Benz Hui’s Daughter Regrets Dad Never Got A Grandchild: “I Didn’t Have Enough Time To Be Filial”

It was a poignant scene at the farewell ceremony of veteran Hong Kong actor Benz Hui, who passed away on October 28 at the age of 76 from cancer-related organ failure.

The ceremony was held at Tai Wai Pofook Memorial Hall, where the entrance was adorned with three photographs: the centre portrait of Benz, a shot of him in a white suit with a gentle smile on the left, and an iconic still of his beloved character Foon Hei Gor from TVB hit series The Line Walker on the right.

Known for his warm personality and good relationships, Benz was deeply respected in the entertainment industry. The hall was transformed into a sea of flowers, with tributes pouring in from stars including Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat, Louis Koo, Charmaine Sheh, Eric Tsang, and many others.

Video montages of his memorable screen performances and award-winning moments were played, moving many to tears.

The funeral will be held today (Nov 18), followed by cremation.

His daughter Charmaine Hui, 29, made her first public appearance since her father’s passing.

Fighting back tears, she admitted that she is still struggling to come to terms with the loss.

“It was very sudden for everyone, and for us too — it still doesn’t feel real. I really want to thank all the relatives and friends who’ve been by our side, and even people we don’t know who’ve shown care and left messages. Seeing how loved my father was, I feel truly blessed,” she said.

Speaking of her father’s character, her eyes reddened as she recalled his perseverance and unwavering sense of duty.

“I remember when my father was filming Police Cadet ’84. Within a month, he lost my grandfather, grandmother, and uncle — yet he never troubled his colleagues or stopped working. He kept going until he finished the job,” she said.

“That sense of responsibility, and all his other virtues, are things I’ll always remember.”

When asked if she regretted that her father never got to hold a grandchild, Charmaine said tearfully: “That’s definitely a regret. My dad was so responsible and took care of me for so many years. But my biggest regret is that I didn’t have enough time to be filial to him.”

She added that she would keep her father’s social media pages active, saying that fans still want to revisit his work and remember him.

Charmaine revealed that there are still some unreleased clips of her father at home. Once everything has been settled, the family plans to organise and share them with the public.

Reflecting on their time together, Charmaine smiled as she recalled filming daily videos with her father in recent months.

“When I was young, dad was always busy working. Being able to film with him now became such a precious memory — it felt like we made up for lost time,” she said.