Veteran actor Ha Chun Chau, ‘Father of Mark Six’, passes away at 93

Hong Kong veteran actor and first Mark Six lottery host Kenneth Ng Kam-tsun, commonly known as Ha Chun Chau, has passed away at the age of 93.

His daughter Sandra Ng Kwan-yue, now a respected Hong Kong actress and producer, announced the news on social media on Monday night, attaching a black and white photo of her father.

“My most beloved dad has gone,” she wrote in the social media post.

Kenneth Ng, born in 1931, joined the film and television industry in the 1950s and mainly played supporting roles. He served at the now-defunct Asia Television (ATV) for around half a century, when it was known as Rediffusion Television in 1957. He also starred in films such as Drunken Master II (1994), My Darling Slaves (1974), and Echoes of the Rainbow (2010).

He was best known for being the first person to host the lottery television program in 1976. He held the post for 17 years and was reputed for his lively presentation, earning him the “Father of Mark Six” nickname.