Leung Ka-fai won his fifth best actor award at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards on April 19, 2026.
Leung Ka-fai becomes second-most awarded male lead in Hong Kong Film Awards history
Leung received the honor for his performance in the film Chasing the Wind, marking his fifth win in the best actor category. At 68 years old, he now ranks second only to Tony Leung Chiu-wai in total best actor wins. The ceremony took place at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, where other major awards were also presented.
Shu Qi and Teddy Robin earn first-time wins in directing and supporting categories
Shu Qi won best new director for her debut film The Girl, calling the recognition a surreal moment after 29 years in the industry. Teddy Robin, nominated for the first time for his role in Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain, took home best supporting actor and thanked director Dante Lam and Leung Ka-fai for their guidance.
Goodbye UFO sweeps top prizes including best picture and director
The film Goodbye UFO won five awards, including best picture, best director, best screenplay, best supporting actress, and best original film song. It was the most-awarded film of the ceremony. Lifetime achievement honors were presented to Zhu Jiaxin, known as the father of Hong Kong cinema special effects, with the award presented by Andy Lau and Liu Weiqiang.
How many times has Leung Ka-fai won the best actor award at the Hong Kong Film Awards?
Leung Ka-fai has won the best actor award five times, as of the 44th ceremony in 2026.
Which film won the most awards at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards?
The film Goodbye UFO won five awards, the highest number for any film at the ceremony.