Hong Kong film star Tony Leung [Photo: crionline.com]
Hong Kong film star Tony Leung was appointed Jury Chairman of the Asian Film Awards scheduled to be held on March 22, the website M1905.com reports.
Leung also stars in "I Believe," the trailer for the Asian Film Awards.
The Asian Film Awards, which are considered the most highly anticipated event of the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), aims to encourage and inspire outstanding films and directors.
The 34th HKIFF will run from March 21 to April 6 and feature more than 200 films. The local film "Crossing Hennessey" will be screened at the opening ceremony, while "Ex" will wrap up the film fest's closing ceremony.
Thirty-seven nominated films will fiercely compete for 14 significant awards at the Asian Film Awards.
