7On July 1, the Hong Kong SAR government announced the list of justices of the peace awarded and appointed in 2024. Actor Andy Lau was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star.
The list of honors was published in the SAR Government Gazette that day. This is the 27th list of honors since Hong Kong's return to the motherland. This year, a total of 502 people were awarded honors and commendations by the Chief Executive, and a total of 59 people were appointed Justices of the Peace by the Chief Executive.
has been awarded many times.
As early as 2004, Andy Lau was awarded the Medal of Honor. In 2008, he was appointed as an unofficial Justice of the Peace. In 2016, Andy Lau was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star. This time I upgraded again and received the Silver Bauhinia Star.
Andy Lau's award speech read: Mr. Liu has been engaged in the entertainment industry for more than 40 years and is well-known in the entertainment industry. He is known as one of the "Four Kings" in the Hong Kong music scene. He has appeared in more than 170 films and won many awards. He was also elected as the vice chairman of the China Film Association in 2024. Over the years, Mr. Liu has been enthusiastic about public welfare, supported the sports development of people with disabilities, and established a charity fund to support disadvantaged groups. He has made great contributions and is now awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star.
Andy Lau information picture. Photo by China News Service reporter Yu Ruidong
Wherever there are Chinese people, there is legend about his name
This statement is true. Andy Lau is known as a "model worker" in the Chinese film industry. He has appeared in more than 170 films with good box office and reputation, including such masterpieces as "Infernal Affairs", "Love in Heaven" and "Dark War". Andy Lau has won the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor three times.
When looking back at Andy Lau's acting career, it is not difficult to find that despite being known as the "ageless idol", Andy Lau has never stopped with the image of a youthful and beautiful "idol", and has devoted himself to the film and television industry to hone his acting skills.
Whether he is a judge, a gangster, a knight, or a policeman, he is always able to interpret the characters of each era with great ease, and he can handle all kinds of life situations with ease. The cool and uninhibited image of the prodigal son in "Love is Love", who protects his loved ones at all costs, has become the eternal "dream chaser" in everyone's hearts; and in "Infernal Affairs", he plays an undercover gangster in the police station, and plays a double role with Tony Leung Chiu-wai The duel is still regarded as a classic of police movies; even if he and Stephen Chow are competing in light comedies, Andy Lau is still familiar with it and does not fall behind. His performance is relaxed and natural, which is remarkable.
The picture shows a still from the movie "Infernal Affairs". Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Film Archive
Starting from "House of Flying Daggers" directed by Zhang Yimou in 2004, Andy Lau has starred in many mainland-led co-productions, including "A World Without Thieves", "The Name of the Man", "Ink Attack" and "Detective Dee: The Empire of Heaven" "wait.
It is worth mentioning that Andy Lau has participated in a wide range of movie themes. In addition to famous figures, he has also participated in many social issue movies, including "Sister Tao". The film is adapted from real people and tells a heart-warming story of master-servant love between young master Roger of a large family and his old servant Sister Tao; and "The Lost Orphan", which was also adapted from real social events, tells the story of a lower-class farmer in China. The story of the years-long search for a missing son.
When Andy Lau appeared on the big screen as the simplest peasant image, many viewers were surprised and considered it the most subversive role in his acting career. Little did he know that there was a profound emotional connection behind that performance that broke through the "idol" halo, and he was deeply moved by the core of that story.
This is also in line with Andy Lau's past insistence on doing charity in a low profile and helping people in need.
charity activities have become an important part of his life. Andy Lau once emphasized in an interview with the media that "the work of delivering love must continue." As early as 1994, he had established the Andy Lau Charitable Foundation. After the Wenchuan earthquake in 2008, Andy Lau held a charity performance in Hong Kong to raise funds, and Go to the front line of disaster relief to express condolences.
Today, Andy Lau is actively involved in cooperating with Hong Kong and mainland films. At the same time, as a producer, he is committed to supporting new directors. In 2005, he launched the "Asian Rising Star Director Program" to sponsor 6 young Asian directors to direct films, including the critically acclaimed "Crazy Stone" 》.
At the same time, as a music superstar, Andy Lau has been singing and holding concerts tirelessly over the years since he first released his album in 1985, and is deeply loved by music fans.
The picture shows Andy Lau attending the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony as an award guest. Photographed by China News Service reporter Li Zhihua
People in the film industry say Andy Lau is well-deserved.
Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Producers Association and Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Industry Association, Hung Cho-sing, heard that Andy Lau was awarded the honor again and told reporters that this is truly a well-deserved honor.
Hong Zuxing believes that Andy Lau has made considerable contributions to the integration and exchange of Hong Kong and mainland films. "He is very well-known and has participated in many co-productions, bringing Hong Kong film culture to the mainland and playing a great role in promoting the development of co-productions."
Hong Zuxing said that Andy Lau is very popular in the Hong Kong film industry. Respectful and very popular, he now uses his connections in the industry to set up a company to provide money and efforts to cultivate new talents in the Hong Kong film industry and promote the inheritance and development of Hong Kong films.
(Source: China News Network Author: Han Xingtong)
