The late legendary actress Cheng Pei-pei has been named one of the honourees of this year’s Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s Golden Horse Film Festival.

The actress’ children recently released a statement following the news that was announced on 29 August, saying, “All of us have always taken pride in mom and what she had achieved in her career. We feel honoured that her achievements are recognised by the Golden Horse Awards.”

Aside from Pei-pei, the honour will also be awarded to cinematographer Lin Wen-chin.

Making her debut in “Da Ji” in 1964, Pei-pei established herself as the Queen of Martial Arts through wuxia films like “Come Drink with Me” (1966) and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000). She had starred in more than 100 movies throughout her career, including playing the matchmaker in Disney’s “Mulan” (2020).

The Golden Horse Film Festival in November will set up a special tribute section for the two winners. It is expected that Pei-pei’s martial arts classics “Come Drink with Me” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” will be screened during the festival.

The actress passed away in July this year at the age of 78.

(Photo Source: IMDb, SCMP)