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Released: January 25, 2026
Video by Regina Lee
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Toronto, January 24, 2026 - Jane-Finch.com founder Paul
Nguyen was among the 14 recipients honoured at the 2026 Hua Cai
Awards. Held at the prestigious TIFF Lightbox in downtown
Toronto, the gala celebrated excellence, diversity, and
leadership across Canada. This year's "Person of the Year" was
Wes Hall, Executive Chairman and Founder of Kingsdale Advisors
and a "Dragon" on CBC's Dragons' Den.
Organized by Xinflix Media, The Justin Poy Agency, and Sing Tao
Media, the awards recognized individuals who have made
significant contributions to their fields and the community. The
event featured a red carpet reception, a tea dialogue, and an
awards ceremony attended by community leaders, dignitaries, and
industry professionals.
2026 Hua Cai Award Recipients:
Wes Hall (Person of the Year), Jennifer Chin (Momentum Award),
Tung Chee Chan (Lifetime Achievement Tribute Award), Mohamed
Lachemi (TMU President), Gordon Chan (President, Canada
Computers), Paul Nguyen (Filmmaker, Jane-Finch.com), Grace Dan
Yu (President, Elite Alliance Services Inc.), Jovanni Sy
(Playwright, Director, and Performer), David Maung (Lim)
(Floors@Work), Sophia Lian (Canada China Cultural and Economic
Development Alliance), Harold Wang (Counsel, Audemus Law Firm
PC), Maggie Han (CNIW), Tony Yuan (Co-Founder and COO, Aim Star
Capital Group Inc.) and Victor Ho-Chun Lai (Athlete, Badminton
Canada).
Special Guests & Presenters:
Justin Poy (The Justin Poy Agency), Patrick Hung (Xinflix
Media), Dr. Donette Chin-Loy Chang (Chancellor of TMU) and Anson
Wong (Sing Tao Media).
Paul Nguyen, James Wang, Anson
Won, Victor Oh, Justin Poy & Patrick Hung
Paul Nguyen with Wes Hall
Livian Wu, Paul Nguyen, Justin
Poy and Patrick Hung
Anson Wong, Paul Nguyen,
Jovanni Sy and Elsa Lai
Sing Tao A1 Chinese Radio
Interview
Hua Cai Award
Hua Cai Awards magazine
featuring each recipient
