Betty Lai Siu Man

Biography

Lai Siu Man, known by her stage name Ban Ban (斑斑), was born in Hong Kong in 1953. She began her career in the mid-1970s as an actress in Cantonese films, then moved to television. She was among the first actresses to sign with TVB and participated in the famous variety show "欢乐今宵". In 1973, she formed the "森森斑斑合唱團" with her sister. She starred in notable TV series such as "射雕英雄传" in 1983. In 1983, she moved to ATV and in 1985 co-hosted the Chinese Central Television New Year's Gala. She retired from show business in 2000 and moved to Macau, though she occasionally participates in singing programs and concerts.