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Hong Kong celebrities and icons
From tycoons to influencers, latest news and updates on Hong Kong celebrities and icons.
Veteran actor Patrick Tse died on July 16 at the age of 89. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong entertainment

Screen legend Patrick Tse saved my brother from drowning, woman recalls

Social media user pays tribute to the late actor, reveals how he came to her younger brother’s rescue.

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Hong Kong society

Late Patrick Tse among last icons of Hong Kong cinema’s golden era

Hong Kong society

‘Unmistakable spirit’: veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies at 89

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Art

Wallace Chan’s ‘Vessels of Other Worlds’ exhibition arrives in Shanghai

The 70-year-old artist, who crafted what was once the world’s most expensive diamond necklace for Chow Tai Fook, is presenting titanium titans in his latest exhibition.

The eight-metre Growth sculpture by Hong Kong-based artist Wallace Chan, on display at a preview at the Long Museum in Shanghai. Photo: Handout
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Maggie Cheung went from commercial film eye candy to art-house legend

After being cast for her looks early in her career, Cheung proved herself in serious roles, then stepped away from the industry altogether.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Profile | How 94-year-old Bowie Woo became Hong Kong’s ultimate evergreen entertainer

Since becoming a film star in 1953, ‘Sau Gor’ has adapted to remain a feature of Hong Kong screens, and his recent concert set a world record.

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Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Shi Nan-sun leaves a shining legacy in Hong Kong cinema

The trailblazing movie executive and producer was a driving force in bringing Chinese cinema to the world.

Actress Brigitte Lin (left) presents the lifetime achievement award to film producer Shi Nan-sun (centre) and director Tsui Hark at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony in Tsim Sha Tsui on April 27, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Prolific Hong Kong director Andrew Lau looks back on his most iconic films

From the Young and Dangerous series to The Storm Riders and Infernal Affairs, Andrew Lau has captivated audiences for decades.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Classic Hong Kong cinema

In this feature series on the best of Hong Kong cinema, we examine the legacy of classic films, re-evaluate the careers of its greatest stars and revisit some of the lesser-known aspects of the beloved industry.

American cinema

East meets West

In this feature series, we spotlight world cinema where East meets West, including notable China-US co-productions.

A scene from Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman film, The Dark Knight, which was partly shot in Hong Kong. Photo: Warner Bros
Hong Kong culture

Movie stars, minister pay tribute to ‘legendary’ Hong Kong producer Shi Nan-sun

Shi died peacefully at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital after suffering multiple organ failure.

Shi Nan-sun with her award for best independent producer at the 67th Locarno International Film Festival in 2014. Photo: EPA
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Kung Fu Soccer: Stephen Chow loses his touch with Shaolin Soccer spin-off

Dilraba Dilmurat and Zhang Xiaofei lead a team of female football martial artists in Chow’s film that falls far short of its 2001 predecessor.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How pioneering studio UFO redefined early-1990s Hong Kong cinema

Peter Chan’s studio revolutionised Hong Kong cinema, scoring numerous hits during its short life, such as Comrades, Almost a Love Story.

Fame and celebrity

The Season’s Yvonne Chapman on choosing acting over a stable career – interview

The Canadian actress with Hong Kong roots rose to fame in The CW’s Kung Fu and Netflix’s Avatar – next, she’ll be starring alongside Willem Dafoe and Michael Douglas in the film White Lies.

Actress and model Yvonne Chapman at the Upper House, Hong Kong, in June. Outfit: Tod’s, accessories: Niin. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

6 surprising facts from Jet Li’s new book, including his near-death moment

From his many names to dishwasher woes, Beyond Life and Death shares things about the Chinese martial artist fans may not have been aware of.

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In his new book Beyond Life and Death: The Way of True Freedom, Li says he has always been searching for his true self, and finally found it through practising Tibetan Buddhism. He wrote the book to share the spiritual benefits of these practices. Photo: handout
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival

The rules we make around artificial intelligence and creative work today will define what the city’s culture and economy look like tomorrow.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Beyond The Killer: why Law with Two Phases is Danny Lee’s best police film

Danny Lee’s nuanced role in Law with Two Phases redefined Hong Kong police dramas, showcasing gritty realism and complex character arcs.

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Style Edit: Chanel Signes & Symboles’ star-studded launch in Hong Kong

Laufey, Kim Go-eun and Park Seo-jun were among the stars to gather for an evening of glittering creativity, craftsmanship and music at The Repulse Bay.

Carina Lau and Fala Chen arrive at the Chanel Signes & Symboles event in Hong Kong wearing pieces from the maison’s new high jewellery collection. Photo: Handout
Cantopop

Profile | How Twins’ Charlene Choi went from Cantopop teen idol to top Hong Kong actress

Since finding fame with Twins’ Gillian Chung 25 years ago, “Ah Sa” has navigated scandals and reinvented herself to become a force in showbiz.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Unidentified Murder: twisty Hong Kong comedy shows admirable ambition

This award-winning comedy about an online prank that ends in a murder is a quirky story underpinned by the performances of its lead actors.

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Hong Kong

Will Fosun’s luxury project revive Hong Kong’s Movietown magic?

Fosun Group begins HK$10 billion transformation of legendary studio, signalling confidence in Hong Kong’s property recovery.

Fosun International chairman Guo Guangchang speaks Monday at the groundbreaking ceremony of a HK$10 billion residential project at the site of the Shaw Brothers studio in Clear Water Bay. Photo: Fosun
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Running on Karma with Andy Lau hid a Buddhist tragedy behind muscles

Lau played a muscular monk-turned-stripper with karmic visions opposite Cecilia Cheung in this film that began light and then got grim.

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Andy Lau in a still from Running on Karma (2003). Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai teamed up to make this dark Buddhist tragedy packaged as a comedy that received a positive reception despite catching viewers off guard.
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Fennie Yuen went from Hong Kong teen idol to serious actress

A popular Hong Kong actress in the 1980s and 90s, Yuen started in teen comedies like the Happy Ghost films before pivoting to dramatic roles.

Hong Kong property

Pop star Eason Chan snaps up US$23m home as celebrities flock to luxury property

Agent listings show that the property, in Shouson Hill, has four rooms and a garden, with a saleable area of 2,801 sq ft.

Cantopop

Profile | Cantopop star, scandal, redemption: Andy Hui’s turbulent 40-year career

Hui had a dream career and marriage to Sammi Cheng, then a 2019 cheating scandal threatened it all. Seven years on, he has turned things around.

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Hong Kong singer and actor Andy Hui Chi-on in 1997. Hui, one of Cantopop’s “New Four Heavenly Kings”, was embroiled in a cheating scandal in 2019 that threatened to destroy his legacy. Photo: Dickson Lee
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Palimpsest: The Story of a Name – Mary Stephen’s riveting study of identity

Hong Kong-born director Mary Stephen’s documentary explores her obscure heritage against a background of colonialism and self-reinvention.

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Mary Stephen’s mother, Hilda Stephen, whose maiden name was Yick Chuk-kwan, in a still from Palimpsest: The Story of a Name.
Mirror

Video | Mirror dancer paralysed in accident awarded HK$6.29m

A Hong Kong court has awarded the 31-year-old, who needs three carers to provide round-the-clock assistance, maximum compensation.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Dog Day Evening: Kafkaesque comedy reflects on a Hong Kong hostage incident

Inspired by a true story, Dog Day Evening explores the often infuriating world of customer hotlines and service cancellations.

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