The award was established at the 4th Hong Kong Film Awards ( 1985 ) and the first winner was Shum Wai for his role in the film '' Long Arm of the Law '' . There are 5 , sometimes 6 , nominations for the category of Best Supporting Actor from which one actor is chosen the winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor . The actors with most awards in this category are Tony Leung Chiu-Wai , Paul Chun , Anthony Wong Chau Sang and Liu Kai-Chi with 2 times each . Tony Leung Chiu Wai is also holding the record for actor with most awards in the Best Actor category
4th Hong Kong Film Awards
4th Hong Kong Film Awards
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor