Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) on Tuesday hosted its prestigious Long Service and Outstanding Staff Awards Ceremony 2025, honoring hundreds of employees, with young actors gaining recognition for a decade of commitment, reflecting on career growth, camaraderie, and personal milestones.
The annual event, a cornerstone of TVB’s employee recognition calendar, saw a blend of veteran stars and rising talent receive accolades. Among those celebrating the 10th anniversary of service were popular actors Chow Ka-lok and Ricco Ng Wai-ho. Their participation, alongside contemporary Karl Ting, highlighted the shared journey of performers who debuted around the same time and have since cemented their places in the entertainment industry.
Actors Celebrate Milestones and Mutual Growth
Speaking at the ceremony, Chow Ka-lok expressed heartfelt emotion, particularly noting Ting’s faster progression in life, which now includes marriage and raising three children. “He has earned enough to support three kids; I still struggle to support myself fully,” Ka-lok remarked candidly. He quickly added a positive outlook, stating his belief that dedication to work would naturally lead to financial success.
Ricco Ng noted the special atmosphere of the occasion, sharing the stage with numerous cast members from the long-running hit sitcom Come Home Love: Lo and Behold, which he said felt like a shared coming-of-age experience. The group plans a celebratory gathering to mark their collective milestone.
The event not only celebrated longevity but also provided insight into the actors’ recent professional buzz. Ng’s recent shirtless scene in the drama The Spectator garnered significant attention. He revealed the muscular display was an impromptu addition to the script, crediting the effectiveness of the sequence to superior lighting and cinematography rather than extensive preparation.
When asked if strong viewership would prompt him to show off his physique again, Ng chuckled, suggesting he would need time to prepare properly. “I don’t want to shock myself or the audience,” he quipped.
Fitness and Physique: A Standard in Show Business
Chow Ka-lok weighed in on his co-star’s success, revealing that he has recently developed an appreciation for male physique and musculature, promising to review his close friend’s well-received performance. Ka-lok joked that his own history of shirtless scenes is only surpassed by fellow TVB stars Vincent Wong and Matthew Ho, both known for their fitness dedication.
Ka-lok likened their expertly sculpted abdominal muscles to “butterflies,” demonstrating his newfound expertise in fitness observation. He confirmed Ng’s commitment to staying in shape, acknowledging the benefits of maintaining a healthy physique in the demanding world of television.
The awards ceremony showcased broader commitment across the station. Earlier in the day, veteran actress Joyce Tang was honored for 30 years of service, affirming her desire to continue working with the broadcaster. TVB’s recognition of both decades of dedication and newfound talent underscores its foundation of fostering internal growth and rewarding loyalty, crucial elements for maintaining a competitive edge in Hong Kong’s dynamic media landscape. Such ceremonies not only boost employee morale but also reinforce the organization’s long-term stability in a rapidly evolving entertainment sector.
