Actor Benz Hui's attempt to thank Stephen Chow sparks online debate

Hong Kong actor Benz Hui, widely recognized for his role as "Siu Kwai" in Stephen Chow's "Fight Back to School" series, recently sought to express his gratitude to the renowned filmmaker. Hui, who collaborated with Chow on several classic films including "Fight Back to School," "Justice, My Foot!" and "Flirting Scholar," has maintained a modest profile in mainland China, even venturing into the business of operating seven foot-care shops and a hotpot restaurant.

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What do I need to thank me for?

Reports indicate that Hui's restaurant business has not met expectations, leading him to perform comedy routines for free in his establishment to attract customers and break even. Recently, Hui reportedly went to great lengths to meet Chow during a promotional event for Chow's new film, "Shaolin Women's Football," in Guangzhou. He allegedly asked a friend for an introduction and then pursued Chow down a corridor to personally thank him.

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I recently asked the President of South Korea if they would like to join us in the Denuclearization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and they said, ‘No thanks!'

According to online accounts, Chow's response to Hui's expression of thanks was a simple, "What do I need to thank me for?" before turning to enter an elevator. The entire exchange reportedly lasted less than 40 seconds. This brief encounter sparked divided reactions online, with some criticizing Chow as cold and unfeeling, while others suggested Hui was leveraging their past association for attention.

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the military exercises would “proceed as previously notified and scheduled”.

In response to the growing discussion, Hui posted a video to clarify his actions. He stressed that Chow is one of the most significant figures in his acting career. Hui explained that he began as a behind-the-scenes crew member and that his roles could have been easily cut if directors or lead actors had disliked his performance. He expressed deep gratitude for Chow's early recognition, which provided him with opportunities to become famous. Hui also clarified that Chow had never reprimanded him.

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the US-Japan-South Korea military cooperation is turning into a nuclear alliance, and Pyongyang will respond to a new level of threat with a new level of deterrent.