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Carina Lau gets fans nostalgic with recent photo with Stephen Chow
20 Jun - Carina Lau has sparked both nostalgia and speculations, after she shared a photo online of her and comedy auteur, Stephen Chow. On 18 June, the actress posted the image on Instagram of Stephen giving her a very friendly hug, writing, "Are you hungry? I'll cook some noodles for you." Fans immediately caught on, sharing how much they missed Carina and Stephen's performances in the 1996 film, "Forbidden City Cop". It is noted that the line came from Carina's character in the movie, Ling Ka Ting, who is the wife of Stephen's Ling Ling Fat. Even celebrities were excited in the comments, with Pakho Chau writing, "The most enjoyable scene" and Charlene Choi posting, "I love it so so much!!!" Others also shared their favourite scenes from the movie in the comments. At the same time, many noticed that Carina was wearing a shirt bearing the same logo that was on the wall behind them, which is the logo for Stephen Chow's upcoming movie, "Women's Soccer". Thus, the photo has now sparked speculation as to whether Carina has a cameo in the movie or that the two are planning to work together again soon. It is noted that Carina is married to Tony Leung Chiu Wai, who is also Stephen's best friend since before their showbiz days. (Photo Source: Carina IG, Stephen IG, myVideo)
South China Morning Post
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Different sides of Hong Kong shown in Tran Anh Hung's critical flop I Come with the Rain
This is the latest instalment in a feature series reflecting on instances of East meets West in world cinema, including China-US co-productions. Sometimes an outsider's perspective can tell you more about a place than you might expect. This is especially true for Hong Kong – a city of endless comings and goings – and the filmmakers who chose it as a location. Vietnamese-French director Tran Anh Hung made waves with his 1993 debut The Scent of Green Papaya, which won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for best foreign language film at the Oscars. His follow-up, 1995's Cyclo, co-starred Hong Kong's own Tony Leung Chiu-wai Having established himself on the world stage, Tran attracted some big names for his fourth film, the 2009 art-house thriller I Come with the Rain, which stars Josh Hartnett ( Oppenheimer ) alongside Japanese pop icon Takuya Kimura, South Korean star Lee Byung-hun and Hong Kong's Shawn Yue Man-lok. Play
South China Morning Post
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
China ‘goddess' actress makes comeback in Hong Kong crime thriller, stuns audiences at Cannes
Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan has made a notable comeback to the media spotlight with her new Hong Kong film, Sons of the Neon Night, which recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Advertisement After marrying Taiwanese-Canadian actor Mark Chao in 2014 and welcoming a daughter in 2019, Gao significantly reduced her public exposure, making her return to showbiz especially stunning for fans who observed that she seemed to have not aged at all. Sons of the Neon Night, a Hong Kong dystopian crime thriller, had its world premiere at Cannes on May 17. Gao graced the red carpet alongside director Juno Mak and co-stars Tony Leung Ka-fai and Louis Koo Tin-lok, while the other two main actors, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Sean Lau Ching-wan, were notably absent. Hong Kong actor Tony Leung, far left, along with Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan, centre, and actor Louis Koo, arrived for the screening of 'Sons of the Neon Night' at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2025. Photo: Sameer AL-DOUMY/AFP In the film, Gao portrays a retired therapist with a 'mysterious' character. She described the role as making her feel 'strange' in a positive way. Reflecting on the 2005 film Shanghai Dreams, which brought her to Cannes two decades ago, she recounted receiving a comment that suggested she was simply 'being herself' in that film, a notion that has lingered with her since. She said that for years she has sought to connect her roles with her personal self while maintaining a degree of distance. Sons of the Neon Night began shooting in 2017 and took eight years to reach audiences. The film features music composed by the legendary Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, who passed away in 2023. Advertisement On Chinese social media, Gao is affectionately referred to by many as their 'childhood goddess'.
Independent Singapore
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
'Sons of the Neon Night' Cannes premiere: Juno Mak and Tony Leung encourage viewers to value films
FRANCE: Hong Kong's dystopian crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on the 17th May after a decade-long production journey, marking its global debut in the Midnight Screenings section, as reported by Dimsum Daily . Photo: Instagram/Sons Of The Neon Night Juno Mak wrote and directed the movie, which had a fantastic cast that included some really well-known actors, such as Tony Leung Fai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Sean Lau, Louis Koo, and Gao Yuanyuan. Set in Hong Kong The movie tells an intense story about the craziness that happens after a powerful drug company boss dies. It is set in Hong Kong, which is totally covered in snow—a different and cool twist. As the chairman's youngest son attempts to break away from his family's criminal enterprise, power battles break out inside the underground. Leung reminisced on the production ending in 2017 after the eagerly awaited premiere brought back strong memories. After seeing the movie again, he saw his character and the plot from a different angle. See also Tony Leung used to be a party boy Struggles of city life He pointed out that even though the movie looks a lot like Hong Kong, the ideas it explores about being human and the struggles of city life are things people everywhere can connect with. Living in a modern metropolis clearly reveals the daily 'rush, battles, and sufferings' that accompany it. Mak clarified that the film's completion took a very long time, mainly due to the pandemic's damage to the work following filming. In addition, a ton of complicated CGI was needed. In addition, it was a real challenge to make Hong Kong look snowy since it's usually pretty warm there! Amazingly, they actually created most of the snow—about 80%—right there on set and only used digital effects for the rest. Try something fresh Mak said he saw Sons of the Neon Night as a chance to shake up the usual crime movie and try some different things. He admitted that making another Rigor Mortis —his first movie—would have been the more straightforward path. 'But,' he added, 'I wanted to explore something new and find my truth as a filmmaker.' Making the movie was a real battle against the weather! They started filming in Hong Kong during a scorching summer—can you imagine the actors wearing thick winter coats in that 30°C heat? Then, they had to film in South Korea when it was absolutely freezing—the middle of winter! Leung was impressed with how calm and collected Mak stayed through it all, especially since those crazy temperature changes were taking a toll on the actors. The film also features music from the incredibly talented, and sadly missed, Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. Mak fondly recalled their collaboration as 'magical,' especially during a six-hour session in Tokyo, during which they shaped the movie's core sound. Apparently, Sakamoto was really inspired by the film's unique snowy setting, which lined up with his own artistic interests. How vital movie theatres are Later, at Cannes, both Mak and Leung emphasized how vital movie theaters are. They urged everyone to return to seeing films on the big screen together. Leung put it beautifully: 'Cinemas allow hundreds to gather and breathe together, sharing the director's dream.' He emphasised that even though streaming is so popular now, we shouldn't forget how special it is to connect with others through the unique experience of watching a movie in a cinema.
South China Morning Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Tony Leung Ka-fai reflects on his career ahead of Sons of the Neon Night's Cannes premiere
It has been a while since Tony Leung Ka-fai last made a high-profile appearance at a European film festival to promote a film, so the occasion feels a little special. Advertisement Still, when we sit down with him during the 2025 Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy, the Hong Kong film legend is waiting patiently in the hospitality suite of the Teatro Novo, quietly sipping a beer as journalists and photographers swirl around the room. 'I like this festival,' Leung says. 'I enjoy Udine and the audience here. Cannes is more formal, more commercial. You have to be on all the time.' This year the Far East Film Festival awarded filmmaker Tsui Hark a Golden Mulberry for Lifetime Achievement. Leung introduced Hark to a sold-out crowd and handed him the award after a screening of Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, the pair's most recent collaboration as star and director respectively. In the film, which is based on seven chapters of Louis Cha Leung-yung's 1959 tale The Legend of the Condor Heroes , Leung plays Venom West, a power-mad martial artist who intends to take over the world by stealing an important scripture.
