Singapore Reporter

SINGAPORE: A Hong Kong action thriller “Firestorm” made its world premiere on Wednesday evening in Singapore as the opening film for ScreenSingapore.

ScreenSingapore is a networking event for filmmakers, stars and those in the cinema business.

Attending the star-studded event were the cast for local film “Ilo Ilo” and its director Anthony Chen, as well as the cast of “Firestorm”, including Hong Kong actor Andy Lau.

Mr Lau not only acted in the police film but is also one of the investors and producers for it.

The heavenly king joked that he chose Singapore for the world premiere as he has yet to top the box office here.

Mr Lau said: “It’s very special because I rarely get to hold a world premiere for my films here. So I hope everyone will like this movie.”