TOPIC

/ people

Andy Lau Tak-wah

The latest news and updates on Andy Lau Tak-wah, a highly acclaimed Hong Kong actor, singer, and film producer, he is renowned as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Cantopop. With a prolific career spanning over 150 films and 100 albums, he holds a Guinness World Record for most Cantopop awards. Lau has won multiple Best Actor accolades at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards. Beyond performing, he founded Teamwork Motion Pictures, nurturing new talent, and actively engages in philanthropy. His influence extends to public service, including a Vice Chairman role in the Chinese Filmmakers Association.

Hong Kong actor and singer Andy Lau appears to have shared a name with a Ming dynasty brickmaker. Photo: Getty Images

SCMP Highlights

China’s 7-day hypersonic design; Andy Lau’s Ming mystery: 7 science highlights

From top mathematician on leaving the US to China’s coal-to-medicine feat, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

25 Mar 2026 - 12:32PM

Science

Why is Andy Lau’s name carved on a 600-year-old brick from the Ming dynasty?

15 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Herman Yau transitioned from gory cult films to action blockbusters

15 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM

World of performing arts

Hong Kong magician wants to change public perception, one trick at a time

Magic is more a performing art than entertainment, says Zenneth Kok, whose Hong Kong show, The Memory Wall, is coming to the Fringe Club.

3 Jan 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

Zenneth Kok says magic, especially mentalism and mind-reading, is more of a performing art than pure entertainment. Photo: Zenneth Kok

2025 National Games

Hong Kong director Andrew Lau talks about National Games opening ceremony

The theme of the spectacle was “One Heart, One Wish” and infused the deep spirit of Southern China and Cantonese culture.

22 Nov 2025 - 12:07PM

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

3 Hong Kong romance films that pushed the boundaries

Sci-fi story Saviour of the Soul, fantasy tale Anna Magdalena and the provocative Isabella went outside the norm for Hong Kong romances.

16 Nov 2025 - 4:15PMvideocam

2025 National Games

‘Magical’ mythical fish puppet steals show at National Games opening ceremony

Spectators rush to social media to share images of lifelike figure, which was part of a colourful performance that kick-started 13-day event.

10 Nov 2025 - 3:46PM

The popular fish at the opening ceremony held at Guangdong Olympic Stadium was manipulated by a group of around 20 puppeteers on the ground. Photo: Elson Li

2025 National Games

Stunning mix of old and new on show as China’s National Games opened by Xi

Opening ceremony in Guangzhou filled with symbolism while emphasising Greater Bay Area’s role in country’s development.

11 Nov 2025 - 12:27PMvideocam

2025 National Games

Andy Lau, Joey Yung among Hong Kong stars performing at National Games opening

Opening ceremony will showcase regional cultural elements using advanced technologies, including AI and virtual reality.

9 Nov 2025 - 4:52PM

Hong Kong society

Veteran suit maker recounts the rise and fall of Hong Kong tailoring industry

Master Woo, who dressed prominent figures such as tycoon Li Ka-shing, says greatest regret is not being able to pass on decades-long experience to next generation.

10 Nov 2025 - 11:34AMvideocam

Veteran tailor Benny Woo. Photo: Sun Yeung

SCMP Highlights

Louis Koo’s action star journey, Hungry Ghost Festival: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a look at Louis Koo’s career to a San Francisco restaurant’s Hong Kong roots, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

4 Sep 2025 - 4:22PM

Hong Kong actor and singer Louis Koo in a still from the action thriller Paradox (2017).

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Hong Kong movie star Louis Koo fared in his action roles

Despite not having a martial arts background, Louis Koo has shone in several action films. We look at Drug War, The White Storm and Paradox.

31 Aug 2025 - 12:15PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Legal Tales | Keeping Hong Kong corruption-free for 51 years – the ICAC

Apart from the establishment of the anti-corruption agency and certain laws, a change in culture has been a key factor in keeping the city clean.

28 Aug 2025 - 9:30AM

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Andy Lau channelled The Godfather to play Hong Kong’s most corrupt cop

Lee Rock, Lawrence Lau’s two-part Hollywood-style biopic of infamous policeman Lui Lok, painted a vivid picture of 1960s Hong Kong.

20 Jul 2025 - 12:15PMvideocam

Andy Lau in a still from Lee Rock, Lawrence Lau’s 1991 biography of Hong Kong cop Lui Lok that paid homage to Francis Ford Coppola’s classic gangster movie The Godfather.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong wants more visitors? Hook them with great food, Cantopop and Bruce Lee

‘Tourism hotspot’ projects are welcome, but experts say Hong Kong has much more to offer and must tell its stories well to entice visitors.

11 Jul 2025 - 1:33PM

Andy Lau Tak-wah

China’s 7-day hypersonic design; Andy Lau’s Ming mystery: 7 science highlights

From top mathematician on leaving the US to China’s coal-to-medicine feat, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Why is Andy Lau’s name carved on a 600-year-old brick from the Ming dynasty?

How Herman Yau transitioned from gory cult films to action blockbusters

Hong Kong magician wants to change public perception, one trick at a time

Magic is more a performing art than entertainment, says Zenneth Kok, whose Hong Kong show, The Memory Wall, is coming to the Fringe Club.

Hong Kong director Andrew Lau talks about National Games opening ceremony

The theme of the spectacle was “One Heart, One Wish” and infused the deep spirit of Southern China and Cantonese culture.

3 Hong Kong romance films that pushed the boundaries

Sci-fi story Saviour of the Soul, fantasy tale Anna Magdalena and the provocative Isabella went outside the norm for Hong Kong romances.

‘Magical’ mythical fish puppet steals show at National Games opening ceremony

Spectators rush to social media to share images of lifelike figure, which was part of a colourful performance that kick-started 13-day event.

Stunning mix of old and new on show as China’s National Games opened by Xi

Opening ceremony in Guangzhou filled with symbolism while emphasising Greater Bay Area’s role in country’s development.

Andy Lau, Joey Yung among Hong Kong stars performing at National Games opening

Opening ceremony will showcase regional cultural elements using advanced technologies, including AI and virtual reality.

Veteran suit maker recounts the rise and fall of Hong Kong tailoring industry

Master Woo, who dressed prominent figures such as tycoon Li Ka-shing, says greatest regret is not being able to pass on decades-long experience to next generation.

Louis Koo’s action star journey, Hungry Ghost Festival: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a look at Louis Koo’s career to a San Francisco restaurant’s Hong Kong roots, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

How Hong Kong movie star Louis Koo fared in his action roles

Despite not having a martial arts background, Louis Koo has shone in several action films. We look at Drug War, The White Storm and Paradox.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Legal Tales | Keeping Hong Kong corruption-free for 51 years – the ICAC

Apart from the establishment of the anti-corruption agency and certain laws, a change in culture has been a key factor in keeping the city clean.

How Andy Lau channelled The Godfather to play Hong Kong’s most corrupt cop

Lee Rock, Lawrence Lau’s two-part Hollywood-style biopic of infamous policeman Lui Lok, painted a vivid picture of 1960s Hong Kong.

Hong Kong wants more visitors? Hook them with great food, Cantopop and Bruce Lee

‘Tourism hotspot’ projects are welcome, but experts say Hong Kong has much more to offer and must tell its stories well to entice visitors.

Legal Tales | Keeping Hong Kong corruption-free for 51 years – the ICAC