There’s much to be said about Tony Leung Chiu-wai, but for a man of his calibre, no amount of words will be enough to do him justice. Having had a career spanning several decades, Leung is undoubtedly an iconic figure. Well-loved for his remarkable versatility and intense on-screen presence, he has captivated audiences with his stellar performances in a wide range of roles, from romantic leads as seen in 2000’s In the Mood for Love, to complex characters in crime dramas like 2002’s Infernal Affairs.
The 61-year-old But as the unstoppable force that the world has recognised him to be, he later went on to win the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2023, for which he received a prolonged standing ovation as he was the first Chinese actor to accomplish such a feat—and rightfully so.
