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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chua Lam, legendary Hong Kong food critic and filmmaker, dies at 83
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Renowned food critic, columnist, and film producer Chua Lam, celebrated as one of the 'Four Talents of Hong Kong,' passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83, according to the South China Morning Post. A statement on his official Facebook page confirmed his death at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Per his wishes, no ceremony was held, and his body was cremated to avoid inconveniencing loved ones. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), born in Singapore in 1941, Chua's illustrious career spanned multiple fields, leaving a lasting mark on Hong Kong's cultural and culinary landscapes. At just 14, he published his first article in Nanyang Siang Pau. He later moved to Japan to study film and settled in Hong Kong in 1963, where he worked with iconic studios like Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest. Among his notable film productions were Jackie Chan's Wheels on Meals, Armour of God, and Mr Nice Guy. Chua was a celebrated figure in food journalism, known for his discerning palate and dedication to uncovering the finest culinary experiences. He authored numerous travel journals and food critiques and hosted acclaimed shows such as Celebrity Talk Show, which featured Hong Kong's biggest stars of the era, including Leslie Cheung and Maggie Cheung. SCMP in its report said that in addition to his columns and books, Chua organised culinary tours across Asia and the world, sampling multiple dishes daily to identify and recommend the best local specialities. His influence extended to consulting on popular food documentaries such as A Bite of China and Once Upon a Bite. Despite personal challenges, including a severe hip injury and the loss of his wife in recent years, Chua continued to inspire through his reflections on life and food. His final memoir, Lived, released earlier this year, shared his vibrant experiences, resilience, and deep appreciation for gastronomy. According to the report, Chua's contributions earned him a place among the 'Four Talents of Hong Kong,' alongside literary and cultural giants Jin Yong, Ni Kuang, and James Wong. His legacy continues to shape the city's cultural and culinary heritage, marking the end of an era in Hong Kong's entertainment and food scene.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Chua Lam, legendary Hong Kong food critic and filmmaker, dies at 83
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Renowned food critic, columnist, and film producer Chua Lam, celebrated as one of the 'Four Talents of Hong Kong,' passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83, according to the South China Morning Post. A statement on his official Facebook page confirmed his death at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Per his wishes, no ceremony was held, and his body was cremated to avoid inconveniencing loved ones. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), born in Singapore in 1941, Chua's illustrious career spanned multiple fields, leaving a lasting mark on Hong Kong's cultural and culinary landscapes. At just 14, he published his first article in Nanyang Siang Pau. He later moved to Japan to study film and settled in Hong Kong in 1963, where he worked with iconic studios like Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest. Among his notable film productions were Jackie Chan's Wheels on Meals, Armour of God, and Mr Nice Guy. Chua was a celebrated figure in food journalism, known for his discerning palate and dedication to uncovering the finest culinary experiences. He authored numerous travel journals and food critiques and hosted acclaimed shows such as Celebrity Talk Show, which featured Hong Kong's biggest stars of the era, including Leslie Cheung and Maggie Cheung. SCMP in its report said that in addition to his columns and books, Chua organised culinary tours across Asia and the world, sampling multiple dishes daily to identify and recommend the best local specialities. His influence extended to consulting on popular food documentaries such as A Bite of China and Once Upon a Bite. Despite personal challenges, including a severe hip injury and the loss of his wife in recent years, Chua continued to inspire through his reflections on life and food. His final memoir, Lived, released earlier this year, shared his vibrant experiences, resilience, and deep appreciation for gastronomy. According to the report, Chua's contributions earned him a place among the 'Four Talents of Hong Kong,' alongside literary and cultural giants Jin Yong, Ni Kuang, and James Wong. His legacy continues to shape the city's cultural and culinary heritage, marking the end of an era in Hong Kong's entertainment and food scene.
CNA
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Renowned Hong Kong-based Singaporean food critic Chua Lam dies at age 83
Chua Lam, one of Asia's most renowned food critics and columnists to make a mark on Hong Kong's entertainment and culinary scene, died on Wednesday (Jun 25), at the age of 83. His death was announced on Chua's Facebook account on Friday afternoon, with the social media post saying that he died peacefully at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital in the company of his family and friends. 'In accordance with Chua's wishes, no ceremony will be held, and his body was cremated to avoid disturbing his relatives and friends,' the post said. Chua was the author of dozens of books, including travel journals, food critiques and texts on life philosophies, and hosted several cuisine appreciation and travel shows. Born in Singapore in 1941, Chua developed an interest in film, arts and literature from a young age. He published his first article in newspaper Nanyang Siang Pau at the age of 14. Two years later, he left the city state to study in Japan and majored in film. After travelling around New York, Seoul, as well as cities in India and Nepal, he settled down in Hong Kong in 1963 and worked for several years in the film production industry for Shaw Brothers Studio and Golden Harvest. He produced flicks such as Jackie Chan's Wheels On Meals, Armour Of God and Mr Nice Guy. In 1989, he co-hosted Celebrity Talk Show on Asia Television with his friends Ni Kuang and James Wong Jim, which caused a sensation. The programme featured numerous Hong Kong movie stars and artists of the era, including Joey Wong Cho-Yee, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing and Maggie Cheung Man-yuk. Starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he entered the catering industry, including producing food and beverage reviews, as well as running his own restaurants. Chua was celebrated for his discerning palate and his dedication to unearthing the finest gastronomic experiences. In recent years, he organised special culinary tours across Asia and around the world. These tours often involved sampling dishes from four or five restaurants per day to identify and recommend the very best local speciality foods, a process he frequently detailed in his newspaper columns. He also served as a consultant for the popular mainland Chinese food documentaries A Bite Of China and Once Upon A Bite. Two years ago, while trying to help his wife up after a fall at their home, he suffered a severe hip injury that required surgery. His wife died while he was still recovering from the operation. Despite these challenges, Chua continued to reflect on life, a process that culminated in the release of his memoirs earlier this year, titled Lived. In the book, he shared his past experiences, his positive attitude towards life and his deep appreciation for food. In 2008, he once said: 'Death has never been taboo for me. It is inevitable. And I think we should learn how to prepare for our own death better. 'If I sensed that my time was about to end, I'd hold a big party and say goodbye to all my friends, then hide myself away. I have land in Chiang Mai. 'I would like my ashes scattered in Victoria Harbour, though.'
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pitch Perfect 4 Big Update: Anna Kendrick To Direct, Rebel Wilson's Fat Amy To Get Married?
Published By : Kashvi Raj Singh Bang Showbiz Rebel Wilson hopes Pitch Perfect 4 will go into production next year. Rebel Wilson is hoping her Pitch Perfect character, Fat Amy, will get married in the next movie. The actress played Amy in the original film and two sequels, and she's hoping a fourth movie will begin filming next year. She's revealed her big hope for the project is for her character to find love and walk down the aisle. When asked about what's next for Fat Amy, Rebel told Variety: 'I think there should be a wedding." Rebel also suggested that one of the cast members could move into the director's chair for the fourth film. She explained: 'There's a lot of us who are directors now. There are many candidates – Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Kay Cannon, who is the original writer and Elizabeth Banks, so we'll see. I'm about to direct another movie, so that keeps me busy until early next year. Hopefully, it'll [Pitch Perfect 4] go into production next year." Rebel opened up about her hopes for the new film while she was promoting her latest project, Bride Hard, which reteamed her with her Pitch Perfect co-star Anna Camp – and Rebel admitted their real-life friendship helped them onscreen. She said: 'We play a slightly different dynamic in this movie. In Pitch Perfect, she's very uptight, and I'm more the –what we call in comedy– the wavy line. In this one [Bride Hard], because I'm an operative, I'm more the straight line, and she's the wavy line, playing kind of a ditzy bride. It's good to switch our dynamics." She added: 'You can tell in the movie that we're such good friends. There's just good camaraderie. We shot this during the writer's strike, so some of the scenes weren't quite written. But because we were besties, we could play that and improvise that quite well." Rebel previously admitted she went into 'beast mode" in preparation for Bride Hard by embarking on an intense fitness plan. She told People: 'I often put my body on the line for physical comedy." The actress pushed herself to her physical limits in preparation for the new movie. However, Rebel actually enjoyed the challenge of getting herself in tip-top shape for Bride Hard. She said: 'I was pretty strong during this movie. I trained for a full five weeks and did conditioning for it, and then I had to be really kind of in beast mode, but I really enjoyed it, getting paid to almost be fit, which is really good." Rebel uses curling irons like nunchucks in the new movie, and she admitted taking inspiration from movie icon Jackie Chan. She told the publication: 'When I lived in South Africa, basically to pass the time, I would watch Jackie Chan videos and his comic timing, and I just loved all the movies. Even if they weren't subtitled and I couldn't even understand the dialogue, I just loved all his comedy-action scenes. She said: 'They were so good. So I guess that's why I originally picked up nunchucks, to try to be a bit like Jackie Chan." First Published:
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rebel Wilson wants her Pitch Perfect character to get married in new movie
Rebel Wilson is hoping her Pitch Perfect character Fat Amy will get married in the next movie. The actress played Amy in the original film and two sequels and she's hoping a fourth movie will begin filming next year and she's revealed her big hope for the project is for her character to find love and walk down the aisle. When asked about what's next for Fat Amy, Rebel told Variety: "I think there should be a wedding." Rebel also suggested that one of the castmembers could move into the director's chair for the fourth film. She explained: "There's a lot of us who are directors now. "There are many candidates – Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Kay Cannon, who is the original writer and Elizabeth Banks, so we'll see. I'm about to direct another movie, so that keeps me busy until early next year. Hopefully, it'll [Pitch Perfect 4] go into production next year.' Rebel opened up about her hopes for the new film while she was promoting her latest project Bride Hard, which reteamed her with her Pitch Perfect co-star Anna Camp - and Rebel admitted their real life friendship helped them onscreen. She said: "We play a slightly different dynamic in this movie. In Pitch Perfect, she's very uptight, and I'm more the –what we call in comedy– the wavy line. "In this one [Bride Hard], because I'm an operative, I'm more the straight line, and she's the wavy line, playing kind of a ditzy bride. It's good to switch of our dynamics. "You can tell in the movie that we're such good friends. There's just good camaraderie. We shot this during the writer's strike, so some of the scenes weren't quite written. But because we were besties, we could play that and improvise that quite well." Rebel previously admitted she went into "beast mode" in preparation for Bride Hard by embarking on an intense fitness plan. She told People: "I often put my body on the line for physical comedy." The actress pushed herself to her physical limits in preparation for the new movie. However, Rebel actually enjoyed the challenge of getting herself in tip-top shape for Bride Hard. She said: "I was pretty strong during this movie. I trained for a full five weeks and did conditioning for it, and then I had to be really kind of in beast mode, but I really enjoyed it, getting paid to almost be fit, which is really good." Rebel uses curling irons like nunchucks in the new movie, and she admitted taking inspiration from movie icon Jackie Chan. She told the publication: "When I lived in South Africa, basically to pass the time I would watch Jackie Chan videos and his comic timing, and I just loved all the movies. Even if they weren't subtitled and I couldn't even understand the dialogue, I just loved all his comedy-action scenes. "They were so good. So I guess that's why I originally picked up nunchucks, to try to be a bit like Jackie Chan."
