Tearful Moment! Tony Leung Receives Venice Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award
2023-09-02
According to Hollywood Observer, actor Tony Leung has just been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion Award at the 80th Venice Film Festival. At the awards ceremony, Tony Leung couldn't hold back his tears of joy as he exclaimed, "This truly moves me beyond words! I want to sincerely thank the highly respected director and friend, Lee Ang, as well as the Venice Film Festival for this incredible honor. I also want to express my gratitude to my wife, family, and friends around the world, and to the Hong Kong film industry for nurturing me. I am more than willing to share this award with everyone I have collaborated with over the past 41 years and dedicate it to Hong Kong cinema. Thank you all once again."
Director Lee Ang delivered a heartfelt speech at the awards ceremony, saying, "Tony Leung has received numerous awards and honors, all of which are well-deserved because he elevates every film he is a part of. From my personal experience, he is a dream actor for any director. His gaze holds a power that can truly touch the heart, and this goes beyond just his acting abilities. It's the shimmering soul in his eyes. His single glance can speak volumes, surpassing many actors' lengthy monologues. It ignites your dreams and imagination. That's the essence of his enchanting soul."
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