HONG KONG – Hong Kong actor and digital entrepreneur Yau Hok-sau launched a dual offensive on Tuesday, stepping into the film distribution business while fiercely challenging a rival comedy group over its explanation for a recent studio fire.
New Role in Film Distribution
Attending the premiere of the Taiwanese film How to Say My Ancestor is Your Ghost, Yau confirmed his debut as a film distributor under his “Try-Dang-Zhen” brand. He framed the move as a hands-on learning experience rather than a high-risk financial play, personally negotiating with cinemas and overseeing marketing.
Despite graduating from film school, he acknowledged that the complexities of distribution were rarely taught. An avid anime fan, Yau is currently pursuing DVD re-releases for classic titles like Digimon, which he says have become nearly impossible to find in physical retail. He presented the effort as a passion project aimed at preserving collectible media for a new generation of fans.
From Fire to Feud: The Cursed Plaque Controversy
The premiere also gave Yau a platform to directly address a simmering feud with the local comedy troupe JFFT, whose studio was recently damaged by a fire. In its aftermath, JFFT members publicly claimed that a “Try-Dang-Zhen” plaque stored in their office was a “cursed fire magnet” and subsequently transferred the object to another production house, Xiaoshuqia.
Yau forcefully dismissed the accusation. “That is an outright lie. These people are completely shameless,” he told reporters. He clarified that JFFT had originally requested the plaque be placed in their space. Underscoring the irony, he noted that the fire destroyed JFFT’s own signage while the plaque remained unharmed.
“It should be treated as a lucky charm,” Yau argued, adding that similar incidents at his own office had left the sign untouched. He expressed full confidence that Xiaoshuqia would return the plaque if needed.
Milestones Beyond the Screen: Racing and Marathons
On a personal note, the newly 36-year-old shared highlights from his recent birthday. His favorite gift was securing sponsorship to race alongside a world champion driver, fulfilling a long-held fan ambition.
Admitting a late start to the sport—joking he is roughly 30 years behind schedule—Yau voiced a goal to become a competitive amateur driver. “I want to be like Aaron Kwok or Daniel Wu, but they are too handsome. Clearly, I have to work on my image first,” he quipped.
Switching from asphalt to athletics, Yau revealed he is currently training the JFFT team for an upcoming marathon. His personal target for the coming year is a full 42-kilometer race.
Yau’s expansion from digital content creation into traditional film distribution, competitive racing, and endurance sports forms a coherent narrative of a creator betting on versatility. Whether defending his brand or chasing new records, his hands-on approach remains the defining throughline of an increasingly multi-dimensional career.
