Former Hong Kong actress Amy Yip recently hosted a lavish Chinese New Year dinner, bringing together many celebrity friends, including Raymond Wong, Philip Chan, Lelia Chow and more.
The 58-year-old went all out to make the evening memorable, organising a series of games and lucky draws, where winners walked away with red packets.
In a recent interview, Yip expressed how thrilled she was that everyone left the gathering feeling satisfied and happy.
“I’m so grateful because each time I send out invitations to my dinner, most people usually decline due to other commitments,” she said.
A huge challenge she faces when hosting dinners, Yip admitted, is selecting the menu.
For this gathering in Hong Kong, the former Category III star specially ordered two patin fish, each weighing nearly 6kg, flown in from Malaysia.
“The flesh was tender and not greasy at all. The natural fish oil made it smooth and delicate. Everyone couldn’t stop praising the taste after their first bite,” she said.
This isn’t Yip’s first time sourcing fish from Malaysia.
Last September, she personally arranged for a 1.8kg empurau fish to be shipped from Malaysia for a dinner party in Hong Kong.
Dubbed the “King of the River”, the empurau or Tor tambroides, is touted as the most expensive freshwater fish in Malaysia, with prices reaching thousands per kg.
At the interview, Yip reflected on her biggest accomplishment last year – receiving the Most Iconic Actress of the 80s Era laurel from the Malaysia Dato Foundation, which recognises individuals for their contributions in various fields.
She also expressed optimism about the growth of her hotel business in Malaysia.
In August 2024, Yip opened her first boutique hotel, The Leith, in Penang.
Then, in December, she invested in a second hotel in the state – a durian-themed establishment, said to be the first of its kind in South-East Asia. It’s currently under construction.
“I hope the connections I’ve built over the years in the entertainment industry will help my hotels grow,” she said.
