KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 -- Malaysian actress Fish Liew has taken home the Best Actress award at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards, marking a major career milestone.

According to The Star, the 36-year-old was recognised for her portrayal of an artist living with cerebral palsy in the drama Someone Like Me.

Liew expressed gratitude to voters and the film's team in her acceptance speech.

She also dedicated the award to her parents in appreciation of their long-standing support.

Liew was shortlisted alongside Zhang Ziyi for She's Got No Name, Fala Chen for Peg O'My Heart, Natalie Hsu for My First Of May, and Ma Li for The Dumpling Queen.

This marks Liew's second acting win at the ceremony, having previously secured Best Supporting Actress in...