HONG KONG — While the lead actors have drawn praise for their performances in the hit TVB drama The Evidence (死有對証), it’s the supporting cast who are generating serious buzz, particularly two actresses whose brief but memorable turns as sex workers have captivated audiences.
In the episode aired Thursday night, actress Law Suet-hin delivered a standout performance as a sex worker during a police undercover operation. Her character attempts to solicit what she believes is a paying customer—only to discover she’s speaking to an undercover detective played by Lau Chung-pang.
The tension escalates when the detective flashes his badge, prompting Law’s character to fire back with razor-sharp defiance: “Have I taken any money from you? I noticed you had a cough, so I was just trying to buy you some cough syrup!” Her dismissive tone and unrepentant expression perfectly captured the character’s audacity, earning praise from viewers online.
First-Time Role Brings Nerves
Law admitted the role marked her first time playing a sex worker, and she felt notably anxious during filming. Although she and Lau have known each other for years and he was accommodating, the physical proximity required for their scenes still felt awkward.
When asked about her boundaries regarding more revealing roles, Law explained that television has its limits. “If the story demanded it, I could accept a bare-back scene. But if it were an artistic role requiring full nudity, I’d need to think carefully—it would be a big psychological hurdle,” she said.
Comedy Gold from a Pageant Queen
Fellow actress Tiffany Choy, a former Miss Chinese International contestant, also turned heads with her two-minute cameo in the same episode. Her character faces accusations of theft from a client, but responds with a thick rural accent that became the scene’s comedic centerpiece.
“Sir, he didn’t even pay me—so technically, there was no transaction!” she argues, before pivoting to a pitiful plea: “My friends from my hometown brought me here to work. This is my first time. Can you give me a break and not arrest me?”
Choy revealed she suggested adding the accent herself after the director allowed her creative freedom. “At first, my delivery was even more exaggerated, but we toned it down so audiences could understand what I was saying,” she said. To fully inhabit the character, Choy stayed in character all day—a decision that initially had the crew laughing before they grew accustomed to it.
On-Screen Chemistry Steals Hearts
Thursday night’s episode also showcased the electric dynamic between leads Ma Kwok-tung and Hera Chan, whose characters share a playful rivalry. Ma’s suspended detective tries to pry case details from Chan’s forensic pathologist over dinner, only to be met with her character’s signature deadpan reactions.
When he suggests they reenact the crime scene together at the back alley, Chan’s character dismisses him: “You’ve been suspended, yet you still think you’re a cop?” She even insists on splitting the bill—“Let’s go Dutch”—a moment fans found hilarious.
Directors Praise Chemistry
Ma couldn’t stop singing Chan’s praises, calling her memory “like a computer” and marveling at her ability to improvise against unpredictable actors like himself and veteran Wai Ka-hung. “She has this immunity to sarcasm and banter—you can’t rattle her,” Ma said with a laugh. “No matter what we threw at her, she handled it perfectly.”
As The Evidence continues its run, it’s clear that whether through dramatic tension or comedic relief, it’s often the lesser-known faces who leave the most lasting impression—and this week, two actresses proved that even a few minutes on screen can make all the difference.
