On March 22, Shu Qi attended the annual dinner and awards ceremony of the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild as a director. This year he took home the Best Debut Director award for his film Lass.
When asked why she didn’t thank her husband Stephen Fung during her acceptance speech, she laughed and said she would save it for later in the year. “There’s no need to say thank you every time I think he’ll get tired of hearing it,” he joked. When journalists asked her if her husband needed to make room at home for the trophy, she replied ironically: “My house is pretty big and the trophy isn’t that big.”
Shu Qi also posed for photos with director Andrew Lau. During his speech, Lau jokingly called her a “big star” with a “diva” attitude, pushing her to respond quickly, “I’m not arrogant, everyone in the industry knows that.”
On stage, Shu Qi expressed gratitude for the recognition he has received throughout his career. “I have been working in the film industry for over 31 years and I consider myself very lucky. Sometimes I can be a little playful, but I am grateful to director Andrew Lau for waiting for me. I also thank director Derek Yee for choosing me.” Long live Eroticawhich earned me Best Supporting Actress and Best New Artist. And thanks to director Alfred Cheung for choosing me despite the many challenges,” he shared.
Speaking about her recent award, Shu Qi was candid: “Honestly, I hope that more new directors receive this recognition. As someone who is no longer young, I believe that many emerging directors in Hong Kong and elsewhere deserve more opportunities. Although I am happy, I still hope that others can also be recognized.”
Born Lin Li-hui in 1976 in Taiwan, Shu Qi had a difficult upbringing and left school early. She began her career at 16 as a model before moving to Hong Kong in 1995, where she rose to fame in Category III films. Over time, she successfully transitioned into mainstream cinema, gaining critical acclaim for works such as Young and dangerous, Glass city, Millennial things, Three timesAND The killer. She has also been a member of the jury at prestigious events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival.
Sources: Ngoisao
