The 16th

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was held on March 12, 2023 at Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium in

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. The nominations were announced on January 6, 2023. At the 16th edition of the awards ceremony, 30 films from 22 regions and countries were shortlisted for 81 nominations. South Korean film ''

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'' received 10 nominations most for any film whereas '' Drive My Car'' with eight nominations was second. Lin Min Chen, a Malaysian Chinese singer, actor and model was appointed as Youth Ambassador of the film awards. The award ceremony hosted by

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and

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was held on 12 March 2023, where international actors and celebrities from Hong Kong walked the red carpet. Hiroshi Abe, Japanese model and actor, was presented with Excellence in Asian Cinema Award and 'Red Carpet Best Dressed Award', whereas AFA Next Generation Award was presented to

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a South Korean actor and singer. Later,

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, a martial arts veteran from Hong Kong was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and

Tony Leung Chiu-wai Tony Leung Chiu-wai ( zh , c=梁朝偉, p=Liáng Cháowěi, born 27 June 1962) is a Hong Kong actor and singer. He is one of Asia's most successful and internationally recognized actors. He has won many international acting prizes, including the C ...

, a Hong Kong actor and singer, was presented with Asian Film Contribution Award for his contribution to the Asian cinema and the best actor award for his performance in ''

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''. '' Drive My Car'' by

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won the best film award and best direction was awarded to

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for ''

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'', whereas

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's performance in ''

'' got her the best actress award. The ceremony was aired live on YouTube channel of Asian Film Awards Academy.

Events

Asian Film Awards Academy is holding an exhibition to celebrate 15 Years of excellence of Asian Film Awards from 5 to 11 March, 2023 at Harbour City’s Ocean Terminal Main Concourse. It is a pre-event leading to the film awards ceremony.

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, a Taiwanese actress and Lin Min Chen, a Malaysian Chinese singer, actor and AFA Youth Ambassador are invited on 11 March to interact with fans. Japanese traditional martial arts dance group 'ORIENTARHYTHM' and talented pianist performed on stage during the ceremony.

Red Carpet Best Dressed Award

An award known as 'Best Dressed Award' is launched from this year ceremony. The award consists of a trophy designed by Hong Kong production and costume designer,

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and The Sail Melaka X iPANDAS Memorigin Tourbillon watch. Hiroshi Abe became the first recipient of the award. Red Carpet Best Dressed Award Jury: * Hun Kim, Designer Director of Karl Lagerfeld *

, Oscar-nominated and renowned HK Art Director * Winnie Wan, editor-in-chief of Elle Hong Kong * Michele Reis, renowned artist & co-creator of M

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* Dato’ Leong Sir Ley, Founder & Chairman of Sheng Tai International

Jury

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as Jury President - film director, producer, writer, actor and former cinematographer

Awards and nominations

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Films with multiple nominations

The following films received multiple nominations:

References

External links

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