HKFA's "Morning Matinee" Series to Review Acting Career of Famous Actress Cheng Pei-pei

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres, from romantic drama, wuxia, kung fu to comedy, will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4, allowing audiences to revisit her versatile and extraordinary acting career.

Known as the "Queen of Wuxia Films", Cheng Pei-pei remains a prominent figure in the film industry since the 1960s. With her solid foundation in dance, she captured the hearts of audiences with her image of a swordswoman embodying chivalry and grace. Cheng's acting career also expanded from film to television, dazzling in various fields.

In the romantic dramas "Lovers' Rock" (1964) and "Song of the Orchid Island" (1965), exuding youthful vitality, Cheng delivered convincing performances as a pure and vivacious young lady, radiating natural charm amid the spectacular scenery of a fishing harbour and a remote island.

Cheng starred in numerous classic wuxia films during her tenure with Shaw Brothers, including "Come Drink with Me" (1966), "The Golden Swallow" (1968) and "Dragon Swamp" (1969). Whether portraying a dashing heroine, a naive and innocent daughter who is new to the martial arts world, or a loving mother with a profound devotion to her daughter, Cheng's performances in the films are always on point.

In addition to her achievements in wuxia films, Cheng fully showcased her dance skills in the musical film "Hong Kong Nocturne" (1967). In the spy comedy "Operation Lipstick" (1967), Cheng illustrated her ability as a comedian in a film with a farcical plot.

"None but the Brave" (1973) marked Cheng's kung fu film debut, in which she perfectly mastered a physically demanding style of performance. In "Painted Faces" (1988), the veteran instructor of a traditional opera troupe she portrayed brought an elegant tenderness to a repressed romance. In classic comedy "Flirting Scholar" (1993), Cheng embraced an exaggerated, comedic performance as Madame Wah, turning this supporting role into one of her most iconic comedic masterpieces.

Some screenings will be accompanied by post-screening talks, hosted by Grace Ng, Eric Tsang, Matthew Cheng and Thomas Shin.

Tickets priced at $40 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from September 5 (Saturday). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme details, please visit the HKFA website (www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2026/cheng-pei-pei/pe-event-2026-cheng-pei-pei.html) or call 2739 2139.

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "Flirting Scholar" (1993). (Courtesy of Orange Sky Golden Harvest Entertainment Group) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "Painted Faces" (1988). (©Licensed by Celestial Pictures Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "None but the Brave" (1973). (©2010 Fortune Star Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "Hong Kong Nocturne" (1967). (©Licensed by Celestial Pictures Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "Hong Kong Nocturne" (1967). (©Licensed by Celestial Pictures Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "Dragon Swamp" (1969). (©Licensed by Celestial Pictures Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "Come Drink With Me" (1966). (©Licensed by Celestial Pictures Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "The Golden Swallow" (1968). (©Licensed by Celestial Pictures Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4, allowing audiences to revisit her versatile and extraordinary acting career. Photo shows a film still of "Song of the Orchid Island" (1965). (©Licensed by Celestial Pictures Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4. Photo shows a film still of "Lovers' Rock" (1964). (©Licensed by Celestial Pictures Limited. All Rights Reserved.) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DH holds Training Workshop on Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Intervention 2026

The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office (TACO) of the Department of Health (DH) organised a two-day Training Workshop on Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Intervention for healthcare professionals from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Macao. The course concluded successfully today (September 4), with more than 130 healthcare professionals participating.

The training aimed to enhance healthcare professionals' skills in providing smoking cessation services. Content included smoking cessation counselling, prevention of relapse, treatment of tobacco dependence, motivational interviews about smoking cessation, case studies of smoking cessation and pharmacotherapy, providing healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for different smoking cessation interventions and preparing them to help smokers quit smoking by various channels. As the legislation on the comprehensive smoking ban on construction sites has taken effect, this year's course also shared experiences and practices regarding assisting construction industry workers in quitting smoking, with the aim of working together to help construction industry workers quit smoking and establish healthy lifestyle habits.

Over 130 healthcare professionals participated in this year's training workshop, with approximately 20 per cent of them coming from the Chinese Mainland and Macao. This facilitated the exchanges of insights on tobacco control and the sharing of experiences in smoking cessation services among local and regional healthcare practitioners. Participants included representatives from non-governmental organisations that provide outreach smoking cessation support for working adults, with the aim of further promoting smoking cessation in the workplace (including construction sites). In fact, from December last year to July this year, non-governmental organisations subvented by the DH conducted over 230 outreach health talks for the construction industry, successfully attracting approximately 630 smokers working in the sector to use smoking cessation services to make quitting attempts.

Since being designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Smoking Cessation and Treatment of Tobacco Dependence in 2012, the DH has served as a regional hub for supporting training in smoking cessation treatment and services. Since 2021, a cumulative total of over 700 local and non-local healthcare professionals have participated in the training workshop on comprehensive smoking cessation intervention organised by TACO.

In addition to organising this training workshop on an annual basis, TACO organises the Annual Training Programme on Tobacco Control for tobacco control and smoking cessation practitioners across the Western Pacific region, and conducts the Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Smoking Cessation Training Workshop to help frontline healthcare professionals enhance their knowledge and skills in delivering cessation treatment. TACO has also prepared a variety of resources for healthcare professionals, including patient pamphlets, referral forms to cessation clinics, "Very Brief Advice" and "Brief Intervention on Smoking Cessation" delivery toolkits, online training courses, and a Practical Handbook for Smoking Cessation Treatments. These resources are designed to support healthcare professionals in helping smokers quit through various channels. Relevant information has been uploaded to TACO'swebsite.

To safeguard public health, TACO will continue to promote smoking cessation services and provide support in cessation training and assistance. Members of the public can call 1833 183 or visit the smoking cessation thematic website for more information on quitting and the available support tools and services.

DH holds Training Workshop on Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Intervention 2026 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DH holds Training Workshop on Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Intervention 2026 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases