The 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony was held at the dazzling Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tony Leung and Yu Heung Ning won the Best Actor and Actress laurels respectively, Jiang David and Leung Yongting won the Best Supporting Actor and Actress awards for their outstanding performances in "Under the Daylight", and the Best Picture was won by "The Bad Tongue Lawyer".
That night, Carina Lau took the stage to accept the award on behalf of Tony Leung, and the two shared the joy through on-site connection. Tony Leung opened his acceptance speech in his unique cute way, which drew laughter from the audience. He affectionately thanked Carina Lau for her support and companionship over the years, and Carina Lau was full of praise for Tony Leung, saying that he was a great actor who had made extraordinary efforts.
As the guest of honor, Sammi Cheng shared her insights in her acting career, and she encouraged every actor to feel life with their hearts and continue to learn and progress. When she announced that Yu Xiangning won the Best Actress for the first time with "Under the White Sun", the audience was boiling. Yu Xiangning gave a speech on stage, thanking her family and children for their support, and said that she would continue to work hard to become a better actor.
The well-known Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda presented the Best Film Award, which was won by "The Bad Tongue Lawyer". Director Ng Wai-lun said that the success of the film is due to the joint efforts of the team, and he hopes that Hong Kong films can continue to be carried forward. Huang Zihua, as the leading actor of the film, although he lost the Best Actor Award, his performance still won the recognition of the audience. He modestly stated that he is just a green leaf, and the real heroes are the creative staff behind the scenes.
The design concept and voting situation of this year's Academy Awards have also attracted much attention. The visual design created by Creative Director Jian Junjin and Art Director Wen Nianzhong symbolizes the timeless charm of film art. Behind the high turnout, it also shows the audience's attention and love for the Academy Awards.
The whole award ceremony was full of joy and emotion, and each winner expressed their love and dedication to the film industry with sincere speeches. It's a night for filmmakers, and for all those who love movies.