The award was established at the 4th Hong Kong Film Awards ( 1985 ) and the first winner was Anita Mui for her role in the film '' Behind the Yellow Line '' . There are 5 , sometimes 6 , nominations for the category of Best Supporting Actress from which one actress is chosen the winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actress . The most recent recipient of the award was Chan Lai-Wun , who was honoured at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards ( 2009 ) , for her performance in '' The Way We Are ''
4th Hong Kong Film Awards
4th Hong Kong Film Awards
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actress