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The Hong Kong Film Awards, founded in 1982, is an annual film awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
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9 September, 2024
Dayo Wong Tze-wah in a still from The Last Dance. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures
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Vivian Chow backstage before a concert in Shanghai in 1993. Photo: SCMP
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Cecilia Cheung at the 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards in 2004. The actress’ personal life garnered a lot of attention in the 2000s, with tabloids covering scandals and her high-profile romantic life. Photo: SCMP
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Hong Kong singer and actor Eason Chan remains one of Cantopop’s most influential figures. Photo: Handout
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Court drama A Guilty Conscience picks up top prize at Hong Kong Film Awards

Veteran Tony Leung takes best actor prize for his role as a flamboyant con-man in crime thriller The Goldfinger.

Carina Lau accepts the best actor prize for her husband Tony Leung, who gives a speech via video link. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong Film Awards 2024: who should win, and who will win

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Tony Leung Chiu-wai in a still from The Goldfinger.
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In Broad Daylight leads 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards nominations

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Jennifer Yu Heung-ying, a favourite for the best actress prize at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards, in a still from In Broad Daylight. The film leads the race for honours with 16 nominations in total. Photo: One Cool Pictures
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Hong Kong actor Chapman To. Photo: Rensis Ho
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

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Tony Leung (left) and Andy Lau in a still from “The Goldfinger”.
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Lau celebrates winning best actor in the 26th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2007. Photo: SCMP
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