David Lo (Hong Kong)

David Lo Dai Wai (Chinese: Lo Wing-fuk; born 18 February 1944 in Shanghai, died 4 March 2016 in Hong Kong), was a Hong Kong male actor and host. His father was a businessman from Shanghai. He was the youngest among six siblings. His elder brothers Lo Yuen and Siu Leung (originally Lo Wing-wah) were also entertainers. He often said, "Take from society, give back to society, and never rest."

Personal Background

Entry into the industry

Lo graduated from Wah Yan College, Hong Kong. In 1965, he worked for HSBC for nearly two years. In 1967 he joined Rediffusion's second artist training class alongside Liza Wang and Susanna Kwan. Before graduating, he was transferred to Rediffusion TV to host the variety show "Jade and Gold," and also served as a reporter and news anchor.

In 1975, Lo and his brother Siu Leung were invited by Chow Leung Suk-yi to join TVB. He began acting in dramas such as "Kung Fu Fever" and "Love and Cherish." Later, he transitioned to hosting, co-hosting the satirical program "Heaven's Talk" with singer Bonnie Loo.

From the 1970s to the late 1980s, Lo appeared in dramas and the variety show "Enjoy Yourself Tonight," known for his comedic impersonations of artists and celebrities, including singers Samuel Hui and Tang Pik-chung, magician David Copperfield performing tricks at Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, and ballet performances with Liza Wang.

In the early 1990s, Lo left TVB and set up a production company to secure sponsorships and investors for entertainment events, then immigrated to Canada. After returning to Hong Kong, he hosted programs on Cable TV. In 2007 he appeared in the film "Time to Change" and took part in TVB's revival of "Enjoy Yourself Tonight." From that year, he served on the 8th and 9th boards of the Hong Kong Artistes' Association. In 2013, he returned to TVB with Carol Cheng in the drama "Queens of Diamonds," his final TVB work.

Health & Illness

In early 2012, it was rumored Lo had late-stage colorectal cancer. By 2014 the cancer had metastasized to his liver and caused cholangitis. He withdrew from filming the TVB drama "Tian Yan," and his role of "Ng Chor Chi" was taken over by Yiu Yeung.

Death

Lo passed away on 4 March 2016 at 06:49 at Hong Kong’s Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital due to cancer recurrence, at the age of 72. On 6 March TVB replaced the 22:30 broadcast of the program "Men's Kitchen" with a live special tribute "Farewell Gag King Lo Dai Wai."

Television

TVB

• Kung Fu Fever (1975)
• The Three Lus (1976)
• Love and Cherish (1976)
• Three Graduates (1978)
• Sweet Sister (1978)
• Third-Rate Tenants (1978)
• Shanghai 1980 (1980)
• Rogue Emperor (1981) as Mr. Dong
• Breakthrough (1981)
• Queens of Diamonds (2014) as Wu Wah

ATV

• ATV Anniversary (1993)
• Court Today (2008)
• Hong Kong Nonsense (2009)

Cable TV

• Enjoy Sex Tonight (1993–1999)

RTHK

• Childhood (1977) as Kissinger’s father

Hosting

• Jade and Gold (1967)
• Heaven's Talk (1979)
• Enjoy Yourself Tonight (1985–1992)
• Midnight Chat (1988)
• Weekend Night Out (1988)

Theatre

• March 2009: "Steal Love Free" (Kwai Tsing Theatre)
• August 2010: "You Alone Are King 2010" (Sha Tin Town Hall)
• November 2010: "True Love Never Ages" (HKBU Assembly Hall)

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See Also

• Hong Kong Artistes Home