https://www.scmp.com/rss/523389/feed The latest news and top stories on Shu Qi, a Taiwan-born actress who resides in Hong Kong. She has earned multiple Hong Kong Film and Golden Horse Awards. She appeared in "Three Times" and "The Assassin" and "The Transporter." en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Danny Mok Danny Mok Ciao UFO, a sci‑fi drama inspired by a local urban legend of mysterious lights over a public housing estate, clinched the top honours at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, winning best film and best director for Patrick Leung Pak‑kin. The dystopian crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night emerged as the biggest winner, taking home eight prizes out of 12 nominations. Among those sharing the limelight at the ceremony in the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui was veteran Tony Leung Ka‑fai,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3350651/ciao-ufo-takes-top-prizes-hong-kong-film-awards-sons-neon-night-glows?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3350651/ciao-ufo-takes-top-prizes-hong-kong-film-awards-sons-neon-night-glows?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:12:07 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu China’s first abandoned dog, Deng Deng, who was famously sold at judicial auction, recently died after spending five joyous years in his new home. He is fondly remembered on social media. The owner of the 13-year-old Shiba Inu, identified as Shu, announced Deng Deng’s death on April 7 via a heartfelt social media post. “The dog auctioned for 160,000 yuan (US$23,000) has peacefully returned to the doggy planet, surrounded by his loving family. I hope everyone remembers him with thoughts of... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350280/auction-block-loving-home-china-netizens-remember-celebrity-dogs-heartwarming-journey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350280/auction-block-loving-home-china-netizens-remember-celebrity-dogs-heartwarming-journey?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:58:17 +0000 Edmund Lee Edmund Lee This year’s Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) arrives under an unprecedented cloud of controversy, making Sunday’s 44th edition at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre one of the most heavily scrutinised ceremonies in the event’s history. The industry has been reeling ever since the pre-emptive disqualification of four eligible films in early January: Valley of the Shadow of Death, Vital Signs, Finch & Midland and Mother Bhumi. This opaque and as-yet-unexplained move by the HKFA effectively removed... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350125/hong-kong-film-awards-2026-predictions-ciao-ufo-back-past-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350125/hong-kong-film-awards-2026-predictions-ciao-ufo-back-past-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Hong Kong-based photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is best known for his collaborations with famed director Wong Kar-wai on iconic films such as In the Mood for Love. He is also a regular contributor to fashion and art magazines like i-D, Vogue Italia and Numèro. How do you define style? It’s a look, just like the sky is blue. What is the most memorable fashion event you’ve been to? An exhibition curated by William Chang called “The Love of Couture”. His vision was all about... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3346439/their-words-photographer-wing-shya-recalls-20-years-style-highs-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3346439/their-words-photographer-wing-shya-recalls-20-years-style-highs-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Yating Yang Yating Yang China’s beloved “Diving Queen” Quan Hongchan has once again amazed her fans by being named Sports Person of the Year and making her magazine debut on the cover alongside other Chinese stars. On February 9, the country’s People magazine officially announced its 2025 cover line-up. It features eight phenomenal figures who made a significant impact in their respective fields in 2025. The line-up includes Quan Hongchan, Xin Zhilei, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Shu Qi, Shan Yichun, Liu Jiakun, Zhi Huijun and... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343158/china-buzzes-diving-queen-quan-hongchan-named-sports-person-year-makes-magazine-debut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343158/china-buzzes-diving-queen-quan-hongchan-named-sports-person-year-makes-magazine-debut?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:09 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh Wealth and good fortune are the twin engines of the Lunar New Year film season, and Hong Kong filmmaker Philip Yung Tsz-kwong’s The Snowball on a Sunny Day is the latest festive offering to find humour in the hunt for millions. Boasting an ensemble led by Chung Suet-ying, Edan Lui Cheuk-on and Elaine Jin Yan-ling, the comedy-drama follows a working-class family living in a public housing estate who believe they have won the Mark Six lottery jackpot, only to discover that the responsible family... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3343132/10-asian-movies-about-winning-lottery-and-why-jackpot-never-enough?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3343132/10-asian-movies-about-winning-lottery-and-why-jackpot-never-enough?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:15:09 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh 3/5 stars Two years after its premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival, first-time director Chen Shizhong’s rural drama Good Autumn, Mommy finally makes it to Hong Kong screens, arriving at an auspicious time for leading lady Shu Qi. The year 2025 has proven to be a banner one for the beloved Taiwanese actress, who earlier made her directorial debut with the semi-autobiographical Girl. She also starred in Bi Gan’s ambitious avant-garde epic, Resurrection, as well as spearheading the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3336637/good-autumn-mommy-movie-review-shu-qi-anchors-gritty-chinese-rural-drama?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3336637/good-autumn-mommy-movie-review-shu-qi-anchors-gritty-chinese-rural-drama?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:15:08 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh Lead cast: Shu Qi, Angelica Lee Sinje Asian superstars Shu Qi and Angelica Lee Sinje headline The Resurrected, Netflix’s latest Taiwanese drama series, which premiered its first two episodes at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea on September 18, ahead of its October 9 release on the streamer. Shu and Lee play a pair of desperate mothers who band together to stage a fantastical revenge plot after their daughters fall victim to an illegal telecoms scam operating in a shady... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3325699/netflix-drama-resurrected-shu-qi-angelica-lee-breathe-life-supernatural-chiller?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3325699/netflix-drama-resurrected-shu-qi-angelica-lee-breathe-life-supernatural-chiller?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:08 +0000 James Mottram James Mottram “I feel lucky,” Shu Qi says. It is a modest claim from an internationally renowned film star having a remarkable career moment. When she sits down with the Post for this interview, the Taiwanese actress turned filmmaker is at the Venice Film Festival with the sensitively hewn drama Girl, her directorial debut that has just played in competition. It comes hot off the back of a starring role in Chinese auteur Bi Gan’s experimental three-hour sci-fi epic Resurrection, which won the Special Jury... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3324858/how-shu-qi-drew-her-painful-childhood-girl-her-directorial-debut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3324858/how-shu-qi-drew-her-painful-childhood-girl-her-directorial-debut?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:15:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso As the Venice Film Festival draws to a close, we look back on some of the most stunning sartorial moments on this year’s red carpet. From Cate Blanchett taking flight in a feathery Maison Margiela couture look, to Kaia Gerber hard launching her new relationship wearing Givenchy, there was no shortage of viral high fashion stories on social media to dissect and discuss. Here are eight stand-out looks from the 82nd Venice Film Festival. Amanda Seyfried in Prada Amanda Seyfried’s voluminous Prada... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3324455/8-stand-out-looks-venice-film-festival-red-carpet-kaia-gerber-givenchy-amanda-seyfried-prada?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3324455/8-stand-out-looks-venice-film-festival-red-carpet-kaia-gerber-givenchy-amanda-seyfried-prada?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:32:33 +0000 Richard James Havis Richard James Havis Ann Hui On-wah is rightly praised for her realistic films about social issues and Hong Kong society. But the acclaimed director has made films in many genres during her career. Here we look at her once-lost martial arts masterpiece and a ghostly horror film. The Romance of Book and Sword / Princess Fragrance (both 1987) This epic three-hour wuxia film, released in two parts, is still one of Hui’s most ambitious projects to date. Shot in the deserts of Xinjiang and the Jiangnan region in mainland... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3321929/why-director-ann-huis-rare-spins-martial-arts-and-horror-film-genres-were-special?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3321929/why-director-ann-huis-rare-spins-martial-arts-and-horror-film-genres-were-special?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:15:08 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu She is one of China’s up-and-coming feminist icons, and for many people, actress Song Jia’s acceptance speech at a recent film awards ceremony cemented that position. Song Jia won the prestigious Shanghai TV Festival’s Magnolia Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and moved many with her empowering acceptance speech. She was recognised for her portrayal of legendary feminist figure Zhang Guimei, a Chinese educator and principal of Huaping High School for Girls in the 2024 television series... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3316489/chinese-feminist-icon-song-jia-praises-fellow-actresses-says-being-pretty-not-enough?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3316489/chinese-feminist-icon-song-jia-praises-fellow-actresses-says-being-pretty-not-enough?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:09 +0000