Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong explained

Avenue of Stars
Location:Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Type:Entertainment hall of fame
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The Avenue of Stars, modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is an avenue located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. It honours celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry.[1]

History

Establishment

In 1982, the New World Group built a promenade along the waterfront around the New World Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. In 2004, the Group announced it would spend HK$40 million to build the Avenue of Stars, a project supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Tourism Commission, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government and the Hong Kong Film Awards Association.

The avenue was opened to the general public on 28 April 2004 with an opening ceremony held the previous day, 27 April 2004. The opening ceremony was presided over by a number of government and industry figures, including Henry Tang (Financial Secretary), Stephen Ip (Secretary for Economic Development and Labour), Patrick Ho (Secretary of Home Affairs), Selina Chow (Chair of Hong Kong Tourism Board), Manfred Wong (Director/Actor), and Cheng Yu-tung (Chair of New World Group); in which the privately funded avenue was handed over to the Hong Kong SAR government as public property. At opening, the avenue honoured an initial 73 inductees elected by the Hong Kong Film Awards Association and the readers of City Entertainment.

Redevelopment controversy

See also: Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden. After having managed the avenue for 11 years, its contract is due to expire. It was announced in August 2015 that the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong government would redevelop and expand the avenue jointly with the company.[2] The Hong Kong government declared that the enhancement project would contain limited commercial appeal, and no luxury shops or high-end restaurants would be added.[3] The walkway, very popular with tourists, is to be closed off and relocated to the Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden temporarily for three years while the expansion is undertaken.[4]

The decision to award the contract for the redevelopment to the company without putting it out to tender, on the justification that the project was non-profit, sparked controversy locally.[5] Residents' groups and other development companies owning properties adjacent to the walk expressed discontent, whilst the LCSD claimed that consultations with the local district council had been favourable.[6] In an apparent attempt to de-fuse the public furore at the apparent collusion between government and big business, the government promised a public consultation.[7]

Renovation

On 31 January 2019, the Avenue was reopened to the public after three years of renovation, redesigned by New York High Line architect James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) together with other international and local designers.[8]

Description

The Avenue of Stars is the eastern node of several tourist attractions along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. In addition to the promenade and New World Centre, a number of attractions exist including the Museum of Art, Space Museum, Cultural Centre and the Clock Tower.

Entering from Salisbury Garden, a 4.5-metre-tall replica of the statuette given to winners at the Hong Kong Film Awards greets visitors. Along the 440-metre promenade, the story of Hong Kong's one hundred years of cinematic history is told through inscriptions printed on nine red pillars. Set into the promenade are plaques honouring the celebrities. Some plaques contain hand prints and autographs of the stars set in cement, but most of the plaques only contain celebrities' names as they are now deceased. A 2.5-metre bronze statue of Bruce Lee was erected along the Avenue of Stars in 2005. In 2014, a bronze statue of Anita Mui was erected along the Avenue of Stars.

The promenade commands a panoramic view across Victoria Harbour. At night, it is a popular viewing place for the Symphony of Lights display.

A large replica of the 2008 Summer Olympics torch will be on permanent display here.

List of stars

The following people have received plaques on the avenue of stars.[9]
Note: People in the list who were born before 1949 in the Republic of China are not from modern day Taiwan, but from mainland China, which the Republic of China encompassed until the end of the last civil war.

Name Place of birth Residence Genre Notes Picture
1. Lai Man-Wai (1893–1953) Japan Hong Kong silent film actor; later as producer and director married to Florence Lim – deceased
2. Florence Lim (1905–1979) Victoria, Canada Hong Kong actress married to Lai Man-Wai – deceased
3. Butterfly Hu (1907 or 1908–1989) Shanghai, Republic of China Hong Kong actress star from 1924 to 1960s – deceased
4. Sir Run Run Shaw (1907–2014) Ningbo, Imperial China Hong Kong deceased
5. Wong Man Lei (1913–1998)Hong Kong Hong Kong silent film actress, actress started with Ji Nan Film Company and later with TVB and RTV; Chief Executive of South China Film Industry Workers Union; Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Awards (1995) – deceased
6. Zhu Shi Lin (1899–1967) Taicang, Republic of China Hong Kong film director deceased
7. Tso Tat Wah (1915–2007) Taishan, Guangdong, Republic of China Hong Kong actor deceased
8. Lo Duen (1911–2000) Hong Kong Hong Kong actor and scriptwriter Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Critics'Association (1998) – deceased[10]
9. Griffin Yue Feng (1909–1999) Shanghai, Republic of China Hong Kong actor and Huangmei opera star Lifetime Achievement Award by the Film Directors' Guild (1991) – deceased
10. Kwan Tak-hing (1905–1996) Guangzhou, Republic of China Singapore actor deceased
11. Cheung Wood Yau (1910–1985) Hong Kong Hong Kong Cantonese opera star opera star 1940 and 1950s; later joined TVB and retired 1982 – deceased [11]
12. Ng Cho Fan (1910–1993) Hong Kong Canada actor Greatest Individual Achievement Award given by the Cultural Ministry of the People's Republic of China [12]
13. Tang Wing Cheung (1916–1997) Shunde, Guangdong, Republic of China Hong Kong Cantonese opera star Opera King of Charity – deceased
14.Pak Yin (1920–1987) Guangzhou, China Hong Kong actress retired 1964 – deceased
15. Zhou Xuan (1920–1957) Changzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong singer and film actress deceased
16. Cheung Ying (1919–1984) Fujian, Republic of China Hong Kong actor died in Canada 1984
17. Lee Tit (1913–1996) Hong Kong Hong Kong actor star 1930s and 1940s; Lifetime Achievement Award by the Film Directors'Guild (1995) [13]
18. Wu Pang (1909–2000) Shanghai, Republic of China Hong Kong director directed 58 Wong Fei Hung films – deceased
19. Yam Kim-fai (1912–1989) Nanhai, Republic of China Hong Kong opera star deceased
20. Shek Kin (1913–2009) Panyu, Guangdong, Republic of China Hong Kong film and TV actor deceased
21. Li Li-hua (1924–2017) Heibei, Republic of China Hong Kong and United States actress deceased
22. Bai Guang (1921–1999) Beijing, Republic of China Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia singer and actress deceased
23. Ng Wui (1913–1996) Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong director and actor actor and co-founder of Union Film Enterprise Ltd; starred in over 100 films and directed over 200 films; later with RTV – deceased
24. Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong Chinese opera star
25. Hung Sin Nui (1924–2013) Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong and China singer and actress deceased
26. Chun Kim (1926–1969) Hong Kong Hong Kong writer and director founded Kong Ngee Co[14]
27. Yu So-chow (1930–2017) Beijing, Republic of China Hong Kong and San Francisco, United States Chinese opera deceased
28. Leung Sing Poh (1908–1981) Hong Kong Hong Kong Cantonese opera star later with TVB; award MBE 1976
29. Tang Kei Chen (1912–1991) Taiwan Hong Kongradio anchor and radio actor/comedian; moved to Canada 1975 deceased
30. Tang Pik-wan (1924–1991) Sanshui, Guangdong, Republic of China Hong Kong Cantonese opera star/actress deceased [15]
31. Hong Kong Hong Kong Chinese opera [16]
32. Miranda Yang (1933–2016) Shanghai, Republic of China Hong Kong actress and producer deceased
33. Linda Ching (Lin Dai) (1934–1964) Guilin, Guangxi, Republic of China Hong Kong actress took her own life in 1964 – deceased
34. Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong actor, director
35. Ms Lucilla Yu Ming (1932–1996) Hong Kong Hong Kong Cantonese opera star and actress retired 1964
36. Guangdong, Republic of China Hong Kong and Vancouver, Canada Hong Kong film and TV actor, screenwriter, producer
37. Li Han-hsiang (1926–1996) Jinxi, Liaoning, Republic of China Hong Kong director died of a heart attack in 1996 [17]
38. Loke Wan Tho (1915–1964) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Taiwan cinema owner deceased
39. Roy Chiao (1927–1999) Shanghai, Republic of China Seattle, United States actor interpreter for the US Army during the Korean War – deceased
40. Patricia Lam Fung (1941–1976) Hong Kong Hong Kong retired 1967 and died 1976 [18]
41. Chang Cheh (1923–2002) Shanghai, Republic of China Hong Kong film director deceased
42. Chor Yuen (1934–2022) Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong actor deceased
43. King Hu (1932–1997) Beijing, Republic of China Taiwan and Hong Kong director deceased
44. Shantou, Republic of China Hong Kong opera star
45. Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong actress and singer [19]
46. Suzhou, Jiangsu Republic of China actress
47. Sandakan, North Borneo Hong Kong film and TV actress [20]
48. Jimmy Wang Yu (1943–2022) Wuxi, Jiangsu, Republic of China Hong Kong actor, producer, director, and screenwriter deceased
49. Xinhu, Republic of China Hong Kong actor
50. Hong Kong Hong Kong and Vancouver, Canada actor
51. Leonard Ho Kwong Cheong (1925–1998) Hong Kong Hong Kong publicity officer and production officer at Shaw Brothers later vice-chairman at Golden Harvest – deceased
52. Raymond Chow (1927–2018) Hong Kong Hong Kong film director deceased
53. Bruce Lee (1940–1973) San Francisco, United States Hong Kong martial artist, actor Founder of Jeet Kune Do, voted Greatest Martial Artist of All Time – deceased
54. Hong Kong Hong Kong director
55. Panyu, Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong comedian, director and screenwriter
56. Hong Kong Hong Kong actor and Hong Kong pop singer
57. Taipei, Taiwan actress
58. Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong actor
59. Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong film actor
60. Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong film director
61. Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong director and martial arts choreographer
62. Anshan, Liaoning, Republic of China Hong Kong director
63. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Vietnam.svg Saigon, South Vietnam Hong Kong director
64. Hong Kong Hong Kong TV and film actor [21]
65. Leslie Cheung (1956–2003) Hong Kong Hong Kong, Vancouver, Canada Cantopop singer and film actor deceased [22]
66. Hong Kong Hong Kong Cantopop singer and film actor
67. Beijing, China Hong Kong and Singapore film actor
68. Hong Kong Hong Kong and United Kingdom TV and film actress
69. Anita Mui (1963–2003) Hong Kong Hong Kong and Vancouver, Canada Cantopop singer and film actress deceased[23]
70. Hong Kong Hong Kong TV and film actor
71. Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Hong Kong film actress
72. Shanghai, China Hong Kong director [24]
73. Hong Kong Hong Kong director and film actor [25]
74. Ms Tsi Lo Lin (1924–2015) Hong Kong Hong Kong actress deceased.[26]
75. Mr Lam Kar Sing (1933–2015) Hong Kong Hong Kong Chinese opera actor deceased[27]
76. Wong Tin-lam (1927–2010) Shanghai, Republic of China Hong Kong scriptwriter, producer, director, and actor deceased
77. Mr Bow Fong (1922–2006) Hong Kong Hong Kong actor [28]
78. Lau Kar-leung (1934–2013) Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong film and TV actor deceased
79. Jiangzu, Republic of China Hong Kong movie actress wife of actor Fu Chi[29]
80. Liaoning, Republic of China Hong Kong actor and director husband of Shek Wai[30]
81. Shanghai, Republic of China Hong Kong actress and singer
82. Patsy Kar (1935–2022)Hong Kong Bangkok, Thailand actress deceased[31]
83. Kwan Shan (1933–2012) Shenyang, Liaoning, Republic of China Hong Kong actor deceased[32]
84. Lo Wai (1918–1996) Jiangsu, Republic of China Hong Kong actor deceased
85. Macau Hong Kong martial arts coordinator for Chinese Opera and movie choreographer [33]
86. Nee Kwong (1935–2022) Ningbo, Zhejiang, Republic of China Hong Kong novelist and screenwriter
87. James Wong (1941–2004) Panyu, Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong lyricist and writer deceased
88. Taishan, Guangzhou, Republic of China Hong Kong producer, director, actor, and presenter [34]
89. Hong Kong Hong Kong film and TV actor, TVB MC
90. Hong Kong Hong Kong film editor, production designer, and art director
91. Hong Kong Hong Kong film actor
92. Hong Kong Hong Kong TV and film actor
93. Hong Kong Hong Kong film actress
94. Lai Pak-hoi (1889–1950) Xinhui, Guangdong, Imperial China Hong Kong actor and producer deceased [35]
95. Kenneth Tsang (1935–2022) Shanghai, Republic of China Hong Kong TV and film actor
96. Chiayi, Taiwan Taiwan film actress
97. Hong Kong Hong Kong Cantopop singer and film actor [36]
98. Hong Kong Hong Kong TV and film actor
99. Hong Kong Hong Kong TV and film actor, Cantopop singer [37]
100.Shenyang, Liaoning, China China and Singapore film actress
101.Beijing, China Hong Kong TV and film actor, Cantopop singer
102.Dapengcheng, Guangdong, Republic of China Hong Kong singer and film actress
103.Hong Kong Hong Kong actor and film producer
104.Shandong, China Hong Kong film actress
105.Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Hong Kong TV and film actress
106.Hong Kong Hong Kong TV and film actor
107.Hong Kong Hong Kong, Vancouver, Canada Singer and actor son of actor Patrick Tse[38]
108.Hong Kong Hong Kong Cartoon character created by Brian Tse and Alice Mak[39]
109.Hong Kong Hong Kong, China, Taiwan Actress [40]
110.Hong Kong Hong Kong Actress, TV Host [41]
111.Hong Kong, Chonghou Hong Kong Actress & Singer
112.British Hong Kong Hong Kong, London Actress, Film Director and Producer
113.Hong Kong, Canada Hong Kong, British Actress Dedicated to the World War II soldier who died at age 34
114.Hong Kong Hong Kong, Shangchou Actress, show host Who was married to Henry Fong
115.Hong Kong, Sai Ying Pun Hong Kong, Tsan Yuk Actress & Singer
116.Hong Kong, British Hong Kong Actress [42]
117.Hong Kong Hong Kong, Simei Singer, actor
118.British Hong Kong Actor, Director Who won the Favourite Television Character of TVB Anniversary Awards.
119.Hong Kong Hong Kong Actress Who competed at the Miss Hong Kong 1979 pageant.
120.British Hong Kong Hong Kong Actress She was named one of the Five Beauties of TVB.
121.Alex Law (1953-2022) British Hong Kong Hong Kong Director, Screenwriter, Producer Who educated with Mabel Cheung on many films.
122.Hong Kong Hong Kong Actress Kiki moved back to TVB.
123.Kathy Chow (1966-2023) Hong Kong Beijing, China Actress, singer deceased
124.Hong Kong Hong Kong Actor, director, singer Cheung was still working at ATV.
125.Hong Kong British Hong Kong Actor, producer, singer Chan had lots of TV shows and films.

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. DeWolf, Christopher "9 Hong Kong tourist traps – for better or worse" . CNN Go. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  2. http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=5&art_id=160695&sid=44880224&con_type=1&d_str=20150831&fc=1{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  3. Web site: Hong Kong Avenue of Stars expansion won't feature luxury shops or posh restaurants, top officials says amid outcry. 15 June 2016. 27 Aug 2015. Fanny W. Y. . Fung. South China Morning Post.
  4. Web site: Lights out for Avenue of Stars as iconic Hong Kong site set to shut down for three years despite public outcry. 21 August 2015 . 15 June 2016.
  5. Web site: Public outcry over Avenue of Stars plan is a message to the Hong Kong government: no bending of the rules will be tolerated. 31 August 2015 . 15 June 2016.
  6. Web site: Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront enhancement plan faces opposition. 11 August 2015. 15 June 2016.
  7. Web site: Hong Kong government pledges consultation on controversial Avenue of Stars revamp. September 2015 . 15 June 2016.
  8. News: Hong Kong Avenue Of Stars reopens with new look. Hannah Grogan. 2019-02-01. Architect. 2019-05-17.
  9. Web site: Avenue of Stars . AOS Management Ltd . 9 November 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109161418/http://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/eng/avenue.asp . 9 November 2013 . dmy .
  10. Web site: Mr Lo Duen, Actor's Script . avenueofstars.com.hk . December 31, 2020.
  11. Web site: Mr Cheung Wood Yau, 1910–1985, Actor . avenueofstars.com.hk . June 4, 2021.
  12. Web site: Mr Ng Cho Fan, Actor's Game . avenueofstars.com.hk . October 31, 2020.
  13. Web site: Mr Lee Tit, 1913–1996, Director . avenueofstars.com.hk . October 31, 2020.
  14. Web site: Mr Chun Kim, 1926–1969, Director . avenueofstars.com.hk . June 4, 2021.
  15. Web site: Ms Tang Bik Wan, 1926–1991, Actress . avenueofstars.com.hk . November 17, 2020.
  16. Web site: Ms Fong Yim Fun, 1928–, Actress . avenueofstars.com.hk . October 31, 2020.
  17. Web site: Mr Li Han-hsiang, 1926–1996 . avenueofstars.com.hk . May 26, 2022.
  18. Web site: Ms Patricia Lam Fung, 1941–1976 . avenueofstars.com.hk . October 30, 2020.
  19. Web site: Ms Connie Chan Po Chu, 1947– . avenueofstars.com.hk . April 23, 2021.
  20. Web site: Ms Petrina Fung Bo Bo . avenueofstars.com . October 15, 2021.
  21. Web site: Mr Chow Yun Fat . Avenue Of Stars . April 22, 2021.
  22. Web site: Mr Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing . Avenue Of Stars . April 29, 2021.
  23. Web site: 梅艷芳女士. Avenue Of Stars, Hong Kong . March 1, 2021.
  24. Web site: Mr Wong Kar Wai's Story. avenueofstars.com.hk . May 8, 2021.
  25. Web site: Mr Stephen Chow's Story. avenueofstars.com.hk . January 18, 2021.
  26. Web site: Ms Tsi Lo Lin . avenueofstars.com.hk . December 13, 2020.
  27. Web site: Mr Lam Kar Sing 1933–2015 . avenueofstars.com.hk . May 5, 2021.
  28. Web site: Mr Bow Fong 1922–2006 . Avenue Of Stars, Hong Kong . February 19, 2021.
  29. Web site: Ms Shek Wai 1934– . Avenue Of Stars, Hong Kong . May 29, 2022.
  30. Web site: Mr Fu Chi 1929– . Avenue Of Stars, Hong Kong . March 9, 2022.
  31. Web site: Ms Patsy Kar Ling, 1935–2022 . avenueofstars.com.hk . February 3, 2023.
  32. Web site: Mr Kwan Shan, 1933–2012 . avenueofstars.com.hk . November 8, 2020.
  33. Web site: Mr Tong Kai, 1937– . avenueofstars.com.hk . December 29, 2021.
  34. Web site: Mr Karl Maka, 1944– . avenueofstars.com.hk . December 19, 2020.
  35. Web site: Hong Kong Avenue of Stars . October 30, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109161418/http://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/eng/avenue.asp . November 9, 2013 .
  36. Web site: 張學友先生 1961– . Avenue Of Stars . December 19, 2020.
  37. Web site: Mr Aaron Kwok Fu Shing, 1965– . Avenue Of Stars . December 18, 2020.
  38. Web site: Mr Nicolas Tse Ting Fung 1980–. Avenue of Stars. 2020-06-18.
  39. Web site: City Of Stars Now Showing. Avenue of Stars. 2019-05-17.
  40. Web site: Ms Cecilia Yip Tung Story. avenueofstars.com.hk. 2021-01-09.
  41. Web site: Ms Dodo Cheng's Story. avenueofstars.com.hk. 2021-05-12.
  42. Web site: Ms Teresa Mo Shun Kwan's Hong Kong Story (1960–). 畢打自己人 毛舜筠女士 1960– . www.avenueofstars.com.hk. 2021-05-30.

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