July 1
Announced by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
List of Honoured and Appointed Justices of the Peace in 2024
Actor Andy Lau was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star
On the same day, the honours list was published in the HKSAR Government Gazette, which was the 27th honours list since Hong Kong's return to the motherland. This year, a total of 502 persons were honoured and commended by the Chief Executive, and 59 persons were appointed as Justices of the Peace by the Chief Executive.
Andy Lau data map. Photo by Chinanews reporter Yu Ruidong
He has been awarded many awards
As early as 2004, Andy Lau was awarded the Medal of Honor, in 2008 he was appointed as an Unofficial Justice of the Peace, and in 2016 Andy Lau was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star. This time, he was upgraded again and was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star.
Andy Lau's award speech reads: Mr. Lau has been engaged in acting for more than 40 years and is well-known in the entertainment industry. Known as one of the "Four Kings" of Hong Kong music, he has appeared in more than 170 films and won numerous awards, and was elected vice chairman of the China Film Association in 2024. Over the years, Mr. Lau has been awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star for his devotion to public welfare, supporting the development of sports for people with disabilities, and establishing a charitable foundation to support the underprivileged.
Where there are Chinese people, their name is legendary
This is true. Andy Lau is known as the "model worker" in the Chinese film industry, and has participated in more than 170 films, with good box office and word-of-mouth, including many masterpieces such as "Infernal Affairs", "Heavenly Love" and "Dark War". Andy Lau has won the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor three times.
The picture shows stills from the movie "Infernal Affairs". Courtesy of the Hong Kong Film Archive
Public welfare activities have become an important part of his life. Andy Lau once emphasized in an interview with the media, "The work of delivering love must continue." As early as 1994, he had established the Andy Lau Charity Foundation, and after the Wenchuan earthquake in 2008, Andy Lau convened a charity performance in Hong Kong to raise funds and went to the front line of disaster relief to express condolences.
In 2005, Andy Lau launched the "Asian Rising Star Director Scheme" to sponsor six young Asian directors to direct films, including the acclaimed "Crazy Stone".
At the same time, as a superstar in the music industry, Andy Lau has been singing and holding concerts tirelessly since he first released the record in 1985, and is deeply loved by music fans.
The picture shows Andy Lau attending the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony as the guest of honor. Photo by Chinanews reporter Li Zhihua
Source: China News Network