[3] Lin Min Chen, a Malaysian Chinese singer, actor and model was appointed as Youth Ambassador of the film awards.

[4] The award ceremony hosted by Grace Chan and Sammy Leung was held on 12 March 2023, where international actors and celebrities from Hong Kong walked the red carpet.

[5][6] Later, Sammo Hung, a martial arts veteran from Hong Kong was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award,[7] and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, a Hong Kong actor and singer, was presented with Asian Film Contribution Award for his contribution to the Asian cinema and the best actor award for his performance in Where the Wind Blows.

[8][9] The ceremony was aired live on YouTube channel of Asian Film Awards Academy.

Vivian Sung, a Taiwanese actress and Lin Min Chen, a Malaysian Chinese singer, actor and AFA Youth Ambassador are invited on 11 March to interact with fans.