Hong Kong actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming dies at 94

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Hong Kong veteran actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming died on Wednesday at age 94, prompting tributes from the city's culture chief for his artistic legacy. Lau, known as Ming Sir, was among the first Hong Kong dancers trained in Europe and performed with Brussels Ballet du XXe Siecle. He later starred in numerous popular television and film productions after returning in 1967. Lau founded dance and arts groups and advised on nurturing new talent. He received an honorary fellowship in 2007 and a Life Achievement Award in 2019.


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