Shu Qi (left) and Sam Hui paid tribute to Hong Kong firefighters. Photos: AFP, Handout
Taiwanese actress Shu Qi and Hong Kong singer Sam Hui have reacted to the deadly fire in Hong Kong.
A blaze broke out in the Wang Fuk Court high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong’s suburban Tai Po district at about 3pm on Nov 26, killing at least 55 people, including a firefighter, and leaving nearly 300 missing.
Shu Qi, who is in town for the Singapore International Film Festival where she will premiere her directorial debut Girl, wrote in Chinese on social media on Nov 27: “May the fire be put out soon and may everyone be safe and sound. Salutes to the brave firefighters. May the departed rest in peace.”
Hui posted a handwritten note on Instagram on Nov 26: “As a resident of Tai Po, I feel deeply for them. I hope all sectors will support and concentrate their efforts to assist the Fire Services Department in the rescue efforts. Pray for Hong Kong.”
Shu Qi’s husband, Hong Kong actor-director Stephen Fung, and singer-actor Nicholas Tse, also paid tribute to the Hong Kong firefighters on Instagram Stories.
Other Hong Kong celebrities such as singer-actress Gigi Leung, actress Cecilia Cheung, singers G.E.M. and Joey Yung posted their condolence and prayers.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh, actor Carlos Chan and his actress-wife Shiga Lin have postponed their planned events on Nov 27.
Malaysian born former Mediacorp actress Florence Tan, who is based in Hong Kong, wrote on Instagram on Nov 27: “We are safe.”
The fire has drawn widespread attention in Hong Kong, with several celebrities sharing information on community support on social media.
They include singers Sammi Cheng, Edmond Leung, Anson Kong, Kay Tse and Jade Kwan, actor William Chan, actress Elanne Kong as well as Twins pop stars Gillian Chung and Charlene Choi.
Meanwhile, K-pop music awards ceremony MAMA Awards 2025, returning to Hong Kong after seven years, is slated to proceed as scheduled. Held at the Kai Tak Stadium on Nov 28 and 29, the organisers said the two-day live show will be conducted in a more subdued and solemn manner.
It was reported that Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat and Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, who were scheduled to be prize presenters, have dropped out of the event.
According to South Korean publication Korea JoongAng Daily, K-pop acts including Stray Kids, G-Dragon, Tomorrow X Together, IVE, Enhypen and Riize have departed for Hong Kong either on Nov 26 or Nov 27. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
