Former HK screen queen Lin Ching-hsia thanks mystery man with a conscience

On Thursday (Nov 3), Lin Ching-hsia celebrated her 68th birthday. Photo: Lin Ching-hsia/Weibo

Former Hong Kong screen goddess Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia has had an eventful week.

On Thursday (Nov 3), she celebrated her 68th birthday, one day after she was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Hong Kong. The honorary degree was given in recognition of her “contributions to arts and culture”, which include appearances in more than 100 films and four books.