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Louis Koo Tin-lok

(古天樂)

Louis Koo Tin-lok
古天樂
The latest news and top stories on Louis Koo Tin-lok, a Hong Kong actor and film producer. He began his career in Hong Kong television in the 1990s before shifting to films. He won Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Asian Film Awards in 2018 for *Paradox*. Koo founded One Cool Group Limited in 2013, producing films and executive producing Hollywood animated features. He also established the Koo Tin Lok Charitable Foundation in 2009, funding over 100 schools and infrastructure in rural China.
(From left) Fish Liew, Chu Pak-him and Lillian Ho Ka-lee appear at a media event promoting the play. Photo: Elson Li
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An installation at The Beginning of the Moomins. This nostalgic exhibition is one of the various exciting things to do to kick off 2026 in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: Trendic International Limited
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Hong Kong actor and singer Louis Koo in a still from the action thriller Paradox (2017).
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