Hong Kong actor Roger Kwok has opened up about his sudden departure from Hong Kong television network TVB in November 2025, saying that the decision was not entirely up to him.
At a launch event on April 5 for Hong Kong broadcaster RTHK’s new pet-themed radio show Tail With Love, his first public appearance since his exit, Kwok was asked by the media if it was planned.
The 61-year-old brought his three-year-old pomeranian along for the show, disclosing that the dog was a birthday gift for his 14-year-old daughter. Kwok also has an 18-year-old son with his former wife, nutritionist Cindy Au, 46.
Kwok said leaving TVB was not just his choice, as actors are usually not in control of such situations. He added that he also felt the need for a change of pace in his life.
Besides Kwok, recent departures from TVB included veteran actress Law Lan, 91, actor Joe Ma, 57, actress Nancy Wu, 44, and actress Sisley Choi, 35.
Kwok, who has been with TVB for nearly 40 years, rose to fame after starring in the TVB series At The Threshold Of An Era (1999 to 2000). He won Best Actor thrice at the TVB Anniversary Awards for Square Pegs (2002 to 2003), Life Made Simple (2005) and Black Heart White Soul (2014).
He said on April 5 that he would consider returning to acting if there are good scripts, and would not rule not taking on roles at other TV stations.
“I haven’t thought about whether I still have the passion for acting,” he said. “It won’t be surprising if, one day, I just don’t want to act any more.”
He would also not rule out acting in microdramas, which he has dabbled with in the past.
“It depends on the remuneration,” he said. “I see this as a growing trend – it’s a way for anyone to become a celebrity.”
Kwok is focusing on his job as a non-executive director of a listed health-supplement company which he co-founded with his elder sister Gammy Kwok in 1999. He said he is currently spending most of his time at the firm attending meetings to discuss marketing strategies.
He has been working out regularly and has started exploring new sports like pickleball and beach tennis.
He is also the president of the Hong Kong Artiste Tennis Team, which aims to unite tennis enthusiasts within the entertainment industry and organise charitable activities. - The Straits Times/Asia News Network
