BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 10, Tony Ka-fai LEUNG won Best Actor at the 39th Golden Rooster Awards for his performance in iQIYI-produced action-crime film "The Shadow's Edge." The award was presented at the ceremony in Xiamen, China. Earlier, "The Shadow's Edge" received three nominations at this year's Golden Rooster Awards, including Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
At the ceremony, the Golden Rooster Awards jury recognized LEUNG's ability to portray the character's complexity through both powerful action and subtle emotional expression. In his acceptance speech, LEUNG expressed his gratitude to director Larry YANG, Jackie CHAN, the Jackie Chan Stunt Team and the film's production companies, including iQIYI, Damai Entertainment and Hairun Pictures, for their collective efforts. This also marked LEUNG's first Golden Rooster Award in his more than 40-year acting career, following his first nomination.
Established in 1981, the Golden Rooster Awards are among China's most prestigious film honors, recognizing outstanding achievements in filmmaking. The latest win adds to the track record of iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, in producing high-quality films, following previous Golden Rooster Awards wins and nominations for titles such as "Let Life Be Beautiful," "Tough Out" and "Ping Pong: The Triumph."
A Powerful Performance in a High-Stakes Action Crime Thriller
Directed by Larry YANG and starring global action star Jackie CHAN, Zifeng ZHANG and veteran Hong Kong actor Tony Ka-fai LEUNG, "The Shadow's Edge" follows an elite law enforcement team drawn into a cat-and-mouse chase through the dynamic streets of Macao as they pursue a sophisticated criminal gang. The film pits old-school human intuition against modern high-tech surveillance.
LEUNG plays Longsheng FU, the calculating mastermind leading a crew of elusive master thieves. His performance captures the character's contrasting sides, shifting between a sophisticated, composed appearance and ruthless personality, while delivering demanding action scenes, including a memorable one-against-30 fight sequence.
Box Office Success and International Recognition
Released theatrically in 2025, "The Shadow's Edge" earned RMB 1.265 billion (190 million USD) at the Chinese box office and received strong audience reviews, becoming one of the year's standout action-crime films.
The film also reached audiences in more than 30 countries and regions, ranking among Malaysia's top 10 highest-grossing Chinese-language films of all time. It was featured in the Open Cinema section of the Busan International Film Festival and the Limelight programme of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, two major international film festivals. LEUNG also won Best Actor at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards, one of Asia's leading film honors, for the same role.
iQIYI Extends the Film's Value from the Big Screen to Streaming
Beyond its theatrical success, "The Shadow's Edge" continued its strong performance following its online release on iQIYI in November 2025, topping multiple viewership charts and attracting strong audience engagement. Its performance across both theatrical and streaming releases highlights iQIYI's ability to extend the value of high-quality theatrical films through its streaming platform.
Building on the success of the first film, the iQIYI-produced sequel "The Shadow's Edge 2" began filming in Huizhou, Guangdong, in October 2026, extending the story into its next chapter.
Through projects such as "The Shadow's Edge," iQIYI remains committed to producing high-quality films, supporting creative talent and bringing compelling Chinese stories to audiences in China and around the world.
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iQIYI's "The Shadow's Edge" Gains Further Industry Recognition as Tony Ka-fai LEUNG Wins Best Actor at the Golden Rooster Awards
SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANESSA, Asia's No.1 Suncare Brand*, has successfully concluded its 2026 ANESSA Sunshine Project activities in Singapore, bringing together over 450 children through two football-focused community initiatives aimed at promoting healthy outdoor play, UV awareness and children's holistic well-being.
Building on its continued commitment to helping children enjoy the benefits of the outdoors safely, ANESSA collaborated with the Japan Football Association (JFA) and the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for the JFA–FAS U12 Girls Football Festival in Singapore for ANESSA Sunshine Project, held on Nov. 12, 2026. Through FAS' organisation of the festival and ANESSA's support for sun-safe outdoor participation, the initiative provided girls with opportunities to experience football in a fun and inclusive environment. The initiative was complemented by a community football engagement with FC Jurong on Oct. 4, 2026, extending the project's reach to more young participants.
Together, the activities reinforced the ANESSA Sunshine Project's mission of encouraging children to embrace active, healthy lifestyles while developing essential sun protection habits from an early age.
Empowering Children and Youth Through Football and Outdoor Play
Held at Kickoff! @ Kovan, the JFA–FAS U12 Girls Football Festival for ANESSA Sunshine Project welcomed over 350 children aged 8 to 12. Led by FAS in partnership with ANESSA and JFA, the festival was designed to provide an inclusive and supportive platform for girls to engage with the sport, develop their skills and build meaningful connections through football.
Echoing this commitment, Bernice Wong, Head of Women's Football at FAS, said: "Girls need to see a place for themselves in football before they decide to stay in it, and a festival like this helps open that door. We are pleased to have worked with JFA and ANESSA on a festival that brought together girls from schools, academies and grassroots clubs to enjoy football and learn about staying active safely in the sun."
Building on this focus on both football participation and healthy outdoor play, the festival also emphasized the importance of sun safety. As part of its participation, ANESSA shared sun care and UV protection knowledge with children, helping them understand how healthy sun protection habits can enable them to enjoy outdoor activities with greater confidence.
Participants were also provided with ANESSA suncare products to experience and trial, reinforcing the role of sun protection as part of an active outdoor routine.
In Singapore's tropical climate, where high temperatures and year-round UV exposure can present challenges to outdoor participation, the initiative sought to demonstrate that children need not shy away from outdoor play. Instead, with appropriate sun protection and greater UV awareness, they can continue to enjoy enriching experiences under the sun.
Extending Community Engagement Through FC Jurong
Continuing its community outreach, ANESSA also partnered with FC Jurong for a Sunshine Project event held at the Old Shuqun Primary School on Oct. 4, 2026.
The activity engaged over 100 children aged 5 to 15, providing another opportunity to encourage outdoor sports participation while reinforcing the importance of sun-safe habits.
Through its involvement, ANESSA supported children's participation in football, shared practical sun protection knowledge and provided sunscreen products for participants to experience and trial.
By engaging children across different age groups and community football settings, ANESSA continued to champion the message that outdoor sports and sun protection can go hand in hand, helping children develop healthy habits that extend beyond the football field.
Nurturing Lifelong Well-Being Through the Power of the Sun
The ANESSA Sunshine Project is a global initiative established to promote children's holistic well-being by safely harnessing the power of the sun. Recognizing the important role outdoor experiences play in childhood development, the project seeks to help children build a foundation for lifelong well-being through healthy, enriching outdoor activities.
Outdoor play can contribute to children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, while supporting communication, creativity and overall well-being.
Guided by three core pillars — Experience, Education and Support — the ANESSA Sunshine Project creates opportunities for children to discover the joy of outdoor play, develop greater awareness of UV protection and access enriching activities through community partnerships.
The project is set to roll out across 12 Asian countries and regions, with the ambition of supporting approximately 300,000 children across Asia by 2030.
ANESSA's ongoing partnership with JFA remains an important part of this mission, using the universal appeal of football to spread brightness, fun and positive outdoor experiences among children across the region.
Complementing these efforts is the ANESSA Mild Series, which includes sun protection solutions suitable for children and sensitive skin. By combining accessible sun care with education and meaningful outdoor experiences, ANESSA continues to support families in making sun protection a natural part of everyday life.
Through the successful completion of its 2026 Sunshine Project activities in Singapore, ANESSA reaffirms its long-term commitment to nurturing healthier, more active lifestyles for the next generation, empowering children to play, grow and shine infinitely under the sun.
| *Source: Euromonitor, Beauty and Personal Care 2025 edition, retail value sales, 2024 data. Asia as per Euromonitor's Asia Pacific definition |
*Source: Euromonitor, Beauty and Personal Care 2025 edition, retail value sales, 2024 data. Asia as per Euromonitor's Asia Pacific definition
About ANESSA
Established in Japan in 1992, ANESSA is a Japanese sun care expert brand committed to helping people shine infinitely under the sun. Going beyond sunscreen, ANESSA combines advanced UV protection technology with a dedication to supporting healthy outdoor lifestyles. Through its range of sun care solutions and initiatives such as the ANESSA Sunshine Project, the brand continues to promote sun protection awareness and encourage individuals and families to embrace the outdoors with confidence.
ANESSA Sunshine Project Global Website: www.anessa-sunshineproject.com
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ANESSA Sunshine Project Champions Children's Well-Being Through Football and Sun Safety in Singapore
