Hong Kong Film Awards 2026 winners at a glance! “Sons of the Neon Night” sweeps 8 awards, Shu Qi wins again as a “newcomer”!
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Over the past year, films have flourished in every direction: Shu Qi made her directorial debut with striking creative force, while the long-awaited film adaptation of “A Step into the Past” finally unveiled itself. Each work reflects filmmakers’ dedication and passion. Tonight, we not only witnessed the crowning moments for Best Actor and Best Actress, but also the moving sight of a new generation of filmmakers taking up the torch. With so many formidable contenders, who ultimately took home the major awards? Below, we’ll update you with the full list of winners at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, as we pay tribute to these heroes lighting up the silver screen!
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Best Film: “Goodbye UFO”
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Other nominees:
“Elsewhere”
“Goodbye UFO”
“Sons of the Neon Night”
“A Step into the Past”
“The Murderer”
Best Actor: Tony Leung Ka-fai, “Chasing the Wind”
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Other nominees:
Louis Koo, “Private Detective”
Louis Cheung, “Golden Boy”
Louis Koo, “A Step into the Past”
Carlos Chan, “A Love Like Mine”
Best Actress: Fish Liew, “A Love Like Mine”
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Other nominees:
Ma Li, “Dumpling Queen”
Hui Eun-yi, “Ring Finger”
Zhang Ziyi, “The Murderer”
Fala Chen, “Redeeming Dreams”
Best Supporting Actor: Alex To, “Sons of the Neon Night”
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Other nominees:
Chan Charm-man, “The Bizarre UFO Murder Case”
Ben Yuen, “Dumpling Queen”
Wong Yau-nam, “Goodbye UFO”
Yeung For-lun, “The Daredevil”
Best Supporting Actress: Michelle Wai, “Goodbye UFO”
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Other nominees:
Joyce Tang, “A Step into the Past”
Nina Paw, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Kara Wai, “Dumpling Queen”
Tang To, “An Extraordinary Girl”
Best New Performer: Tang To, “An Extraordinary Girl”
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Other nominees:
Priscilla Wong, “Golden Boy”
Lee Chak-kwan, “Chasing the Wind”
Chow Tsz-yuet, “The Second Half Turnaround”
So Tsz-yin, “For Alice”
Best New Director: Shu Qi, “Girl”
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Other nominees:
Ng Kai-chung, “Elsewhere”
Kung Chiu-hing, “Another Year, Another Day”
Juno Mak, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Kok Kar-hei and Lee Chun-kit, “The Bizarre UFO Murder Case”
Best Director: Leung Pak-kin, “Goodbye UFO”
Other nominees:
Lee Tsz-chun and Chow Man-yu, “Private Detective”
Ng Kai-chung, “Elsewhere”
Peter Chan and Han Shuai, “The Murderer”
Shu Qi, “Girl”
Best Cinematography: Sion Michel and Richard Bluck, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Other nominees:
Yoyo Yip, “Girl”
Leung Ming-ka, “Goodbye UFO”
Tse Chung-to, “A Step into the Past”
Pao Hsueh-li, “The Murderer”
Best Film Editing: William Chang, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Other nominees:
Xu Hongyu, Chow Yuen, and Dudu, “Goodbye UFO”
Zhang Yibo, “Chasing the Wind”
Wong Hoi and Luk Chi-ho, “A Step into the Past”
William Chang and Zhang Yibo, “The Murderer”
Best Art Direction: Juno Mak, Hai Chung-man, Chau Sai-hung, and Jona Sees, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Other nominees:
Cheung Siu-tat, “Elsewhere”
Man Lim-chung and Tsang Ka-pik, “Another Year, Another Day”
Lam Wai-kin, “A Step into the Past”
Sun Li and Lau Man-hung, “The Murderer”
Best Costume and Styling Design: Pao Pak-kit and Wang Zhi, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Other nominees:
Man Lim-chung and So Chun-yan, “Another Year, Another Day”
Cheung Siu-hong, “A Step into the Past”
Ng Li-lu, “The Murderer”
Wong Po-yi, “Redeeming Dreams”
Best Action Choreography: So Hung, “Chasing the Wind”
Other nominees:
Jack Wong, “Golden Boy”
Tang Sui-wah and Hung Yan-yan, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Sammo Hung, “A Step into the Past”
Law Ho-ming, “Electric Shock”
Best Sound Design: Nopawat Likitwong, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol, and Dhanarat Dhitirojana, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Other nominees:
Yiu Chun-hin and Cheung Man-hoi, “Elsewhere”
Wong Yin-wai and Lau Pui-yee, “Chasing the Wind”
Shek Chun-kin, “A Step into the Past”
James Ashton, “Operation Flood Dragon”
Best Visual Effects: Enok, Eugene Yu, Chow Kin-hung, and Lai Tsz-fei, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Other nominees:
Chan Tik-hong, “Goodbye UFO”
Kok Wai-ting, Lam Chun-yu, Yu Kwok-leung, and Kok Tai, “A Step into the Past”
Leung Chung-man, “Electric Shock”
Yeung Man-kit and Yeung Man-kit, “Redeeming Dreams”
Best Original Film Score: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Nate Connelly, “Sons of the Neon Night”
Other nominees:
Chau Li-ting, CMgroovy, and Vicky Fung, “Elsewhere”
Chu Oi-bun, “Another Year, Another Day”
Tsui Chin-hung, “Goodbye UFO”
Chan Kwong-wing, Chan Wing-him, and Lai Ming-long, “A Step into the Past”
Best Original Film Song: “Wah Fu No. 1,” “Goodbye UFO”
Other nominees:
“Ordinary People,” “An Extraordinary Girl”
“The Instant of an Instant,” “Another Year, Another Day”
“Forever Sleepless,” “Redeeming Dreams”
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