Tony Leung Chiu-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. He is one of Asia's most successful and internationally recognized actors. He has won many international acting prizes, including the Cannes Film Festival award for Best Actor for his performance in Wong Kar-wai's film In the Mood for Love. He was named by CNN as one of "Asia's 25 Greatest Actors of All Time".
Leung in 2016
Leung's hand print and autograph at the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong
Leung at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
The Best Actor Award is an award presented at the Cannes Film Festival since 1946. It is given to an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance and chosen by the jury from the films in official competition slate at the festival.
2023 recipient: Koji Yakusho