2012.01.14

In support of the Suicide Prevention Services of Hong Kong,  Michael will give a limited charitable comedy performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.   Date : Feb 10 2012.   Please come and show your support!

2011.05.17

On May 1 2011, Michael has been awarded Udine Far East Film Festival's Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement, for his outstanding contribution to Asian comedy. The festival praised Hui's brand of Hong Kong comedy brings together superbly timed verbal humour and choreographed sight gags, driven by anarchic energy and informed by a strong social awareness as well as sympathy for the little man, whom he has often portrayed onscreen.

Upon receiving his award, Hui said, “It's an honour for me to receive this prize in Udine at a festival with so many film lovers in attendance. I intend to continue making more comedies and making the world a better place.” Sabrina Baracetti, President of the Festival, said of the decision to present this award to Hui, “It is with great pleasure that we award the Golden Mulberry for Lifetime Achievement to Michael, whom we consider to be a giant in Asian comedy. All of us at the Far East Film Festival are great fans of his work and it is our honour to feature his films at the Asia Laughs! retrospective, so that a whole new generation of film lovers can discover his comic genius.”

Four of Hui's films covering his work as actor, writer, director and producer (The Warlord, Games Gamblers Play, The Private Eyes and Chicken and Duck Talk) have been included in Asia Laughs!, the Udine festival’s retrospective of Asian comedies from the 1920s to the present day that is running alongside the festival's main programme. The festival closed on May 10.

For more details,  videos and interview clips about the event ceremony, please click here.

2009.10.01

Michael will become an official ambassador for Diabetes / Januvia.  Print ads and TV commercials will launch this month.  Stay tuned to Hong Kong's key TV stations!

2009.08.09

First time for Michael!  He lended his voice to Disney Pixar's animated feature this year, "Up", to become the Chinese voice for Carl.  In Hong Kong theatres this month!

2009.08.08

Today, Michael performed once-again his Stand-up comedy show at the Arena of Star, Genting Highlands, Kuala Lumpur.   Over 5500 fans and audience coming all over from Malaysia, Singapore witnesed and experienced the 2 hr non-stop laughter!

2006.10.17

Today, Michael has been presented "Honorary Fellowship" by Hong Kong's Lingnan University for his achievements in both film art and social work.  In Summer 2006, Michael became Honorary Lecturer of the university.

2005.11.15

Known as "Mr BOO" by fans all over Japan, Michael visited Tokyo on 24-27 August to promote his digitally-remastered collector's box set.  The deluxe set - which features five of Michael's all-time classics "Games Gamblers Play", "Private Eyes", "The Contract", "Security Unlimited" and "Teppanyaki" - is available in Japan.  Fans in other parts of the world can buy it online at www.amazon.co.jp.  Search for keyword "Mr Boo"!

And don't worry ... all Japanese releases have Cantonese and Japanese dialogues, as well as Chinese and English subtitles.

For those who wonder .... Mr BOO WHO? 

The name "Mr Boo" has no real meaning in Japanese apart from its funny sound.  It was given to Michael Hui when "The Private Eyes" opened in Japan back in the early eighties.  The hugely successful "Mr Boo" rapidly became a household name in Japan - even before Michael realized it himself!! 

MICHAEL'S BIO

Born in Guangzhou, China, Michael aspired to become a politician at a very young age. After graduation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Sociology Major), Michael then went on to professions such as highschool teacher, advertising executive before debuting on the TV screen as a quiz show host and a news anchor.

Michael found his calling not long after being seen on TV, performing in the now-legendary Hui Brothers' Show in 1972 (alongside with his younger brother Samuel Hui) -- to make the audience laugh. His talent was shown to the fullest in his later-on series of box-office hits. Michael has since then transformed the the Hong Kong cinema industry and has taken it to new heights.

Throughout his 30-year career, Michael often acts, directs and writes in many of his movies. Known as "Mr. Boo" in Japan, his performances have been combinations of wit, humour and wisdom. Today Michael's movies are being seen and re-seen by Asian and Chinese audience all over the world.

Michael now lives on Hong Kong island (a home he resided for more than 30 years). He enjoys fishing, golfing and going to the movies.

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