Decided in Half an Hour to Return to Hong Kong: Fung Bo-bo Celebrates Law Yim-hing's 100th Birthday Banquet and Now Calls Her 'Mother'

73-year-old Fung Bo-bo flew back to Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, to attend Law Yim-hing's 100th birthday banquet in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The trip was a last-minute decision, yet she was all warm smiles at the celebration and, in an interview with Tsui Yung-yung, said she regards Law Yim-hing with the respect due a mother and that her blessings are 'in my heart.' Key points: Fung Bo-bo made a last-minute return to Hong Kong from Penang to attend Law Yim-hing's 100th birthday banquet.

In the interview she joked that she now calls Law Yim-hing 'Mother' and that her blessings are 'in my heart.' Netizens dug up a 1961 still from 'Night Light Cup,' a testament to a 'mother-daughter' bond spanning more than 60 years.

Half an Hour to Decide to Go: From Penang to the Banquet According to Fung Bo-bo in an interview at the banquet, the decision to return to Hong Kong was extremely last-minute.

She said that shortly after noon that day, while looking at a menu at her home in Penang, the idea suddenly struck her, and within half an hour she was at the airport buying a ticket; by a little after 4 p.m. she was on the plane, and by evening she had arrived at the venue.

Asked whether such a sudden departure felt abrupt, she said frankly: 'Even I find it quite sudden.' On her relationship with Law Yim-hing, she said she has always regarded her with the respect due a mother, and that she no longer calls her 'Sister Cup Fairy' but now calls her 'Mother.' As for what blessing to offer, she answered with a smile: 'In my heart.' Old 'Night Light Cup' Photo Paired with New Banquet Photo: Netizens Moved by Half-Century Bond Tsui Yung-yung Culture Studio shared on social media several photos and videos of Fung Bo-bo at the banquet, in which she looks well preserved and animated before the camera.

At the banquet she also posed affectionately with Law Yim-hing, gently cradling the birthday celebrant's face.

Netizens put together a black-and-white still from the 1961 film 'Night Light Cup' and a group photo from Law Yim-hing's 2026 100th birthday banquet, moved by the deep 'mother-daughter' affection between the two spanning more than 60 years.

Many comments said that a reunion like that of Law Yim-hing and Fung Bo-bo was truly rare.

Two Divorces and a Battle with Depression: Slow Living in Penang Becomes a Contented Life Fung Bo-bo has faded from the spotlight in recent years and leads a quiet life.

She has been through two marriages: she divorced her first husband, Chiu Choi-keung, in 1986 after discovering he had debts, and later married the renowned Malaysian architect Yung Siu-chuen in 1999, only for that marriage to break down in 2012.

After two failed marriages and the low points of her life, she suffered from severe depression and needed long-term medication.

To regain her health, she moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2010 and in 2017 relocated to Penang under the 'Malaysia My Second Home' programme.

The greenery and tranquillity there gradually helped her out of her emotional gloom and into a contented life.

Supporting Hong Kong Drama and Stage Productions: A Rare Appearance with Her Sons Fung Bo-bo's last return to acting was in 2021, when she came out of retirement to appear in 'Time' alongside Patrick Tse; she has not taken on a role since.

Although she has long lived in Malaysia, she still supports Hong Kong's artistic creations.

In May 2025, the dark comedy stage play 'Can't Say,' starring Deanie Ip and Kenny Wong, toured Kuala Lumpur, and she made a special five-hour drive from Penang to show her support, having tea with producer Chan Sin-chi, director Fredric Mao and the cast, and praising the production highly.

In a video shared by Wong Man-ling on YouTube of a January post-screening talk for 'Night Light Cup,' Fung Bo-bo also appeared, and both of her sons attended; several posters at the venue turned out to have been designed by her 41-year-old younger son, Chiu Kai-ching.

In January last year, Fung Bo-bo (right) returned to Hong Kong and attended a public event.

Fung Bo-bo and Liza Wang, who had not seen each other for years, hugged tightly upon meeting.

While living in Malaysia, Fung Bo-bo gave an interview to a local influencer.

Fung Bo-bo made a special trip back to Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, to congratulate Law Yim-hing on her 100th birthday.

Fung Bo-bo photographed at Law Yim-hing's birthday banquet.

Fung Bo-bo with guests beside a handwritten birthday scroll reading 'Elegance Beyond a Hundred Years.' Fung Bo-bo's return to Hong Kong was last-minute.

Tsui Yung-yung Culture Studio's social media shared several warm photos of Fung Bo-bo returning from Penang to Hong Kong to congratulate Law Yim-hing on her 100th birthday banquet.

In an interview at the banquet, Fung Bo-bo said she regards Law Yim-hing as a mother and that her affection is 'in my heart.' Speaking of how it felt to return to Hong Kong, Fung Bo-bo said the last-minute departure took her by surprise.

Fung Bo-bo was lively in the interview, happily revealing that she now calls Law Yim-hing 'Mother.' In good form, Fung Bo-bo wore a warm smile before the camera as she sent her blessings to Law Yim-hing.

Netizens paired a 1961 still from 'Night Light Cup' with a 2026 banquet photo, a testament to the two's 'mother-daughter' bond of more than 60 years.

Many netizens commented on social media, moved that Law Yim-hing and Fung Bo-bo's reunion across more than half a century was rare.

Fung Bo-bo once appeared in Malaysia to support 'Can't Say,' starring Deanie Ip and Kenny Wong.

She had tea at the time with producer Chan Sin-chi, director Fredric Mao, and actors including Deanie Ip and Kenny Wong.

Fung Bo-bo attended a performance of 'Can't Say' and posed with netizens.

Fung Bo-bo remains in good form.

Wong Man-ling shared on YouTube footage of a January post-screening talk for 'Night Light Cup.' Fung Bo-bo attended that day as well.

Fung Bo-bo was excited that day.

Many members of the 'BoBo Club' attended that day.

Fung Bo-bo joked that it felt like a grand birthday celebration.

At the talk, Fung Bo-bo mentioned that she became acquainted with Lin Dai through the film set.

At the talk, Fung Bo-bo mentioned that she became acquainted with Lin Dai through the film set.

Fung Bo-bo was full of energy that day.

Both of Fung Bo-bo's sons attended.

Several posters at the venue were designed by Fung Bo-bo's 41-year-old younger son, Chiu Kai-ching.

Fung Bo-bo told the camera that this photo was priceless, because someone had flown in from mainland China especially to support her.

Fung Bo-bo walked over to the photo and pointed out that the work was by her younger son, Chiu Kai-ching.

A photo of the mother and her two sons.

Chiu Kai-ching revealed that he has always been involved in art and found old photos interesting when he saw them, which inspired him to create.

Fung Bo-bo's younger son said it felt like watching his own daughter perform.

Fung Bo-bo and her son photographed with Wong Man-ling.

Fung Bo-bo entered the film industry at two and a half; as a child star she once appeared in more than 30 films in a single year, an astonishing output.

Fung Bo-bo with bright, lively eyes and a cute look.

Chor Yuen's 'The Great Devotion' is a famous film from Fung Bo-bo's childhood.

Fung Bo-bo was a natural beauty.

Fung Bo-bo is the daughter of the famous film star Fung Fung.

At 16 she was revealed not to be her father's biological child, and she went to study in the UK for a time.

In early 1965, seven young Cantonese film actresses became sworn sisters; from First Princess to Seventh Princess they were Fung So-bor, Sham Chi-wah, Chan Po-chu, Josephine Siao, Nancy Sit, Wong Oi-ming and Fung Bo-bo.

From left in the photo: Fung Bo-bo, Wong Oi-ming, Chan Po-chu, Josephine Siao, Fung So-bor, Sham Chi-wah and Nancy Sit.

In 1967 the seven co-starred in 'Seven Princesses,' which became a signature work.

Fung Bo-bo was the youngest of the 'Seven Princesses,' while 'First Princess' Fung So-bor was her elder sister.

Half a century on, the 'Seven Princesses' remain as close as ever.

Fung Bo-bo once appeared in the ATV series 'Light of Million Hopes.' She has also appeared in many films.

Fung Bo-bo's active years span more than half a century.

Fung Bo-bo has lived in Penang in recent years.

Fung Bo-bo has twice won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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