Wayne Lai began his career with TVB in 1983 and made his acting debut in 1986 after completing the TVB Artiste Training Programme. After years in supporting roles, he rose to household fame as Zhu Bajie (Pigsy) in the 1996 series Journey to the West. His acclaimed performance as Chai Kau in Rosy Business (2009) marked a major turning point in his career, earning him his first TVB Best Actor award. He went on to win the prestigious honor twice more for No Regrets (2010) and The Confidant (2012), making him one of only a handful of actors to receive the award three times. Over a career spanning four decades, Lai has appeared in dozens of television dramas and feature films, establishing himself as one of Hong Kong television's most recognized and accomplished actors.