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Hong Kong celebrities and icons
From tycoons to influencers, latest news and updates on Hong Kong celebrities and icons.
Pearl Lam (centre) leaves court in April last year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

‘Late Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s estate much larger than HK$2.9 billion’

Lim’s third wife, Koo Sui-ying, and daughter Pearl Lam hint at further action to determine ‘true value’ of estate after recent win in 19-year legal battle.

Hong Kong economy

Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

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Hong Kong entertainment

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In takes top prize at Hong Kong Film Awards

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

From a ‘Chinese RoboCop’ to Shu Qi sex scenes, Hong Kong exploitation films

Hong Kong cinema was late to the exploitation genre, but made up for lost time. We recall three 90s classics full of sex, violence and gore.

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Actress Shu Qi in a sceneSex and Zen II. Photo: Wong Jing’s Workshop Ltd
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Profile | How Hong Kong actor Nick Cheung rolled with the punches to emerge on top

A punch bag in Danny Lee films, roles in comedies and TV dramas before being taken seriously as a dramatic actor, Cheung is directing now.

Hong Kong courts

Bail extended for Hong Kong actor Raymond Wong over insider trading case

Wong is being prosecuted by the city’s securities watchdog for alleged insider trading involving shares in Transmit Entertainment.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Montages of a Modern Motherhood: Hedwig Tam shines in bleak drama

Hong Kong writer-director Oliver Chan, a mother herself, paints a grim picture of maternity in a patriarchal Chinese society.

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Hedwig Tam in a still from Montages of a Modern Motherhood.
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Hong Kong Film Awards 2025: who will win and who should win

Twilight of the Warriors and The Last Dance are expected to scoop up most of the prizes, but are any films more deserving of the awards?

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Lust, Caution made waves for its sex scenes but overdid the caution

Although beautifully staged, this Hong Kong-US-China production starring Tony Leung and Tang Wei had a muddled story and misguided messages.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Smashing Frank: Hedwig Tam robs the rich and powerful in slick drama

Director Trevor Choi tries to explore Hong Kong’s generational and class divide with a film that sees the poor and young steal from the rich.

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Hedwig Tam in a still from Smashing Frank (category IIB, Cantonese), directed by Trevor Choi. Locker Lam and Sham Ka-ki co-star.
Hong Kong

Recap | Explore the history of Hong Kong’s Star Ferry and what makes it a city icon

Discover captivating stories of the Star Ferry, from riots and inspiring leadership to stunning photographs and an uncertain future. Explore its legacy and modern struggles.

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry hit financial troubles in the wake of the pandemic, sparking fears the iconic service may end. Photo: Sam Tsang
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Once Upon a Lie: Irene Wan chases much younger man in unconvincing romance

Irene Wan plays a lovesick divorcee catfishing a much younger man, played by Bruce Hung, in a superficial film that lacks any chemistry.

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Art Basel

3 emerging Hong Kong-based artists to watch in 2025

Andy Li San-kit, Yvonne Feng and Ye Hui are 3 Hong Kong-based creatives subverting the role of the artist.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

The Gordon Chan film series that reshaped Hong Kong police movies

1994’s The Final Option, starring Michael Wong, was such a hit it spawned a prequel and sequels. We recall them and how they were received.

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Michael Wong as police commander Stone Wong in a still from First Option (1996). 1994’s The Final Option, which introduced his character, was such a hit, it spawned this prequel and two sequels. Photo: Online
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Profile | Carman Lee, her interrupted screen career and emergence as fitness icon

Actress got her big break in a Hong Kong TV adaptation of a Louis Cha wuxia novel, shone in a variety of roles, then quit acting.

Carman Lee in a still from The Condor Heroes 95. Photo: Online
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

What’s ‘extended’ in new In the Mood for Love 4K special cinema edition?

Wong Kar-wai’s 2000 masterpiece returns to Hong Kong cinemas this week for the film’s 25th anniversary with nine minutes of new footage.

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Fame and celebrity

Cantopop singer Marf Yau wows in Fendi – and Chris Martin asked for an encore

Yau took the stage at Kai Tak to open for Coldplay wearing an ensemble by Fendi featuring a crop-top and shorts – and Martin asked her to sing her Cantonese verse of the band’s hit ‘We Pray’ twice.

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Art Basel

How social media artists are making a mark on Hong Kong’s creative scene

In a scene dominated by galleries, online artist influencers like Little Thunder and SurrealHK are making a mark with their social media art.

Be Our Guest by Isaac Spellman. Photo: Handout
TV shows and streaming video

Physical 100 star among cast of The Season, Hong Kong-set drama

K-drama actor turned fitness star Lee Jae-yoon, Mirror’s Anson Lo, Collar singer Marf Yau and Karena Lam to appear in White Lotus-like drama.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

What were Donnie Yen’s early movies like before Ip Man? 5 films revisited

Hong Kong martial arts actor Donnie Yen rose to super stardom with Ip Man, but some of his films as a young actor showcase his skills best.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | The Last Dance (extended version): what the deleted scenes entail

The highest grossing Hong Kong film ever returns with 12 minutes of extra scenes that add some comedy, but do they warrant a re-release?

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Dayo Wong as Dominic and Catherine Chau as Jade in a still from The Last Dance (extended version). The film (category III, Cantonese) is directed by Anselm Chan. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures
Hong Kong culture

Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to pay tribute to Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung

Flower stands and bouquets line pavement outside Mandarin Oriental hotel, where pop star died 22 years ago, while fans also gather at Avenue of Stars.

Fans of late superstar Leslie Cheung pay tribute to the actor and singer. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Rich buyers keep scoring Hong Kong luxury homes at stunning discounts

Plum properties sell for songs, but bargains may not last as demand for upscale homes is up 50 per cent from last year, agents say.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

‘Could have been 3 movies’: Chang Cheh’s The Brave Archer crams in a lot

Hong Kong filmmaker Chang Cheh wanted to do justice to Louis Cha’s The Legend of the Condor Heroes. But his trilogy is dense and confusing.

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Hong Kong entertainment

Award-winning director Soi Cheang appointed to Hong Kong Film Development Council

‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ director will advise on local film production, nurturing talent, expanding markets and building audiences.

‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ director Soi Cheang Pou-soi has been appointed a government adviser on policies on the development of the local film industry. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cantopop

Profile | The life and legacy of Roman Tam, Hong Kong’s ‘godfather of Cantopop’

Roman Tam was a prolific recording and performing artist whose songs and extravagant stage shows made him a Hong Kong hero and LGBTQ icon.

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Roman Tam was a prolific Cantopop star with a wide range. His song “Below the Lion Rock”, which encapsulates the can-do spirit of Hong Kong people, became an unofficial anthem of the city. Photo: SCMP
Art

The best inspiration is found at home, this artist finds

Chow Chun-fai has chosen veteran journalist-turned-gallery owner Sharon Cheung as his muse for his latest series of paintings to be displayed at Art Basel Hong Kong.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Peg O’ My Heart: great visuals, awful story in Nick Cheung horror thriller

Andy Lau cameo can’t save Cheung’s film starring himself, Fala Chen and Terrance Lau that is heavy on style but lacks convincing backstories.

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