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The Star
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK lyricist Peter Lai, 75, wants a soulmate, says son treats him like a stranger
Hong Kong lyricist Peter Lai is on the lookout for a soulmate, with marriage in mind. Photo: China Press Hong Kong lyricist and actor Peter Lai recently opened up about his personal life, including his relationship with his son from a previous marriage that ended in 1992. In an interview with HK01, Lai, 75, described his son as someone who 'mooches off the elderly'. He revealed that he had spent over HK$100,000 (RM53,716) to fund the younger man's four-year Traditional Chinese Medicine studies in Nanjing – only for the latter to fail to graduate. 'He was just messing around. I'd bet 99% that's what happened, so he didn't graduate. It was a waste of time and money… But whatever, that's all in the past now,' he said. Despite the disappointment, Lai continued to help his son pay off his credit card debts over the past two years. He cleared the full amount last month. Lai then expressed frustration over his now 37-year-old son's lifestyle, saying the latter spends his days playing video games and rarely speaks to him. 'He doesn't even bother talking to me. We might as well be strangers,' he lamented. Given the circumstances, it's no surprise that Lai would feel lonely at times. He shared that he's now looking for a 'soulmate' and is openly putting himself out there, with marriage in mind. 'If Lee Lung Kei can do it, why can't I?' he said. For context, Lee, 73, is a former TVB actor who made headlines in recent years for his relationship with his 37-year-old fiancee Chris Wong. When asked if he's concerned about his son's future after he's gone, Lai bluntly said his son can fend for himself. 'If I'm gone, he can sleep under a bridge. He's not going to die. He can just apply for public housing or something.' Lai is regarded as part of the pioneer generation of Cantopop lyricists in Hong Kong. He has written songs for some of the city's biggest stars – including Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung, Alan Tam and more.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Ex-TVB star Albert Law Ho-kai, 75, now relies on wheelchair to get around
Hong Kong actor Albert Law Ho-kai admitted that his deteriorating health makes him feel discouraged at times. Photo: Sin Chew Daily When Hong Kong actor Albert Law Ho-kai made his last public appearance on a talk show in 2021, he revealed that cervical spine issues had left him unable to sit upright. In a more recent interview with HK01, Law, 75, shared that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease more than 10 years ago, and his health has steadily declined over the years. 'My condition is deteriorating. I have Parkinson's disease, and it has worsened over the past year or two. My mobility is far from ideal,' he said. Law added that he's currently unable to walk on his own and requires a wheelchair to get around. His daily needs are attended to by his wife and caretakers. Despite being wheelchair-bound, the former TVB actor maintains a sense of humour, joking that he enjoys 'speeding' near his home. Still, he admitted that he does feel a little discouraged at times. 'These days, I don't even bother seeing a doctor when I'm sick … Just sitting here feels meaningless,' he shared. Even so, Law continues to find pockets of joy in his hobbies such as singing and recording music, adding; 'I recently started learning to play the guitar too.' Since joining TVB in 1975, Law has starred in series such as Kung Fu (1975), You Only Live Twice (1982), You're Hired (2009) and Come Home Love (2012-2015), among others. In 2017, Law left the Hong Kong broadcaster and gradually retreated from the spotlight, making only occasional appearances in dramas.
The Star
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Katy Kung denies rumours of frequenting racecourse to 'hunt for a rich husband'
Hong Kong actress Katy Kung denies rumours of frequenting a racecourse in search of a rich husband. Photo: Katy Kung/Instagram Popular Hong Kong actress Katy Kung has broken her silence on the rumours claiming she has been frequenting a racecourse in search of a wealthy partner. The speculation surfaced after several netizens noted her repeated appearances at the venue, with some even suggesting that she might be facing a slowdown in her acting career and is currently 'hunting for a rich husband'. Despite winning Best Actress at the TVB Anniversary Awards last year, Kung, 35, is rumoured to have received no new job offers in the past eight months and only has one remaining drama left to air with TVB. In an interview with Hong Kong news outlet HK01, Kung firmly dismissed the accusations, emphasising that her recent visit to the racecourse was simply to support a close friend. When asked if her friend had tried to introduce her to any potential suitors, the Big Biz Duel (2024) star brushed off the idea, adding that she's in no rush to find love. 'We rarely talk about such things,' she said. Kung also rubbished rumours that she's out of work, making it clear that she continues to receive numerous offers. She added that many brands have approached her since her Best Actress win, and she's currently enjoying some downtime before committing to new projects.
HKFP
02-07-2025
- HKFP
Hong Kong school responds after 4 secondary schoolgirls allegedly harassed by men during China study tour
A Hong Kong public school has responded after four secondary female students were allegedly harassed by a group of men at a Guangzhou hotel during a compulsory study tour to mainland China. They said teachers had 'severely reprimanded' the men involved. Chang Pui Chung Memorial School, located in Tseung Kwan O, said in a statement released on Monday that all Form Five students travelled to Guangzhou last Thursday and Friday. The trip was organised by the Education Bureau as part of a compulsory mainland study tour under the Citizenship and Social Development subject. According to the statement, at around 9.50pm last Thursday at the hotel, a student called a teacher for assistance but they were taking a shower and failed to answer the phone. 'Meanwhile, a teacher from a neighbouring school first discovered in a fourth-floor corridor that four hotel guests had sought to harass four female students from our school. At around 9:52pm, two teachers from our school intervened to handle the incident,' the statement read. The school said the men involved did not make any physical contact with the female students, nor did the students suffer any physical harm: 'Our school teachers severely reprimanded the men involved in the incident… One man apologised and guaranteed no such incident would happen again. He also offered his identity card for teachers to take photos of, and to show that he was willing to take responsibility.' the school added. Online uproar The response came after reports by local media and netizens. One netizen claimed on Threads last Saturday that the men asked the students whether they were from Hong Kong, surrounded them and held up phones to take photos and videos. The students called their school teachers for assistance but it took 15 minutes for any to arrive on the scene, according to the post. It claimed that the teachers blamed the students afterwards for leaving their rooms and speaking to strangers. The post sparked controversy online, receiving over 7,700 'likes' and 178 comments as of Wednesday, with netizens questioning why the teachers allegedly blamed the victims. In an interview with HK01 last Saturday, a student familiar with the two female students said the victims felt angry as a teacher had blamed them for talking with strangers. The school did not respond directly to the allegation. ' [The teachers] continue to provide counselling for the students. While following up on the students' situations, they also hope that they will learn how to protect themselves in unfamiliar environments,' the statement read. It added that the teachers had checked the phones of the three men involved and found there were no photos or videos of students from the school: 'A remaining phone did not have enough battery power and could not be turned on even after immediate charging. It is believed that there was nothing suspicious,' it said. Mainland China study tour The Education Bureau announced in 2020 that it would replace the Liberal Studies subject with Citizenship and Social Development, which has more emphasis on mainland China and less on current affairs. Hong Kong public schools began to teach the new subject in September 2022, with mainland China study tours beginning in 2023. According to the bureau, the mainland China study tours are 'an integral part' of the subject. The tours aim at aim at 'enabling all senior secondary students taking local curriculum to gain first-hand understanding of our country and its latest development through field study activities, understand and appreciate Chinese culture, and enhance their sense of national identity.' The bureau currently offers 28 tours to mainland China. Among them, there are 18 tours of one to three days in Guangdong Province, and 10 tours of four to five days outside Guangdong Province.
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Actress Katy Kung denies frequenting racecourse to 'hunt for a rich husband'
HONG KONG: Popular actress Katy Kung has broken her silence on the rumours claiming she has been frequenting a racecourse in search of a wealthy partner. 8Days reported yesterday that several netizens noted her repeated appearances at the venue, with some even suggesting that she might be facing a slowdown in her acting career and was "hunting for a rich husband". Despite winning Best Actress at the TVB Anniversary Awards last year, Kung, 35, is rumoured to have received no new job offers in the past eight months and only has one remaining drama left to air with TVB. In an interview with Hong Kong news outlet HK01, Kung firmly dismissed the accusations, emphasising that her recent visit to the racecourse was simply to support a close friend. When asked if her friend had tried to introduce her to any potential suitors, the Big Biz Duel (2024) star brushed off the idea, adding that she was in no rush to find love. "We rarely talk about such things," she said. Kung also rubbished rumours that she was out of work. She added that many brands had approached her since her Best Actress win, and she was currently enjoying some downtime before committing to new projects.
