Kevin Yeung congratulates Andy Lau on garnering Special Tribute Award in Toronto International Film Festival

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kevin Yeung, today (August 24) congratulated multitalented Hong Kong artiste Andy Lau on garnering the Special Tribute Award at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.

Yeung said, "Andy Lau has made great contributions to Hong Kong films and music. We sincerely congratulate Lau on earning this well-deserved title. Apart from showcasing Hong Kong's cultural soft power, Lau, who demonstrates a responsible and professional work attitude, is also a role model for young people."

Yeung added that Hong Kong movies and filmmakers have gained recognition among their counterparts worldwide by winning a number of international awards in recent years, and that the Government and the Hong Kong Film Development Council will continue to provide support on various fronts and push for the sustainable development of the industry.