of LANDMARK's BESPOKE loyalty programme are entitled to receive additional 1x BESPOKE rewards points for single-receipt natural diamond purchases above HKD50,000 fromduring the campaign period. (Please refer to the BESPOKE official page for more information.)To elevate the festive spirit, LANDMARK presents two limited-time activities to create unforgettable memories with visiting guests:The exclusive "Natural Diamond Workshops" presented for our distinguished guests, has successfully concluded. Attendees described it as an unforgettable experience in diamond by experts from the De Beers Institute of Diamonds, participants delved into the 4Cs—colour, cut, carat size, and clarity—while experiencing the rare opportunity to approach a 297-carat rough diamond and kimberlite rock, the natural cradle of diamonds. State-of-the-art detection instruments amazed guests by distinguishing natural from lab-grown diamonds in seconds with absolute precision, sparking lively discussions. The workshops also showcased the Entice collection pieces by diamond supplier KGK Group, featuring nearly 100-carat of breathtaking natural diamond jewelleries, embodying the stones' unparalleled the workshops, London-based multi-disciplinary artist Annette Fernando contributed three charcoal drawings, intricately depicting the formation and radiance of natural diamonds. Her works seamlessly blend diamond motifs with spatial artistry, which symbolises purity and eternity, resonating with the campaign's theme whilst evoking timeless radiance. Fernando shared, "My drawings trace the diamond's journey, using charcoal—a medium tied to diamonds through their shared carbon origins, yet transformed by nature's diverse processes. This echoes the resilience and unique beauty of maternal love." Her creations offered guests a profound visual and emotional experience.*Participating brands include A. Lange & Söhne, Bovet, Boghossian, Buccellati, Bvlgari, Cartier, CHANEL (Fine Jewellery Boutique), Chopard, De Beers London, DIOR, Hermès, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lane Joaillier, Louis Vuitton, Patek Philippe, Tiffany & Co., Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Wai Kee Jewellers, and #TheGiftOfForever #LANDMARKHK #MothersDay #ADiamondisForever #NaturalDiamonds #Diamonds The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About De Beers Group Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world's largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group's strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services via De Beers Institute of Diamonds and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology systems via De Beers Group Ignite. De Beers Group is committed to 'Building Forever,' a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit About LANDMARK LANDMARK represents the epitome of top-tier luxury shopping and lifestyle experiences. Drawing from a rich heritage which began in 1904 – LANDMARK today is the luxury shopping destination of Hongkong Land's Central portfolio including 4 iconic connected buildings, LANDMARK ATRIUM, LANDMARK ALEXANDRA, LANDMARK CHATER and LANDMARK PRINCE'S. LANDMARK offers approximately 208 of the finest stores and restaurants, all seamlessly linked by pedestrian bridges. From high fashion and accessories to watches and jewellery, from luxury living to beauty and grooming, from international cuisine to authentic gourmet dining, LANDMARK brings the ultimate shopping experience to the discerning customer.
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)
Tatler Asia
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Michelle Wai on ‘The Last Dance' and sparking change with her film roles
Hong Kong actor Michelle Wai, who won Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards this Sunday, looks back at her role that defies social stereotypes and inspires understanding and change for the better Michelle Wai plays Yuet, a paramedic, in Anselm Chan's The Last Dance (2024). But the Hong Kong actor is nothing like her character in real life. 'I'm always full of love and enthusiasm. But Yuet is cold, practical and strong-willed,' she says. The character is also the daughter of a Taoist priest, while Wai knows very little about Taoism; she learnt a lot more about it for the film, which sees her performing the Taoist funeral ritual called 'breaking opening the gates of hell' in one of the movie's now celebrated scenes. The film is about a Taoist priest who goes into business with a former wedding planner, and who is struggling to maintain good relationships with his adult children. While Taoism traditionally frowns upon female priests, Yuet has to perform the funeral ritual. It involves chanting, dancing, brandishing a sword and jumping over a fire to guide the souls of the dead out of hell; Wai spent a year learning the movements and chants. She won best actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards this year. Read more: Olivia Marsh, sister of NJZ's Danielle, goes beyond making K-pop music
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.
