Look out, all you sweet young things.

In a trend-bucking phenomenon, Hong Kong stars in their 40s have been turning up the heat on TV through their roles as baddies.

The villainous on-screen antics of these elegant, gorgeous women have made them a hit with audiences.

Make no mistake - evil is the new sexy.

And these actresses, who joined Hong Kong's top broadcaster TVB last year, are giving their young, wideeyed colleagues a run for their money.

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