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The Hong Kong Film Awards, founded in 1982, is an annual film awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
Film-goers pack into a theatre at iSquare in Tsim Sha Tsui on the government-subsidised Cinema Day on April 25. Photo: Edmond So
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Louis Koo in a still from Back to the Past.
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Sons of the Neon Night leads 2026 Hong Kong Film Awards nominations

Amid controversy over four titles removed from the ballot, Sons of the Neon Night and Back to the Past dominate the award nominations.

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Why did the Hong Kong Film Awards drop 4 eligible films from its 2026 list?

The four films missing from the provisional list feature actors or themes unpopular with authorities in Hong Kong and mainland China, say industry insiders.

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Anthony Wong in a still from Valley of the Shadow of Death. The film is one of four - also including Vital Signs, Finch & Midland and Mother Bhumi - that do not appear on the list of films to be considered for the 2026 Hong Kong Film Awards, despite their eligibility. Photo: Golden Scene
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The Hong Kong films released in 2025 ranked from worst to best

It was a rough year for Hong Kong cinema – only Another World made more than HK$14 million locally – but there were still some gems released.

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Profile | How Chow Yun-fat became one of Hong Kong’s most down-to-earth superstars

The professed ‘country bumpkin’ made it big in Hong Kong movies and broke Hollywood. But that doesn’t stop him from living a ‘simple life’.

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Chow Yun-fat at an interview with the Post in 2003. The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star can still be found taking the bus in Hong Kong or buying food at his local market, despite his global success. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
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How Ann Hui skilfully tackled dementia in lauded Hong Kong film Summer Snow

Hui’s 1995 film Summer Snow presented a warm and gentle picture of Alzheimer’s disease, a stigmatised subject in Hong Kong at the time.

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Roy Chiao (left) and Josephine Siao Fong-fong in a still from Summer Snow (1995), directed by Ann Hui, an award-winning film that tackled the subject of dementia. Photo: SCMP
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Video | Hong Kong screen legend Simon Yam ventures into fine art

Renowned Hong Kong actor Simon Yam is set to hold his first art exhibition in December 2025 in what is expected to be a showcase of his transition from acting to visual artistry

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Profile | ‘It’s great playing the villain’: the rise of Hong Kong actor Francis Ng

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Profile | When Sally Yeh dominated Hong Kong music and film in the 1980s and ’90s

After learning Cantonese from George Lam, Canada-raised Yeh became a Cantopop queen and shared the big screen with the likes of Chow Yun-fat.

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Sally Yeh Chen performs in Hong Kong in 1994. The singer and actress rose to the top of Hong Kong show business despite arriving in the city unable to speak Cantonese. Photo: Martin Chan
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Profile | From best actress to banned in mainland China, Hong Kong star Deanie Ip

The acclaimed actress and singer who rose to screen fame playing Andy Lau’s mother is one of Hong Kong’s most outspoken entertainers.

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Andy Lau kisses Deanie Ip as the pair celebrate winning the best actor and best actress awards for A Simple Life at the 2011 Golden Horse Film Awards in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on November 26, 2011. Photo: Reuters
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Makers of Hong Kong hit film ‘Four Trails’ in talks over worldwide distribution

Brothers Robin and Ben Lee plan to get the film, which has pulled in more than US$1.3 million, ‘out as far and as wide as possible’.

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Profile | Hong Kong actress and singer Gigi Leung’s 3 decades in the limelight

With over 50 films, more than 20 albums, charity work and a business under her belt, Gigi Leung has packed a lot into her 30-year career.

Gigi Leung at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2023. Photo: De Beers
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Fala Chen’s Chanel 2025-26 cruise collection adventure at cinematic Lake Como

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

Best actor and actress awards go to Sean Lau and Michelle Wai.

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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.

Actor Nick Cheung Ka-fai. Photo: Edward Wong
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend April 25-27

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Personal trainer Aileen Wong invites dog lovers to join in a Saturday morning dog walk/run/jog. Photo: Aileen Wong
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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?

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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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Profile | Fala Chen started out as a beauty queen. Now she’s a Hollywood star

From a chance pageant win to starring in international blockbusters, Fala Chen’s journey is a testament to her talent and determination.

Fala Chen on the red carpet for the premiere of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in London in 2021. Photo: AP
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How Johnnie To’s action thriller Vengeance hit all the right targets

Starring Johnny Hallyday, Anthony Wong, Lam Ka-tung and Lam Suet, the 2009 Hong Kong-France co-production brought the best out of both sides.

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Johnny Hallyday in a still from Vengeance (2009), a Hong Kong-France co-production directed by Johnnie To and also starring Anthony Wong, Lam Ka-tung, Lam Suet and Simon Yam.
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