“She’s amazing, so of course it makes sense I fall short in comparison,” said Hong Kong actor and filmmaker Stephen Fung, responding candidly to online buzz that he lags behind his wife, award-winning actress and now acclaimed director Shu Qi.
In a recent press event on October 26 promoting his upcoming film Return 4, Fung addressed the growing spotlight on his wife’s rising directorial acclaim. Shu Qi recently made headlines for her directorial debut Girl, which won her the Best Director award at the Busan International Film Festival, a significant milestone marking her transition from acting to filmmaking.
“She’s bagging awards left and right I guess I’d better start collecting some trophies of my own,” Fung joked. Despite his playful tone, his comments come amid increasing public comparisons of the couple’s respective achievements.
Stephen Fung, who began his career in the entertainment industry in 1997 as part of the boy group Dry, has built a respectable career as an actor, singer, and director. Notable projects under his belt include Gen-X Cops, A Man Called Hero, Enter the Phoenix, and House of Fury. While he won a Golden Melody Award for Best Music Video Director, critics and fans often note that his accolades don’t match the volume of Shu Qi’s illustrious portfolio.
Still, Fung expressed sincere pride in Shu Qi’s recent accomplishments. “While her win doesn’t make me happier than if it were mine, I’m genuinely proud. But maybe it’s time I catch up,” he admitted, smiling.
He also responded to netizen commentary criticizing his acting as inferior to his wife’s. “She’s incredible. It’s not surprising people think I fall short,” he said, showing no signs of defensiveness.
Shu Qi, 49, celebrated her birthday in April with a quiet celebration alongside her husband. Reflecting on aging, she shared on social media: “Birthdays are a chance to do whatever you want, but as we age, the desires become simpler.” She also offered her eight life insights, emphasizing gratitude, letting go of attachment, and living with simplicity and purpose.
The couple, who married in 2016 after knowing each other for two decades, remain one of Asia’s most admired celebrity duos balancing fame, humility, and mutual support in an industry often fraught with competition.
As Stephen Fung returns to the screen, fans and critics alike are watching to see whether his latest film will mark a new chapter in his career trajectory one that perhaps earns him some of the accolades currently showering his talented wife.
Sources: Znews
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