1 Nov – Fan Bingbing is set to walk the red carpet at the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), as she was announced the recipient of the Cinema Icon Award 2023. The honour is given not only to celebrate her outstanding filmography and for bringing Asian stories to life onscreen but also recognising the ineffable impact she has indented as a creative force in the film industry. Fan Bingbing will grace the red carpet event on the festival's Opening Night, on 30 November.
Previously known as the Cinema Legend Award, the refreshed Cinema Icon Award boasts an elite roster of A-listers as past recipients of the award, such as Michelle Yeoh (Malaysia), Simon Yam (Hong Kong), Koji Yakusho (Japan), Joan Chen (US/China), and Yao Chen (China).
Fans of the Chinese star can hope to catch three screenings of films she has starred in, curated by the actress herself. "Green Night", "Buddha Mountain", and "Double Xposure" highlight her award-winning acting career and solidify her virtuosity and magnetic screen presence. SGIFF will be launching its first ever Festival Pass this year for purchase at SGD 200. The pass grants unlimited access to all screenings at the Festival with the exception of Festival Opening, Special Presentation and ticketed forum events. Early Bird tickets for SGIFFriends are available for purchase at SGIFF.com from 26 October, Thursday, 12pm. Official Ticket Sales commence 27 October, Friday, 12pm. For more information and ticket purchase, visit SGIFF.com