The 61st Golden Horse Awards took place at the Taipei POP Music Center on the evening of the 23rd, where 29-year-old Hong Kong rising star Chung Yuk-ying stood out for her portrayal of the deaf girl “Seun” in “See How I Speak Today”, winning the Best Actress award for the first time.
Chung Yuk-ying took the stage to accept the award and said, “Hello everyone, my name is Chung Yuk-ying, a person who loves movies. I love every one of you here because you are the reason I fell in love with films.” She then put down the award suddenly and used sign language, saying, “Thanks to all the deaf people who have helped me, because this is a film that reflects the culture of deaf people in Hong Kong, without them, this film would not exist.”
“See How I Speak Today” tells the story of three deaf young people pursuing friendship, love, and self-discovery. Chung Yuk-ying’s portrayal of the deaf girl “Seun”, who has been using a cochlear implant since childhood, but still strives to learn spoken language to be a normal person, was remarkably realistic. Her performance, perfectly depicting a hearing-impaired person using a cochlear implant to communicate with the public, showcased her strong ability to mimic and left many audiences impressed.
Growing up in Hong Kong, Chung Yuk-ying, despite not coming from a drama school background and having only 6 years of acting experience, consistently demonstrates outstanding acting skills. In 2020, she made her debut in the dark comedy-drama film “Twilight’s Kite”, earning nominations for Best New Actor and Best Supporting Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards. In the previous Golden Horse Awards, she was nominated for Best Actress with “Lyrics L”, but unfortunately did not win. This time, she defeated seasoned veterans like Sylvia Chang and Sandra Ng to finally bring home her first Golden Horse Award, showcasing her undeniable talent.
According to reports from Hong Kong media, Chung Yuk-ying, who has solidified her position in the Hong Kong film industry, is also a multi-talented individual across different fields. Not only has she worked as a DJ, but she has also written nearly a hundred Cantonese songs under the pen name “Chung Says”. Interestingly, in a life imitates art scenario, Chung Yuk-ying’s character in last year’s Golden Horse-nominated film “Lyrics L” was actually based on the protagonist written by the screenwriter and director Wong Ki-lam, adding a layer of authenticity to her performance.