PERSPECTIVE

「女生女人同樣長不大／平衡多身份姿態／但被太少理解」 “Throughout my career, whether composing music or writing lyrics, I have always used my unique sensibility to articulate the identity of women. I’ve noticed that many works tend to adopt a male perspective on women,” says Vicky. She never saw herself as a typical woman, feeling strongly that inside her resides a man. “If I were to choose one of my more recent works that resonates deeply with the theme of womanhood, it would be Janice's 《我的視角》”. The 2022 concept album “DAUGHTER” deconstructs the theme of “female autonomy” from a woman’s perspective and is produced entirely by an all-female team. In 《我的視角》, Vicky chooses to eschew using any “he” or “she”, attempting to eliminate traditional stereotypes. In this era, everyone can define their own type o...

https://youtu.be/1xMcN4nwJ6k?si=HKw7jgCa00H_ALiS Upon observation, Vicky Fung possesses distinct traits: A relentless ambition A mind teeming with questions A fondness for sake During her studies, she grappled with the desire to pursue music and science, yet ultimately chose law. In her music career, she's crafted both pop songs and community music. Not content with just songwriting and composing, she dove into being a singer-songwriter. Yet, producing alone didn't satisfy her; she yearned to be an artist. She remarks, “In truth, I don't engage in anything solely for money.” But isn’t lawyering about financial prospects? She quips, “Law isn’t the most lucrative path. If I were after money, I’d turn to stocks or real estate.” A valid point. Music wasn’t chosen for mon...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWjSe1JLdNw Discussing sexual minority rights in Hong Kong isn't a novel issue. Since the decriminalization of homosexual acts in 1991, the implementation of the Sex Discrimination Ordinance in 1996, the formation of a consultative group to address discrimination against sexual minorities in 2013, and the push for same-sex marriage in recent years (despite some legislators still upholding traditional heterosexual marriage norms), it’s clear that Hong Kong’s approach to gender education isn’t cutting-edge. However, there has been gradual progress towards equality. Today, being transgender is still a minority status but it’s increasingly common. Rewinding to the 1980s, the scenario was different. “It was almost as stigmatized as drug abuse or s...

I understand that life has various facets, so I've chosen not to be a full-time stay-at-home mom.I also want to enrich other areas of my life. For this interview, we met at Stanley Main Beach in Hong Kong. The beach was a bit messy after a Typhoon No. 10. Hayley rushed over in flip-flops, apologizing, “Sorry I’m late. My kid bumped his head right before I was about to leave, and threw a little tantrum about me going out.” Taking care of a child under one year of age means every outing is a challenge. Throughout the conversation, Hayley, a new mom, often talks about her son. Even the reason behind her dreams and ambitions is to set a good example for him. Hayley wears many hats : she’s a mom, a university student, an amateur wingfoil surfer, a member of the Hong Kong Sports ...

How did you first encounter Joey Wong? Was it as the enigmatic voice singing “Yes I belong to you” at the tender age of 20? Or as JW, the singer who sings 矛盾一生? Perhaps it was as a vocal instructor on “STARS Academy”? Or Cheuk Yan Yan in Fraudstars (2021)? As for the labels “idol”, “singer” and “actress”, which one do you believe best captures her essence? In her own words, she identifies as an entertainer. This term carries a certain neutrality and humility. “I love to sing. When I sing, my aim is to entertain my audience. When I act, my performance is a unique form of amusement for the public.” It was only three years ago when she enrolled in Kearen Pang's drama class that she unearthed her hidden talent for acting. “Singing is a rather solitary pursuit, but when I act, I c...

Let’s talk about Bold.  How would you define the word “Bold”? Fearless, confident and brave, striking, daring, audacious, beyond the usual boundaries, in bold. “Bold” is a multifaceted word, just as everyone's interpretation of “Bold” differs. BBOLD, BE BOLD — Instead of us telling you how to Be Bold, let's leave it to you to define.BBOLD has invited six women from diverse backgrounds to share their thoughts on Bold, starting from their own experiences. The last one is New Dellily. New Dellily Within the labyrinthine weave of cultural identities, this young woman graces the world under two names: in New Delhi, she is Pranali Gupta, whereas in the bustling streets of Hong Kong, she is hailed as Lily. As an indigenous Indian immersed in the vibrant tapestry of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUApUk3Od0M Let’s talk about Bold.  How would you define the word “Bold”? Fearless, confident and brave, striking, daring, audacious, beyond the usual boundaries, in bold. “Bold” is a multifaceted word, just as everyone's interpretation of “Bold” differs. BBOLD, BE BOLD — Instead of us telling you how to Be Bold, let's leave it to you to define.BBOLD has invited six women from diverse backgrounds to share their thoughts on Bold, starting from their own experiences. The next one is Dorothy Lau. Dorothy Lau I aspire to achieve my targets, and only then will I leave She embodies the real-life Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, who, six years ago, traversed the realms from Oz (Australia) back to the enchanting embrace of Hon...

https://youtu.be/iknrneOECyg Let’s talk about Bold.  How would you define the word “Bold”? Fearless, confident and brave, striking, daring, audacious, beyond the usual boundaries, in bold. “Bold” is a multifaceted word, just as everyone's interpretation of “Bold” differs. BBOLD, BE BOLD — Instead of us telling you how to Be Bold, let's leave it to you to define.BBOLD has invited six women from diverse backgrounds to share their thoughts on Bold, starting from their own experiences. The next one is Rabi Yim。 Rabi Yim Why blindly believe what others say?Does it always have to be something negative?Without experiencing it for yourself? Rabi’s tale is both a beacon of inspiration and a narrative seemingly filled with improbabilities. It was Valentin...