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LYFE WEDNESDAY | MAR 19, 2025

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Taiwanese actor Edward Peng Yu-Yan suits up in a classic tuxedo.

Thai actor Metawin Opas-iamkajorn graces the event.

South Korean actor Jang Dong-gun (left) and Chinese actress Tang Wei posing backstage after receiving Excellence in Asian Cinema Award. – ALL PICS FROM REUTERS

Best of Asia

Chen, South Korean actor Jang Dong Gun, Taiwanese stars Eddie Peng and Wu Kang-ren. Hong Kong filmmaker and martial arts star Sammo Hung served as president of the jury that selected the winners. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Perfect Days’ Yakusho Koji, recognising his four decades of profound contributions to cinema. Payal Kapadia‘s Indian co-production All We Imagine as Light won best film, while the best actress honour was awarded to Shahana Goswami for her lead performance in Santosh directed by first-time filmmaker Sandhya Suri, who also won the best new director prize. The best director prize went to Japan’s Yoshida Daihachi for his atmospheric character study Teki Cometh.

o Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong celebrates cinematic achievements in glitzy ceremony

T HE 18th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong early this week celebrated the region’s cinematic achievements. This year’s Asian Film Awards showcased 30 exceptional films from 25 countries or regions, competing for 16 awards. The red carpet event saw a star-studded lineup, including Malaysian actress Lin Min

Hong Kong actor Philip Ng rocks up in a clean black suit to the awards show.

Thai actress Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying stuns, adorned in Chanel jewellery and watch.

Taiwanese actors Austin Lin (left) and Cheryl Yang looking radiant on the red carpet in opposing colours.

Hong Kong actor Sean Lau Ching-wan wins Best Actor for his movie Papa .

Taiwanese actress Yang Kuei-Mei wins Best Supporting Actress for her movie Y en and Ai-Lee.

Japanese actress Yuumi Kawai chooses to pair statement earrings with a plain fit.

Japanese actor Hayato Kurihara wins Best Newcomer award for his movie Happyend .