China News Service, Hong Kong, March 28 (Reporter Han Xingtong) The Hong Kong Film Awards Association announced on the 28th that the "Lifetime Achievement Award" of this year's Academy Awards will be awarded to Sammo Hung, who has dominated the Hong Kong film industry for more than 60 years.
In order to commend outstanding filmmakers who have made outstanding contributions to the Hong Kong industry over the years, the Hong Kong Film Awards has specially set up hall-level honors "Lifetime Achievement Award" and "Professional Spirit Award". The association announced on the same day that Sammo Hung was awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at this year's Academy Awards, while Tang Ping, who has been in film costume management for more than 40 years, was awarded the "Professional Spirit Award".
The association stated that Sammo Hung is a film producer, director, action director and actor who has been involved in the Hong Kong film industry for more than 60 years. Sammo Hung's films have won the love and appreciation of global audiences for their unique martial arts style and deft and agile movements. Hong Kong martial arts action movies have become popular all over the world since the 1980s, and Sammo Hung has played an important role in this.
The association stated that Sammo Hung led and promoted the development of Hong Kong action films with his versatility and tireless spirit, making him one of the most influential figures in the Hong Kong film industry.
Prior to this, Sammo Hung had won the "Best Actor" award at the Hong Kong Film Awards twice and the "Best Action Choreography" award four times.
Tang Ping is a film costume manager. She was originally engaged in garment making. She joined the behind-the-scenes team of Hong Kong film production at the age of 27. It has been more than 43 years since then. She has participated in more than 400 films and has rich experience. The association said that after nearly half a century in the industry, Tang Ping has always been dedicated, dedicated and happy. She has not yet given up, and she won the "Professional Spirit Award" at the Academy Awards, which is an encouragement for her to continue to do a good job in costume work for every drama.
Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards Association, Ye Dongsheng, congratulated Sammo Hung and Tang Ping on behalf of the board of directors that day, paying tribute to Sammo Hung’s contribution to leading and promoting Hong Kong martial arts action films, and Tang Ping’s professional attitude in focusing on behind-the-scenes work in Hong Kong films. (over)