On Sunday (Nov 17), hundreds of runners took part in a “once-in-a-lifetime” marathon – the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon Three-Runway System 10km International Race. The event took place at HK international airport’s new third runway, offering a unique experience for participants. It’s reported that although it started out as a wet morning, the runners enjoyed the...
Former journalist Chow Chung Ling is also an avid photographer who is highly respected in Hong Kong’s photography circles. Fans of Asian cinema would be familiar with Hong Kong film legend Chow Yun Fat, 69, but did you know that he has a famous sister too? Formerly an entertainment reporter, elder sis Chow Chung Ling, 77, is an avid...
Annie, who was then just 22, said she used to be very shy and could not handle Fat Gor’s playfulness. Fans of TVB dramas who are of a certain vintage might remember veteran Hong Kong actress Annie Liu On Lai, 66. She entered showbiz in 1977 after participating in TVB's sixth artiste training class. She later gained...
Hong Kong actress Annie Liu made her on-screen debut in 1977 after joining TVB’s artiste training class but gradually faded out of the spotlight after her marriage in 1986. In a recent interview with Hong Kong media, Liu reflected on her entertainment career and revealed that she used to be afraid of movie star Chow Yun...
First Aaron Kwok’s Happy Valley apartment home, then it was Andy Lau’s well-guarded abode. Now it seems Hong Kong movie legend Chow Yun Fat’s Kowloon mansion is the latest must-visit tourist hotspot after a netizen posted a video about the property on social media. Though the 69-year-old and his Singaporean wife Jasmine Tan have multiple properties across various locations in Hongkong, including The...
Hopefully its nothing serious. Hong Kong movie legend Chow Yun Fat may be days away from turning 69 but that isn’t stopping him from staying active. The avid marathon runner was spotted on Saturday (May 11) jogging around Victoria’s Peak with an unidentified woman, naturally garnering stares from passersby. However, fans have expressed concern for Fat Gor's health after pictures of him on...
I think we can all pretty much agree that screen icon Chow Yun Fat, 68, is one of the nicest Hong Kong celebrities. Much has been said about how down-to-earth and friendly he is, and ever-obliging when it comes to selfie requests – well, unless you disturb him while he’s running like these fans. A netizen recently shared a heart-warming tale about her encounter with Fat Gor. In a...
He finished the race in an impressive 2hr 26min. Hong Kong film legend Chow Yun Fat was no doubt the most popular runner at yesterday’s (Jan 21) Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. The 68-year-old, who participated in the 10km run last year, finished the 21km half marathon in an impressive 2 hours 26 minutes 8 seconds. The moment Fat Got entered Victoria...
And so that's the plan now. Last week, Hong Kong movie legend Chow Yun Fat was honoured as the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the Busan International Film Festival. Speaking at the festival, the 68-year-old, who celebrates his 50th year in showbiz this month, talked about everything from the challenges of Hong Kong cinema to rumours of his death. In July,...
Hong Kong superstar Chow Yun-fat has been named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), becoming the second actor from the city to earn international acclaim in a week. Announcing the honour on Tuesday, the organiser praised Chow, 68, for his contributions to local cinema and his instrumental role in elevating Hong Kong...
