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Television Broadcasts (TVB)

Television Broadcasts is at present Hong Kong's sole free television broadcaster. Established in 1967, it is one of the largest commercial Chinese programme producers in the world.

Chairman / President

Mona Fong

CEO / Managing Director

Thomas Hui To

CFO / Finance Director

Cheong Shin Keong

Industry

Television broadcasting

Website

tvb.com

Headquarters address

77 Chun Choi Street Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, New Territories, Hong Kong

Stock Code

SEHK:0511
OTC Pink:TVBCY

Year founded

1967

Hong Kong entertainer Veronica Yip poses in a swimsuit in 1994. From soft-core star to mainstream success, Yip’s career was a masterclass in reinvention. Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | The bold reinvention of 1990s Hong Kong sex symbol Veronica Yip

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19 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

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5 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

Fame and celebrity

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Myolie Wu went from Hong Kong TV stardom to mainland China fame

One of TVB’s ‘Five Great Actresses’, Wu also found considerable success on mainland Chinese screens, though her music career was short-lived.

21 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM

Myolie Wu’s adaptability and language skills have propelled her acting career beyond her initial fame in Hong Kong. Photo: Wang Wen

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How actor Anthony Wong survived terrible films, ‘shut out’ by mainland China

From humble beginnings, Anthony Wong overcame adversity to become one of Hong Kong’s top actors and a man unafraid to speak out.

7 Nov 2025 - 7:40AM

Hong Kong society

Sushiro Hong Kong denies links to alleged food smuggling uncovered in TVB show

Sushi chain’s parent company threatens legal action against free-to-air broadcaster, criticising episode of Scoop as incomplete, inaccurate.

4 Nov 2025 - 10:41PM

Hong Kong

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2 Nov 2025 - 11:30AM

The People’s Liberation Army amphibious landing ship Yimeng Shan departs Hong Kong through Victoria Harbour on October 3, after National Day celebrations. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong veteran actor ‘Benz Hung’ Hui Shiu-hung dies at age 76

Friend of actor says Hui had died at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital due to ‘multiple organ failure caused by cancer’.

28 Oct 2025 - 5:12PMvideocam

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Chow Yun-fat became one of Hong Kong’s most down-to-earth superstars

The professed ‘country bumpkin’ made it big in Hong Kong movies and broke Hollywood. But that doesn’t stop him from living a ‘simple life’.

20 Oct 2025 - 10:36AM

Food and Drinks

Former Hong Kong TV star’s viral anime food videos are ‘a chance to be myself’

When Covid halted Lukian Wang’s acting career, she returned to Hong Kong and started making cooking videos based on anime dishes.

3 Oct 2025 - 9:22AM

Lukian Wang holds a picture of a scene from Studio Ghibli’s 2008 anime Ponyo at her home in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Her first viral video was of her making instant noodles inspired by food in the film. Photo: Jonathan Wong

My Life

Andrew Tuason on his music career alongside Cantopop’s biggest stars

The record producer, composer and band leader discusses learning his craft from his father and working with Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau.

30 Sep 2025 - 1:15PM

Andrew Tuason in his Hong Kong studio during rehearsals for his upcoming tour in San Francisco. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Hong Kong’s ‘Fat Mama’ Maria Cordero went from Cantopop to controversy

The Macau-born singer, actor and TV chef was a beloved star from the 1980s to the 2000s, but more recently her politics have divided opinion.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How ‘ugly’ Hong Kong star William So overcame scandal to return to the top

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Hong Kong society

Rhythmic gymnast Stacey Chan crowned Miss Hong Kong 2025

Newly crowned beauty queen, 26, has won plenty of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics as a Hong Kong team member.

1 Sep 2025 - 12:12AM

Miss Hong Kong Stacey Chan with first runner-up Angela Stanton (left) and second runner-up Jane Yuan. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong society

Renowned Hong Kong actress Lai Suen, star of TV dramas, dies aged 93

Beloved star of A Kindred Spirit, honoured with the ‘Outstanding Performing Arts Award’, remembered for 50 years of dedication to the arts.

31 Aug 2025 - 10:29PM

Lai Suen, a veteran actress best known for her role in one of Hong Kong’s longest-running television dramas, A Kindred Spirit, has died at the age of 93. Photo: SCMPOST

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Charmaine Sheh went from Miss Hong Kong runner-up to the queen of TV

She almost quit acting after criticism over her first TV leading role, but now Charmaine Sheh is one of Hong Kong’s most popular actresses.

29 Aug 2025 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | ‘It’s great playing the villain’: the rise of Hong Kong actor Francis Ng

Francis Ng’s journey from background roles to Hong Kong cinema stardom showcases the actor’s versatility and enduring legacy.

16 Aug 2025 - 1:00PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Who is Peter Lai? Renowned Hong Kong lyricist is trending on Weibo

Known for his lyrics for songs including Leslie Cheung’s ‘Monica’ and Sam Hui’s ‘Drifter’s Song’, Lai is currently a hot topic on Weibo.

26 Jul 2025 - 8:15AMvideocam

Peter Lai is seen in a still from the YouTube talk show Jiu Xi Mi Ji, which he is currently hosting. The show goes out every Thursday and is organised by Hong Kong entertainment company WSM Music HK. Photo: YouTube/WSM Music HK

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

‘Nazi salute’ trend on Chinese social media is not what you might think

The trend, seen on RedNote, Douyin and Reddit, is a tribute to the villainous Crow from Hong Kong’s Young and Dangerous film series.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Hong Kong star Adam Cheng, from TV heartthrob to stock market jinx

The star of wuxia period dramas and TV shows such as The Greed of Man, actor-singer Adam Cheng has been a popular performer for over 50 years.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei

Chow Chung died from pneumonia aged 92 on Friday while Suet Nei, 77, succumbed to cancer on Thursday after long battle against the disease.

5 Jul 2025 - 1:09AM

Screen veterans Chow Chung (left) and Suet Nei. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong politics

DAB unlikely to review Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid to avoid escalation: sources

Insiders reveal party and government resisted any review of possible misconduct to avoid further public attention.

29 Jun 2025 - 9:17AM

At 24, Angel Chong is the youngest district councillor in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/@angel.cnt

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Raymond Lam went from Hong Kong TV extra to the ‘King of Chok’

We look at how Raymond Lam defied the expectations of his wealthy family to succeed as an award-winning actor and Cantopop singer.

20 Jun 2025 - 8:09AM

My Life

Rowena Cortes on her life, and working with Elton John and Leslie Cheung

The Filipino-Hong Kong singer and actress talks about cutting her first record at age 5, working with stars, and getting married in front of 3,500 people.

16 Jun 2025 - 5:45PM

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong TV stations should boost English content

Expatriates, visitors and even Chinese citizens deserve better, considering that English is one of Hong Kong’s official languages.

12 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM

The exterior of TVB Television Broadcasts Limited at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | From best actress to banned in mainland China, Hong Kong star Deanie Ip

The acclaimed actress and singer who rose to screen fame playing Andy Lau’s mother is one of Hong Kong’s most outspoken entertainers.

6 Jun 2025 - 7:17AM

Andy Lau kisses Deanie Ip as the pair celebrate winning the best actor and best actress awards for A Simple Life at the 2011 Golden Horse Film Awards in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on November 26, 2011. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Who is Julian Cheung? His 3 decades as singer and actor

Fan-favourite Hong Kong actor Julian Cheung, who seems to have become typecast as a policeman, began acting and singing in the early 1990s.

23 May 2025 - 7:25AM

Food and Drinks

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16 May 2025 - 6:15PMvideocam

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Profile | How Myolie Wu went from Hong Kong TV stardom to mainland China fame

One of TVB’s ‘Five Great Actresses’, Wu also found considerable success on mainland Chinese screens, though her music career was short-lived.

Profile | How actor Anthony Wong survived terrible films, ‘shut out’ by mainland China

From humble beginnings, Anthony Wong overcame adversity to become one of Hong Kong’s top actors and a man unafraid to speak out.

Sushiro Hong Kong denies links to alleged food smuggling uncovered in TVB show

Sushi chain’s parent company threatens legal action against free-to-air broadcaster, criticising episode of Scoop as incomplete, inaccurate.

Letters | Hong Kong and the irony of history

Readers discuss the transformation of Hong Kong, and viewer memories of Benz Hui.

Hong Kong veteran actor ‘Benz Hung’ Hui Shiu-hung dies at age 76

Friend of actor says Hui had died at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital due to ‘multiple organ failure caused by cancer’.

Profile | How Chow Yun-fat became one of Hong Kong’s most down-to-earth superstars

The professed ‘country bumpkin’ made it big in Hong Kong movies and broke Hollywood. But that doesn’t stop him from living a ‘simple life’.

Former Hong Kong TV star’s viral anime food videos are ‘a chance to be myself’

When Covid halted Lukian Wang’s acting career, she returned to Hong Kong and started making cooking videos based on anime dishes.

Andrew Tuason on his music career alongside Cantopop’s biggest stars

The record producer, composer and band leader discusses learning his craft from his father and working with Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau.

Profile | How Hong Kong’s ‘Fat Mama’ Maria Cordero went from Cantopop to controversy

The Macau-born singer, actor and TV chef was a beloved star from the 1980s to the 2000s, but more recently her politics have divided opinion.

Profile | How ‘ugly’ Hong Kong star William So overcame scandal to return to the top

From taking Anita Mui’s fashion tip to rebuilding himself after drug charges, the bespectacled singer and actor’s story is one of resilience.

Rhythmic gymnast Stacey Chan crowned Miss Hong Kong 2025

Newly crowned beauty queen, 26, has won plenty of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics as a Hong Kong team member.

Renowned Hong Kong actress Lai Suen, star of TV dramas, dies aged 93

Beloved star of A Kindred Spirit, honoured with the ‘Outstanding Performing Arts Award’, remembered for 50 years of dedication to the arts.

Profile | How Charmaine Sheh went from Miss Hong Kong runner-up to the queen of TV

She almost quit acting after criticism over her first TV leading role, but now Charmaine Sheh is one of Hong Kong’s most popular actresses.

Profile | ‘It’s great playing the villain’: the rise of Hong Kong actor Francis Ng

Francis Ng’s journey from background roles to Hong Kong cinema stardom showcases the actor’s versatility and enduring legacy.

Who is Peter Lai? Renowned Hong Kong lyricist is trending on Weibo

Known for his lyrics for songs including Leslie Cheung’s ‘Monica’ and Sam Hui’s ‘Drifter’s Song’, Lai is currently a hot topic on Weibo.

‘Nazi salute’ trend on Chinese social media is not what you might think

The trend, seen on RedNote, Douyin and Reddit, is a tribute to the villainous Crow from Hong Kong’s Young and Dangerous film series.

Profile | Hong Kong star Adam Cheng, from TV heartthrob to stock market jinx

The star of wuxia period dramas and TV shows such as The Greed of Man, actor-singer Adam Cheng has been a popular performer for over 50 years.

Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei

Chow Chung died from pneumonia aged 92 on Friday while Suet Nei, 77, succumbed to cancer on Thursday after long battle against the disease.

DAB unlikely to review Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid to avoid escalation: sources

Insiders reveal party and government resisted any review of possible misconduct to avoid further public attention.

Profile | How Raymond Lam went from Hong Kong TV extra to the ‘King of Chok’

We look at how Raymond Lam defied the expectations of his wealthy family to succeed as an award-winning actor and Cantopop singer.

Rowena Cortes on her life, and working with Elton John and Leslie Cheung

The Filipino-Hong Kong singer and actress talks about cutting her first record at age 5, working with stars, and getting married in front of 3,500 people.

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Expatriates, visitors and even Chinese citizens deserve better, considering that English is one of Hong Kong’s official languages.

Profile | From best actress to banned in mainland China, Hong Kong star Deanie Ip

The acclaimed actress and singer who rose to screen fame playing Andy Lau’s mother is one of Hong Kong’s most outspoken entertainers.

Profile | Who is Julian Cheung? His 3 decades as singer and actor

Fan-favourite Hong Kong actor Julian Cheung, who seems to have become typecast as a policeman, began acting and singing in the early 1990s.

Stanley Tucci is back in Italy with Nat Geo, and this time it’s personal

Actor Stanley Tucci goes off the beaten track in new show Tucci in Italy to taste regional specialities and delve into nation’s darker side.

Profile | The bold reinvention of 1990s Hong Kong sex symbol Veronica Yip

Editorial | Hong Kong TV stations should boost English content