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2010 TVB Corruption Scandal
The TVB corruption scandal is a corruption probe involving the general manager of the Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) Stephen Chan and two other TVB staff who were arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Operation: Valiant. Aside from Chan, involved was TVB head of business development Wilson Chan Wing-suen, TVB variety department executive Wilson Chin Kwok-wai, actor Ning Jin and Edthancy Tseng Pei-kun, head of an advertising company.The Standard HK.The Standard.com." ''Show graft.'' Retrieved 12 March 2010. TVB confirmed that three of their employees were involved, and that their duties and work had been suspended pending further development. Background Chan was said to control a shell company through his personal assistant to which he was alleged to have awarded production contracts from TVB. The shell company had no production facilities of its own but outsourced the work to other production houses at a much lower rate than it receives from T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong SAR. The Company operates five free-to-air terrestrial television channels in Hong Kong, with TVB Jade as its main Cantonese language service, and TVB Pearl as its main English service. TVB is headquartered at TVB City at the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate. TVB commenced broadcasting on November 19, 1967. The Company was incorporated on July 26, 1965 and was co-founded by Sir Run Run Shaw, who was Chairman from 1980 to 2011, together with Sir Douglas Clague and Harold Lee Hsiao-wo of the Lee Hysan family. When TVB first began broadcasting it was commonly known and promoted as "Wireless Television" () in Chinese to distinguish it from the then cable television broadcaster, Rediffusion Television (), which later became ATV (). It is still usually referred to with that name, although ATV later switched to "wireless" (free-to-air) broadcasting as well. TVB is known primarily for its dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tavia Yeung
Tavia Yeung Sin-yiu (; born 30 August 1979), previously known as Tavia Yeung Yi (), is a Hong Kong actress. She is best known for starring in the television dramas ''Vigilante Force'' (2003), ''Moonlight Resonance'' (2008)'', Beyond the Realm of Conscience'' (2009), ''The Mysteries of Love'' (2010), ''The Hippocratic Crush'' (2012) and ''Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles'' (2012). After graduating from acting classes at broadcasting giant TVB in 1999, Yeung began acting in music videos and made appearances as an extra in television dramas. In 2003, Yeung gained recognition for her supporting role in the drama ''Vigilante Force,'' winning the TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Female Artiste. In the next few years, she starred in dramas including ''Twin of Brothers'' (2004), ''Land of Wealth'' (2006) and ''Dicey Business'' (2007). In 2008, Yeung gained widespread recognition for her role as Suen Ho Yuet in the modern drama ''Moonlight Resonance'', winning the TVB Anniversary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Crimes In Hong Kong
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number representing a single or the only entity. 1 is also a numerical digit and represents a single unit of counting or measurement. For example, a line segment of ''unit length'' is a line segment of length 1. In conventions of sign where zero is considered neither positive nor negative, 1 is the first and smallest positive integer. It is also sometimes considered the first of the infinite sequence of natural numbers, followed by 2, although by other definitions 1 is the second natural number, following 0. The fundamental mathematical property of 1 is to be a multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. Most if not all properties of 1 can be deduced from this. In advanced mathematics, a multiplicative identity is often denoted 1, even if it is not a number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number; this was not universally accepted until the mid-20th century. Additionally, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 TVB Monopoly Case
The 2010 TVB monopoly case () is a case surrounding Hong Kong television station Television Broadcasts Limited being a monopoly station. Background For a long time ATV, the main free over-the-air rival station, have been associated as a pro-Beijing station. This has allowed TVB to gain a substantial lead in ratings and market share. The 2009 Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority forum however, led to complaints about TVB also practicing self-censorship. Since then, major issues of monopoly have come up. In a 2009 press conference HKRIA announced that they would increase royalty tax to TVB exceeding HK$10 million for music programs. TVB then banned singers from EMI Group, Sony Music, Universal Music and Warner Music Group from participating on the 2009 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation show. Case & complaints * TVB imposed unwritten restrictions on artists and singers that deprived ATV an opportunity to hire artists.The Standard HK.The Standard.com." ''Probe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RTHK
Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) is the public broadcasting service in Hong Kong. GOW, the predecessor to RTHK, was established in 1928 as the first broadcasting service in Hong Kong. As a government department under the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Government that directly supported by annual government funding, RTHK's educational, entertainment, and public affairs programmes are broadcast on its eight radio channels and four television channels, as well as commercial television channels. History The British Hong Kong Government launched its first radio broadcasting station, known as "GOW", on 20 June 1928, with a starting staff of only six people. Several name changes occurred over the next few years, and it eventually became known as "Radio Hong Kong" (RHK) () in 1948. In 1949, broadcasting operations were taken over by the Government Information Services (GIS), but by 1954, RHK had managed to establish itself as an independent department. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Recording Industry Alliance
Hong Kong Recording Industry Alliance Limited (HKRIA, ) is a not-for-profit copyright management organization, formed to handle copyright issues for recording companies regarding the broadcast, public performance and relevant usage of sound recordings (recorded music) and music videos in Hong Kong, Macau and other territories. The founding companies included the traditional internationally recognised Big Four Recording Companies (四大唱片公司) of EMI Group, Sony Music, Universal Music (環球) and Warner Music Group (華納).Sun.on.cc.Sun.on.cc" ''無綫絕情割席封殺陳奕迅克勤.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-20. The group was established in October 2008. Later in December 2010, BMA Entertainment (博美) joined HKRIA, turning the Big Four into the Big Five.Hkheadline.com.Hkheadline.com "bma加盟HKRIA成「五大」" ''bma join HKRIA making the "Big Five"'' temporarily. 2010-12-31. Retrieved on 2011-05-16. While BMA is History As the founding members of HKRIA, the Big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mona Fong
Mona Fong Yat-wah, Lady Shaw (27 July 1934 – 22 November 2017) was a Hong Kong film and television producer and production manager. She was born Li Menglan in Shanghai. Career Fong achieved fame as one of the most popular nightclub singers and recording artists in Singapore and Hong Kong in the 1950s, especially singing English covers of top hits of the time. She married media mogul Sir Run Run Shaw (his second marriage) and became Deputy Chairman and General Manager of Shaw Brothers Studio and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). Fong produced over a hundred films, the final one of which was ''Drunken Monkey'' in 2002. Effective 1 January 2009, she was appointed General Manager of TVB. Fong retired from TVB in 2012. Recordings One of her albums ''from Hong Kong The Voice of Mona Fong'' also referred to as ''Mona Fong Meets Carding Cruz'' featured arrangements by Celso Carrillo and the songs "Karoi Sakurambo", "Millionaire", "Wooden Heart" and "Delilah". It was released on Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh Sze-man (; born 28 May 1975) is a Hong Kong actress. After winning second runner-up in the 1997 Miss Hong Kong pageant, Sheh signed a contract with TVB in 1998. She is best known for her roles in '' Return of the Cuckoo'' (2000), ''War and Beauty'' (2004), '' Maidens' Vow'' (2006), ''Forensic Heroes II'' (2008), '' Beyond the Realm of Conscience'' (2009), ''Can't Buy Me Love'' (2010), '' When Heaven Burns'' (2011), ''Line Walker'' (2014), and '' Story of Yanxi Palace'' (2018). Career Sheh graduated in 1994 from the International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland in Lucerne, Switzerland, with a diploma in hotel management. In October 1997, she signed with Hong Kong television network TVB after emerging as second runner-up in the 1997 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. The early stage of her career was often characterised by her coy, squeaky voice and criticisms of her acting skills. However, Sheh overcame these problems and made her breakthrough in '' Return of the Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong Chung-chak (; born 13 December 1980) is a Hong Kong actor, singer, and entrepreneur who gained popularity in the modern drama ''Triumph in the Skies'' (2003). Since then, he has played a diverse spectrum of roles in television series such as '' Wars of In-laws'' (2005), ''Dicey Business'' (2006) ''Lives of Omission'' (2011), and the ''Flying Tiger'' franchise. In 2014, Wong won Best Actor at the China Image Film Festival for his performance in ''Golden Brother.'' Wong also owns Oystermine, a restaurant located in Hong Kong. Acting career 1998–2005: Early career and breakthrough In 1998, Wong was spotted on the street by a talent scout and filmed a lemon tea commercial. Recruiters offered him further opportunities but Wong insisted on finishing his high school first. After graduating from secondary school, Wong joined broadcasting network TVB in 1999 at age 19. Wong hosted various variety programs and played an extra in various drama series. Wong made his of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Chan Chi Wan
Stephen Chan Chi-wan (born 12 December 1958) is the Chief Advisor of Commercial Radio Hong Kong and a YouTube pundit. Chan was previously the chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Hong Kong and general manager of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). On 9 December 2011 Chan announced his resignation as GM effective April 2013. Education Chan studied linguistics and theatre at the University of Hong Kong and graduated in 1981. Career Pre-TVB career He initially joined the HK government as an Administrative Officer, in the same batch as Edward Yau.South China Morning Post ''Colourful TVB boss who took an unusual path to broadcasting fame.'' Retrieved on 12 March 2010. He then spent four years in London lobbying for the |
Raymond Lam
Raymond Lam (; Jyutping: lam4 fung1; born 8 December 1979) is a Hong Kong actor and singer who is best known for roles in the television dramas ''A Step into the Past'', ''Twin of Brothers'', ''Moonlight Resonance'', ''Highs and Lows'' and ''Line Walker'' and was dubbed the King of Chok after his role in ''The Mysteries of Love''. Early years Raymond Lam was born in Xiamen, China, on 8 December 1979, but moved to Hong Kong at the age of 2. His father, Lam Kwok-Wah (林國華), is a real-estate property developer in the mainland referred to as "Xiamen's Li Ka-shing" (廈門李嘉誠; ) who sits on the board of seven real estate and construction companies. While his first languages are Cantonese and Hokkien, Lam studied in Kiangsu and Chekiang Primary School,_a_primarily_Mandarin-speaking_primary_school_in_pre-Handover_of_Hong_Kong.html" "title="CS ..., a primarily Mandarin-speaking primary school in pre-Handover of Hong Kong">Handover Hong Kong and is thus also fluent in Mandarin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moses Chan
Moses Chan Ho (born 16 April 1971) is an actor from Hong Kong. Career and personal life Chan lived and studied in Australia (Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney) for 10 years prior to returning to Hong Kong to embark on his acting career. On 17 November 2007, he won both the Best Actor and Most Favourite Character Awards at the TVB 40th Anniversary Award Show for his character Dak Dak Dei (得得地) in the popular drama series '' Heart of Greed''. He was a judge in Miss Hong Kong 2007 and Miss Chinese International 2008. Chan married fellow TVB actress Aimee Chan in Paris, France in June 2013. The couple have two sons and one daughter : Aiden Joshua Chan (born 4 December 2013), Nathan Lucas Chan (born 26 February 2015) and Camilla Chan (born 27 April 2016). There has been a rumour has emerged that Chan is also planning to leave TVB, and has already planned to set up an agency with former TVB manager Chan Ka Lei and actress Tavia Yeung. However, when asked to address the rumours, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
