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Lau Chi Wing (David Lau; 9 November 1951 – 15 May 2008), nicknamed “Lau Wing” or “ATV’s Treasure,” was a Hong Kong actor and television host. Born to Cantonese opera star Lau Hak‑sin of Rong County, Guangxi, he joined Shaw Brothers in 1971 before moving to Rediffusion Television (later ATV) in 1973, where he became one of the station’s leading actors until 2000. He also served as a Hong Kong delegate to the Guangxi CPPCC, member of the Provisional Legislative Election Committee in 1996, and represented Jordan on the Yau Tsim Mong District Council from 2000 until his death in 2008.

Early Life

Lau was born in British Hong Kong on 9 November 1951. He attended Marino School (primary) and Tai Hang Tung Government Primary School and graduated from Grace Christian College in 1971. His father, Lau Hak‑sin, was a renowned film and Cantonese opera actor.

Career

After signing with Shaw Brothers in 1971 for five years, Lau left film to open a clothing shop, which later failed. He joined Rediffusion Television in 1973 and became a leading actor as ATV emerged. He starred in numerous popular series such as Chameleon, Six Trials of Life, Blood at Victoria Peak, Fist of Fury, and is best remembered as Yeung Gau‑gan in Land of Kindness. He won the Overseas Chinese Evening News Top TV Star award five times. Lau also hosted major programmes and pageants, earning a reputation as a “golden master of ceremonies.”

Political and Public Service

Lau served as a member of the Guangxi CPPCC in the late 1980s, chaired various Guangxi community associations in Hong Kong, and was one of the 400 electors in the 1996 Chief Executive election. In 1999 he was elected to the Yau Tsim Mong District Council for the Jordan constituency, representing the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong. He was re‑elected in 2003 and 2007.

Personal Life

Lau married fellow ATV hostess Leung Shuk‑chong in 1985; they had one son, Lau Kin‑lok (b. 1989). The couple divorced in 2008. His niece is singer Yang Ling.

Death

Lau died from pulmonary edema on 15 May 2008 at Elizabeth Hospital, aged 56. His funeral was attended by representatives from government, ATV, DAB and the entertainment sector. His district council seat was won by Yip Ngor‑tung in the subsequent by‑election.

External Links

• [HKMDB entry for Lau Chi Wing](http://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=4060)