Celebrities and prominent film industry figures offer congratulations to the distinguished film star
Hong Kong, 17 March, 2013 – In celebration of renowned actress Michelle YEOH’s long and illustrious film career, the 7th Asian Film Awards (AFA) recently recognised her with the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award. A cocktail celebration with prestigious French High Jewellery Maison Van Cleef & Arpels took place today at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, delivering an extra special thanks to Michelle YEOH for her unparalleled contribution to Asian cinema.
To celebrate Michelle’s achievement, an astounding array of celebrities and film industry professionals were on hand to offer their congratulations to Michelle. Guests included CHIEN Man-Sho, CHO Min-Soo, Eddie GARCIA, John BADALU, KAM Kwok-leung, KIM Ko-Eun, Lorna TEE, Makiko WATANABE, Michael WERNER, Olivia L.ROMERO, Peter LAM, QIN Lan, Shozo ICHIYAMA, Winnie TSANG, XU Zheng, YON Fan and ZHANG-jin at the cocktail celebration. Michelle also took time to share her feelings as the recipient of the distinguished Excellence in Asian Cinema Award, expressing the hope that Hong Kong and the entire Asian film industry continue to push the region to the next level.
“Thank you for your attendance today. I am very pleased to have the chance to see so many film professionals and old friends,” she said. “The support and encouragement from the host and so many of you today has certainly boosted my confidence in Asian cinema. I believe that, together, our vivacity and creativity will further raise the international profile of Asian cinema!”
About the Asian Film Awards
Inaugurated in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) is an international pioneering programme, honouring filmmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema. The AFA is the only platform in the world that brings together the best cinematic talents of Asia, drawing film fans and professionals from all across the globe.
The AFA Presentation Ceremony is a core event of the Entertainment Expo Hong Kong. Eminent filmmakers and superstars from around the world are invited to present awards to winners in each category, making the ceremony an elaborate extravaganza as well as an influential cultural event that helps position Hong Kong as the hub of Asian cinema.
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Uniting the World through Film
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) is a charitable, non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to the discovery and promotion of creativity in the art and culture of film.
Through its year-round programmes, the mission of the Society is to strengthen global appreciation of Chinese film culture and to promote inspiring films from around the world, enriching the cultural life of Hong Kong.
Committed to the development of a vibrant film culture in Hong Kong and Asia, the Society organises three annual flagship events in March and April: The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) and the Asian Film Awards (AFA).
Passionately believing in the power of films to unite cultures and generations, the HKIFFS is devoted to giving thousands of film lovers around the region direct access to the world’s most inspired films all year round.
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