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| Michelle Wai's Big Win at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards (Sohu) |
The 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards have wrapped up — and what a night it was, especially for Michelle Wai Sze-Nga, who finally clinched her first-ever Best Actress win for her stellar turn in The Last Dance.
In an industry that's always on the lookout for fresh faces and fresh energy, Michelle Wai's win felt like a breath of fresh air.
At 40 years old, she's no stranger to the scene, but this marks a major new chapter in her career.
Delivering a complex, emotionally layered performance in The Last Dance, Michelle Wai truly proved she's one of Hong Kong's most versatile talents.
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As she stepped up to collect her award, Michelle gave a heartfelt speech, thanking her family and her team for sticking by her through thick and thin.
With visible emotion, she said, "Today's encouragement will drive me to continue pushing myself. I am the actress, Michelle Wai."
And if that wasn't enough to melt hearts, her husband — a doctor she married not long ago — was spotted tearing up in the crowd.
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Safe to say it was a night full of love, pride and happy tears.
The Last Dance had more to celebrate, too, scooping up a total of five awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Chu Pak-hong, Best Screenplay, Best Original Film Music, and Best Original Film Song.
While it had a brilliant showing, the evening's biggest winner was Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, which absolutely dominated with nine major awards including Best Film, Best Director for Soi Cheang, and Best Cinematography.
As for Michelle Wai, this win has been a long time coming.
She kicked off her entertainment career back in 2007, first making a name for herself in modelling before transitioning into acting.
Over the years, she's built an impressive résumé across film and television, often praised for her relatable, down-to-earth characters.
From early roles in youth dramas to more serious, critically acclaimed performances, Michelle Wai has quietly but surely worked her way up the ranks.
Now, with a Best Actress trophy in her hands, she's firmly secured her place among Hong Kong cinema’s brightest leading ladies.
And by the looks of it, this is just the beginning of a whole new era for Michelle Wai.