The 39th Golden Rooster Awards ceremony was held in Xiamen on the evening of November 10. At 68, Tony Leung Ka-fai won Best Actor for his role in the suspense film "Shadow Tracker." This marks his first Golden Rooster nomination in over four decades of acting, and he won on his first try. He thus becomes the second Hong Kong actor, after Tony Leung Chiu-wai, to have won Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards, the Golden Horse Awards, and the Golden Rooster Awards.
In his acceptance speech, Tony Leung stated that the award not only affirmed his performance but also served as a reminder to continue approaching his craft with seriousness. He emphasized that winning does not mean he can rest on his laurels.
During a backstage interview, staff members offered to temporarily hold the trophy for him. Tony Leung Ka-fai jokingly sidestepped to shield it, remarking that it only felt real when held in his own hands.
Addressing online rumors that he traveled alone by high-speed rail to attend the ceremony, Tony Leung explained that he headed to Xiamen after finishing filming for "Shadow Tracker 2" in Huizhou that day. His entourage had merely stepped out briefly for shopping and restroom breaks; he was not without staff accompaniment. After the ceremony, he needed to return to the set to continue filming.