Actor Hawick Lau stepped away from rigorous television filming schedules to join a casual sports gathering in Hong Kong, where recent photographs captured the 51-year-old in a relaxed athletic appearance. Entertainment reports indicate that fellow actor Ben Chan shared images on social media from a pickleball match featuring Lau alongside other industry figures including Wong Tak-bun.
Athletic Gathering Highlights Casual Appearance
Sporting a dark athletic t-shirt, dark-framed glasses, and a backward baseball cap, Lau stood toward the back of the group holding a racket during the outing. Media coverage noted that the actor maintained a trim physique and a youthful appearance without signs of the demanding production routines that previously defined his schedule. Rather than participating in a commercial promotion or a media event for an upcoming project, Lau spent the afternoon playing sports with longtime acquaintances.
Three Decades in the Entertainment Industry
Lau and Chan share a professional history spanning more than 30 years, having entered the industry together as part of the 1994 TVB seventh artist training class. That cohort also included several other television personalities such as Ng Ka-lok, Cheung Sung-chi, Chan Yin-hang, and Leung Suet-mei, who subsequently pursued varied career paths across the entertainment sector. During his tenure with TVB, Lau appeared in notable television dramas including A Kindred Spirit, At the Threshold of an Era, and Virtues of Harmony, before departing the broadcaster following the 2005 series The Sweet Girl to expand his career in mainland China.
Lau Reduces Television Roles to Spend Time with Family
Lau gained wider recognition across mainland China following his role in the 2011 drama Come Home My Love, subsequently taking on numerous leading television roles during a period of high professional visibility. In recent years, however, the actor has noticeably reduced his television and variety show appearances, opting for a slower pace that allows him to spend extended periods in Hong Kong with family and friends. His recent artistic ventures have included stage work, such as his 2020 debut in theatrical productions of Thunderstorm and Thunderstorm After, as well as an appearance in the second season of the variety program Call Me By Fire in 2022.
Lau Maintains Privacy Regarding His Daughter and Family Life
Amid ongoing public interest in his personal life, Lau has maintained a private approach regarding his family, particularly concerning his daughter. Media outlets have occasionally photographed him handling school pickups as his daughter grows older, highlighting a lifestyle centered around his time in Hong Kong. Earlier in the year, public attention turned briefly toward unverified online footage regarding his relationship status, which prompted direct clarification addressing the rumors. Concurrently, his father, actor Liu Dan, addressed media inquiries regarding his son’s personal life, noting that Lau was not currently in a relationship.
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