Hong Kong actor Terrance Lau admitted to crippling stage fright at a recent concert appearance, while actress Liu Tsz-yu recalled an awkward moment trying to shake hands with Louis Koo — as both stars deflected questions about a multi-million-dollar lawsuit targeting their boss.
Lau: Nervous on Stage, But Getting Better
At a fashion brand event on March 3, Terrance Lau, 38, said that although his stint as a guest performer at Louis Koo’s concert appeared smooth, he was actually “extremely nervous” beneath the surface. Compared with his earlier gig as a guest at Raymond Lam’s show, this time he felt more relaxed and could dance freely — earning praise from his wife, actress Tsz-yun Choi, who called his performance “adorable.”
Looking ahead to his 38th birthday on March 26, Lau admitted he has no particular feelings about the milestone. But he predicted that Choi, who values ceremony and tradition, will likely surprise him with a celebration.
Liu’s Handshake Snub And a Dream Come True
Liu Tsz-yu, who attended the same event, revisited an incident last month when she accompanied her mother to Louis Koo’s concert. While seated in the audience, she tried to shake Koo’s hand but he avoided the gesture. Liu said she was not offended, adding that the most important thing was that her mother enjoyed the show.
“Being able to see Louis Koo sing ‘This Year’s Hit’ up close in my lifetime felt like a dream. Me and Marf [Yau] were dancing along in the audience,” Liu recalled. “I hope I’ll be invited some day to perform as a guest on stage and dance with him.”
Lawsuit Clouds Over Boss Louis Koo
Both actors were asked about the lawsuit filed against Louis Koo and his film production company, One Cool Film, demanding repayment of a loan exceeding HK$149 million (approximately US$19 million). They said the matter is their boss’s personal affair and has entered legal proceedings, so they are not in a position to comment. However, they stressed their full support for Koo.
Neither Lau nor Liu expressed concern that the legal dispute would affect their careers. When asked whether the company might assign them more work to generate revenue, Lau responded: “Workload is not controlled by actors. Our stance is relatively passive — everything is determined by the market. What matters most is that investors and the boss have confidence in us.”
Broader Implications for Hong Kong’s Entertainment Industry
The lawsuit — one of the largest to hit a major Hong Kong film production company in recent years — raises questions about the financial stability of One Cool Film, which has produced blockbusters including “Warriors of Future” and “The Hong Kong Showdown.” Industry experts note that while star power like Koo’s often protects talent from immediate fallout, prolonged legal uncertainty could slow new project approvals and shift investor interest to smaller, more agile studios.
For now, the actors remain focused on their craft. As Lau put it, “We trust the process and our supporters. The rest is beyond our control.”
