Angelababy, a Hong Kong-based actress who rose to fame in the entertainment industry, recently appeared as a presenter at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony on the 14th. It was a rare public appearance for her, and during the red carpet interview, she not only talked about her son “Little Sponge,” but also faced questions about potential mainland China bans. However, she gracefully declined to comment on the latter, stating, “It’s better not to talk about those things.”
At the “42nd Hong Kong Film Awards,” Charlene Yu won the Best Actress award for “Under the Sun,” while Tony Leung took home the Best Actor award for the sixth time for his role in “Finger Man.” Carina Lau accepted the award on behalf of her husband, Tony Leung, who was filming in Germany, and praised him as a “great actor.” Despite the accolades, the humble Tony Leung expressed his humility, repeatedly denying the label of greatness and insisting he’s just a good actor.
While some audience members expressed disappointment that after over 30 years in the industry, Anthony Wong did not win the Best Actor award for the first time, even director Wong Jing urged Tony Leung, who has won the award six times, to “declare not to receive awards anymore.” However, public opinion generally acknowledges that award evaluations have always been like this, with some winning and others being left out, something many veterans in the film industry can understand.
However, amidst the award outcomes, the focus of attention at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards was on Angelababy. Her surprise appearance, after a long hiatus from the public eye, walking the red carpet with David Fung and presenting together left many bewildered.
In an interview, Angelababy mentioned that she had been in Hong Kong for three days and was about to rush back to Shanghai because her son, in first grade, “Little Sponge,” had exams coming up. Despite having tutors for her child, she emphasized the importance of her own involvement in his education, stating that while he may have a tutor, she is not afraid to step in and teach him herself.
When asked if she was a “tiger mom,” Angelababy shared that her parenting style involves a mix of sternness and tenderness. She remarked that she is kind to her son, but also maintains discipline, saying, “Because he fears only me in the family. When I need to be strict, I am very strict. It’s worth being tough for him to grow up with rules and good grades.”
Refusing to address the controversies surrounding her alleged ban in mainland China, Angelababy simply said, “It’s better not to talk about those things,” before briskly leaving the scene.
Speculation arose among netizens about Angelababy’s future prospects in Hong Kong, considering her origin in the Hong Kong entertainment industry and her potential for maintaining a presence there.
In fact, it has been a decade since Angelababy last attended the Hong Kong Film Awards, and when asked if she would return to Hong Kong for filming in the future, she responded that it is still under discussion. Fans are curious to see if after so many ups and downs, Angelababy can make a successful comeback in the industry.
Since her divorce announcement with Huang Xiaoming in January 2022, Angelababy’s every move has been under heightened scrutiny. Recently, she was reported to have attended a “crazy horse show” in Paris during Fashion Week to watch BLACKPINK member Lisa, which resulted in her Weibo account remaining inactive, deleted appearances on shows, banned advertisements, and a downgrade in her social media status from a verified account with 105 million followers to a regular account with a yellow tick mark. Additionally, she was absent from the recording of “Keep Running 12” and was not officially recognized at Shanghai Fashion Week.
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