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Liang Sihao

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Not to be confused with Leung Sze Ho or Chau Cheok Wa.

Leung Sze Ho [1] is a former radio host of D100, Digital Broadcasting Corporation Hong Kong, and Radio Television Hong Kong Channel 2. He is a Hong Kong entertainer, television presenter, and businessman. In recent years, he has been best known for hosting Cable TV's We Are Not Alone and Live Paranormal Broadcast[2], as well as TVB’s The King of Spirits series and Live Spirit Contact series.

Background

When Leung was 14, his parents divorced. His mother remarried and abandoned him in Hong Kong. He was entrusted to the care of an unrelated elderly woman. After leaving six months’ worth of living expenses, his mother emigrated with his younger brother, Leung Sze Chung. Since then, he has had no contact with them. He lived in Portland Street, Mong Kok, during his early years, and attended the afternoon school of CCC Hoh Fuk Tong Primary School, then graduated from the afternoon session of Yaumatei Catholic Primary School. At the latter, he was a classmate of actress Maggie Shiu.[3] He then studied at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong Lutheran Secondary School and Immaculate Heart of Mary College. During his studies, he participated in commercials to earn a living. He later attended The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Before entering the entertainment industry, he worked at McDonald's, KFC, and as an office clerk. In 1986, he joined TVB. Hong Kong columnist Chip Tsao once claimed that Leung was a lost cousin of Chinese architect Liang Sicheng, meaning Leung’s father was a (paternal) brother of Qing dynasty reformer Liang Qichao.[4] In May 2024, Leung revealed on the TVB show Live Spirit Contact that he was a neighbor of former Beyond band member Liu Chi Yuen.

Entertainment career

Television and film

Leung began at TVB, gaining recognition in the sitcom City Stories as the character “Siu Mai Wah”. Producer Lee Tim Sing initially called him “trash” and told him to observe Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Sean Lau. With their guidance, Leung’s acting improved significantly.[5] He later moved to ATV, but due to his boyish appearance, he was typecast as a younger brother, which led him to study abroad in Canada. Upon returning, facing few opportunities, he acted in Category III films with actresses Loletta Lee and Lily Lee. In 1994, he played a death row inmate in Stephen Chow’s film From Beijing with Love. After being asked to reshoot the scene three times, Leung felt humiliated and vowed never to work with Chow again.

Leung later signed with singer Fat Ma as his manager and toured internationally. Though TVB had an unofficial blacklist for ATV defectors, Fat Ma’s friendship with TVB executive Ho Lai Chuen helped Leung avoid the consequences. In 1996, when Lee Lai Shan won an Olympic gold medal, Leung was the sole interviewer, which earned him renewed recognition and a spot on Enjoy Yourself Tonight. However, a parody of singer Joey Yung led to his assault in 2001. Police offered protection or relocation, but Leung refused, believing he had done nothing wrong. For ten months, he worked under police protection, and TVB suspended him. He later required counseling.[6] In 2004, he was among the first laid off by TVB’s major staff cuts. He cried and expressed his love for TVB while accusing the company of being heartless.[7] TVB executive Virginia Lok claimed he was let go due to inactivity. Afterward, he worked at various broadcasters, mainly as a live host. In 2012–2013, TVB invited him back, but the deal fell through due to his blacklisting.[8] He officially returned in 2021 under the goodwill of general manager Eric Tsang.

Disc Jockey

Radio Television Hong Kong

Leung hosted shows at RTHK under a "service provider contract" for 17 years. He hosted Crazy Happy People. His contract was terminated on May 13, 2011, without prior notice.[9] He stated: “I have never been late or absent for 17 years, but today I was forced to be both. I fear I may never return to Crazy Happy People. I am heartbroken.” RTHK’s PR simply stated that he would no longer host the program, without elaborating.[10]

Digital Broadcasting Corporation

After parting with RTHK, on July 28, 2011, Leung signed a three-year contract with Digital Broadcasting Corporation under Albert Cheng.[11] On August 25, he confirmed the contract and was satisfied with the salary.[12] On December 13, 2011, he began co-hosting Everybody’s Truly Stylish with Jacquelin Chong, Elena Kong, Pinky Cheung, Patrick Kong, and Wong Ching.

On September 4, 2020, the team aired their farewell episode, marking ten years of broadcasting.Everybody’s “True” Stylish 2020

References

  1. ↑ http://www.oocities.org/hk/szeholeung/info.htm Profile of Sze Ho
  2. ↑ Leung Sze Ho’s Ghost Festival Summoning Oriental Daily 2011-08-02
  3. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A2%81%E6%80%9D%E6%B5%A9#cite_ref-3
  4. ↑ Worldwide Patrons Apple Daily 2009-07-14
  5. ↑ Turning Point of Despair – Leung: Thank You Tim Gor for Calling Me Trash Apple Daily 2011-05-20
  6. ↑ Sayings of the Rich – Leung: So Many People Died, Why Not Me? Next Magazine
  7. ↑ Interview: Leung Sze Ho – Happy Man Entertainment, Media Chinese, 2011-05-29
  8. ↑ Leung Returns to TVB After 12 Years, Calls Out Virginia Lok’s Abuse of Power Apple Daily 2016-03-16
  9. ↑ Ming Pao (via Sina): Leung Worked as RTHK Part-timer for 17 Years
  10. ↑ Refused to Sign Non-Compete Agreement – Leung Fired from RTHK Apple Daily 2011-05-14
  11. ↑ Leung Joins Albert Cheng’s Network Ming Pao 2011-07-29
  12. ↑ Leung’s Salary Highest Ming Pao (via Sina) 2011-08-26

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