https://www.scmp.com/rss/523233/feed The latest news and top stories on Adam Cheng Siu-chau, a Hong Kong actor and Cantopop singer with a career spanning five decades. He appeared in numerous TVB wuxia dramas like *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, *Chor Lau Heung*. His iconic portrayal of Ting Hai in *The Greed of Man* led to the unique "Ting Hai effect" phenomenon. An accomplished vocalist, he often performed theme songs for his series. Cheng, a recipient of the Golden Needle Award for Lifetime Achievement, continues to be an... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Lai Suen, a veteran actress best known for her role in one of Hong Kong’s longest-running television dramas, has died at the age of 93. Her niece, Gigi Lai Chi, also an actress who starred in multiple TVB dramas, posted a tribute on social media on Sunday. She shared black-and-white photos of her aunt over the years, as well as one of them together. “Your smile and warmth will forever remain in our hearts. We will miss you always,” she wrote. Lai Suen’s family confirmed on Sunday that she died... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3323828/renowned-hong-kong-actress-lai-suen-star-iconic-tv-dramas-dies-aged-93?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3323828/renowned-hong-kong-actress-lai-suen-star-iconic-tv-dramas-dies-aged-93?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:49:06 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven Lifestyle and Culture stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. 52-year-old gained 30kg, then lost it all in a year. How did she do it? Hong Kong-based stand-up comedian Maitreyi Karanth’s weight-loss journey was sparked by hurtful comments from well-meaning friends. 2. Who is Lan Lao? Meet the Chinese rapper more popular than Jay Chou Mixing Cantonese culture with... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3319354/hong-kong-hotels-staycations-comedians-weight-loss-journey-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3319354/hong-kong-hotels-staycations-comedians-weight-loss-journey-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:15 +0000 Mabel Lui Mabel Lui This is the 55th instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. An enduring name in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry, Adam Cheng Siu-chau has been a prominent actor and singer for the past five decades. Beginning his career in the 1960s, he went on to make a name for himself as a suave leading man, particularly in wuxia period dramas. Among his most popular television shows are The Legend of the Book and the Sword (1976), The Heaven Sword and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3318715/how-hong-kong-star-adam-cheng-went-tv-heartthrob-stock-market-jinx?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3318715/how-hong-kong-star-adam-cheng-went-tv-heartthrob-stock-market-jinx?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:17:23 +0000