Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Raistlin Lau today extended his congratulations to Hong Kong actor Anson Kong for winning an award during the 29th Busan International Film Festival.

Mr Kong won the Rising Star of the Year award at the 6th Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT (Over-The-Top) Awards during the film festival.

Noting that Mr Kong has gained worldwide recognition among his peers in the industry for his acting skills, Mr Lau said this is a thrilling accomplishment that showcases the talent of Hong Kong actors.

The Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards recognise outstanding television, over-the-top and online content across Asia.