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The Star
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Former TVB star Grace Wong shares rare family photos with husband and daughter
Hong Kong actress Grace Wong shares a daughter with her non-celebrity husband Daniel Chang, whom she married in 2017. Photo: Grace Wong/Instagram Hong Kong actress Grace Wong made headlines on May 29 when she announced on social media the birth of her first child, Audrey, via natural delivery. On Monday (July 14), Wong, 39, delighted fans by sharing on Instagram a series of rare family photos with her non-celebrity husband Daniel Chang and their newborn daughter. Among the tender moments captured included a photo of the couple gently kissing Audrey on the forehead and another showing the former TVB actress lovingly cradling her daughter. In her post, Wong described Audrey as their greatest blessing and inheritance, writing: 'You haven't done anything but Mommy and Daddy already love you so so much! 'This is how our Father in Heaven loves us, before we have done a single thing. Thank you Abba! May we continue to be 'human beings' and not only focus on being 'human doing'.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by G. Racie 王 君 馨 (@gwgurlie86) Netizens have since flooded the comments section with admiration for the family of three, with many especially charmed by Audrey's amusing facial expressions in the photos. 'This family is so full of love,' one fan commented. 'Audrey has so many different facial expressions. She will definitely be a star in the future,' another added. Wong, who was the first runner-up of the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant in 2007, is best known for her performance as Fa Ma in the 2016 TVB drama A Fist Within Four Walls . She announced her engagement to Chang in 2016 after 11 years of dating and tied the knot that following year, with wedding celebrations held in both the United States and Hong Kong.
BusinessToday
a day ago
- Business
- BusinessToday
TVB Charts New Course in Malaysia's Streaming Era
TVB, the Hong Kong-based broadcasting giant, is sharpening its focus on the Malaysian market as it navigates the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. In a recent interview with BusinessToday, Desmond S.H. Chan, General Manager of TVBI Company Limited (TVBI), the overseas arm of TVB outlined the broadcaster's strategies, challenges, and ambitions as it seeks to deepen its presence among Malaysian audiences. Chan highlighted several hurdles facing the company, chief among them piracy and economic downturns. 'Unlike Hong Kong, where we are a free-to-air broadcaster relying on advertising, our Malaysian service is subscription-based. If viewers turn to illegal set-top boxes, we lose a crucial source of income needed to sustain our business here,' Chan explained. Meeting Challenges with Strategic Shifts He also cited the rise of alternative entertainment options and changing viewer habits, particularly among younger generations, as significant challenges. This includes investing in social media strategies and partnering with both its own artists and local Malaysian influencers. TVBI is working to enhance the viewing experience by introducing subtitles in Bahasa Malaysia and English, which are currently available on the TVB Xing He channel- ensuring that programming resonates across ethnic lines. Despite these challenges, TVBI is positioning itself for long-term growth by leveraging four core strengths: a vast library of intellectual property built since 1967; an established global distribution network; a wide roster of contracted artists; and robust in-house production capabilities. These assets allow TVBI to adapt its content into new formats such as short-form dramas and e-sports integrations, while also exploring new revenue streams through licensing and brand collaborations. Nurturing the Market and Building Cross-Border Careers Market-wise, TVB identifies Malaysia as one of its primary overseas markets due to the sizable Cantonese-speaking Chinese population, which mirrors Hong Kong's demographics. Many Malaysian viewers are already familiar with TVB's content, often crediting the broadcaster's dramas for their fluency in Cantonese. With local production costs being lower than in Hong Kong, TVB sees Malaysia as a strategic location for both audience expansion and operational efficiency. Looking ahead, TVB is keen to nurture local talent and foster cross-border opportunities. Chan cited the recent success of a Malaysian contestant Rax Teh in TVB's 'Midlife, Sing & Shine!' competition, who has since been signed as a management artist and is being groomed for an international music career. 'Malaysia has many talented performers. What they often lack is a platform to showcase their skills beyond national borders. TVB can provide that platform through our global network,' he said. Chan concluded with a call for audience support, urging viewers to choose legitimate TVB services over illegal alternatives. Related
RTHK
4 days ago
- Business
- RTHK
Labour import scheme needs to continue: Chris Sun
Labour import scheme needs to continue: Chris Sun Chris Sun rejected a fresh call from trade unionist Bill Tang to suspend the importation of catering workers. File photo: RTHK Labour Minister Chris Sun on Sunday rejected fresh calls to suspend the importation of workers, saying there was an acute labour shortage in many sectors. This came after trade unionist lawmaker Bill Tang said imported labour for the catering sector should be suspended as many locals were concerned about their jobs. Speaking on a TVB programme, Sun said the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme already ensured that locals got priority, as employers can only import workers if they are unable to hire a local after a four-week recruitment exercise. The minister told reporters the government had received more than a hundred complaints of employers sacking locals after hiring imported labour but that, so far, initial evidence suggested there had been just two such cases. "Because we're talking about initial evidence, we cannot implement executive sanctions right away. We need to give the employers time to explain their case to us," Sun said. "But given the evidence, we have put them on our watch list, which means their ongoing import applications have been suspended." Sun said if the violations are substantiated, the authorities will impose sanctions "without hesitation". That means all import applications for the employer concerned will be withdrawn and the employer won't be able to apply to import workers for two years. Meanwhile, the minister said in another related case, an initial probe had found that an employer had refused to hire a local during the four-week recruitment period. Sun said the authorities are now waiting for the employer's reply.
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Miss Hong Kong Pageant loses another contestant over career conflicts
A barrister has withdrawn from the Miss Hong Kong Pageant, citing conflicts with her legal career among a number of reasons, while organising broadcaster TVB has said it 'respected' her decision. In a post on social media, Kimberlie Chu wrote: 'Farewell Miss Hong Kong! I've withdrawn!' Chu, who also took part in the contest in 2021 but was eliminated at the top 28 stage, said she had received many positive messages from friends since signing up again this year. She is the second notable contestant to drop out of this year's pageant, after Hong Kong's youngest district councillor, 24-year-old Angel Chong Nga-ting, withdrew last month following controversy over her participation as a serving public representative. Chu added she was 'incredibly grateful' for her friends' support and the attention from the media. A TVB spokeswoman said on Friday that it 'fully respected' Chu's decision to prioritise her legal career. 'Decisions like these are deeply personal and often require considerable thought,' she said.
The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Ex-TVB star Albert Law Ho-kai, 75, now relies on wheelchair to get around
Hong Kong actor Albert Law Ho-kai admitted that his deteriorating health makes him feel discouraged at times. Photo: Sin Chew Daily When Hong Kong actor Albert Law Ho-kai made his last public appearance on a talk show in 2021, he revealed that cervical spine issues had left him unable to sit upright. In a more recent interview with HK01, Law, 75, shared that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease more than 10 years ago, and his health has steadily declined over the years. 'My condition is deteriorating. I have Parkinson's disease, and it has worsened over the past year or two. My mobility is far from ideal,' he said. Law added that he's currently unable to walk on his own and requires a wheelchair to get around. His daily needs are attended to by his wife and caretakers. Despite being wheelchair-bound, the former TVB actor maintains a sense of humour, joking that he enjoys 'speeding' near his home. Still, he admitted that he does feel a little discouraged at times. 'These days, I don't even bother seeing a doctor when I'm sick … Just sitting here feels meaningless,' he shared. Even so, Law continues to find pockets of joy in his hobbies such as singing and recording music, adding; 'I recently started learning to play the guitar too.' Since joining TVB in 1975, Law has starred in series such as Kung Fu (1975), You Only Live Twice (1982), You're Hired (2009) and Come Home Love (2012-2015), among others. In 2017, Law left the Hong Kong broadcaster and gradually retreated from the spotlight, making only occasional appearances in dramas.
