Winners of 29th Hong Kong Film Awards 2010

Best Film: 
Bodyguards and Assassins 《十月圍城》

Best Director:
Teddy Chan - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best Actor:
Simon Yam - Echoes of the Rainbow

Best Actress:
Kara Hui - At the End of Daybreak


Best Supporting Actor:
Nicolas Tse - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best Supporting Actress:
Michelle Yip - Accident

Best New Actor:
Aarif Lee - Echoes of the Rainbow

Best Cinematography:
Arthur Wong - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best Film Editing
Kong Chi Leung and Chan Chi Wai - Overheard

Best Art Direction
Mak Kwok Keung - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best Costume Make Up Design
Ng Lei Lo - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best Action Choreography
Tong Wai and Li Dat Chiu - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best Sound Design
Red Cliff II

Best Visual Effects
The Storm Warriors II

Best Original Film Score
Chan Kwong Wing and Kam Pui Dat - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best Original Film Song
Echoes of the Rainbow (Aarif Lee) - Echoes of the Rainbow

Best New Director
Cheung King Wai - KJ: Music and Life

Best Asian Film
Departures (Japan)

Life Achievement Award
Lau Kar Leung

Professional Spirit Award
Chow Lam


Best Dressed
Nicolas Tse
Denise Ho

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Kara Hui Is Currently Ahead In The Race of 'Best Actress'

First Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Kara Hui is nominated again in the same category with movie "At the End of Daybreak" According to reliable source, after two rounds of voting, she currently has most votes and a little bit ahead of Sandra Ng ("Echoes of The Rainbow") and Zhang Jinchu ("Night and Fog"). Although some judges haven't vote yet, but it's highly possible that Kara can win the same award she won 28 years ago! As for "Best Actor," the battle is between Simon Yam and Wang Xue Qi. But because Simon is nominated with two films, votes are scattered, making "Bodyguards and Assassin"'s Wang take the advantage.

Kara is picking the perfect dress to wear to the ceremony. She first went to try gowns in Central's Escada. Then went to browse some jewelries, but she still hasn't decide yet: "Still don't know what I'll be wearing. Maybe I'll pick a green gown, that color gives me luck! I have to thank so many friends who helped me. Wearing these expensive gowns and accessories boost my confidence." Kara once said it would be very meaningful to win Best Actress again. Although Sandra is a big rival since "Echoes of The Rainbow" won crystal bear award in Berlin Film festival, but Kara is still full of confidence: "I'm good friends with Sandra. I'll be happy whoever win the award. My character in the movie isn't quite mentally stable, it's harder to play. But still depends on the judges. Hope everything works out fine."

Voting for HK Film Awards is divided into two rounds. First round and nominees are voted by all registered voters and a selected group of 100 professional adjudicators. Second round are voted by 50 professional adjudicators and twelve executive Committee members of the HKFA, as well as members of the thirteen professional film bodies. This year's 50 professional adjudicators list include Charlie Yeung, Gillian Chung, and Amigo Chui, etc.

Source: The Sun / Translation: KAY 

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'Best Actress' Nominees Group Photo, Missing Pregnant Vicki Zhao

Vicki Zhao is in the race of "Best Actress" of the 29th HK Film Awards. It's still unknown whether she would attend to the award ceremony, which is hold in April 18. Yesterday Kara Hui, Zhang Jinchu, Fala Chen, and Oceane Zhu attended to the opening for the release of the award's magazine. As for "Best Actress" nominees group photo is missing Vicki, chairman of HK Film Awards Association Gordon Chan explains that Vicki rejected the shooting with personal reason. Asked whether they would consider flying to Singapore to shoot the photo? He said: "We don't have that much money. (Will she attend to the award ceremony?) Didn't confirm yet." This year's "Life Achievement Award" goes to kung fu film director and choreographer Lau Kar Leung. Chairman Chan said: "He added in so much elements into martial arts movies and contributed a lot. He's in good health and will attend to the ceremony." As one of Lau's disciples, Kara said: "He contributed a lot into the industry and made kung fu movies big. I haven't contact him for three years. Maybe he doesn't want to have any contact to the industry, wants to rest, I won't bother him, as long as he's in good health!"

Source: Singtao / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment 

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Fala Chen Is Now A Nominee in 'Best New Actor'

Thursday, February 11, 2010 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: KAY@PA

Fala Chen replaced Taiwanese actor, Wang Po Chieh, in "Best New Actor" for the 29th HK Film Award. Wang was nominated with movie Bodyguards and Assassins, but this isn't his first movie. He starred in a Taiwanese movie called Winds of September in 2008. As a result, Fala, who is actually the 6th candidate in the nominee list for this award, is now in the race of winning a HK Oscar with movie Laughing Gor.

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2010 Hong Kong Film Award Main Nominee List

Best Film: 
Bodyguards and Assassins 《十月圍城》
Red Cliff: Part II 《赤壁：決戰天下》
KJ: Music and Life 《音樂人生》
Overhear 《竊聽風雲》
The Shijuku Incident 《新宿事件》

Best Director:
Alan Mak & Felix Chong - Overhear
Ann Hui - Night and Fog
Derek Yee - The Shijuku Incident
John Woo - Red Cliff: Part II
Teddy Chan - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best Actor:
Wang Xue Qi - Bodyguards and Assassins
Simon Yam - Night and Fog
Simon Yam - Echoes of the Rainbow
Sean Lau - Overhear
Aaron Kwok - Murderer

Best Actress:
Kara Hui - At the End of Daybreak
Zhang Jinchu - Night and Fog
Vicki Zhao - Mulan
Shu Qi - Look for a Star


Best Supporting Actor:
Stanley Fung - Accident
Chang Chen - Red Cliff: Part II
Tony Leung - Bodyguards and Assassins
Nicolas Tse - Bodyguards and Assassins
Alex Fong (the older one) - Overhear

Best Supporting Actress:
Vicki Zhao - Red Cliff: Part II
Fan Bin Bin - Bodyguards and Assassins
Michelle Yip - Accident
Dennis Ho - Look for a Star
Li Yuchun - Bodyguards and Assassins

Best New Actor:
Li Yuchun - Bodyguards and Assassins
Fala Chen - Laughing Gor
Aarif Lee - Echoes of the Rainbow
Buzz Chung - Echoes of the Rainbow
Oceane Zhu - Prince of Tear

The 29th Annual HK Film Award will be presented on Sunday, April 18, 2010.

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