Cinematography & Video Production Support: Nikolas Mui
Venue: Good Catch
🎤 In this exclusive interview, J LAU is delighted to welcome Hong Kong Best Actor Anthony Wong, who shares his experiences and impressions of life in Toronto! During his visit, Wong attended promotional events for the film Finch & Midland (今天應該很高興), chatting about his favorite local food discoveries, fun moments on set, and his future plans for developing his career in North America.
During the conversation, he reflects on his first impressions of Toronto and recalls memorable food experiences that left a lasting impact on him. He also talks about working with director Tim Yeung, sharing how a small creative suggestion he proposed helped make the filming process smoother. Wong further discusses his plans in North America, including public speaking engagements, script promotion, and potential concert projects, revealing the many dynamic sides of his career.
✨ An in-depth conversation offering a closer look at Anthony Wong’s Toronto life, favorite foods, and behind-the-scenes stories from filmmaking.
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🎬 Behind the Scenes: “The Ultimate 5-Minute Interview” with Anthony Wong
Some viewers might feel the interview ended too quickly — and there’s actually a reason for that!
The Time Challenge:
The organizers only allowed five minutes for the interview that day, so every second truly counted.
A Shift in Topics:
Originally, we prepared a series of in-depth questions about collaborating with directors and the craft of acting. However, Anthony Wong was in a very spontaneous and relaxed mood that day, and his responses to some of the more serious professional questions were quite concise 😄.
The Art of Editing:
To let viewers see the most relaxed and genuine side of the award-winning actor within those few minutes, we reluctantly trimmed some of the shorter professional exchanges and kept more of his casual sharing about food and daily life in Toronto.
Filming inside a busy and noisy restaurant while trying to make the most of those five minutes with Anthony Wong was truly unforgettable. We hope you enjoy this authentic and candid record of the moment!