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Tsui Yuk-On, is the longest-serving TV drama producer at TVB.[1] He is a former Hong Kong TVB drama producer, mainly responsible for long-running sitcoms. With over 50 years in the television industry, he has participated in the production of dozens of television dramas and is known for his expertise in sitcoms. Among them, "A Kindred Spirit" aired over a thousand episodes and received critical acclaim.
Background
Tsui Yuk-On joined TVB in 1971 as a video technician in the engineering department. Encouraged by Catherine Tsang, he transitioned to an assistant director role. In 1988, he left Hong Kong for Singapore to further his career and was promoted to producer. He returned to TVB in 1993 and resumed his role as producer. His notable works include "Virtues of Harmony", "A Kindred Spirit", "Moonlight Resonance", "Virtues of Harmony" series, and "Every Move You Make", all of which were well-received. "A Kindred Spirit" and the "Virtues of Harmony" series achieved great ratings, becoming widely discussed. The drama "Moonlight Resonance" became a classic in the 2000s and propelled lead actress Charmaine Sheh to fame. She and co-star Julian Cheung became a beloved on-screen couple. A movie adaptation was released in 2015.
After completing the sitcom "Come Home Love" in late 2012, Tsui produced its most successful iteration.
Tsui officially retired in 2015 after completing "Come Home Love", ending his 44-year relationship with TVB.[2]
In 2017, he returned to TVB on a per-project basis to produce "Heart and Greed 3".
In 2020, he produced the urban comedy "Property Agent" for ViuTV, marking his first time producing a show for the channel.
Directing Credits
TV Dramas (TVB)
- 1981: "Hong Kong 81"
- 1982: "Hong Kong 82"
Producing Credits
TV Dramas (TVB)
- 1994: "Marriage Story", "Virtues of Harmony", "Good Morning, Sir!"
- 1995–1999: "A Kindred Spirit"
- 2000: "Moonlight Resonance"
- 2001: "Love and Again"
- 2001–2003: "Virtues of Harmony" (Ancient Version)
- 2003–2005: "Virtues of Harmony" (Modern Version)
- 2006: "Life Art"
- 2007: "The Brink of Law", "Organic Love"
- 2008: "Sweetness in the Salt"
- 2009: "The Threshold of a Persona"
- 2010: "Every Move You Make", "A Watchdog's Tale", "My Better Half"
- 2011: "Show Me the Happy"
- 2012–2015: "Come Home Love"
- 2013: "Dating with the Stars", "A Change of Heart"
- 2017: "Heart and Greed 3" (co-produced with Lau Ka Ho)
TV Dramas (ViuTV)
- 2020: "Property Agent" (co-produced with Tang Wai But)
Frequently Cast Actors
Only counted during his tenure as producer, including guest appearances; * indicates former TVB contracted artists; parentheses denote most recent TVB drama appearance.
- 6 dramas: Steven Ma*, Helen Ma
- 4 dramas: Nancy Sit
- 3 dramas: Bosco Wong*, Kristal Tin*, Kate Tsui*
- 2 dramas: Louise Lee*, Lai Lok Yi, Kingdom Yuen*, Johnson Lee*, Angelina Lo, Lee Kwok Lun*, Suet Nei, Linda Chung*