04. July 2022 · Comments Off on 25th Handover Anniversary of Hong Kong · Categories: Uncategorized

July 1, 2022
1997 was the handover of Hong Kong and no matter where I go, I’m very proud to say that I am Chinese. That year during the Handover Ceremony Variety Show, I sang “Long De Chuanren” (《龍的傳人》- ‘Descendants of the Dragon’), and I remember the lyrics: “there’s a dragon in the ancient East, and its name is called China” (「古老的東方有一條龍,它的名字就叫中國。」). At a blink of an eye, 25 years have passed already. Last night on the ‘Hong Kong 25th Handover Anniversary Grand Variety Show’, I sang “Zhonghua Liliang” (《中華力量》- ‘The Force of China’). While singing the lyrics: “our country is strong for me, I am strong for our country, I look to the East, strong China!” ( “國為我強,我為國強,看我東方,中華強”), my heart was filled with blessings for our motherland and our compatriots. I pray and hope that our country remains prosperous, safe, and forever peaceful.


July
3, 2022
I woke up this morning to some sad and heart-breaking news.
Alex Law K.Y is an extremely talented and creative script writer and director. Some of his memorable classics include “An Autumn’s Tale” 《秋天的童話》, “Painted Faces” 《七小福》, “Echos of the Rainbow” 《歲月神偷》, just to name a few. I’ve worked on many projects with Alex and his partner, director Mabel Cheung. Many years ago, Mabel helped me complete a documentary “Traces of a Dragon” 《龍的深處》, which was mainly about me and my family. Then later, Alex and Mabel made a film based on the love story of my parents called “A Tale of Three Cities” 《三城記》. I’m always deeply grateful for their work. This morning, I heard the sad and shocking news of Alex passing. My emotions haven’t been able to settle since. My deepest condolences to director Mabel Cheung….. having to say goodbye, one after another, is a heartfelt reminder to cherish our friendships and the people close to us: 「Some things, we will always remember forever」.

Later in the afternoon, I heard another piece of shocking news. What’s happening today?… My staff told me that respected Hong Kong writer, Mr. Ni Kuang, also passed away. He’s a very well-known and gifted novelist, a magnificent representation of an era in time, will always remember him! RIP. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

 

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1997年香港回歸,我們終於有了自己的祖國可以依靠,走到哪裡都可以自豪地說,我是一個中國人。那一年,我在回歸晚會上唱的是《龍的傳人》,「古老的東方有一條龍,它的名字就叫中國。」一轉眼,二十五年過去了,昨夜,在香港回歸祖國25週年晚會上,我唱的是《中華力量》,「國為我強,我為國強,看我東方,中華強」。兩次登台表演,心中總是充滿對祖國的愛和對同胞的祝福。祈願國泰民安,山河無恙。

 

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羅啓銳導演是非常有才華的創作者,編劇和導演能力都是一流的,他導演或編劇的經典作品《秋天的童話》《七小福》《歲月神偷》等,影迷們早已耳熟能詳。我與他和張婉婷導演有過多次合作,很多年前,張婉婷導演幫我完成了與父親有關的紀錄片《龍的深處——失落的拼圖》,後來他們夫婦又拍攝了以父親母親為原型人物的愛情故事《三城記》,這份感激一直留存在我心中。剛剛驚聞羅導演離開的噩耗,心中無法平靜,望婉婷導演節哀……一次又一次的告別,會更加提醒我們不要忘記曾經的情誼,「有些事,一輩子都會記得的」。

 

今天是怎麼了…剛剛知道倪匡也離開了,我們心中的香港才子,代表著一個時代的風華,懷念你。🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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28. April 2022 · Comments Off on Shocked and Saddened… · Categories: Uncategorized

Throughout my career, I have admired a lot of people, and respected senior Kenneth K. Tsang was one of them. His image, acting skills, respect and professionalism has earned him the status as an ‘evergreen tree’ in the industry (i.e. making regular appearances on film and tv), and was also an amazing role model for us juniors to learn from. I was so shocked after hearing the news, and deeply saddened.

We’ll miss you.  May you Rest In Peace! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

 

在我的職業生涯中,有很多佩服的人,曾江前輩就是其中一位。他的形象、演技與敬業精神,讓他成為行業中的常青樹,也成為我們這些後輩學習的榜樣。聽到消息很震驚,也很難過,願您安息。我們懷念您。

 

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05. April 2022 · Comments Off on Shocking News, Jimmy Wang Yu · Categories: Uncategorized

 

I received some shocking news today on Ching Ming Festival, Jimmy Wang Yu had passed away. Another martial arts hero has left us….
The contributions you’ve made to kung fu movies, and the support and wisdom you’ve given to the younger generations will always be remembered in the industry. And your movies will always remain in the hearts of your fans. We will miss you! Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏🏻
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22. February 2022 · Comments Off on My Respected Senior, Chor Yuen · Categories: Uncategorized
I just heard news that my respected senior, Chor Yuen, passed away…. We worked together on the “Police Story” series and the memories are still very clear. Looking back at those times, it’s hard to believe that so many years have passed already. I remember him once saying, “anyone, no matter how wealthy you were yesterday, no matter how defeated you were yesterday, when you wake up the next morning, you must continue to be a person again and keep on living. Tomorrow will always be better than yesterday. That’s life“.  We, as juniors, will always remember your words. May you rest in peace. 🙏🏻
听说楚原前辈走了…与他合作《警察故事》系列的记忆还很清晰,回头看,已经这么多年过去了。他以前曾经说过,“任何人,无论你昨天多风光,无论你昨天多失意,明天起身的时候,你一定要做回一个人,生活下去,明天总比昨天好,这就是人生。”我们这些后辈会永远记住您这句话。愿您安息。一路好走。🙏
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05. February 2022 · Comments Off on What a Proud Moment! · Categories: Uncategorized

Friday February 4, 2022
While watching the China Winter Olympics team on TV enter the stadium with everyone singing “Ode to the Motherland” 《歌唱祖國》, I also began to sing along in front of the TV. Such a proud and honorary moment! A big salute to director Zhang Yimou and to all the staff of the opening ceremony, you guys are amazing!

隨著中國冬奧健兒入場,我也在電視機前跟著大聲唱起《歌唱祖國》,無比驕傲和自豪!張藝謀導演和開幕式所有台前幕後的工作人員們,你們太棒了!

Thursday February 3, 2022

The Great Wall of China is one of the 8 Wonders of the World, and is an iconic symbol that represents China. Today, I felt so honored and proud because I had the opportunity to be one of the Winter Olympic torch bearers on the Great Wall. I truly hope that through the Olympic torch relay, we can show the world the greatness of our Chinese culture! The Olympic torch relay flame I passed onto today was with two-time Olympic gold medalist, Wu Jingyu. She and all the other torch bearers are my idols. I’d like to take this opportunity to send my well wishes all the Winter Olympic athletes and hope you achieve the best possible results during this years competition!

長城是世界八大奇跡之一,也是我們中國的象徵,今天能在八達嶺傳遞冬奧火炬,我特別驕傲和自豪,希望能通過傳遞火炬的行動,把我們中華民族的偉大力量展示給全世界!今天跟我交接火炬的是兩屆奧運會冠軍吳靜鈺,她和其他奧運火炬選手都是我的偶像,在這裡也預祝我們所有冬奧健兒能在今年的比賽中獲得好成績!

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