HK actor Henry Lo, 67, leaves TVB after 27 years: 'The elderly deserve dignity'
Hong Kong actor Henry Lo Chun-shun made headlines in April after accusing TVB of cancelling several of his show appearances, which affected his income.
The matter eventually drew a response from TVB general manager Eric Tsang, who said: 'No artiste can work in this industry forever.'
At the time, Lo, 67, shared that his contract was nearing its end. Now, his name has been completely removed from TVB's artiste directory.
In an interview with HK01, Lo confirmed that he has officially parted ways with the broadcaster after 27 years, saying there was no need for contract renewal discussions.
'As the contract neared its end, the company simply called me in to settle my Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF). Once everything was calculated, it was over,' he said.
On whether he was disappointed with the decision, the State Of Divinity (1996) star answered: 'No, I've become indifferent. It felt normal to me.'
Lo revealed that he has been filming commercials in mainland China recently and is now eyeing the livestreaming scene, noting that a single successful session could earn him up to three years' worth of TVB salary.
The actor also shared that several of his elderly TVB colleagues are also preparing to make similar transitions.
'Of course, my life was affected by (the low income). Otherwise, I wouldn't have spoken up the way I did. It really disrupted my basic living expenses.'
Describing the entertainment industry as 'ruthless,' Lo said many artistes tend to be forgotten quickly once they leave.
'I hope someone remembers me while I'm still alive. Old people also deserve dignity. Don't let others tear you down. My life is mine to arrange,' he added.
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