Hong Kong actress Sisley Choi has officially announced her departure from TVB, bringing an end to a 13-year collaboration with the broadcaster. On the evening of March 12, the actress shared the news through her personal social media account, writing a reflective message about the milestone in her career.
“Thirteen years of journey, now completed,” she wrote. “Leaving the greenhouse, the tree is officially transplanted into the wilderness. To old friends and new acquaintances, please take care of me. I am actress Sisley Choi.” The poetic tone of the statement immediately drew attention from fans of Hong Kong television dramas and sparked discussion about the ongoing changes within the city’s entertainment industry.
Born on February 6, 1991, in Hong Kong, Sisley Choi first entered the public spotlight in 2013 when she finished as the first runner-up in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant. Soon after the competition, she signed with TVB and began building her career in television drama.
During more than a decade with the broadcaster, Sisley Choi appeared in numerous well-known Hong Kong series. Among them were Presumed Accidents (纯熟意外), A Fist Within Four Walls (城寨英雄), and Legal Mavericks (踩过界). Her portrayal of the character Wang Li-ni in Legal Mavericks (踩过界), in particular, helped raise her profile and brought wider recognition for her acting.
In her departure message, Sisley Choi did not elaborate on the specific reasons for leaving the company. Her metaphor about leaving a “greenhouse” for the “wilderness,” however, was widely interpreted as a desire to explore broader opportunities and new challenges beyond the familiar environment of TVB.
The broadcaster later released an official statement thanking Sisley Choi for her contributions over the past 13 years and wishing her success in the next stage of her career. Observers within the industry have suggested that the actress may be looking to expand into different types of roles or explore opportunities outside Hong Kong, including projects in mainland China or other regional markets.
In recent years, a number of performers associated with TVB have chosen to pursue opportunities beyond the network as the landscape of Chinese-language entertainment continues to evolve. Some have moved into film, others have expanded into mainland television and streaming platforms, while a few have branched into entirely new professions.
Against this backdrop, Sisley Choi’s decision reflects a broader trend of mobility within the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Whether the move will open a new peak in her acting career remains to be seen, but her work during more than a decade with TVB has already left a recognizable mark on modern Hong Kong television drama.
