Fred Cheng recently announced that he is now no longer with TVB.

The Hong Kong singer-actor shared the news on Instagram with a reel of his many projects with the broadcaster, writing, “24 years. That’s how long I’ve called TVB my home. I walked through those doors right after high school, a wide-eyed kid with more passion than experience. And today, that chapter comes to a close.”

“There were good times – the laughter in the corridors, the friendships that became family, the nights we poured our hearts into stories that touched real people. And there were hard times – the exhaustion, the doubts, the moments I wondered if I was good enough. But through it all, I never stopped being grateful for this journey,” he continued.

Fred thanked all the producers, directors, crew members, and co-stars who taught him and believed in him, as well as the audiences who grew up with him and supported him throughout the years.

“Endings are strange. Part of me feels like I’m leaving home for the first time. But another part of me knows this isn’t a goodbye to storytelling – just a goodbye to this particular stage. I don’t know exactly what comes next. But I’m not afraid. I’m hopeful. Because the same 17-year-old kid still lives somewhere inside me – ready to learn again, to grow again, to find new ways to connect with all of you,” he added.

(Photo Source: Fred Cheng IG)

TVB has recently denied reports that it is taking over its artistes’ social media accounts in order to prevent public relation disasters.

Earlier, it was reported that TVB, in order to strengthen the management of its artistes’ image, has mandated that all artistes hand over their social media accounts and passwords, including Instagram, Facebook, and Red Note, which will then be “centrally managed” by the company.

It is understood that the new term also stipulates that even after an artiste’s contract expires, their social media accounts will still be managed by TVB for one year.

Reportedly, some artistes have expressed concern about their lives being monitored, with a few of them refusing to cooperate with the new policy.

In response to the reports, TVB has issued a statement, saying that it has always respected the personal privacy, legal rights, and professional development needs of its artistes.

“The reports described the company’s cooperation with artistes regarding social media platforms as the company forcing all artistes to hand over their personal social media accounts for central management. This statement is inaccurate and does not reflect the actual situation. Communication between the company and artistes regarding social media platforms mainly involves programme promotion, content collaboration, advertising cooperation, and related operational arrangements, and has always been based on legality, compliance, and mutual respect.”

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Sisley Choi has recently dismissed the idea that her departure from TVB was related to the feeling of disappointment towards the broadcaster.

The actress, who attended her first public event on 15 March following news of her leaving the company, stated that the company supports her venturing out.

She revealed that her contract expired at the beginning of the year, and she only made the announcement after processing her feelings.

When asked if TVB had tried to retain her, Sisley emphasised that she had a good understanding and relationship with TVB. She said it was her desire to venture out, and the company agreed with her decision.

She also stated that they would contact her again if needed in the future, adding, “We discussed it together, like talking to my parents about studying abroad, and they agreed to let me go and try it out.”

As for now, the actress said that she is discussing collaborations with other companies and is temporarily trying to negotiate work independently, aiming to break into the film industry.

When asked about reports that she has someone to take care of her, Sisley laughed and said, “I have parents and friends to take care of, in fact, for many years we are living in the same house. Please continue to pay attention to my subsequent works.”

(Photo Source: Sisley Choi IG)

Jonathan Cheung has recently dismissed rumours that he departed from TVB due to salary issue.

The actor, who left the company back in November last year, recently spoke about the departure in an interview, saying that the company had always treated him well and that his salary has never been an issue.

“In the end, everything we discussed, whether it was the remuneration or other conditions, were actually very good,” he said.

As to the actual reason why he decided to leave, Jonathan said that he just wanted to step out of his comfort zone and try different things.

“The reason I chose to leave is to see and try some new possibilities. The environment is different now than before; it’s no longer just about movies and TV series,” he said.

Emphasising that he always completed his work with a professional attitude, and that his parting with TVB was amicable, the actor added, “I basically continued filming until the day my contract ended. I believe everyone saw that I was still filming until the very last moment.”

As for his future work, Jonathan said that he was lucky to have been contacted by several agencies after leaving the broadcaster. However, he said that details of the cooperation cannot be disclosed at this time.

(Photo Source: Jonathan Cheung IG)

Rumours continue to swirl that Sisley Choi has left TVB, after she is no longer listed in the TVB website’s Artiste section.

On 28 February, a search for her name yielded no result on the website, suggesting that her profile has now been deleted by TVB, further fueling reports that she has not renewed her contract with the broadcaster.

Rumours of her departure first sparked last month, when she changed her Instagram profile by deleting the contact number for her TVB manager. She also had spoken in a recent interview, saying that she has no new drama in hand.

“I can’t say how long my contract lasts. I think it’s all arranged in the dark. Actually, I’ve always had plans for my work,” she stated then.

Back on her birthday in early February, Sisley hinted on something new on her social media, writing in the caption, “Red for rebirth. Chrome for clarity. Black for the fire’s shadow. This year, the story begins again.”

The actress made her debut with TVB in 2013 after winning first runner-up at the Miss Hong Kong pageant. Her first drama was “Overachievers,” which aired in 2014.

(Photo Source: Sisley Choi IG)

With the Year of the Horse arriving, Nancy Wu decided to surprise many by announcing that she is leaving TVB.

Sharing a photo of herself working out at the gym on 4 February, the actress posted, “Today is the Beginning of Spring, the start of a New Year. 2026, a new beginning, a good start! Let’s continue to forge ahead in our work with courage!!”

“In the new year, I’ve decided to leave my comfort zone and explore the world, hoping for more new experiences, new creations, and new sparks,” she added.

Nancy also thanked the managers and colleagues at TVB and Shaw Brothers for their support and care over the past few years, adding, “Even though the way we work has changed, their support remains the same.”

“Wishing everyone good health, peace, and happiness! May everyone have work, and may the economy recover soon! May all industries prosper!” she expressed.

The actress made her debut in the early 2000s through small roles in dramas like “Point of No Return” and “The W Files”. Her first major role was in 2014’s “Overachievers”.

It didn’t take Nancy long to win Best Actress for her performance in “Ghost of Relativity,” which she shared with Kristal Tin. She won again in 2016 for “A Fist Within Four Walls” the year after. However, Nancy started to slow down her involvement in dramas soon after.

(Photo Source: Nancy Wu IG)

Jessica Hsuan has recently opened up on the reason why she left TVB in the past, and no, it was not your usual “broadening one’s horizon” excuse.

In a recent interview with Stephen Chan, Jessica had a simple and direct answer when asked about her decision that she made in 2012, saying, “I just felt uncomfortable with the way the whole operation was running.”

The actress explained that she had always believed that as long as you had the ability, you would naturally be appreciated and be given opportunities. However, the real world isn’t always like that.

She emphasised that she is a person who clearly separates public and private matters, but that it became harder to adapt when the work environment forced her to please certain people.

“It turns out that you might have to please people you don’t want to please. I asked myself, can I do it? No,” she said. “I left TVB because there were many changes internally at that time. Many people left, and some new people came in. The previous group of people were very compatible, but when they became incompatible, many problems arose.”

Jessica said that she is the kind of person who relies heavily on her feelings when doing things, and would leave if she feels unhappy.

(Photo Source: Jessica Hsuan IG, Oriental Daily)

Eric Tsang recently revealed that he had actually offered to resign from his post in TVB five times before he was finally given the greenlight to do so.

The Hong Kong star, who announced the end of his five-year tenure with the broadcaster at the TVB Anniversary Awards on 4 January, shared in a post-award interview that the company had persuaded him to stay many times before finally letting him go this year.

“This time I’m very sure of the reasons: First, my children really want me to rest; second, I have trained a group of good people to take over; and third, I want to help the company make some new developments, so I won’t completely sever ties,” he said.

Eric said he had thought about this important decision for a long time before announcing it, and felt that the awards ceremony was the most suitable time.

“When everyone understands and knows what I want to share, I can retire successfully. In fact, I have been on leave for more than a month. I took office on 21 January five years ago, and will officially step down on 21 January this year. I promised the company that I would come back to meet with colleagues as an advisor because there are still some things I want to do with TVB for future development,” he said.

Eric emphasised that his desire to leave wasn’t due to physical limitations, but rather that he still wasn’t used to the job after five years.

“I’m used to making movies, which are very free. After filming, I can rest. Television doesn’t offer rest; the work is endless. The general manager also has to hold meetings all the time. I’m not used to meetings on time. I have to be at the company at 9.30 in the morning, and I have to chair many meetings. There’s no time to be late. That’s the hardest thing for me. I have to handle regular and clerical work, and I have to be responsible. It’s not what I like to do most,” he admitted.

He believes that stepping down will now give him more opportunities to meet with the audience. The TV legend will join TVB’s advisory committee following his departure as General Manager.

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Charmaine Sheh has broken a record by becoming the first actress to win TVB Best Actress four times and twice back-to-back.

The actress, who won TV Queen the third time for her performance as Man Wai Sum in “The Queen of News” last year, has been named Best Actress again for the sequel of the series at the event that was held on 4 January at the Grand Lisboa Resort, Macau.

In her speech, she expressed, “Tonight is a night I will remember in my life. Thank you for being with me in such a beautiful setting. Last time I received an award, I felt like I was the one receiving it, but this time it feels like it’s Sister Man who’s winning. I wasn’t acting; I became her.”

“She guided me through such a wonderful storyline, allowing us to resonate with the audience. I want to say to her, I love you, Man Wai-sum,” she added.

In an interview following her win, Charmaine frankly admitted that winning the title for the fourth time felt like a dream, leaving her mind completely blank.

The actress also promised to continue to bring more high-quality works to everyone, conveying more positive energy and meaning.

When asked if there will be season 3 to the series, she responded that she is uncertain about the future but that she will not rush into anything.

(Photo Source: TVB IG, Charmaine Sheh IG)

Bosco Wong is finally a TV King, after winning Best Actor at the TVB Anniversary Awards for the first time.

The actor, who bested contenders like Moses Chan and Him Law for his performance in “The Queen of News 2,” couldn’t help but teared up upon going on the stage to accept the accolade.

Admitting that he didn’t expect to win the coveted title after winning Most Beloved TVB Male Lead in the Greater Bay Area alongside Charmaine Sheh, he expressed, “I was very lucky to have met many great seniors and executives. Even though I’m so mischievous, they still love me so much. Thank you for scolding me, but every word you said was for my own good.”

It is noted that Bosco had been nominated five times for the Best Actor award throughout his career, with the first in 2012 for “Witness Insecurity”. However, it was only after the fifth time that he finally won.

“The Queen of News 2” also emerged the big winner, bagging nine accolades including Best Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Greater Bay Area’s Favourite TVB Actress, Greater Bay Area’s Favourite TVB Actor, and Greater Bay Area’s Favourite TVB Drama.

(Photo Source: Bosco IG, TVB IG)