HK director Wong Jing draws mixed reactions after questioning Tony Leung's best actor win


Hong Kong director Wong Jing (left) is urging Tony Leung to step aside and give opportunities to younger talents. Photos: Wong Jing/Weibo, Handout

Hong Kong director Wong Jing has received mixed reactions over his comment on Tony Leung Chiu Wai's latest win at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards.

On April 14, Leung, 61, took home the best actor laurel for a record sixth time for his performance as the flamboyant con man Henry Ching in The Goldfinger.

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