'Godmother of Hong Kong Cinema' Si Nan-sheng Passes Away at 75.. Producer of 'A Chinese Ghost Story' and 'The Legend of the Red Phoenix'

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Si Nan-sheng (Shi Nansheng, ), a producer who represented Hong Kong cinema and led its golden age, has passed away at the age of 75.

On the 13th (local time), Film Workshop, the production company co-founded by Si Nan-sheng and renowned film director Derek Yee, announced in a statement that "Si Nan-sheng passed away peacefully at 8:51 p.m. today at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital."

According to the statement, Si Nan-sheng had been suffering from an immune system disease since 2022, and her condition deteriorated rapidly over the past few months. Subsequently, she developed multiple organ failure due to a bacterial infection and peacefully passed away in the presence of family and friends.

She began her career in broadcasting in the 1970s, gaining experience by handling production and administrative duties at TVB, Hong Kong's public broadcaster RTHK, Commercial Television, and ReadyTV (the predecessor of ATV).

During the peak of the Hong Kong New Wave cinema in the 1980s, she joined Cinema City. She later became the only female member of the legendary creative group "Seven Stars," leaving a significant mark on Hong Kong film history.

Together with her ex-husband Derek Yee, Si Nan-sheng created masterpieces that defined Hong Kong cinema, including 'A Chinese Ghost Story,' the 'The Legend of the Red Phoenix' series, 'Dongfang Bu Zai,' and 'Dragon Inn.'

She then served as Vice Chairman of Media Asia Group from 2001 to 2004, during which time she produced the Hong Kong film 'Infernal Affairs.'

Rosanna Lo Shuk-fui, Hong Kong's Minister for Culture, Sports and Tourism, expressed deep condolences on Si Nan-sheng's passing. In a statement, the minister said, "Si Nan-sheng dedicated her life to the film and broadcasting industries, leaving precious cinematic memories for Hong Kong citizens," and added, "We will long remember her outstanding contributions to the development of Hong Kong's film and broadcasting industries."

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