A Malaysian horror film is drawing attention in Hong Kong because a Chinese name used in it resembles that of actress Carina Lau, according to Malay Mail. The outlet reported the buzz on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, linking the name "Lau Ga Ling" to the film "Khadam."
Malay Mail framed the resemblance as the source of the Hong Kong interest, describing it as buzz around the Malaysian production. The report did not detail how the name is used in the film or how Lau herself has responded.
The story points to a familiar pattern in which an incidental detail tied to a well-known figure can pull attention toward a smaller release. In this case, the connection is a likeness between a name in the film and the Chinese name of a prominent actress, as reported by Malay Mail.
The outlet's coverage places "Khadam" in front of a Hong Kong audience that may otherwise have had little reason to notice the Malaysian title. Beyond that reported link, the material available does not include box office figures, release dates, or statements from the filmmakers or from Lau.
What to watch next: whether the filmmakers or Carina Lau address the reported name resemblance, and whether the attention translates into wider distribution or ticket sales for "Khadam."