[Global Network Report] According to multiple Hong Kong media reports, well-known Hong Kong host and TVB actor Zheng Qitai passed away due to illness on the evening of the 3rd at the age of 56. He has cooperated with the Hong Kong Film Awards for many years and served as the on-site announcer of the awards ceremony for more than ten years. The Hong Kong Film Awards Association issued a commemorative message on the evening of the 3rd to thank him for his contributions over the past ten years.
Source of Cheng Kai Tai's information picture: Hong Kong media
"Senior host Mr. Cheng Kai Tai passed away on February 3. All colleagues of the Hong Kong Film Awards Association are deeply saddened and regretful about this." The Hong Kong Film Awards Association stated, "Zheng Kai Tai passed away on February 3. Mr. Cheng has been the emcee for the Hong Kong Film Awards for more than ten years. Every year, everyone can hear his familiar and cordial voice. His professionalism will remain in our hearts forever. The Association would like to express its heartfelt thanks to Mr. Cheng Kai Tai for his contributions over the years. "The Hong Kong Film Awards Association said, "Mr. Cheng Kai-tai's death is a great loss to the industry. We will miss you forever!"
Cheng Kai-tai took a photo to share the working environment of the Academy Awards ceremony. Source: Hong Kong media
According to previous reports, Zheng Qitai’s agency Metro Broadcasting Co., Ltd. issued an obituary on behalf of his family on the 3rd, saying that Zheng Qitai suddenly suffered from diarrhea and leg cramps on the evening of February 2 and was rushed to the hospital. After a day of first aid, he still unfortunately died in February. Passed away on the evening of the 3rd.
Hong Kong media said that Zheng Qitai was a radio host of Hong Kong Metro Broadcasting Co., Ltd. during his lifetime. In addition, he was also an actor and had participated in many TVB dramas. In 2023, he participated in the popular TVB drama "News Queen" and played the role of Lu Zhanting in the drama.